Edward Jones Clients To Have Access To Broad Range Of Competitive John Hancock Life Insurance Products And Services

BOSTON, December 1, 2009-John Hancock Life Insurance today announced a distribution relationship with the financial services firm, Edward Jones. Under the agreement, Edward Jones' financial advisors will have access to John Hancock's broad range of competitive life insurance products, innovative underwriting and the expertise of its Advanced Markets unit. Available products include John Hancock's Protection UL-G, Protection VUL, Protection SUL-G, Performance UL, Accumulation VUL, Accumulation SVUL, Protection Whole Life, and Term.

"This relationship will provide Edward Jones clients with industry-leading life insurance products and services to help meet their estate, business and retirement planning needs," said Steve Finch, President, John Hancock Life Insurance. "Edward Jones and John Hancock share a commitment to providing outstanding value and service to clients. We look forward to a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship."

"Obtaining adequate insurance is often an overlooked step in planning for the future," said Merry Mosbacher, an Edward Jones principal responsible for Insurance Marketing. "Insurance is an essential need that must be addressed in order for many clients to achieve their long-term financial goals. The addition of John Hancock's life insurance products complement the annuity, long-term care, and retirement plan solutions our financial advisors are already offering clients through John Hancock."