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Four common health measures can help Canadians better understand future health risks, new Manulife report finds. Sep 16, 2026, 08:00 ET As Manulife Vitality marks 10 years in Canada, new insights highlight the power of prevention and small, sustainable actions TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Canadians are living longer than ever before, but many may spend close to a decade of those additional years managing chronic illness and declining health. A new Manulife report, Within Your Control, explores the growing gap between lifespan and healthspan and the role prevention can play, at any age, in helping Canadians live healthier for longer. The report identifies four commonly measured indicators of metabolic health - blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and body mass index (BMI) - that are associated with future health risks and can help inform opportunities for prevention. Drawing on a decade of Manulife Vitality experience in Canada, the report also provides insights into how members engage with and improve their health over time. Among Manulife Vitality members who began with out-of-range biometric results and later completed additional health assessments, 53 per cent moved into the healthy range for cholesterol, 46 per cent for blood pressure, 37 per cent for BMI and 23 per cent for blood glucose.[1] "Canadians are increasingly focused not just on how long they live, but on how well they live," said Paul Savage, Head of Individual Insurance, Manulife Canada. "We believe insurance can play a meaningful role in supporting health and well-being alongside financial protection. The findings highlight the role that greater awareness and preventive action may play in supporting better long-term health outcomes." This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Manulife Vitality in Canada. As the only behavioural insurance program of its kind in Canada, the program has continued to evolve over the past decade, offering members education, tools, incentives and rewards that help them take proactive steps to better understand their health and build healthier habits through small, everyday actions. Available with eligible Manulife insurance products, Manulife Vitality helps Canadians take a more active role in their health. As part of that evolution, Manulife is introducing two new health resources for Manulife Vitality Plus members[2]: * Maven's Menopause & Midlife Health program, available since August to members and their dependents aged 16 and older, provides access to virtual education, coaching, care navigation and specialist guidance related to menopause, midlife health and overall wellness. * WorldCare's Medical Second Opinion service, now available, connects members facing serious or complex medical conditions with specialists from leading teaching and research hospitals who review diagnoses and treatment plans and provide evidence-based recommendations. Together, these additions reflect Manulife's commitment to helping Canadians live longer, healthier and more financially secure lives. Additionally, through the Manulife Longevity Institute, a global research, thought leadership, innovation, advocacy, and community investment platform, the company continues to advance research, thought leadership and action on prevention, healthy aging and longevity, helping Canadians take a more active role in their long-term health and well-being. To learn more about Manulife Vitality, and the growing range of tools, rewards and health supports available to members, please visit Manulife.ca/Vitality. About Manulife Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com. About Vitality Group Vitality is a global company operating in the insurance market, with presence in over 35 markets and impacting more than 54 million lives. Vitality transforms insurance markets by integrating technology, actuarial science, and behavioral insights to make people healthier and create shared value for clients, insurers, and society. They have a simple yet powerful core purpose: to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives, and this is done through a pioneering Shared Value Insurance model, which aligns the interests of individuals, insurers, and society: when people become healthier, everyone benefits. | ______________________________ | | [1] Source: Verified Manulife Vitality Health Check data for members with a biometric reported in their first program year and most recent program year, as of March 2026. | | [2] Manulife Vitality Plus Members can access these offers upon completing their Vitality Health Review, making them available from the start of their journey. | SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation

Manulife Philippines appoints Erica Jurilla Santos as Chief Operations Officer. Santos will lead operations delivery, customer experience, and transformation initiatives to strengthen service excellence across customer and distribution journeys. Manulife Philippines announced the appointment of Erica Jurilla Santos as Chief Operations Officer, effective 15 September 2026. She will join the Manulife Philippines Executive Committee. As Chief Operations Officer, Santos will lead Manulife Philippines' operations strategy, with a focus on strengthening service excellence, operational performance, digital adoption, and customer-focused innovation. Her leadership will support the company's continued transformation and commitment to delivering better experiences for customers and distribution partners. Her appointment reflects Manulife Philippines' continued focus on building stronger operational capabilities, enhancing customer and distribution experiences, and advancing business transformation in support of its ambition to be the #1 choice for Filipino customers. "Erica is a highly experienced operations leader with a strong track record in transformation, operational resilience, process efficiency, and talent development," said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. "Her deep understanding of service delivery and customer experience will help us further strengthen our operations, improve how we serve customers and distribution partners, and support our growth ambitions in the Philippines. Erica's appointment also reinforces our commitment to developing future-ready operations that enable our teams to serve with greater speed, consistency, and care." Santos brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across insurance, contact center, and back-office operations, with deep expertise in service delivery, workforce strategy, financial governance, vendor management, customer experience, and operational transformation. Since joining Manulife Business Processing Services in 2022, she has made significant contributions to strengthening operations, most recently leading a 600-FTE organization supporting Manulife's U.S. insurance business across new business, policy administration, and life and health claims. "I'm honored to take on this role and to work with the talented teams across Manulife Philippines," said Erica Jurilla Santos, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Philippines. "Operations plays a critical role in shaping the customer and advisor experience, and I look forward to helping build stronger, simpler, and more responsive ways of working that deliver meaningful value for our customers and our distribution teams. Together, we have an opportunity to build more agile, customer-centered operations that support Manulife's growth and help make decisions easier and lives better for more Filipinos."