Manulife Champions Longevity in Asia with Inaugural Symposium and Enhanced ManulifeMOVE

• Over 1,000 attendees convened for the landmark event, graced by the presence of Minister of State Jasmin Lau, underscoring the growing importance of longevity and wellness in Asia
  
  
• Manulife Singapore launched the enhanced ManulifeMOVE with new features to empower customers to take charge of their health and well-being, offering more personalised holistic support as they navigate their life journeys.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today hosted its inaugural Longevity Symposium in Asia, bringing together over 1,000 attendees, including healthcare experts, industry leaders, financial consultants, customers, and partners, to tackle one of the region's most pressing challenges: how to live not just longer, but better. The event, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre and graced by Minister of State Jasmin Lau, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Education, marks a milestone in Manulife's commitment to advance Asia's longevity movement. This builds on Manulife's global commitment to longevity, following two successful longevity symposiums in Boston led by John Hancock. 

"As an insurer, our role goes far beyond paying claims or managing risks. We have a responsibility to improve lives – not just by protecting our customers, but by empowering them to make better decisions for their health and financial future," said Benoit Meslet, President and CEO, Manulife Singapore.

"Our latest Asia Care survey shows that only 6% of respondents wished for a longer lifespan, the vast majority prioritised staying physically, mentally and socially active, achieving financial independence and ageing gracefully. Through initiatives like this symposium, we're raising awareness across every dimension of longevity, from preventive health and financial planning to mental well-being and social connection, we're helping our customers plan ahead and live with greater clarity, resilience and peace of mind." Benoit added.

The Longevity Symposium brought to life the power of cross-sector collaboration – featuring keynote sessions, interactive showcases and expert panels exploring how individuals, industries, and societies can work together to extend health span, strengthen financial readiness, and enhance quality of life across all life stages. Topics ranged from AI-powered health diagnostics and nutritional strategies for ageing well, to mental well-being, retirement and legacy planning, and redefining longevity through community engagement and personal purpose.

From Vision to Action: The Enhanced ManulifeMOVE

A key highlight of the symposium was the launch of the enhanced ManulifeMOVE, Manulife's flagship lifestyle programme. Originally introduced to promote physical activity, the platform now supports holistic well-being across six key pillars: healthcare, home & nursing care, fitness & wellness, lifestyle privileges, legacy planning services and community engagement.

Our ManulifeMOVE Partners¹ – including AMILI, ClassPass Singapore, Chi Longevity, Doctor Anywhere, Fullerton Health, Guardant Health AMEA, Hin Tat Augustine & Partners, Homage, Kin Teck Tong, Padang Trust, Parkway Cancer Centre, Parkway Shenton, Naluri, Q & M Dental Group, SportsMed, Ten Lifestyle Group and others — offer solutions that help people navigate everyday health and life management, supporting them through milestones from entering the workforce to becoming parents, managing chronic illness, or planning their legacy.

Key programme enhancements include:

• A tiered membership structure (Essential, Ascend, Prestige, Signature) offering access to differentiated benefits and partner privileges.
  
  
• An expanded suite of services covering preventive health services, medical and assistive care, cancer care support, health and well-being coaching, fitness and wellness experiences.
  
  
• Community engagement, such as a dedicated platform to foster a vibrant community with exclusive experiences, access to new offerings, and health content.

"Insurance is no longer just about protecting people financially after something happens. It's about helping them stay prepared for life's changes. With ManulifeMOVE, we're giving customers the power to take charge of their health and financial choices, so they can make confident decisions every day," said Harshal Shah, Chief Marketing & Experience Design Officer, Manulife Asia.

Regional Commitment: Building Solutions for an Ageing Asia

In addition to the day's plenary sessions, Manulife and UpLink, the World Economic Forum's early-stage innovation initiative, and the Forum's Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems announced the ten winners of the 'Innovating for Asia's Demographic Future Challenge', launched earlier this year. The challenge sought breakthrough solutions to support multigenerational financial resilience, equitable healthy ageing, and lifelong fulfilment across Asia's rapidly ageing societies. The winning ventures — ranging from digital tools that enhance home safety and caregiving for older adults, to AI-powered platforms that modernise primary healthcare delivery, wearable rehabilitation solutions for post-surgery recovery, and lifelong learning and reintegration support for migrant workers — were selected for their potential to drive meaningful impact across Asia. The ten challenge winners will join UpLink's Innovation Ecosystem with access to exclusive networking, visibility, and partnership opportunities to help scale their solutions. Additionally, three of the winning innovators will share a prize pool of $200,000. 

"Longevity is reshaping how people across Asia think about their future. Our Asia Care Survey shows a growing focus on quality of life, independence, and financial security – underscoring that it's not just about adding years, but enriching them," said Steve Finch, President and CEO, Manulife Asia. "We see a clear opportunity to help close the gap between aspiration and action. Through platforms like the Longevity Symposium and the UpLink challenge, we're working with partners to deliver practical, preventive solutions that help people live well, for longer."

Manulife's Longevity Symposium marks a key milestone in our efforts to champion a healthier and more confident living in an ageing Asia. As longevity continues to reshape societies across the region, Manulife is leading with purpose, partnerships and prevention-focused innovation to help people live not only longer, but better.

About Manulife Singapore

Serving Singapore since 1899, Manulife Singapore has progressed significantly to become a leading life insurer that provides a broad range of insurance, retirement and wealth management solutions to meet the financial needs of our customers across their various life stages. Manulife Singapore's insurance, retirement and wealth management solutions are distributed through our own affiliated financial adviser representatives and our specialist partners, including banks and other financial advisory firms. For more information on Manulife Singapore, please visit manulife.com.sg.

About Manulife    

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong Kong.

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