DBRS Releases Report on Manulife and Related Entities

DBRS has today released a report on Manulife Financial Corporation (Manulife or the Company) and its affiliates that provides further detail on the recent confirmation of the Company’s ratings. The rating action reflects Manulife’s strong and diversified business franchise anchored in its Canadian insurance and wealth management businesses, its John Hancock brand and excellent distribution capabilities in the U.S. market, and its presence in the fast-growing Asian market.

Today’s report and the May 11, 2011, press release are available at www.dbrs.com.