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As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2011

Registration No. 333-100567

 

 

 

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-6

SEC File No 811-5130

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

   POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 11    x

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

   AMENDMENT NO. 19    x

 

 

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

(Exact Name of Registrant)

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

(Name of Depositor)

 

 

197 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

(Complete address of depositor’s principal executive offices)

Depositor’s Telephone Number: 617-572-6000

 

 

JAMES C. HOODLET, ESQ.

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

U.S. INSURANCE LAW

JOHN HANCOCK PLACE

BOSTON, MA 02117

(Name and complete address of agent for service)

 

 

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)

  ¨ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
  x on May 2, 2011 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
  ¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) of Rule 485
  ¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) of Rule 485

If appropriate check the following box

  ¨ this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed amendment

Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 24f-2, Registrant has registered an indefinite amount of the securities under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

 

 


Table of Contents

Prospectus dated May 2, 2011

for interests in

Separate Account N

Interests are made available under

CORPORATE VUL

JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)
(“John Hancock USA”)

500 Index
500 Index B
Active Bond
All Cap Core
All Cap Value
Alpha Opportunities
American Asset Allocation
American Blue Chip Income and Growth
American Bond
American Fundamental Holdings
American Global Diversification
American Global Growth
American Global Small Capitalization
American Growth
American Growth-Income
American High-Income Bond
American International
American New World
Balanced
Blue Chip Growth
Capital Appreciation
Capital Appreciation Value
Core Allocation Plus
Core Bond
Core Diversified Growth & Income
Core Strategy
Disciplined Diversification
Emerging Markets Value
Equity-Income
Financial Services
Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation
Fundamental Value
Global
Global Bond
Health Sciences
High Yield
International Core
International Equity Index A
International Opportunities
International Small Company
International Value
Investment Quality Bond
Large Cap
Lifestyle Aggressive
Lifestyle Balanced
Lifestyle Conservative
Lifestyle Growth
Lifestyle Moderate
Mid Cap Index
Mid Cap Stock
Mid Value
Money Market
Natural Resources
Optimized All Cap
Optimized Value
PIMCO VIT All Asset
Real Estate Securities
Real Return Bond
Science & Technology
Short Term Government Income
Small Cap Growth
Small Cap Index
Small Cap Opportunities
Small Cap Value
Small Company Value
Smaller Company Growth
Strategic Income Opportunities
Total Return
Total Stock Market Index
Ultra Short Term Bond
Utilities
Value

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Please note that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

CVUL03 5/2011


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
   
RISKS/BENEFITS SUMMARY
3
Benefits
3
Risks
3
FEE TABLES
4
Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers
7
POLICY SUMMARY
16
General
16
Death Benefits
16
Premiums
17
Policy Value
17
Policy Loans
17
Surrender and Partial Withdrawals
17
Lapse and Reinstatement
17
Charges and Deductions
17
Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers
18
Description of John Hancock USA
18
Description of Separate Account N
18
ISSUING A POLICY
18
Use of the Policy
18
Requirements
19
Temporary Insurance Agreement
19
Underwriting
19
Right to Examine the Policy
20
Life Insurance Qualification
20
DEATH BENEFITS
21
Flexible Term Insurance Option Rider
22
Death Benefit Options
23
Changing the Death Benefit Option
23
Changing the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits
24
PREMIUM PAYMENTS
26
Initial Premiums
26
Subsequent Premiums
27
Premium Limitations
27
Premium Allocation
27
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
27
Premium Load
27
Sales Load or Surrender Charge
27
Monthly Deductions
29
Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts
30
Reduction in Charges and Enhanced Surrender Values
30
COMPANY TAX CONSIDERATIONS
30
POLICY VALUE
30
Determination of the Policy Value
30
Units and Unit Values
31
Transfers of Policy Value
31
POLICY LOANS
33
Interest Charged on Policy Loans
33
Loan Account
33
POLICY SURRENDER AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS
34
Policy Surrender
34
Partial Withdrawals
34
LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT
34
Lapse
34
Reinstatement
35
THE GENERAL ACCOUNT
35
Fixed Account
35
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY
35
Policy Owner Rights
35
Beneficiary
36
Incontestability
36
Misstatement of Age or Sex
36
Suicide Exclusion
36
Supplementary Benefits
36
Tax considerations
36
General
37
Death benefit proceeds and other policy distributions
37
Policy loans
38
Diversification rules and ownership of the Account
38
7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status
39
Corporate and H.R. 10 retirement plans
40
Withholding
40
Life insurance purchases by residents of Puerto Rico
40
Life insurance purchases by non-resident aliens
40
OTHER INFORMATION
40
Payment of Proceeds
40
Reports to Policyholders
40
Distribution of policies
41
Compensation
41
Responsibilities of John Hancock USA
42
Voting Rights
42
Substitution of Portfolio Shares
43
Records and Accounts
43
State Regulation
43
Financial statements reference
43
Registration statement filed with the SEC
43
Independent registered public accounting firm
43
APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
45

This prospectus does not constitute an offering in any jurisdiction in which such offering may not lawfully be made. No person is authorized to make any representations in connection with this offering other than those contained in this prospectus, the portfolios prospectuses, or the corresponding Statements of Additional Information.

The purpose of this variable life insurance policy is to provide insurance protection for the beneficiary named therein. No claim is made that this variable life insurance policy is in any way similar or comparable to a systematic investment plan of a mutual fund.

Examine this prospectus carefully. The Policy Summary will briefly describe the policy. More detailed information will be found further in the prospectus. You should rely on the information contained in this prospectus, the portfolio prospectuses, and the corresponding Statements of Additional Information, which contains the audited financial statements for John Hancock NY and Separate Account B. The portfolio prospectuses describe the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of, and the risks relating to, investment in the investment options. In the case of any of the portfolios that are operated as “feeder funds,” the prospectus for the corresponding “master fund” is also provided. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from the information contained in the aforementioned documents.

RISKS/BENEFITS SUMMARY

Benefits

Some of the benefits of purchasing the policy are described below. Death Benefit Protection. This prospectus describes a flexible premium variable life insurance policy, which provides for a death benefit payable to the beneficiary of the policy upon the death of the insured. Variable life insurance is a flexible tool for financial and investment planning for persons needing death benefit protection. You should consider other forms of investments if death benefit protection is not one of your financial planning objectives, as there are additional costs and expenses in providing the insurance.

Access To Your Policy Values. Variable life insurance offers access to Policy Value. You may borrow against your policy, or surrender all, or a portion of your policy through a partial withdrawal. There are limitations on partial withdrawals. See “Policy Surrender and Partial Withdrawals” for further information.

