Manulife Launches Global Longevity Institute Committing $350M by 2030 to Accelerate Progress on Lifelong Health and Financial Resilience

Executive Summary

• Manulife announced the creation of the Global Longevity Institute, a $350 million multi‑year platform aimed at advancing health, wealth and longevity research, innovation and community investment.
• The Institute will partner with organizations such as the National Institute on Ageing, Milken Institute and John Hancock to launch surveys, symposiums and an expanded Longevity Preparedness Index.
• Manulife positions the initiative as a core component of its Impact Agenda, targeting improved health‑span and financial resilience for its 36 million customers worldwide.

Key Details

• Commitment: $350 million pledged through 2030 to fund research, advocacy, community investments and partnership activities.
• Geographic Scope: Global – initiatives already underway in Canada, the United States (John Hancock), Singapore, Philippines and broader Asia.
• Key Partnerships & Actions:
• Supporting the National Institute on Ageing’s annual “Ageing in Canada” survey with Toronto Metropolitan University.
• Funding Milken Institute research and policy briefs on nutrition, food systems and aging.
• Expanding Manulife/John Hancock Longevity Symposiums to Asia; upcoming U.S. symposium scheduled for April 2026.
• Strategic Tools: Adoption of the John Hancock Longevity Preparedness Index (developed with MIT AgeLab) – initially U.S., future expansion to Canada.
• Target Outcomes:
• Health: Promote everyday choices that improve physical, mental and emotional well‑being (nutrition, early detection, movement, mental health).
• Wealth: Provide tools, education and support to enhance financial security throughout longer lifespans.
• Leadership Quotes: CEOs of Manulife Canada, John Hancock, Manulife Asia and Manulife Wealth & Asset Management emphasize the insurer’s unique role in bridging lifespan‑healthspan gaps and driving innovation.
• Branding: In the United States the Institute will operate under the “John Hancock Longevity Institute” name.

Notable Quotes

“Empowering health, wealth, and longevity is central to Manulife's bold new ambition… we see a powerful opportunity to scale our expertise and help even more people live longer, healthier, better lives.” – Phil Witherington, President & CEO, Manulife

“As Canada's largest insurer, Manulife is proud to help one in four Canadians live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.” – Naveed Irshad, President & CEO, Manulife Canada

The release contains no forward‑looking financial guidance beyond the $350 M commitment; therefore materiality is assessed as Material – Positive.