As Baseline Health Amid the Pandemic is Top of
Mind, John Hancock Vitality Helps Customers Live Longer, Healthier
Lives
BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -
Today, John Hancock is
expanding its Apple Watch program to offer the recently announced
Apple Watch Series 7 to life insurance customers participating in
the John Hancock Vitality Program, which rewards customers for
the everyday things they do to live longer, healthier lives.
Beginning this fall, John Hancock Vitality PLUS members can earn an
Apple Watch Series 7 for as little as $25 plus tax by
exercising regularly.
"Now more than ever, people are increasingly cognizant of their
baseline health and mortality," said Brooks Tingle, president
and CEO of John Hancock Insurance. "Wearables have the ability to
help customers maintain or improve their health, and in some cases,
we've even seen that this technology has the ability to save lives.
That's why we're excited to continue offering our Vitality
customers the latest personal health technology on the market with
the new Apple Watch this fall."
The Apple Watch Series 7 has the largest display screen and
durability in Apple history and can now measure blood oxygen levels
with a revolutionary sensor and app. Users can also take an ECG
anytime, check their heart rate as well as other health monitoring
innovations like mindfulness and sleep tracking to help with full
body wellness.
To date, the Apple Watch has been an extremely popular and
effective component of the John Hancock Vitality Program. In a
recent survey of John Hancock Vitality members with an Apple Watch,
85 percent stated they are motivated to exercise by their Apple
Watch and 92 percent wear an Apple Watch every day, or almost every
day.1 Additionally, John Hancock Vitality members with
an Apple Watch are:
- 18% more likely to complete advanced workouts than other device
users within the program2
- At least 7% more likely to earn Vitality Points for meditation
than other device users2
- More likely to achieve Platinum Status than any other device
user, earning more rewards and premium savings2
"We've seen the tremendous impact our Vitality program can have
on an individual's health, whether they are far along on their
wellness journey or just getting started," continued Tingle. "We
believe it's important for life insurers like us to play a role in
helping our customers along on this journey to living longer,
healthier lives."
Today's announcement follows new research by Vitality and
RAND Europe that found an average
15% increase since 1990 in the number of years people will spend in
ill health over their lifetimes, from 8.5 years to 9.8 years, which
equates to approximately 18% of the average lifespan. The research
shows even modest behavior change can materially reduce health risk
over time and improve an individual's healthspan. For example, an
average 30-year-old man could increase his healthspan by 1.5 years
just by introducing 20 minutes of vigorous exercise a
day.3 John Hancock Vitality provides members with the
resources, tools, education and technology – coupled with
incentives and rewards – that can help an individual see
improvements in their overall health and healthspan.
Vitality PLUS customers who take part in the Apple Watch program
make an initial payment of $25 plus tax. The remaining
balance of their Apple Watch is divided into monthly payments over
the course of two years. Monthly payments can be reduced to as
little as $0 with regular exercise. The more a
customer exercises each month, the more they can reduce their
monthly payment. The Vitality Points earned toward an Apple Watch
can also lead to additional rewards and discounts, including
savings on life insurance premiums. Learn more about John Hancock
Vitality and how customers can earn an Apple Watch through the
program here.
About John Hancock and
Manulife
John Hancock is a
unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international
financial services provider that helps people make their decisions
easier and lives better by providing financial advice, insurance,
and wealth and asset management solutions. Assets under management
and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD
$1.4 trillion (US $1.1 trillion) as of September 30, 2021. Manulife Financial
Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945
on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than ten million
Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life
insurance and annuities. John
Hancock also supports US investors by bringing leading
investment capabilities and retirement planning and administration
expertise to individuals and institutions. Additional information
about John Hancock may be found at
johnhancock.com.
About Vitality Group
Guided by a core purpose of
making people healthier, Vitality is the leader in improving health
to unlock outcomes that matter. By blending industry-leading smart
tech, data, incentives and behavioral science, we inspire healthy
changes in individuals and their organizations. As one of the
largest wellness companies in the world, Vitality brings a dynamic
and diverse perspective through successful partnerships with the
most forward-thinking insurers and employers. More than 20 million
people in 31 markets engage in the Vitality program. For more
information, visit vitalitygroup.com or follow us
on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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* Apple Watch program
is not available in New York or Puerto Rico. Apple Watch ordered
through John Hancock Vitality may not be shipped to addresses in
Guam. Once you become a Vitality PLUS member and complete the
Vitality Health Review (VHR), you can order Apple Watch by
electronically signing, at checkout, a Retail Installment Agreement
with the Vitality Group, for the retail price of the watch. After
an initial payment of $25 plus tax, over the next two years,
monthly out of pocket payments are based on the number of Standard
Workouts (10,000 to 14,999 steps) and Advanced Workouts (15,000
steps) or the applicable Active Calorie thresholds. The step counts
required for Standard and Advanced Workouts are reduced for members
beginning at age 71+. One-time upgrade fees plus taxes apply if you
choose (GPS + Cellular) versions of Apple Watch, larger watch case
sizes, certain bands and case materials. For more
information, please visit www.JohnHancockInsurance.com. Apple Watch
Series 7 requires iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15 or later. Blood
Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including
self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed
for general fitness and wellness purposes. The ECG app and
irregular rhythm notification require the latest versions of
watchOS and iOS, and are not intended for use by people under 22
years old. The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or
later (not including Apple Watch SE). The irregular rhythm
notification is not designed for people who have been previously
diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). Apple is not a participant
in or sponsor of this promotion. Apple Watch is a registered
trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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Vitality is the
provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in connection with
policies issued by John Hancock. John Hancock Vitality Program
rewards and discounts are only available to the person insured
under the eligible life insurance policy, are subject to change and
are not guaranteed to remain the same for the life of the
policy.
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Insurance policies
and/or associated riders and features may not be available in all
states.
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Insurance products
are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.),
Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life
Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.
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1
September 2020 Qualtrics survey to John Hancock Vitality members
with Apple Watch
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2 Based on internal John Hancock
Vitality member reporting, October 2021
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3 Vitality
Healthy Futures Research, October 2021
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