Tax Deferred Accumulation. Variable life insurance has several tax advantages under current tax laws. For example, Policy Value accumulates on a tax-deferred basis and a transfer of values from one sub-account to another within the policy generates no taxable gain or loss. Any investment income and realized capital gains within a sub-account or interest from the Fixed Account are automatically reinvested without current income taxation to the policy owner.

Investment Options. In addition to the Fixed Account, the policy provides for access to a number of variable investment options, which permit you to reallocate your Policy Value to meet your changing personal objectives, goals, and investment conditions. Information regarding each investment option may be found in the portfolio prospectuses.

Flexibility. The policy is a flexible premium variable life insurance policy in which varying premium payments are permitted. You may select death benefit options and an additional policy rider. You may increase or decrease the amount of death benefit. You are able to select, monitor, and change investment choices within your policy.

Risks

Some of the risks of purchasing the policy are described below.

Fluctuating Investment Performance. Policy Value invested in a sub-account is not guaranteed and will increase and decrease according to investment performance. You assume the investment risk of Policy Value allocated to the sub-accounts. A comprehensive discussion of each sub-account’s objective and risk is found in the portfolio prospectuses. You should review these prospectuses carefully before allocating Policy Value to any sub-accounts.

Unsuitable for Short-Term Investment. The Policy is intended for long-term financial planning, and is unsuitable for short-term goals. Your policy is not designed to serve as a vehicle for frequent trading.

Policy Lapse. Sufficient premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force. There is a risk of lapse if the Policy Value is too low in relation to the insurance amount, if investment results are less favorable than anticipated or if extensive policy loans are taken. A policy lapse could have adverse tax consequences since the amount received (including any loans) less the

investment in the policy may be treated as ordinary income subject to tax. Since withdrawals reduce your Policy Value, withdrawals increase the risk of lapse.

Decreasing Death Benefit. Any outstanding policy loans and any amount that you have surrendered or withdrawn will reduce your policy’s death benefit.

Adverse Consequences of Early Surrender. There are surrender charges assessed if you surrender your policy in the first 10 years from the purchase of the policy or the effective date of a Face Amount increase. Depending on the amount of premium paid and the Policy Value at the time of surrender, there may be little or no Net Cash Surrender Value paid to you when the policy is surrendered. In addition, there are adverse consequences associated with partial withdrawals including potential policy lapse and adverse tax consequences. There may also be adverse consequences associated with full surrender of the policy.

Adverse Tax Consequences. You should always consult a tax adviser about the application of federal and state tax law to your individual situation. The federal income tax treatment of life insurance is complex and current tax treatment of life insurance may change.

FEE TABLES

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. Except where necessary to show a rate greater than zero, all rates shown in the tables have been rounded to two decimal places as required by the prospectus disclosure rules. Consequently, the actual rates charged may be slightly higher or lower than those shown. The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the policy, surrender the policy, or transfer cash value between investment options.

Transaction Fees
Charge When Charge is Deducted Amount Deducted
Maximum Premium Load ChargeImposed on Premium (Load) Upon receipt of premium 2% of each premium paid
Maximum Sales Load Charge Imposed on Premium1 Upon receipt of premium 8% (Coverage Year 1)2
Maximum Surrender Charge (Load)1 Upon termination or reduction of anyCoverage Amount that is subject to a surrender charge including surrender of the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value, partial withdrawal in excess of the Free Withdrawal Amount, decrease in the Face Amount, or policy lapse. 5% (Coverage Year 1)3
Transfer Fees Upon transfer $25 (only applies to transfers in excess of 12 in a Policy Year)
Dollar Cost Averaging Upon transfer Guaranteed$5.00
Current$0.00
Asset Allocation Rebalancer Upon transfer Guaranteed$15.00
Current$5.00

1 A policy is subject to either a Sales Charge or a Surrender Charge but not both. The policy indicates which charge is applicable.

2 The Sales Load Charge declines in subsequent Coverage Years as noted below:

Coverage
Year
Percentage
1 8.00%
2 6.00%
3 3.00%
4 2.00%
5 1.00%
6+ 0.00%

3 The Surrender Charge declines in subsequent Policy Years as noted below:

Coverage
Year
Percentage
1 5.00%
2 4.00%
3 3.00%
4 2.50%
5 2.00%
6 1.50%
7 1.00%
8 1.00%
9 0.50%
10+ 0.00%

The surrender charge are a percentage of the sum of all premium payments attributed to a Coverage Amount in the first five Coverage Years.

The next table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy, not including fees and expenses of the portfolios, the underlying variable investment options for your policy.

Charges Other Than Those of the Portfolios
Charge When Charge isDeducted Amount Deducted
Cost of Insurance1 Monthly Minimum and Maximum Charge The possible range of the cost of insurance is from $0.00 to $83.33 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Charge for a Representative policy owner (a 45 year old non-smoking male) (rating classification is for short form underwriting) Policy Subject to Sales Charge: The Cost of Insurance rate is $0.16 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Policy Subject to Surrender Charge: The Cost of Insurance rate is $0.35 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Cost of Insurance - Optional FTIO Rider (Flexible Term Insurance Option)1 Monthly Minimum and Maximum Charges The possible range of the cost of insurance is from $0.00 to $83.33 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk
Charge for a Representative policy owner (a 45 year old non-smoking male) rating classification is for short form underwriting) The Cost of Insurance rate is $0.10 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk
Mortality and Expense Risk Fees Monthly 0.04% (0.50% annually)2
Administration Fees Monthly $12 per Policy Month
Loan Interest Rate (Net) Annually 0.75%3

1 The cost of insurance varies based on individual characteristics and the charges shown in the table may not be representative of the charge a particular policy owner will pay. A policy owner may obtain additional information regarding cost of insurance charge by contacting the Company. The election (or failure to elect) the optional FTIO rider will impact the total cost of insurance charges.

2 Currently the Company is charging the following rates:

Policy Year Annual Rate
1-10 0.50%
11+ 0.20%

3 The Loan Interest Rate (Net) is equal to the rate of interest charged on the policy loan less the interest credited to the Loan Account. Currently this rate is 0.75% for Policy Years 1-10 and 0.25% for Policy Years 11 and higher. The maximum loan rate is 4%.

The next table describes the minimum and maximum portfolio level fees and expenses charged by any of the portfolios underlying a variable investment option offered through this prospectus, expressed as a percentage of average net assets (rounded to two decimal places). These expenses are deducted from portfolio assets.

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses Minimum Maximum
Range of expenses, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses1 0.49% 2.90%

1Certain of the portfolios’ advisers or subadvisers have contractually agreed to reimburse or waive certain portfolio level expenses. The minimum and maximum expenses shown do not reflect these contractual expense reimbursements or waivers. If such reimbursements or waivers were reflected, the minimum and maximum expenses would be 0.25% and 0.92%, respectively.

Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers

When you select a Separate Account investment option, we invest your money in shares of a corresponding portfolio of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust” or “JHVIT”) (or the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (the “PIMCO Trust”) with respect to the PIMCO VIT All Asset portfolio) and hold the shares in a subaccount of the Separate Account. Fees and expenses of the portfolios are not fixed or specified under the terms of the policies and may vary from year to year. These fees and expenses differ for each portfolio and reduce the investment return of each portfolio. Therefore, they also indirectly reduce the return you will earn on any Separate Account investment options you select. For more information, please refer to the prospectus for the underlying portfolios.

The JHVIT and the PIMCO Trust are so-called “series” type mutual funds and each is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (“JHIMS”) provides investment advisory services to the Trust and receives investment management fees for doing so. JHIMS pays a portion of its investment management fees to other firms that manage the Trust’s portfolios. We are affiliated with JHIMS and may indirectly benefit from any investment management fees JHIMS retains. The PIMCO VIT All Asset portfolio of the PIMCO Trust receives investment advisory services from Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) and pays investment management fees to PIMCO.

Each of the American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Fundamental Holdings, American Global Diversification, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International, American New World and Core Diversified Growth & Income portfolios invests in shares of the corresponding investment portfolio of the Trust. The American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International and American New World portfolios operate as “feeder funds,” which means that the portfolios do not buy investment securities directly. Instead, they invest in a “master fund” which in turn purchases investment securities. Each of the American feeder fund portfolios has the same investment objective and limitations as its master fund. The prospectus for the American Fund master fund is included with the prospectuses for the underlying funds. We pay American Funds Distributors, Inc., the principal underwriter for the American Funds Insurance Series, a percentage of some or all of the amounts allocated to the “American” portfolios of the Trust for the marketing support services it provides.

The portfolios pay us or certain of our affiliates compensation for some of the distribution, administrative, shareholder support, marketing and other services we or our affiliates provide to the portfolios. The amount of this compensation is based on a percentage of the assets of the portfolios attributable to the variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue. These percentages may differ from portfolio to portfolio and among classes of shares within a portfolio. In some cases, the compensation is derived from the Rule 12b-1 fees that are deducted from a portfolio’s assets for the services we or our affiliates provide to that portfolio. These compensation payments do not, however, result in any charge to you in addition to what is shown in the Fee Tables.

The following table provides a general description of the portfolios that underlie the variable investment options we make available under the policy. You bear the investment risk of any portfolio you choose as an investment option for your policy. You can find a full description of each portfolio, including the investment objectives, policies, restrictions, and risks, in the prospectus for that portfolio. You should read the portfolio’s prospectus carefully before investing in the corresponding variable investment option.

The investment options in the Separate Account are not publicly traded mutual funds. The investment options are only available to you as investment options in the policies, or in some cases through other variable annuity contracts or variable life insurance policies issued by us or by other life insurance companies. In some cases, the investment options also may be available through participation in certain qualified pension or retirement plans. The portfolios’ investment advisers and managers (i.e. subadvisers) may manage publicly traded mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives. However, the portfolios are not directly related to any publicly traded mutual fund. You should not compare the performance of any investment option described in this prospectus with the performance of a publicly traded mutual fund. The performance of any publicly traded mutual fund could differ substantially from that of any of the investment options of our Separate Account.

The portfolios available under the policies are as described in the following table:

Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
500 Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
500 Index B John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
Active Bond Declaration Management & Research LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified mix of debt securities and instruments. The portfolio seeks to invest its assets in debt securities and instruments with an average duration of between 4 to 6 years; however, there is no limit on the portfolio’s average maturity.
All Cap Core QS Investors, Inc. To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in common stocks and other equity securities within all asset classes (small, medium and large-capitalization) of those included in the Russell 3000 Index.*
All Cap Value Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC To seek capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio primarily purchases equity securities of U.S. and multinational companies in all capitalization ranges that the subadviser believes are undervalued.
Alpha Opportunities Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term total return. The portfolio employs a “multiple sleeve structure,” which means the portfolio has several components that are managed separately in different styles. The portfolio seeks to obtain its objective by combining these different component styles in a single portfolio.
American Asset Allocation Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide high total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with preservation of capital over the long term. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Asset Allocation Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities, bonds and other intermediate and long-term debt securities, and money market instruments.
American Blue Chip Income and Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to produce income exceeding the average yield on U.S. stocks generally and to provide an opportunity for growth of principal consistent with sound common stock investing. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks of larger, more established companies domiciled in the U.S. with market capitalizations of $4 billion and above.
American Bond Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to maximize current income and preserve capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade debt securities (including cash and cash equivalents) and invests up to 35% of its assets in debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality (so called “junk bonds”). The master fund may invest in debt securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S. and may also invest up to 20% of its assets in preferred stocks, including convertible and non-convertible preferred stocks.
American Fundamental Holdings John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in four underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Growth Fund, Growth-Income Fund and International Fund.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
American Global Diversification John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests a significant portion of its assets in securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, that are located outside the U.S. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in five underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Global Growth Fund, Global Small Capitalization Fund, High-Income Bond Fund and New World Fund.
American Global Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located around the world that the adviser believes have potential for growth.
American Global Small Capitalization Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Small Capitalization Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. Under normal market conditions, the master fund invests primarily in stocks of smaller companies located around the world. Normally, the master fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in growth-oriented common stocks and other equity securities.
American Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. The master fund may also invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American Growth–Income Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth-Income Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks or other securities which demonstrate the potential for appreciation and/or dividends. Although the master fund focuses on investments in medium to large-capitalization companies, the master fund’s investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
American High-Income Bond Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the High-Income Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by NRSROs or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality, including corporate loan obligations. Such securities are sometimes referred to as “junk bonds.” The portfolio may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American International Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the International Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located outside the U.S. that the adviser believes have the potential for growth. The master fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging market countries.
American New World Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to make the shareholders’ investment grow over time. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the New World Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in stocks of companies with significant exposure to countries with developing economies and/or markets that the adviser believes have potential of providing capital appreciation. The master fund may also invest in debt securities of issuers, including issuers of lower rated bonds, with exposure to these countries.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Balanced T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in both equity and fixed-income securities. The portfolio employs growth, value and core approaches to allocate its assets among stocks of small, medium and large-capitalization companies in both the U.S. and foreign countries. The portfolio may purchase a variety of fixed-income securities, including investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”) with maturities that range from short to longer term, as well as cash.
Blue Chip Growth T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of large and medium-sized blue chip growth companies.
Capital Appreciation Jennison Associates LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that, at the time of investment, exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the subadviser believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally medium to large-capitalization companies.
Capital Appreciation Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of established U.S. companies that have above-average potential for capital growth. Common stocks typically constitute at least 50% of the portfolio’s total assets. The remaining assets are generally invested in other securities, including convertible securities, corporate and government debt, foreign securities, futures and options. The portfolio may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.
Core Allocation Plus Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity and fixed-income securities of issuers located within and outside the U.S. The portfolio allocates its assets between fixed-income securities, which may include investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities with maturities that range from short to longer term, and equity securities based upon the subadviser’s targeted asset mix, which may change over time. Under normal market conditions, the targeted asset mix may range between 75%-50% equity instruments and 50%-25% fixed-income instruments and will generally reflect the subadviser’s long-term, strategic asset allocation analysis.
Core Bond Wells Capital Management, Inc. To seek total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a broad range of investment-grade debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and money market instruments.
Core Diversified Growth & Income John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio generally invests between 65% and 75% of its assets in equity securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, and between 25% and 35% of its assets in fixed-income securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds.
Core Strategy John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in other portfolios of JHVIT and other investment companies (including exchange traded funds) as well as other types of investments. The portfolio invests approximately 70% of its total assets in equity securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and approximately 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Disciplined Diversification Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek total return consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities and fixed-income securities of domestic and international issuers, including equities of issuers in emerging markets, in accordance with the following range of allocations:
Target AllocationRange of Allocation
Equity Securities: 70%65% – 75%
Fixed-Income Securities: 30%25% – 35%
Emerging Markets Value Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies associated with emerging markets designated from time to time by the subadviser.
Equity-Income T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek to provide substantial dividend income and also long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, with at least 65% in common stocks of well-established companies paying above-average dividends.
Financial Services Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies that, at the time of investment, are principally engaged in financial services, and the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of financial services companies.
Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and in other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio currently invests primarily in three underlying funds: Global Fund, Income Fund and Mutual Shares Fund.
Fundamental Value Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion. The portfolio may also invest in companies with smaller capitalizations.
Global Templeton Global Advisors Limited To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of companies located throughout the world, including emerging markets.
Global Bond Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the U.S.), which may be represented by futures contracts (including related options) with respect to such securities, and options on such securities. These fixed-income instruments may be denominated in foreign currencies or in U.S. dollars, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Health Sciences T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of companies engaged, at the time of investment, in the research, development, production, or distribution of products or services related to health care, medicine, or the life sciences. While the portfolio may invest in companies of any size, the majority of its assets are expected to be invested in large and medium-capitalization companies.
High Yield Western Asset Management Company To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in high yield securities. The portfolio’s investments may include corporate bonds, preferred stocks, U.S. Government and foreign securities, mortgage-backed securities, loan assignments or participations and convertible securities that have the following ratings (or, if unrated, are considered by the subadviser to be of equivalent quality):
Rating Agency
Moody’s:Ba through C
S&P’s:BB through D
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
International Core Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC To seek high total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity investments. The portfolio typically invests in equity investments in companies from developed markets outside the U.S.
International Equity Index A SSgA Funds Management, Inc. To seek to track the performance of a broad-based equity index of foreign companies primarily in developed countries and, to a lesser extent, in emerging markets. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in securities listed in the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Excluding U.S. Index* or American Depositary Receipts or Global Depositary Receipts representing such securities.
International Opportunities Marsico Capital Management, LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in common stocks of foreign companies that are selected for their long-term growth potential. The portfolio may invest in an unlimited number of companies of any size throughout the world. The portfolio invests in issuers from at least three different countries not including the U.S. The portfolio may invest in common stocks of companies economically tied to emerging markets. Some issuers of securities in the portfolio may be based in or economically tied to the U.S.
International Small Company Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of small capitalization companies in the particular markets in which the portfolio invests. The portfolio primarily invests in a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non-U.S. small companies of developed markets, but may also hold equity securities of companies located in emerging markets.
International Value Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the U.S., including in emerging markets. The portfolio invests at least 85% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.
Investment Quality Bond Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek to provide a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds rated investment-grade at the time of investment. The portfolio will tend to focus on corporate bonds and U.S. Government bonds with intermediate to longer-term maturities.
Large Cap UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. To seek to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. large-capitalization companies. The portfolio defines large-capitalization companies as those with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index.*
Lifestyle Aggressive John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is not a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 100% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Lifestyle Balanced John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Conservative John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a high level of current income with some consideration given to growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 80% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 20% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Lifestyle Growth John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 70% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 30% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Moderate John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on income. The portfolio normally invests approximately 60% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Mid Cap Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a medium-capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Mid Cap Stock Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-sized companies with significant capital appreciation potential. For the portfolio, “medium-sized companies” are those with market capitalizations within the collective market capitalization range of companies represented in either the Russell Midcap Index* or the S&P MidCap 400 Index.*
Mid Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies with market capitalizations that are within the S&P MidCap 400 Index* or the Russell Midcap Value Index.* The portfolio invests in a diversified mix of common stocks of mid-size U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation.
Money Market John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to obtain maximum current income consistent with preservation of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in high quality, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. Certain market conditions may cause the return of the portfolio to become low or possibly negative.
Natural Resources Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource-related companies worldwide, including emerging markets. Natural resource-related companies include companies that own or develop energy, metals, forest products and other natural resources, or supply goods and services to such companies.
Optimized All Cap John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. The portfolio will focus on equity securities of U.S. companies across the three market capitalization ranges of large, medium and small.
Optimized Value John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies with the potential for long-term growth of capital, with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index.*
PIMCO VIT All Asset (a series of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust) (only Class M is available) Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum real return consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The portfolio is a fund of funds and normally invests substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class shares of underlying PIMCO funds.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Real Estate Securities Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. To seek to achieve a combination of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of real estate investment trusts and real estate companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into common stock.
Real Return Bond Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. Governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Science & Technology RCM Capital Management LLC; and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is incidental to the portfolio’s objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies expected to benefit from the development, advancement, and/or use of science and technology. For purposes of satisfying this requirement, common stock may include equity-linked notes and derivatives relating to common stocks, such as options on equity-linked notes.
Short Term Government Income John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities. Under normal circumstances, the portfolio’s effective duration is no more than 3 years.
Small Cap Growth Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*
Small Cap Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a small-capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Russell 2000 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Russell 2000 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Small Cap Opportunities Dimensional Fund Advisors LP; and Invesco Advisers, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, Invesco Advisers, Inc. invests at least 80% of its subadvised net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP generally invests its subadvised net assets in a broad and diverse group of common stocks of small and medium-capitalization companies traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter market that Dimensional Fund Advisors LP determines to be value stocks at the time of purchase.
Small Cap Value Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Small Company Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, that do not exceed the maximum market capitalization of any security in the Russell 2000 Index.* The portfolio invests in small companies whose common stocks are believed to be undervalued.
Smaller Company Growth Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC;
Perimeter Capital Management; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in small-capitalization equity securities.
Strategic Income Opportunities John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the following types of securities: foreign government and corporate debt securities from developed and emerging markets, U.S. Government and agency securities, and domestic high-yield bonds. The portfolio may also invest in preferred stock and other types of debt securities.
Total Return Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Total Stock Market Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Ultra Short Term Bond John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic, investment-grade, debt securities. Debt securities may be issued by governments, companies or special purpose entities and may include notes, discount notes, bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and assignments, participations and other interests in bank loans. The portfolio may also invest in cash and cash equivalents.
Utilities Massachusetts Financial Services Company To seek capital growth and current income (income above that available from the portfolio invested entirely in equity securities). Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of companies in the utilities industry. The subadviser considers a company to be in the utilities industry if, at the time of investment, the subadviser determines that a substantial portion (i.e., at least 50%) of the company’s assets or revenues are derived from one or more utilities.
Value Invesco Advisers, Inc. To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of 3 to 5 years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity securities of companies with capitalizations, at the time of investment, similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell Midcap Index.*

