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Manulife (MFC) completed a reinsurance deal with Munich Re Life US, transferring $3.2B in reserves for long-term care policies. The transaction was first announced in August 2026. Manulife operates globally, offering financial services and trading on multiple exchanges. Munich Re Life US is a US-based reinsurer focused on life and disability reinsurance.

Investors should examine a company's payout ratio, not just dividend yield. Manulife's payout ratio is 44%, near its target range, with a 3.2% yield. The article advises checking earnings, cash flow, and industry-specific measures to assess dividend safety.

Alberta's Bill 11, effective Oct. 1, makes the province the payer of last resort for seniors' drug and health costs, potentially raising private insurance premiums. Industry experts and insurers like Manulife expect increased plan costs, affecting retirees and employers. The government anticipates annual savings of $35-$54 million, but companies may face higher expenses.

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) expanded its segregated fund lineup in Canada, adding eight new funds and broadening access to 11 existing options. This move aligns with its focus on fee-based wealth and retirement solutions. The company aims for revenue growth of 22.9% annually, with earnings projected to rise from CA$6.2b to CA$8.5b by 2029. Analysts' fair value estimates range from CA$65.20 to CA$124.36, indicating potential upside or downside depending on execution and market conditions.

Manulife Canada expanded its segregated fund lineup, adding eight new funds and increasing access to 11 existing funds. The new offerings include strategies from Manulife Investment Management, Fidelity, BlackRock, and Invesco, providing investors with more choices for wealth growth and protection. The funds are available through various investment series and platforms, according to the company.

Prudential and Manulife have partnered with Alibaba Cloud to integrate AI into their insurance services. Alibaba Cloud's AI capabilities aim to speed up underwriting and improve customer experience for both insurers, according to the companies.

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) priced a U.S. public offering of $750M in 6.146% subordinated notes due 2041. The notes will qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital and are set to issue on September 11, 2026. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential refinancing. The offering was managed by BofA Securities, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

The Evident AI Index Insurance report shows AI maturity rising across 29 of 30 insurers, with Allianz leading. AI talent grew 32% despite overall workforce decline. Productivity gains dominated AI outcomes, with claims management and underwriting as key focus areas. P&C insurers saw a 24% score increase, with Liberty Mutual ranking highest in the sector.

Manulife CQS Investment Management seeks $1 billion for its CQS Regulatory Capital Relief Fund IV, targeting 13% annual returns. The fund invests in significant risk transfers (SRTs), which are growing in popularity among banks to offload risk. SRT sales in 2026's first half surpassed $18 billion, according to Crescent Capital Group LP.

Simply Wall St reports Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) posted Q2 2026 net income of CA$2,181 million and basic EPS from continuing operations of CA$1.20, versus CA$1,874 million and CA$0.99 a year earlier. The article cites a 90-day share return of 19.35% and 1-year total shareholder return of 52.75%, and a fair value estimate of CA$63.87 versus CA$61.73, noting risks from U.S. credit losses and Asian fee-income pressure.