BOSTON, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- More than
ever, Americans are looking for small steps that lead them to
healthier, longer lives. They're avoiding the office vending
machine, they're walking that extra mile, and they're getting to
the doctor's office for their regular checkups. Now, a life
insurance company wants to recognize people for these healthy
habits. John Hancock, in
partnership with Vitality, is offering a whole new kind of life
insurance product that rewards consumers for living healthy, while
protecting their loved ones. The company has teamed up with
Chris O'Donnell, star of the hit
drama NCIS: Los Angeles, to
help consumers recognize they are in control of their physical,
emotional, and financial health, and - even with a busy
schedule - can take small steps to truly improve their quality
of life, now.
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"Between filming and family, I know how hard it is to juggle
everyday life and still fit in time to take care of my physical and
financial health," says Chris
O'Donnell. "Whether it's a round of golf to recharge with my
sons, or a game of beach volleyball with the whole family, I try to
share positive habits that keep us active now and healthy in the
long-term."
John Hancock Vitality Village
A father of five,
O'Donnell knows the benefits of getting your health and wealth in
good shape. Today, the actor will head to Grand Central Terminal in
New York City to unveil the John
Hancock Vitality Village at Vanderbilt Hall, encouraging visitors
to invest in a longer, healthier life. The John Hancock Vitality
Village will feature free healthy activities, from boot camp
classes to nutrition demonstrations to relaxing massages, giving
visitors an extra dose of health and wellness inspiration. Over a
cup of coffee, visitors can also have a quick chat about their life
insurance needs, and advisors will also be available to provide a
free assessment of visitors' financial fitness.
Get Your Five More NOW
As part of the John Hancock
Vitality Village, consumers can find out their Vitality Age, an
indicator of overall health based on their lifestyle behaviors,
including physical activity and nutrition habits. On average,
Americans are five years older than their actual age.[1] Unlike
their actual age, individuals' Vitality Age can improve with better
diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices.
"Knowing your Vitality Age can help you set reasonable goals,
and it's a powerful motivator to stay on the road to healthy
living," said Derek Yach, Executive
Director, The Vitality Institute. "Now is the time for people to
take hold of their physical, emotional, and financial wellness, and
we're thrilled that we can help."
A recent survey of Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, commissioned by
John Hancock, revealed that health takes priority in their lives.
Nearly all surveyed (94% percent) think they could be living
healthier, and more than 50 percent said they are very likely to
walk more in 2015.
With such busy lives, it's no surprise Americans wish they could
get five more--five more minutes, five more hours, even five more
days in a year. When asked what they'd do with five more minutes in
a day or five more hours in a week, both men and women were most
likely to devote the extra time to exercise and physical health.
When given the prospect of five extra days in a year, the focus
turned to emotional health, with 43% of people saying they would
spend the extra time with their family.
Life Insurance that Rewards Healthy Living
John
Hancock life insurance with
Vitality helps people invest in both their health and wealth and
work toward securing their financial future while pursuing a
healthier, longer life. Through its exclusive partnership with
Vitality, the global leader in integrating wellness benefits with
life insurance products, John Hancock is offering a whole new kind
of life insurance solution that gives consumers the opportunity to
significantly save on their premiums and earn valuable rewards and
discounts--simply by living a healthy life.
For example, a 45 year old couple (of average health) buying
Protection UL with Vitality life insurance policies of $500,000 each could potentially save more than
$25,000 on their premiums by the time
they reach 85, with additional savings if they live longer,
assuming they reach gold status in all years.
"The latest advancements in technology are encouraging people to
take a more active role in their health," said Michael Doughty, President and General Manager,
John Hancock Insurance. "It's time we applied these innovations to
recognize and reward those who to take a more active role in their
finances as well."
The program, which integrates with personalized health
technology, including wearables like Fitbit®, offers participants
rewards and discounts from major brands such as Amazon, Hyatt, and
REI, just for walking, having regular check-ups, and engaging in
other everyday healthy activities.
Tune in to JHRewardsLife.com/announcement on Wednesday, April 8 at 10
a.m. ET, to learn more about John Hancock's new life
insurance solution via a live, online broadcast. Check back for
more information and tools to help make small changes toward a
healthier lifestyle.
Survey Methodology
This nationwide survey was
conducted online by KRC Research on behalf of John Hancock.
Interviews were completed in February
2015 among 2,034 adults ages 18 – 69. The data were weighted
by age, gender, geographic region, race, and education to
accurately represent the U.S. population.
About John Hancock Financial and Manulife
John
Hancock Financial is a division of Manulife, a leading Canada-based financial services group with
principal operations in Asia,
Canada and the United States. Operating as Manulife in
Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in
the United States, our group of
companies offers clients a diverse range of financial protection
products and wealth management services through its extensive
network of employees, agents and distribution partners.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX,
NYSE and PSA, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife can be found on
the Internet at Manulife.com.
The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies,
comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers and administers a broad range
of financial products, including life insurance, annuities,
investments, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college
savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional
information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.
About Vitality
The Vitality Group is a member of Discovery Ltd., offering an
incentive-based wellness program to employers as part of their
benefits program. With a foundation based on actuarial science and
behavioral economic theory, Vitality encourages changes in
lifestyle that reduce health care costs, both in the short run and
long term, by rewarding members for addressing their specific
health issues. Vitality wellness programs serve companies in a wide
range of sizes and industries, improving individuals' health and
wellbeing as well as employers' bottom lines. Vitality brings a
global perspective through successful partnerships with large
employers and best-in-class insurers around the world, in countries
including the United States,
United Kingdom, South Africa, China and more recently Singapore and Australia.
Insurance products are issued by John Hancock Life Insurance
Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02117 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance
Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Vitality is the provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in
connection with policies issued by John Hancock.
Insurance policies and/or associated riders and features may not
be available in all states. The John Hancock Vitality Program
is available with select John Hancock policies. Consumers
should consult their financial representative as to product
availability and how premium savings may affect the policy they
purchase.
John Hancock Vitality Program rewards and discounts are only
available to the person insured under the eligible life insurance
policy.
Rewards may vary based on the type of insurance policy purchased
for the insured (Vitality Program Member), the ownership and
inforce status of the insurance policy, and the state where the
insurance policy was issued.
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[1] The Vitality Institute, "Vitality Age Analysis of Adult
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Respondents across
Three Survey Time Periods," May 17,
2013
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