Signature Life (Elite/Prestige) (USD) is a whole life insurance plan designed to help you protect, preserve and pass on your wealth. Choose Elite for greater protection certainty from the start, or Prestige for enhanced long-term legacy growth potential.
Both plans offer:
Signature Life Elite (USD) | Signature Life Prestige (USD) | |
Key focus | Maximise protection certainty from the start Guaranteed coverage of up to ~6.3x* of Single Premium at Day One | Maximise long-term legacy value Total projected surrender value of up to >14x# of Single Premium by Policy Year 50 |
What it's designed to do | Deliver a high level of guaranteed death benefit early in the policy term | Grow greater long-term wealth and legacy potential through non-guaranteed bonuses |
Advantage | More guaranteed coverage for every premium dollar | Higher projected long-term legacy value |
Suitable if you want to | Protect your family, estate or business today | Prioritise legacy creation over maximising guaranteed protection |
*Single Premium, Male (NS Standard) ALB 50, Face Amount: US$10,000,000 at Day One.
#Single Premium, Male (NS Standard) ALB 50, Face Amount: US$10,000,000. Figures in the table above are based on an illustrated investment rate of return of 6.85% p.a.. Based on an illustrated investment rate of return of 4.80% p.a., the total projected surrender value will be up to >5.2x of Single Premium by Policy Year 50.
1. Choose your premium structure
Select a Single Premium or Regular Premium: 5-Pay or 10-Pay option based on your financial planning goals.
2. Enjoy lifelong protection
Receive death1 and terminal illness protection from the start of your policy.
3. Build value over time
Your policy may accumulate value through non-guaranteed bonuses² that support future protection and legacy objectives.
4. Access funds when needed
Use the Bonus Realisation Option³ to unlock part of your policy value for important milestones or opportunities.
5. Plan for future generations
Leverage legacy planning features such as Death Benefit Inheritance Option⁵ and Contingent Policy Owner⁶ nomination.
6. Adapt as life changes
For business owners, the Change of Life Insured option⁷ helps keep coverage aligned to evolving business needs.
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Footnotes
1. If the death of the life insured occurs while this policy is in force and before the Golden Anniversary, the following Death Benefit is payable:
(a) 100% of Face Amount; and
(b) Terminal Bonus (if any),
less any amount owing to Manulife.
We will pay the Death Benefit together with any prevailing Accumulated Realised Surrender Bonus.
For Signature Life Elite (USD), Golden Anniversary refers to the 10th Policy Anniversary of the policy.
For Signature Life Prestige (USD), Golden Anniversary refers to the 15th Policy Anniversary of the policy or the Policy Anniversary immediately after the life insured’s 65th birthday, whichever is later.
2. At our sole discretion, we will review and may adjust bonuses regularly (more than once a year). Any adjustments to bonuses may significantly impact the death benefit, terminal illness benefit, and surrender value of the policy. In extreme circumstances, Terminal Bonus and Surrender Bonus may even be zero.
3. Bonus Realisation Option is available starting from the 15th Policy Anniversary. It can only be exercised once per policy year, and the request must be submitted to Manulife within 31 days after Policy Anniversary. Other terms and conditions apply.
Policy owner may choose to receive the realised Surrender Bonus or accumulate it with Manulife to earn any interest based on the interest rate as determined by Manulife from time to time.
4. In the event the life insured is diagnosed with a designated condition starting from the 2nd Policy Anniversary, the policy owner may apply to realise up to 100% of the Surrender Bonus. Exercisable once only.
5. The Death Benefit Inheritance Option must be elected at policy application. Policy owner will not be allowed to change the inheritance period or opt for this option after the policy has been issued. Please refer to the product summary for more details.
6. To nominate a Contingent Policy Owner, the Contingent Policy Owner must be at least age 18 and have an insurable interest in the current Life Insured. A Contingent Policy Owner cannot be nominated if the Policy Owner and Life Insured are the same individual. Other terms and conditions apply.
7. Change of Life Insured option is available only after 2 years from the policy issue date. The new Life Insured must have insurable interest with the policy owner. The new Life Insured will be subject to underwriting. Acceptance of the application will depend on the underwriting outcome, and if accepted, the rating (if any) will be in line with that of the preceding Life Insured, where applicable. Other terms and conditions apply.
Important Notes
Signature Life Elite (USD)/ Signature Life Prestige (USD) and its supplementary benefits are underwritten by Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Reg. No. 198002116D). This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Buying a life insurance policy is a long-term commitment. There may be high costs involved if you terminate the policy early, and your policy’s surrender value (if any) may be zero or less than the total premiums paid. This brochure is for your information only and does not consider your specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not a contract of insurance and is not intended as an offer or recommendation to purchase the plan. You can find the full terms and conditions, details, and exclusions for the mentioned insurance product(s) in the policy contract. This brochure is also available in Chinese. If there are any differences between the English and Chinese versions of this brochure, the English version will apply.
This policy is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for your policy is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact us or visit the LIA or SDIC websites (www.lia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).
We recommend that you seek advice from a Manulife Financial Consultant or our Appointed Distributors, or visit any DBS/POSB Branch, before making a commitment to purchase a policy.
Information is correct as at 16 August 2026.
Signature Life Elite (USD) focuses on providing higher guaranteed protection earlier in the policy term, making it suitable for individuals prioritising protection certainty.
Signature Life Prestige (USD) is designed for those seeking greater long-term wealth accumulation and legacy-building potential through projected policy value growth.
Through the Bonus Realisation Option³, you may realise part of your Surrender Bonus while keeping your policy in force, subject to policy terms and conditions.
Built-in legacy planning features such as the Death Benefit Inheritance Option⁵ and Contingent Policy Owner⁶ arrangement can help facilitate smoother wealth transfer to your loved ones.
Signature Life Elite (USD) and Signature Life Prestige (USD) may be suitable for business continuity planning, including key person protection and ownership succession planning needs.