Canada Insurer Manulife Singapore Issues $300 Million Life Insurance Policy to Single HNW Client & Issued 25 Life Insurance Policies of More than $50 Million Value Each to Individual Clients in Last 12 Months
24th February 2026 | Hong Kong
Canada insurer Manulife Singapore has issued a $300 million life insurance policy to a single HNW client, and has issued 25 life insurance policies of more than $50 million each to individual clients in the last 12 months. Announcement (24/2/26): “Manulife Singapore has achieved a significant milestone in the high-net-worth (HNW) insurance market with the issuance of a single US$300 million life insurance policy. This landmark transaction underscores the company’s capability in structuring complex, large-scale wealth preservation and legacy planning solutions. The policy was issued and underwritten by Manulife Singapore. The transaction reflects the growing sophistication of HNW planning needs, as families seek insurers with the financial strength, global perspective, and in-depth expertise to address multi-generational needs across different geographies. Singapore’s political and economic stability, coupled with its robust regulatory regime, continues to position the city-state as a key destination for HNW wealth management. Riding on the growth of HNW individuals and families in Asia, Manulife Singapore has been at the forefront of developing innovative insurance solutions that help clients prepare for the future, and transition wealth across generations. In the last 12 months, Manulife Singapore issued 25 individual policies, each valued at over US$50 million to individual customers. This sustained momentum underscores the growing demand for comprehensive protection, wealth accumulation, and legacy planning solutions among HNW clients.” More info below:
“ Canada Insurer Manulife Singapore Issues $300 Million Life Insurance Policy to Single HNW Client & Issued 25 Life Insurance Policies of More than $50 Million Value Each to Individual Clients in Last 12 Months “
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Benoit Meslet, CEO, Manulife Singapore: “As HNW families place greater emphasis on long- term certainty and legacy planning, they are looking for insurers with deep experience and the ability to deliver well-structured solutions at scale. This issuance reflects the trust placed in Manulife and reinforces our leadership in the HNW sector … … Our continued leadership is built on strong underwriting discipline, robust governance standards, a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of HNW clients, and a long-standing commitment to supporting families across generations.”
Proven Track Record of Innovation – Manulife Singapore has long established its credibility and innovation in the HNW space. Since launching Universal Life in 2010, the company has continued to lead the market with new offerings, introducing Variable Universal Life in 2017 and becoming the first insurer in Singapore to launch Indexed Universal Life in 2019. Since then, Manulife Singapore has expanded its portfolio and introduced more first-in-market solutions, including:
- March 2025: Signature Indexed Income combines Indexed Universal Life upside with lifetime income payouts and flexible payout dates.
- April 2025: Signature Indexed Universal Life Select (III) offers access to five global indices, including the inaugural launch of the S&P GSCI Gold ER Index in Asia.
- January 2026: Signature Legacy Harvest is a USD participating whole life plan designed for high-net-worth families, focusing on wealth preservation, accumulation and legacy planning. It offers new features such as a Contingent Policy Owner option for seamless policy continuation and a Death Benefit Inheritance Option to enable structured wealth transfer across generations.
Building on more than 125 years of service in Singapore and the global scale of Manulife, which manages C$1.7 trillion in assets under management globally, Manulife Singapore continues to invest in underwriting excellence, digital capabilities and advisor enablement to deliver a seamless, high-touch experience for HNW clients.
Manulife Singapore – Serving Singapore since 1899, Manulife Singapore has grown into a leading life insurer, committed to helping individuals and families achieve financial security and peace of mind. We have built a strong foundation of trust and expertise, offering a comprehensive suite of insurance, retirement, and wealth management solutions designed to meet diverse needs across every stage of life. Our products and services are delivered through a robust distribution network that includes our dedicated financial representatives and specialist partners such as banks and financial advisory firms.
Canada Insurer Manulife Singapore Issues $300 Million Life Insurance Policy to Single HNW Client & Issued 25 Life Insurance Policies of More than $50 Million Value Each to Individual Clients in Last 12 Months
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