Manulife provides life insurance to HIV individuals as part of its drive to build an inclusive and equitable society HONG KONG , June 2, 2022 |PRNewswire| -- Manulife Hong Kong today announced the offering of individual life insurance coverage [1] to customers who are diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This breakthrough in underwriting means HIV-positive customers in Hong Kong and Macau will be able to apply and be covered by life insurance with Manulife Hong Kong, ensuring financial security for their loved ones and families. The company also announced that it will allow an expanded definition of family as beneficiaries for policies and accept same-sex partners to purchase life insurance policies for their loved ones where insurable interest exists. "We are proud and excited to raise the level of protection for the LGBT community and other underrepresented individuals, especially so during Pride Month. The definition of family has evolved significantly over the last few years, and it is important that we acknowledge this, so that care and support can be preserved for all our loved ones," said Danny Lee , Chief Product Officer of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau . "At Manulife, we work hard to build an inclusive and equitable society, and this announcement underscores our commitment to the cause." Under the expansion, same-sex married partners can now purchase life insurance policies for their loved ones.