*“Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index®” is a trademark of Wilshire Associates. “MSCI All Country World Excluding U.S. Index” is a trademark of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated.“Russell 1000,®” “Russell 2000,®” “Russell 2500,TM”“Russell 1000 Value,®” “Russell 3000,®” “Russell Midcap,®” and “Russell Midcap Value®” are trademarks of Frank Russell Company. “S&P MidCap 400,®” and “S&P SmallCap 600®” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. None of the portfolios are sponsored, endorsed, managed, advised, sold or promoted by any of these companies, and none of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the portfolios.

The indices referred to in the portfolio objectives track companies having the approximate market capitalization, as of February 28, 2011 (except as otherwise indicated), set out below:

MSCI All Country World Ex US Index — $466 million to $275.1 billion
Russell 1000 Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion
Russell 1000 Value Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion
Russell 2000 Index — maximum of $6.2 billion
Russell 2500 Index — maximum of $11 billion (as of March 31, 2011)
Russell 3000 Index — $5 million to $425.9 billion
Russell Midcap Index — $221 million to $22.3 billion
Russell Midcap Value Index — $310 million to $19 billion
S&P MidCap 400 Index — $703 million to $9.9 billion
S&P SmallCap 600 Index — maximum of $3.7 billion
Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index — less than $1 million to $431 billion

**The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (which represents the U.S. investment grade bond market) is a bond index that relies on indicators such as quality, liquidity, term and duration as relevant measures of performance.

POLICY SUMMARY

General

The policy is a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy. This summary provides a general description of the important features of the policy. It is not comprehensive and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information contained in this prospectus. Unless otherwise stated or implied by the context, the discussions in this prospectus assume that the policy has not gone into default, there is no outstanding Policy Debt and the death benefit is not determined by the Minimum Death Benefit percentage. The policy’s provisions may vary in some states. The terms of the policy and any endorsements or riders will supersede the disclosure in this prospectus.

Death Benefits

The policy provides a death benefit in the event of the death of the Life Insured while the policy is in force. The basic death benefit amount is the Face Amount, which is provided for the lifetime of the Life Insured with no maturity or expiration date. There may be other amounts added to the death benefit as described below.

Flexible Term Insurance Option. You may add a flexible term insurance option rider (the “FTIO Rider”) to the policy to provide additional term life insurance coverage on the Life Insured. Cost of insurance rates are less than or equal to those of the policy and no Sales Loads or surrender charge will apply. However, unlike the Face Amount of the policy, the FTIO Rider will terminate at the Life Insured’s Attained Age 100. The FTIO Rider also offers the flexibility to schedule varying death benefit amounts on future dates (the “Scheduled Death Benefits”).

Death Benefit Options. There are two death benefit Options. Option 1 provides a death benefit equal to the Face Amount of the policy and the Scheduled Death Benefits of the FTIO Rider or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit. Option 2 provides a death benefit equal to the Face Amount and the Scheduled Death Benefits, plus the Policy Value or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit. You may change the death benefit Option and increase or decrease the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits.

Age 100 Advantage. If the Life Insured is alive on the Policy Anniversary when the Life Insured reaches Attained Age 100, the policy will continue in force subject to the following unless the policy owner chooses to surrender the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value:

  • the policy will be continued until the earlier of the death of the Life Insured or the date the policy owner surrenders the policy;
  • no additional premium payments will be accepted although loan repayments will be accepted;
  • no additional charges or deductions (described under “Charges and Deductions”) will be assessed;
  • interest on any Policy Debt will continue to accrue;
  • the policy owner may continue to transfer portions of the Policy Value among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Accounts as described in this prospectus.

Premiums

Premium payments may be made at any time prior to Attained Age 100 and in any amount, subject to certain limitations (see “Premium Payments—Premium Limitations”). Net Premiums will be allocated to one or more of the Fixed Account and the sub-accounts of the Separate Account. You may change allocations and make transfers among the accounts subject to limitations described below.

Policy Value

The Policy Value is the accumulation of premiums paid, less charges and deductions we take for expenses and cost of insurance, plus or minus the investment returns of the accounts to which the Policy Value has been allocated. You may obtain a portion of the Policy Value by taking a policy loan or a partial withdrawal or by full surrender of the policy.

Policy Loans

You may borrow against the Net Cash Surrender Value of the policy. Loan interest will accrue daily and be payable in arrears on each Policy Anniversary. The Policy Debt will be deducted from amounts payable at the Life Insured’s death or upon surrender.

Surrender and Partial Withdrawals

You may make a partial withdrawal of Policy Value. It may result in a decrease in the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits and assessment of a portion of the surrender charge. You may surrender the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value at any time.

Lapse and Reinstatement

A policy will lapse and terminate without value when the Net Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to pay the next monthly deduction and a grace period of 61 days expires without an adequate premium payment from you. You may reinstate a lapsed policy within five years following lapse if the policy was not surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value. Evidence of insurability is required, along with a premium payment described under “Reinstatement.”

The policy differs in two important ways from a conventional life insurance policy. First, failure to make planned premium payments will not itself cause the policy to lapse. Second, the policy can lapse even if planned premiums have been paid.

Charges and Deductions

We assess charges and deductions in connection with the policy, in the form of monthly deductions for the cost of insurance and administrative expenses, charges assessed daily against amounts in the Investment Accounts and loads deducted from premiums paid.

For more information, please refer to the prospectus for the underlying portfolio.

