[UPDATED] Manulife is deeply saddened by the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and extends heartfelt sympathy to those affected and their families.
To provide immediate support for the community, Manulife will donate HK$20 million to the Hong Kong Red Cross Tai Po Fire Emergency Appeal. 

Additionally, Manulife colleagues and financial advisors have initiated a fundraising campaign to support affected communities.

Through these collective efforts, Manulife is committed to standing alongside the Hong Kong community and offering support to those who need it most during these difficult times.

Customer Support Initiatives
Manulife is proactively reaching out to all its customers residing in Wang Fuk Court and providing the following support measures:

- Emergency support hotline (2108 1333)
: Offering support for customers in need, including dedicated case follow-up and urgent assistance, access to medical and other necessary support and guidance on coverage and claims matters.
- Emergency cash: An emergency fund has been established to help impacted customers residing in Wang Fuk Court settle immediate, essential expenses of HK$5,000 per person.
- Case management: Our case management team will assist customers residing in Wang Fuk Court who are hospitalized with subsequent treatment and rehabilitation.
- Expedited claims and waived documentation: A dedicated team is ready to fast-track claims, and certain documentation requirements involving affected customers have been waived to simplify and accelerate the process.
- Coverage continuity: For affected customers with overdue premiums, policies will remain active to ensure uninterrupted insurance coverage during this difficult time.
- Extended grace period for individual life policies: Extended to 12 months, so affected customers can maintain their valuable coverage during this time.
- One-off interest waiver for loans on individual life policies: On existing and future policy loans, with the maximum waiver amount equal to one year’s accumulated interest.

Manulife extends sincere gratitude to the firefighters, police, healthcare professionals and the first responders involved in the rescue efforts for their bravery and dedication.

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[UPDATED] Notice of Manulife (International) Limited’s Re-domiciliation from Bermuda to Hong Kong
Manulife (International) Limited (“MIL”) is in the process of re-domiciling from Bermuda to Hong Kong pursuant to the HKSAR government's new company re-domiciliation regime. The process is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, subject to relevant regulatory approvals. This strategic decision reflects our strong confidence in Hong Kong's position as a premier international financial hub and underscores our commitment to serving you better.

 

What This Means for You as a Policyholder:

· Your existing policies and protection remain completely unchanged. All existing arrangements, including the terms and conditions of your policies, as well as contractual rights, are unaffected.

· We will maintain our high standards of service as we continue to operate under the supervision of the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong.

· You can expect enhanced services and more innovative insurance solutions as we strengthen our presence in Hong Kong.

 

We value your trust in Manulife and remain committed to providing you with excellent service and protection. For details about your policy, please feel free to contact your insurance advisor, call our customer hotline at (852) 2108 1333 (Hong Kong) or (852) 2108 1188 (Hong Kong), or visit our website at manulife.com.hk. For further information, please refer to our FAQs.

 

Thank you for your continued trust in Manulife!

October 23, 2025 

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[UPDATED] Manulife is deeply saddened by the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and extends heartfelt sympathy to those affected and their families.
To provide immediate support for the community, Manulife will donate HK$20 million to the Hong Kong Red Cross Tai Po Fire Emergency Appeal. 

Additionally, Manulife colleagues and financial advisors have initiated a fundraising campaign to support affected communities.

Through these collective efforts, Manulife is committed to standing alongside the Hong Kong community and offering support to those who need it most during these difficult times.

Customer Support Initiatives
Manulife is proactively reaching out to all its customers residing in Wang Fuk Court and providing the following support measures:

- Emergency support hotline (2108 1333)
: Offering support for customers in need, including dedicated case follow-up and urgent assistance, access to medical and other necessary support and guidance on coverage and claims matters.
- Emergency cash: An emergency fund has been established to help impacted customers residing in Wang Fuk Court settle immediate, essential expenses of HK$5,000 per person.
- Case management: Our case management team will assist customers residing in Wang Fuk Court who are hospitalized with subsequent treatment and rehabilitation.
- Expedited claims and waived documentation: A dedicated team is ready to fast-track claims, and certain documentation requirements involving affected customers have been waived to simplify and accelerate the process.
- Coverage continuity: For affected customers with overdue premiums, policies will remain active to ensure uninterrupted insurance coverage during this difficult time.
- Extended grace period for individual life policies: Extended to 12 months, so affected customers can maintain their valuable coverage during this time.
- One-off interest waiver for loans on individual life policies: On existing and future policy loans, with the maximum waiver amount equal to one year’s accumulated interest.

