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We are proud to announce our Life Lessons scholarship program, now in its second year, is awarding $10,000 each to eight outstanding college students. These remarkable individuals have overcome significant adversity with unwavering determination and resilience. Their accomplishments are truly inspiring. By investing in their education and dreams, we are proud to support these future leaders, innovators, and change-makers on their journey. To read their stories, visit: https://ow.ly/U5MF50TSQkX

A number of our leaders and colleagues attended The Grace Hopper Celebration in Philadelphia last week. We are a proud sponsor of the conference, which is the world’s largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. The event is named in honor of Grace Hopper, who was a computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral. The goal of the event is to empower tomorrow’s innovators and equip women in technology with the skills, knowledge and networks necessary to drive innovation and lead transformative change in the digital age.

We are launching the HealthyFood Match program and we will be matching HealthyFood savings of John Hancock Vitality customers in support of About Fresh and the Preventive Food Pantry at Boston Medical Center, two nonprofits that integrate healthy food into the healthcare system. By encouraging our customers to live a longer, healthier, better life, we also want to play our part in supporting organizations that help people in need. For more information on the program, visit: https://ow.ly/FeUP50TOIux

Today, we kicked off our second Longer. Healthier. Better. Symposium in Boston, bringing together nearly 500 industry professionals to hear from world-leading experts in science, technology, healthcare and education showcasing cutting-edge research and innovations that are helping people live longer, healthier, better lives. #LongevityInBoston #LongerHealthierBetter

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to honor the heritage, culture, and history of Native Americans. The day also serves as a reminder of the Indigenous communities that have inhabited North America for thousands of years. We acknowledge our offices are on the traditional territory of the Indigenous Peoples, including the Massachusett tribe. To learn more about the Indigenous land you are residing on, visit: native-land.ca

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to emphasize the importance of focusing on our mental well-being. Dr. Candice Williams, Director of Mind Health and Wellness for the Boston Celtics, spoke with our colleagues this week about mental wellness. She shared some of the advice she gives athletes off the court to help them keep their minds in peak condition and inspired us to channel our inner champion. 

Did you know, when the Berkeley Building was completed in 1947, it was the second tallest building in Boston? The skyscraper, which spans across a full city block, has been a fixture of the city skyline for nearly eight decades. We wanted to look back at our iconic 200 Berkeley Street headquarters to see where it all began.

In the newest episode of the Longer. Healthier. Better. podcast, Prenuvo’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Daniel Durand and Janet Wu delve into the transformative potential of proactive MRI scans. The discussion looks at how early disease detection can change lives, the partnership between John Hancock and Prenuvo as well as addressing MRI anxieties and the cost-benefit analysis. For more on this fascinating conversation, visit: https://lnkd.in/gvWhUdaH

Congratulations to our 2024 #StarsOfExcellence! Our Stars have been nominated by their peers for living our values and going above and beyond in their roles for our customers, colleagues, and the communities where they live and work. Thank you for your dedication and contributions.

This Life Insurance Awareness Month, we continue to highlight the importance of having sufficient life insurance coverage to protect loved ones. #LIAM24