Headquarters: 601 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210-2805
http://www.johnhancock.com/

John Hancock Insurance operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial (NASDAQ: MFC).

Key Officers: Keith F. Hartstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds; James R. Boyle, President, John Hancock Financial Services; Steve Finch, President and General Manager, John Hancock Life Insurance

2010 First Quarter Premiums and Deposits: $8.8 billion (53 percent of Manulife Financial’s overall premiums and deposits of $16.5 billion)

John Hancock Insurance was formed in Boston in 1862 and named in honor of John Hancock, the first and third governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By 1918, the company had over $1 billion in life insurance policies. Today, their core products include life insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities and mutual funds.

The company pledged $11.3 million and over 10,000 volunteer hours to support community programs in 2008. Its partnerships include the Boston Marathon, the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and various institutions across the country.

The New York Times listed John Hancock Insurance as one of the “100 Most Powerful Corporate, Media and Product Brands of the 20th Century.”

Sources: johnhancock.com, Hoover’s

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc. staff