John Hancock Wealth Management Executive Vice President to present at the
35th Annual Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference

TORONTO, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Hugh McHaffie, Executive Vice President of John Hancock Wealth Management, will present in Naples, Florida at the 35th Annual AIFA Conference.

Mr. McHaffie's presentation will focus on the company's U.S. pension business.

    
    Date:        Tuesday, March 2, 2010
    Time:        1:40 PM ET
    Materials:   Slides will be available at www.manulife.com
    Live Audio:  http://www.investorcalendar.com/CEPage.asp?ID=155837
    Replay Audio: Presentations will be archived for one year
    

About Manulife Financial

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn $440 billion (US$ 420 billion) as at December 31, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

For further information: Investor Relations: Amir Gorgi, [phone], [email protected]; Media inquiries: Laurie Lupton, [phone], [email protected]