Sales Load or Surrender Charge. You may choose Coverage Amounts with one of two alternative charge structures representing different ways to cover a portion of our marketing and distribution costs. Generally, policy benefits will be approximately equal in present value under either alternative. However, there is no guarantee each alternative will perform the same in all circumstances. Therefore, you should obtain individualized illustrations for both charge structures.

Sales Load coverage features a load deducted immediately from premiums paid and no surrender charge. Surrender Charge coverage features no added sales load with surrender charges assessed upon early surrender, lapse, partial withdrawal or coverage decrease. Current cost of insurance charges in early years are higher for Surrender Charge coverage.

Reduction in Charges and Enhancement of Surrender Values. The policy is designed for employers and other sponsoring organizations that may purchases multiple policies as a Case. The size or nature of the Case may result in expected savings of sales, underwriting, administrative or other costs. If so, we may offer reductions of policy charges and enhancements of surrender value. We may change the nature and amount of reductions and enhancements available from time to time. They will be determined in a way that is not unfairly discriminatory to policyholders.

Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers

You may allocate Net Premiums to the Fixed Account or to one or more of the sub-accounts of the Separate Account. Each of the sub-accounts invests in the shares of one of the portfolios described in the Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers.

The portfolios also employ subadvisers. The Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers shows the subadvisers that provide investment subadvisory services to the indicated portfolios.

Allocating Net Premiums only to one or a small number of the investment options (other than the Lifestyle Trusts) should not be considered a balanced investment strategy. In particular, allocating Net Premiums to a small number of investment options that concentrate their investments in a particular business or market sector will increase the risk that the value of your policy will be more volatile since these investment options may react similarly to business or market specific events. Examples of business or market sectors where this risk historically has been and may continue to be particularly high include: (a) technology related businesses, including internet related businesses, (b) small cap securities and © foreign securities. The Company does not provide advice regarding appropriate investment allocations. Please discuss this matter with your financial adviser.

Description of John Hancock USA

We are a stock life insurance company incorporated in Maine on August 20, 1955 by a special act of the Maine legislature and redomesticated under the laws of Michigan. We are a licensed life insurance company in the District of Columbia and all states of the United States except New York. Our ultimate parent is Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Canada. MFC is the holding company of John Hancock USA and its subsidiaries. However, neither John Hancock USA nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the investment performance of the Account.

We are ranked and rated by independent financial rating services, which may include Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and A.M. Best. The purpose of these ratings is to reflect the financial strength or claims-paying ability of the company, but they do not specifically relate to its products, the performance (return) of these products, the value of any investment in these products upon withdrawal or to individual securities held in any portfolio. These ratings do not apply to the safety and performance of the Separate Account.

Description of Separate Account N

The investment accounts shown on page 1 are in fact subaccounts of Separate Account N, a separate account operated by us under Michigan law. The Account meets the definition of “separate account” under the Federal securities laws and is registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act. Such registration does not involve supervision by the SEC of the management of the Account or of us.

The Account’s assets are our property. Each policy provides that amounts we hold in the Account pursuant to the policies cannot be reached by any other persons who may have claims against us and can’t be used to pay any indebtedness of John Hancock USA other than those arising out of policies that use the Account. Income, gains and losses credited to, or charged against, the Account reflect the Account’s own investment experience and not the investment experience of John Hancock USA’s other assets.

New subaccounts may be added and made available to policy owners from time to time. Existing subaccounts may be modified or deleted at any time.

ISSUING A POLICY

Use of the Policy

The policy is designed to provide employers or other organizations with life insurance coverage on employees or other individuals in whose lives they have an insurable interest. The policy may be owned by an individual or a corporation, trust, association, or similar entity. The policy may be used for such purposes as funding non-qualified executive deferred compensation or salary continuation liabilities or death benefit liabilities of executive retirement plans, or as a source for funding cash flow obligations under such plans.

Requirements

To purchase a policy, an applicant must submit a completed application. A policy will not be issued until the underwriting process is completed to our satisfaction and we approve issuance of the policy.

Policies may be issued on a basis that does not distinguish between the Life Insured’s sex and/or smoking status, with prior approval from us. A policy will only be issued on the lives of insureds from Issue Ages 20 through 80. Each policy has a Policy Date, an Effective Date and an Issue Date. The Policy Date is the date from which the first monthly deductions are calculated and from which Policy Years, Policy Months and Policy Anniversaries are measured. The Policy Date is also the effective date of the initial Coverage Amount. The Policy Date is the same date as the Effective Date unless the policy is backdated (see “Backdating a Policy”). The Effective Date is the date we become obligated under the policy and when the first monthly deductions are taken. It is the later of the date we approve issuance of the policy and the date we receive at least the Minimum Initial Premium. The Issue Date is the date from which the Suicide and Incontestability provisions of the policy are measured.

If we approve issuance of a policy before we receive the Minimum Initial Premium then the Effective Date will be later than the Issue Date. The Minimum Initial Premium must be received by us within 60 days after the Issue Date and the Life Insured must be in good health on the Effective Date. If the Minimum Initial Premium is not paid or if the application is rejected, the policy will be canceled and any premiums paid will be returned to the applicant.

Net Premiums received prior to the Effective Date will be credited with interest at the rate of return earned on amounts allocated to the Money Market portfolio. On the Effective Date, Net Premiums received plus any interest credited will be allocated to Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account according to your instructions, unless first allocated to the Money Market Trust for the duration of the right to examine period (see “Right to Examine the Policy”).

Minimum Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefit. The minimum Face Amount is $50,000 unless the FTIO Rider is added to the policy. With an FTIO Rider, the minimum Face Amount is $25,000 and the minimum Scheduled Death Benefit is $50,000 at all times.

Backdating a Policy. You may request that we backdate the policy by assigning a Policy Date earlier than the date the application is signed. We will not backdate the policy to a date earlier than that allowed by state law, which is generally three months to one year prior to the date of application for the policy. Monthly deductions will be made for the period the Policy Date is backdated.

Temporary Insurance Agreement

Temporary insurance coverage may be provided under the terms of a Temporary Insurance Agreement, subject to our underwriting practices. Generally, temporary life insurance may not exceed $1,000,000 and may not be in effect for more than 90 days. It is issued on a conditional receipt basis, which means that benefits would only be paid if the Life Insured met our usual and customary underwriting standards for the coverage applied for.

Underwriting

The policies are offered on three underwriting classes that require different types and amounts of information from the applicant and prospective Life Insured. Current cost of insurance charges in early Policy Years will vary by the type of underwriting and charges will generally be lower where underwriting information is more extensive. Under any of the underwriting bases, the acceptance of an application is subject to our underwriting rules and we may request additional information or reject an application for any reason.

