John Hancock term life insurance coverage overview

Term Life Insurance

John Hancock

Choose your coverage style — straightforward protection or a policy that rewards healthy living.

John Hancock

John Hancock

Choose your coverage style — straightforward protection or a policy that rewards healthy living.

AM Best A+ (Superior)· Stable
Est. 1862Boston, MA

About John Hancock

John Hancock, a subsidiary of Canada's Manulife Financial Corporation, has insured Americans since 1862. With approximately $1.3 trillion in assets under management, John Hancock pioneered wellness-linked life insurance in the U.S. through the Vitality program — offering two distinct term products: one that rewards healthy living with dynamic premium discounts, and one that delivers competitive pure-protection pricing with complementary wellness perks.

Vitality Term

The policy that pays you to stay healthy — premiums go down as your fitness goes up.

Product Details

Term Lengths10, 15, 20, 30 years
Minimum Coverage$250,000
Living Benefit CapUp to 50% of death benefit (max $1,000,000)
Covered ConditionsTerminal illness
Conversion OptionStandard: any product in initial years (e.g., years 1–12 on a 30-yr) · Gold/Platinum 3-yr status: extended to up to year 15

Key Features

Dynamic Premium Discounts

Year one starts at Gold-level pricing. From year two onward, steps walked, workouts logged, preventative screenings, and healthy food purchases all earn Vitality Points. Higher status (Silver → Gold → Platinum) means lower renewal premiums each year.

Apple Watch, Travel Discounts, and More

Get an Apple Watch for just $25 upfront (earned back through activity). Unlock hotel discounts through Expedia, a Headspace subscription, Galleri multi-cancer screening, and Amazon Prime membership for sustained healthy habits.

Extended Conversion Reward

Maintain Gold or Platinum Vitality Status for three years before converting, and the window during which you can convert to any permanent John Hancock policy extends significantly — without a new health exam.

Best For

Active, health-conscious clients who already wear a fitness tracker or go to the gym — the rewards and discounts can more than offset the premium cost.

Protection Term

A trusted name at dramatically competitive pricing — complimentary wellness perks included.

Product Details

Term Lengths10, 15, 20, 30 years
Minimum Coverage$250,000
Living Benefit CapUp to 50% of death benefit (max $1,000,000)
Covered ConditionsTerminal illness
No-Exam Up ToUp to $3M via ExpressTrack (ages 18–60)
Conversion OptionInitial period: any JH permanent product · Extended period: restricted set to age 70

Key Features

Significantly Reduced Pricing

John Hancock recently repriced Protection Term with reductions of up to 40% for certain age and health classes — making it one of the most competitive pure term options available from a major brand.

ExpressTrack — No-Exam Up to $3M

Applicants aged 18–60 applying for up to $3 million may qualify for an instant decision without a blood draw through the ExpressTrack underwriting program.

Vitality GO Wellness Perks

Automatically included at no cost. Provides discounts on Fitbit and Garmin fitness devices and select healthy food purchases — the wellness benefits without the full Vitality program commitment.

Best For

Value-conscious clients who want a trusted brand name with competitive pricing and don't need the full Vitality rewards program.