Talk:Manulife/Archive 1

Univeral Life Policies
I have moved the following text here (with minor editing) from the article (Corporate Governance section) because I do not believe it belongs there.
 * Manulife is well known to market wholelife, universal life insurance policy to the public. Their common practice of selling this type of contract is to tell people, it is investment program attached to life insurance. It is program of two attached to each other, but you need to think and get proper information before you go ahead and purchase these types of contract. You got to ask the agent to provide projection of future earns, and is it guaranteed? To ask if they can provide term insurance instead, which is he cheapest in the market place. To ask if it is really you are paying only ten years into contract and it is over with it? To prove to you if you get savings and insurance money if you die. Get clear answer from the person when you discuss these contracts, there are many who didn't find out for themselves and hurt their financial future, what they show you is only illustration not guaranteed nor contract. Be careful with life insurance contract if you are considering to take one. [Added by user 142.179.4.15]

I believe it would be appropriate to create sections on the various lines of business the company has (of which Individual Life Insurance is only one). Such text does not belong in the Corporate Governamce section. Furthermore, discussion of the merits or otherwise of Universal Life policies belongs in a separate article either specifically on such policies, or on Life insurance in general. It does not belong in an article about one company when they are not the only company selling such policies. The existing article on Life Insurance does cover the various types quite well, so 'the person' referred to above might be advised to read it before talking to an agent :)

Disclosure: I work for Manulife subsidiary John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. RayGates 01:08, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Manulife Advantage
I have undeleted the checking account heading with parts of the paragraph reinstated. It is not as much as an advertisement as it is simply true. Further more, it is a notable part of the firm's charactaristics for which it is popular for.--Nadyes 07:52, 2 June 2006 (UTC)


 * But why single out this one product from so many? This article needs to be considerably expanded to provide a balanced description of the company's activites and products. RayGates 23:13, 2 June 2006 (UTC)

Where does it say MFC is 5th largest by market cap?
Need reference or else I will delete that entry. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by B0rk (talk • contribs) 02:55, 11 February 2007 (UTC). This is a perfect example of poor wikipedia-ness. This entry, even thought brief, is, for lack of a better word, bad. Go to Maulife.com and you'll get a better picture of the company (biased maybe?). BTW D'Aellessandro is the man! I'm too lazy to update the entry, I love to critize. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Special:Contributions/ (talk)

RfC: Can Manulife’s Chair be updated
Can the Chair of the Board be updated? Current Chair is Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett, Arthur Sawchuk retired in Oct. 2008. Background: Manulife's Board of Directors on company website:Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, June 4, 2009]Derri (talk) 18:09, 4 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes. Sorry that that took so long. – Quadell (talk) 19:23, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Edit Request: Current factual errors/Changes effective May 7, 2009
A. Current Factual Errors

1. Chair of the Board

I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on a factual error: “Key people: Arthur R. Sawchuk, Chairman of the Board of Directors”

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: "Key people: Gail CA Cook-Bennett, Chair of the Board of Directors."

2. Number of Asian countries and territories

I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on a factual error: “Manulife has worldwide operations, most notably in the United States (through its subsidiary, John Hancock Insurance) and in 19 unique Asian countries and territories.“

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: “Manulife has worldwide operations, most notably in the United States (through its subsidiary, John Hancock Insurance) and in 10 unique Asian countries and territories.“

3. Dominic D’Alessandro/date of departure from RBC

I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on a factual error: “Dominic D’Alessandro was formerly an executive vice president at the Royal Bank of Canada, departing after Gordon Nixon was selected to succeed John Cleghorn as RBC's President and CEO in 2001.”

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: "Dominic D’Alessandro was formerly an executive vice president at the Royal Bank of Canada, departing in 1988 when he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Laurentian Bank of Canada."

4. New Board Member/new Chair

I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on a factual error: “Current members of the board of directors of Manulife Financial are: John M. Cassaday, Lino J. Celeste, Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett, Thomas P. d'Aquino, Dominic D’Alessandro, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros,Scott M. Hand, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Lorna R. Marsden, Arthur R. Sawchuk (chairman), Hugh W. Sloan, Jr., Gordon G. Thiessen. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006.”

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: "Current members of the board of directors of Manulife Financial are: John M. Cassaday, Lino J. Celeste, Thomas P. d'Aquino, Dominic D’Alessandro, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros,Scott M. Hand, Robert Harding, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Lorna R. Marsden, Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett (Chair), Hugh W. Sloan, Jr., Gordon G. Thiessen. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006. Former Chairman Arthur Sawchuk retired in October 2008.”

B. New President & CEO effective May 7, 2009

I am requesting the revision of the following entry, as of May 7, 2009: “Key people: Dominic D’Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer.”

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: "Key people: Donald Guloien, President and Chief Executive Officer.”

(Background: In September 2008, it was announced that Donald A. Guloien will succeed Dominic D’Alessandro as its next President and CEO, effective May 7, 2009. Mr. D’Alessandro, who has led Manulife since 1994, will retire on that date. Press release announcing new leadership:)

Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, April 27, 2009] --Derri (talk) 19:53, 27 April 2009 (UTC)


 * All of these look like good, factual changes. I have made these changes in the article. Thanks for your suggestions, and I'm sorry it took so long. – Quadell (talk) 19:28, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Edit request: Factual error
I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on a factual error: “John M. Cassaday, Lino J. Celeste, Thomas P. d'Aquino, Dominic D’Alessandro, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros,Scott M. Hand, Robert Harding, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Lorna R. Marsden, Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett (Chair), Hugh W. Sloan, Jr., Gordon G. Thiessen. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006. Former Chairman Arthur Sawchuk retired in October 2008.”