Short Form Underwriting. The proposed Life Insured must answer qualifying questions in the application but is not required to provide detailed medical history, submit records or undergo examinations or tests unless requested to do so by us. Availability of Short Form underwriting depends on characteristics of the Case, such as the number of lives to be insured, the amounts of insurance and other factors, and it is generally available only up to Issue Age 65.

Simplified Underwriting. The proposed Life Insured must satisfactorily answer certain health questions in the application and may be required to submit existing medical records, but requirements to undergo examinations and tests are minimized. Availability of Simplified underwriting and the nature of the requirements will depend on characteristics of the Case and the proposed lives to be insured.

Regular (Medical) Underwriting. Where Short Form or Simplified underwriting is unavailable we require satisfactory evidence of insurability under our regular underwriting guidelines for individual applicants. This may include medical exams and other information. A proposed Life Insured who fails to qualify for a standard risk classification may be eligible to be insured with an additional substandard rating.

Right to Examine the Policy

A policy may be returned for a refund within 10 days after you receive it. Some states provide a longer period of time for this right, which will be stated in the policy if applicable. The policy can be mailed or delivered to the John Hancock USA agent who sold it or to the Service Office. Immediately upon such delivery or mailing, the policy shall be deemed void from the beginning. Within seven days after receipt of the returned policy at the Service Office we will refund an amount equal to the value of amounts in the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account on the date we receive the returned policy, plus all charges deducted prior to that date, not including fees and expenses of the portfolios, minus any partial withdrawals and policy loans.

Some state laws require the refund of premiums paid without adjustment for investment gains and losses of the Separate Account. In these states, all Net Premiums will be allocated to the Money Market Trust during the right to examine period and the refund amount will be equal to all premiums received less any partial withdrawals and policy loans.

If you request a Face Amount increase that results in new surrender charge or sales loads, you will have the same rights described above to cancel the increase. If canceled, the premiums paid during this right to examine period will be refunded, and the Policy Value and surrender charge or sales loads will be recalculated to be as they would have been had the premiums not been paid.

We reserve the right to delay the refund of any premium paid by check until the check has cleared.

(Applicable to Residents of California Only)

Residents in California age 60 and greater may return the policy for a refund at any time within 30 days after receiving it. The policy can be mailed or delivered to the Company’s agent who sold it or to the Service Office. If you cancel the policy during this 30 day period and your premiums were allocated to a Fixed Account or the Money-Market investment option, we will refund you the amount of all premiums paid. If your premiums were allocated to one or more of the Investment Accounts (other than the Money Market portfolio), we will refund you the value of amounts in the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account on the date we receive the returned policy plus all charges deducted prior to that date, not including fees and expenses of the portfolios; minus any partial withdrawals and policy loans.

Your premiums will be placed in either (a) the Fixed Account, (b) the Money Market investment option or © in one or more of the Investment Accounts, based upon your instructions. If no instructions are given, your premiums will be placed in the Money Market investment option.

Life Insurance Qualification

A policy must satisfy either of two tests to qualify as a life insurance contract as defined in Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). At the time of application, you must choose either the Cash Value Accumulation Test (“CVA Test”) or the Guideline Premium Test (“GP Test”) and the test cannot be changed once the policy is issued.

Cash Value Accumulation Test. The CVA Test requires the death benefit at any time to be at least a certain ratio of the Policy Value, based on prescribed calculations. The Minimum Death Benefit provision described below will ensure that the CVA Test is met. There is no restriction on the amount of premiums you may pay, but we will require you to provide satisfactory evidence of insurability before we accept an amount of premium that would increase the death benefit by more than the increase in Policy Value.

Guideline Premium Test. The GP Test limits the amount of premiums you may pay into the policy, given its death benefit, based on prescribed calculations. In addition, the GP Test requires the death benefit at any time to be at least a prescribed ratio of the Policy Value. These prescribed multiples are generally lower than those calculated under the CVA Test. The Minimum Death Benefit provision described below will ensure that this second requirement is met.

Changes to the policy or FTIO Rider, such as changes in Face Amount, Scheduled Death Benefit, death benefit Option or partial withdrawals, may affect the premium limits under the GP Test. Some changes will reduce future premium limits and may cause premiums already paid to exceed the new limits and force you to make a partial withdrawal.

DEATH BENEFITS

If the policy is in force at the time of the Life Insured’s death we will pay an insurance benefit to the beneficiary. The policy may remain in force for the Life Insured’s entire lifetime and there is no specified maturity or expiration date.

Insurance benefits are only payable when we receive due proof of death at the Service Office, in the form of either a certified copy of the death certificate, a certified copy of a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction as to the finding of death or other proof satisfactory to us.

The amount of the insurance benefit payable will be the death benefit on the date of death, as described below, less any Policy Debt and outstanding monthly deductions on the date of death. The insurance benefit will be paid in one lump sum unless another form of settlement is agreed to by the beneficiary and us. If the insurance benefit is paid in one sum, we will pay interest from the date of death to the date of payment. If the Life Insured should die after our receipt of a request for surrender, no insurance benefit will be payable, and we will pay only the Net Cash Surrender Value.

Minimum Death Benefit. Both the CVA Test and the GP Test require the death benefit to be at least a prescribed ratio of the Policy Value at all times. The Policy’s Minimum Death Benefit ensures that these requirements are met by providing that the death benefit shall be at least equal to the Policy Value multiplied by the applicable Minimum Death Benefit Percentage for the Attained Age of the Life Insured. Tables of Minimum Death Benefit Percentages appear below.

Table of Minimum Death Benefit Percentages.