Manulife extends sincere gratitude to the firefighters, police, healthcare professionals and the first responders involved in the rescue efforts for their bravery and dedication.

View more

[UPDATED] Notice of Manulife (International) Limited’s Re-domiciliation from Bermuda to Hong Kong
Manulife (International) Limited (“MIL”) is in the process of re-domiciling from Bermuda to Hong Kong pursuant to the HKSAR government's new company re-domiciliation regime. The process is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, subject to relevant regulatory approvals. This strategic decision reflects our strong confidence in Hong Kong's position as a premier international financial hub and underscores our commitment to serving you better.

 

What This Means for You as a Policyholder:

· Your existing policies and protection remain completely unchanged. All existing arrangements, including the terms and conditions of your policies, as well as contractual rights, are unaffected.

· We will maintain our high standards of service as we continue to operate under the supervision of the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong.

· You can expect enhanced services and more innovative insurance solutions as we strengthen our presence in Hong Kong.

 

We value your trust in Manulife and remain committed to providing you with excellent service and protection. For details about your policy, please feel free to contact your insurance advisor, call our customer hotline at (852) 2108 1333 (Hong Kong) or (852) 2108 1188 (Hong Kong), or visit our website at manulife.com.hk. For further information, please refer to our FAQs.

 

Thank you for your continued trust in Manulife!

October 23, 2025 

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Manulife Hong Kong Appoints Albert Mak as Chief Agency Officer to Strengthen Distribution Capabilities

For Immediate Release

November 25, 2024

Hong Kong – Manulife Hong Kong and Macau is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mak as Chief Agency Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Mr Mak also serves as a member of the company’s senior management team. This appointment underscores Manulife's ongoing commitment to strengthening its agency force leadership in Hong Kong and Macau and maximizing its distribution capabilities through the agency channel.

In his new role, Mr Mak leads various agency functions to drive growth within Manulife’s over 10,000-strong agency force across Hong Kong and Macau. His responsibilities include leading the team to achieve sales, productivity, and recruitment goals with high quality standards. Mr Mak reports directly to both Rishi Srivastava, Chief Agency Officer, Asia, and Ivan Chan, Chief Distribution Officer, Hong Kong and Macau.

Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Albert to this pivotal role. His proven track record and extensive industry expertise will add significant value to our operations in Hong Kong and Macau, propelling us towards our strategic priorities. This appointment reflects our commitment to optimizing our distribution capabilities and fostering top talent through our robust leadership development pipeline.”

Mr Mak joined Manulife in May 2019 as Head of DBS Bancassurance, Assistant Vice President. He subsequently expanded his role to lead the company’s Business Development and Training team for both bancassurance partners, DBS and China CITIC Bank International. Since January 2023, he had led the agency force’s Business Development and Training team, where he was instrumental in driving strong sales performance and spearheading new initiatives. Notable among these is the establishment of the Private Wealth Planning team, which has been pivotal in capturing high-net-worth business for the agency channel.

With over 15 years of extensive professional experience, Mr Mak brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at leading financial institutions such as HSBC Insurance, Standard Chartered Bank, and HSBC, with a focus in sales strategies and team development.

Mr Mak holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of British Columbia, Canada.


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Albert Mak, Chief Agency Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau

About Manulife Hong Kong

Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in Asia in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to about 2.6 million customers in Hong Kong and Macau. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.

Manulife Hong Kong, through Manulife International Holdings Limited, owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2023, we had more than 38,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 35 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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