Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. wins inaugural 2026 MDRT Company Award for Highest Membership Growth by Percentage

Park Ridge, Illinois, USA (August 26, 2026) – MDRT® (Million Dollar Round Table®), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, presented the inaugural 2026 MDRT Company Awards at the 2026 MDRT Global Conference in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate companies’ achievements in membership growth, retention and longevity. These awards are based on the annual MDRT Company Rankings, which are compiled using official MDRT membership data from nearly 700 companies across more than 80 nations and territories.

Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. was honored as the winning company worldwide for Highest Membership Growth by Percentage category. The company led by a significant margin with an exceptional 31.9% MDRT membership growth rate in 2026.  To put this achievement in perspective, the next-highest growth rate among all qualifying companies was more than 10 percentage points lower.

“We have always regarded our agents as the core touchpoint in serving clients. With our commitment to strengthening professional capabilities through systematic training, enhancing efficiency through digital tools, and fostering value through a long-term philosophy, we are focused on quality-driven growth,” said Chen Zhongde, chief agency officer at Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. “On behalf of our 918 MDRT members, we are deeply honored to receive this award. This global recognition validates our high-quality development path for agents and inspires us to further refine our professionalism and deliver even greater value to our clients."

For nearly 100 years, MDRT has been recognized as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services profession. Companies that are part of the MDRT community help their advisors develop personal and professional skills and provide exceptional client service. MDRT honors top companies’ support and dedication with these awards.  

John F. Nichols, MSM, CLU, 2026 MDRT President, presented the awards, noting that companies across the profession are critical to advancing MDRT’s mission and goals. Company involvement enables MDRT to be a place where excellence is nurtured, ethics are upheld and members are empowered to serve clients well.  

During the 2027 MDRT Global Conference, to be held August 22–25 in Singapore, MDRT will again recognize the top companies in membership growth, retention and longevity based on its 2027 Company Rankings. Built on a commitment to high standards and excellence, MDRT encourages companies with qualifying advisors to have them apply for 2027 MDRT membership. Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2026.