John Hancock Annuities Wins "Outstanding Website" Award From Web Marketing Association in 2011 Web Awards

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Oct 27, 2011, 10:47 ET

BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Annuities was a recipient of the "Outstanding Website" award in the Investment, Insurance, and Financial Services categories by the Web Marketing Association in their 2011 Web Awards. Each year the Web Marketing Association's WebAward competition names the best websites in various categories across all industries. Sites are selected by judging seven criteria: design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation, and content.

During the past year, John Hancock Annuities has added several features to its website, www.jhannuities.com, to support their eDelivery of contract documents and to promote ease of doing business online.

"Financial advisors and their clients who log on to our website now have 'Quick Views' of their contracts, summarizing their important information in an organized, clear, and concise way," said Tom Mullen, Chief Marketing Officer, John Hancock Annuities. "We've also added features to make it easier for advisors and clients to take advantage of our eDelivery program, which is becoming vastly more popular as a secure way of managing key contract information in an efficient manor. On behalf of the entire team at John Hancock, I'd like to thank the Web Marketing Association for recognizing our efforts."

In addition to contract management resources for existing clients, John Hancock Annuities has also enhanced its web-based educational tools for prospective clients. The updated "Retirement Talk" microsite includes new videos that highlight John Hancock's product flexibility and the enhanced information accessibility of eDelivery. Also available is a Retirement Income Calculator designed to help investors figure out how much money they may need for retirement. In addition to these microsite enhancements, the "Women and Investing" section of jhannuities.com has been improved, and now includes action-oriented content directing women on possible next steps for investing in retirement.

About the Web Marketing Association

Founded by the Web Marketing Association in 1997, the WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks for the best websites based on seven criteria of a successful website. The goal of the WebAwards is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Internet today. Beyond validation, entrants benefit from a website assessment by a professional judging panel, which provides specific feedback on how each site ranks against standards of excellence.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial Corporation

John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 21 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and in most of Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife Financial Corporation offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents, and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were $481 billion (US$498 billion) as at June 30, 2011. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at www.johnhancock.com.

Contact your financial advisor or visit www.jhannuities.com for more information, including product and fund prospectuses that contain complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges, and expenses, as well as other information about the investment company, which should be carefully considered. Please read the prospectuses carefully prior to purchasing. The prospectuses contain this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios.

Venture Annuities and the optional riders, which are available for an additional fee, are not available in all states; product features may vary, subject to state regulation. Variable annuities are not FDIC insured, are long-term contracts designed for retirement purposes, and are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This material was prepared to support the promotion and marketing of annuities. John Hancock, its distributors, and their respective representatives do not provide tax, accounting, investment, or legal advice. Any tax statements contained herein were not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding U.S. federal, state or local tax penalties. Please consult your own independent advisor as to any tax, accounting, investment, or legal statements made herein.

Venture Annuities are issued and administered by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Bloomfield Hills, MI, which is not licensed in New York. In New York, Venture Annuities are issued and administered by John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY. Venture Variable Annuities are distributed by John Hancock Distributors LLC, member FINRA.