2026 marked the launch of the first-ever MDRT Company Awards, recognizing organizations that exemplify MDRT values and professional excellence through outstanding membership growth, retention, and longevity.
Manulife Financial Asia is the longest-running MDRT Premier Sponsor, sustaining that level of support since 2018. The company spans 13 markets, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, and is a consistent advocate of MDRT membership and collaboration. This year, Manulife has 4,442 MDRT members.
Prudential plc, which became an MDRT Premier Sponsor in 2025, is headquartered in London and Hong Kong, China, and operates in select markets in Southeast Asia and Africa. This year, Prudential has 7,472 MDRT members and is the leader in MDRT membership across the African continent.
Ageas Asia Services Ltd. operates in nine Asian countries. As a Prestige Sponsor of MDRT, Ageas has been a valued partner in advancing MDRT’s reach across diverse distribution channels, bringing together agency, bancassurance and local partnership models to reinforce a shared commitment to advisor excellence.
2026 MDRT President John F. Nichols, MSM, CLU, presents the Company Awards at the 2026 MDRT Global Conference.