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: "Linda B. Bammann, John M. Cassaday, Lino J. Celeste, Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett (Chair), Thomas P. d'Aquino, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros, Donald A. Guloien, Scott M. Hand, Robert Harding, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Lorna R. Marsden, Hugh W. Sloan, Jr., Gordon G. Thiessen. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006. Former Chairman Arthur Sawchuk retired in October 2008.”

(Background: Dominic D’Alessandro retired effective May 7, 2009 as Manulife’s President and CEO and is no longer a member of the Board. As Manulife’s new President and CEO, Donald A. Guloien became a member of the Board. New Board member Linda Bammann has been appointed to Manulife’s Boards of Directors effective August 5, 2009. Press release: Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, August 17, 2009]Derri (talk) 18:40, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Head Office Photo
Currently the Manulife Financial page only includes a photo of Manulife Place in Edmonton. Manulife Financial's head office is in Toronto, Ontario. A photo can be downloaded from Manulife's website: Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, August 31, 2009]Derri (talk) 18:46, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

History
I am suggesting the addition of the following events to the “History” section:

1999 Demutualization / IPO September 24, 1999 - The shares of Manulife Financial Corporation, the holding company of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, began trading on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker 'MFC.' On September 27, shares began trading in Asia on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). . More information: Update on Canadian Demutualizations, Towers Perrin

2004 Merger with John Hancock 2004 April 28 – Manulife Financial Corporation and John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., including its Canadian subsidiary, The Maritime Life Assurance Company, complete their merger. John Hancock is now a subsidiary of Manulife Financial. . Manulife’s acquisition of John Hancock is ranked number 15 in the Top 40 events in Canadian business history. (article available only to subscribers)

2008 Announcement of Gail Cook -Bennett as Manulife's Chair 28 March 2008 – Manulife announced in its 2007 Proxy Circular that subject to her re-election at the 2008 Annual Meeting, Vice-Chair of the Board Gail Cook-Bennett would succeed Arthur Sawchuk as Chair of the Board following his retirement later in 2008. . More information: (article available only to subscribers ) Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, August 31, 2009]Derri (talk) 20:27, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

suncor petro canada is now the 2nd largest company in Canada
the next global listing of companies will have it there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Grmike (talk • contribs) 08:19, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

RfC: Can Manulife’s Board be updated
Can Manulife’s Board be updated? Please replace Dominic D’Alessandro with Donald A. Guloien. Please add new board member Linda B. Bammann. Background: Dominic D’Alessandro retired effective May 7, 2009 as Manulife’s President and CEO and is no longer a member of the Board. As Manulife’s new President and CEO, Donald A. Guloien became a member of the Board. New Board member Linda Bammann has been appointed to Manulife’s Boards of Directors effective August 5, 2009. Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Iris Oberlaender, October 1, 2009]Derri (talk) 13:12, 1 October 2009 (UTC)


 * This appears to be accurate information and can be sourced here . I have no problem making the changes. Frmatt (talk) 03:01, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

Edit request: Update of fact
1. Fact update regarding Manulife's number of employees and agents as referenced in the History section of this page.

I am requesting the revision of the following entry as an update to Manulife's number of employees and agents which currently is listed as 47,000 with reference to Manulife's 2007 Annual Report.

I am requesting this statement to be updated and replaced with the following: Manulife currently has 59, 000 employees and agents. ]

Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial. [Miguel Daves, February 4, 2010] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Migueldaves (talk • contribs) 18:29, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

RfC: Can Manulife’s Board of Directors be updated
I am requesting the revision of the following entry, based on some changes to Manulife Financial’s Board of Directors:

Current members of the board of directors of Manulife Financial are: Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett (Chair), Donald A. Guloien, Linda B. Bammann, John M. Cassaday,Thomas P. d’Aquino, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros, Scott M. Hand, Robert J. Harding, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Lorna R. Marsden, and Hugh W. Sloan, Jr.. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006. Former Chairman Arthur Sawchuk retired in October 2008.[4]

I am requesting this statement to be replaced with: “Current members of the board of directors of Manulife Financial are: Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett (Chair), Donald A. Guloien, Linda B. Bammann, John M. Cassaday, Thomas P. d’Aquino, Richard B. DeWolfe, Robert E. Dineen, Jr., Pierre Y. Ducros, Scott M. Hand, Robert J. Harding, Luther S. Helms, Thomas E. Kierans, Donald Lindsay, Lorna R. Marsden, Hugh W. Sloan, Jr., and Gordon G. Thiessen. Former director Michael Wilson resigned as director after 11 years, on being appointed Canadian ambassador to the United States of America in March 2006. Former Chairman Arthur Sawchuk retired in October 2008.[4]

Disclosure: I work in Corporate Communications at Manulife Financial - Miguel Daves - August 12, 2010 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Migueldaves (talk • contribs) 20:05, 12 August 2010 (UTC)