Age GP
Test
Percent
Male CVA
Test
Female
Unisex
20 250% 653% 779% 67.4%
21 250% 634% 754% 654%
22 250% 615% 730% 635%
23 250% 597% 706% 616%
24 250% 580% 684% 598%
25 250% 562% 662% 579%
26 250% 545% 640% 561%
27 250% 528% 619% 544%
28 250% 511% 599% 526%
29 250% 494% 580% 509%
30 250% 479% 561% 493%
31 250% 463% 542% 477%
32 250% 448% 525% 461%
33 250% 433% 507% 446%
34 250% 419% 491% 432%
35 250% 406% 475% 418%
36 250% 392% 459% 404%
37 250% 380% 444% 391%
38 250% 367% 430% 378%
39 250% 356% 416% 366%
40 250% 344% 403% 355%
41 243% 333% 390% 343%
42 236% 323% 378% 333%
43 229% 313% 366% 322%
44 222% 303% 355% 312%
45 215% 294% 344% 303%
46 209% 285% 333% 294%
47 203% 277% 323% 285%
48 197% 268% 313% 276%
49 191% 260% 304% 268%
50 185% 253% 295% 260%
51 178% 245% 286% 253%
52 171% 238% 278% 245%
53 164% 232% 270% 238%
54 157% 225% 262% 232%
55 150% 219% 254% 225%
56 146% 213% 247% 219%
57 142% 207% 240% 213%
58 138% 202% 233% 208%
59 134% 197% 227% 202%
100%
Age GP
Test
Percent
Male CVA
Test
Female
Unisex
60 130% 192% 221% 197%
61 128% 187% 214% 192%
62 126% 182% 208% 187%
63 124% 178% 203% 183%
64 122% 174% 197% 178%
65 120% 170% 192% 174%
66 119% 166% 187% 170%
67 118% 162% 182% 166%
68 117% 159% 177% 162%
69 116% 155% 173% 159%
70 115% 152% 169% 156%
71 113% 149% 164% 152%
Age GP
Test
Percent
Male CVA
Test
Female
Unisex
72 111% 146% 160% 149%
73 109% 144% 156% 146%
74 107% 141% 153% 144%
75 105% 139% 149% 141%
76 105% 136% 146% 139%
77 105% 134% 143% 136%
78 105% 132% 140% 134%
79 105% 130% 138% 132%
80 105% 129% 135% 130%
81 105% 127% 133% 128%
82 105% 125% 130% 127%
83 105% 124% 128% 125%
84 105% 122% 126% 123%
85 105% 121% 124% 122%
86 105% 120% 123% 121%
87 105% 119% 121% 119%
88 105% 118% 119% 118%
89 105% 116% 118% 117%
90 105% 116% 117% 116%
91 104% 115% 115% 115%
92 103% 114% 114% 114%
93 102% 112% 113% 113%
94 101% 111% 112% 111%
95 100% 110% 110% 110%
96 100% 109% 109% 109%
97 100% 107% 107% 107%
98 100% 106% 106% 106%
99 100% 105% 105% 105%
100+ 100% 100% 100% 100%

Flexible Term Insurance Option Rider

You may add the FTIO Rider to the policy to provide additional death benefit coverage on the Life Insured. The FTIO Rider provides flexible term life insurance to Attained Age 100 with cost of insurance charges less than or equal to those of the policy. The Rider will terminate at the earlier of Attained Age 100, the date the policy lapses or is surrendered, and your request to cancel the FTIO Rider.

You may schedule the death benefit amounts that will apply at specified times (the “Scheduled Death Benefits”). Scheduled Death Benefits may be constant or varying from time to time. The Death Benefit Schedule will be shown in the policy.

The Term Insurance Benefit of the FTIO Rider is equal to (a) minus (b) but not less than zero where:

(a) the Scheduled Death Benefit for the Policy Month, and

(b) the Face Amount of the policy or, if greater, the policy’s Minimum Death Benefit

Even if the Term Insurance Benefit may be zero in a Policy Month, the Rider will not terminate.

Example. A policy is purchased for an executive as part of an employee benefit plan. The death benefit provided by the policy is to be equal to the executive’s salary of $100,000 increasing at 5% per year through age 64. Assuming the executive is currently 55, the policy will be issued with a death benefit Schedule as follows:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death
Benefit
1 100,000
2 105,000
3 110,250
4 115,763
5 121,551
6 127,628
7 134,010
8 140,710
9 147,746
10+ 155,133

The FTIO Rider amount will change each year as necessary to provide the benefits shown in the schedule, as follows:

Policy Year Total
Death
Benefit
Face
Amount
Flexible
Term
Insurance
Amount
1 100,000 100000 0
2 105,000 100000 5,000
3 110,250 100000 10,250
4 115,763 100000 15,763
5 121,551 100000 21,551
6 127,628 100000 27,628
7 134,010 100000 34,010
8 140,710 100000 40,710
9 147,746 100000 47,746
10 155,133 100000 55,133

Death Benefit Options

You may choose either of two death benefit Options:

Death Benefit Option 1. The death benefit on any date is the Face Amount of the policy or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the Term Insurance Benefit of the FTIO Rider.

Death Benefit Option 2. The death benefit on any date is the Face Amount plus the Policy Value or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the Term Insurance Benefit of the FTIO Rider.

Changing the Death Benefit Option

You may change the death benefit Option at any time. The change will take effect at the beginning of the next Policy Month that is at least 30 days after your written request is received at the Service Office. We reserve the right to limit changes that could cause the policy to fail to qualify as life insurance for tax purposes.

A change in the death benefit Option will result in a change in the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits to avoid any change in the amount of death benefit, as follows:

  • Change from Option 1 to Option 2. The new Face Amount will be the Face Amount prior to the change less the Policy Value on the date of the change.
  • The Scheduled Death benefit amounts for dates on or after the date of the change will be the amounts scheduled prior to the change less the Policy Value on the date of the change.
  • Coverage Amounts will be reduced or eliminated in the order that they are listed in the policy until the total decrease in Coverage Amounts equals the decrease in Face Amount.
  • surrender charge will not be assessed for reductions that are solely due to a change in the death benefit Option.

Example. A policy is issued with a Face amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 1, and the following schedule:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

The death benefit Option is changed to Option 2 at the beginning of Policy Year 3. If the Policy Value at the time of the change is $10,000, then the Face Amount after the change will be $90,000 (the Face Amount prior to the change less the Policy Value) and the Death Benefit Schedule after the change will become:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 140,000
4 165,000
5+ 190,000

Change from Option 2 to Option 1. The new Face Amount will be the Face Amount prior to the change plus the Policy Value on the date of the change (but the new Face Amount will be no greater than the Scheduled Death Benefit on the date of the change.)

The resulting Face Amount increase will be added to the first Coverage Amount listed in the policy.

The Annual Premium Target for this Coverage Amount will not be increased and new surrender charge or Sales Loads will not apply, however, for an increase solely due to a change in the death benefit Option.

Example. A policy is issued with a Face amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 2, and the following schedule:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

The death benefit Option is changed to Option 1 at the beginning of Policy Year 3. If the Policy Value at the time of the change is $10,000, then the Face Amount after the change will be $110,000 (the Face Amount prior to the change plus the Policy Value), and the Death Benefit Schedule after the change will become:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 160,000
4 185,000
5+ 210,000

Changing the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits

  • At any time, you may request an increase or decrease to the Face Amount or any Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of change. We reserve the right to limit changes that could cause the policy to fail to qualify as life insurance for tax purposes.
  • Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits. Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits are subject to the following conditions:
  • Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits will require satisfactory evidence of the Life Insured’s insurability.
  • Increases will take effect at the beginning of the next Policy Month after we approve the request.
  • We may refuse a requested increase that would not meet our requirements for new policy issues at the time due to the Life Insured’s Attained Age or other factors.
  • If the Face Amount is increased (other than as required by a death benefit Option change) then all Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the change will be increased by the amount of the Face Amount increase.

New Surrender Charges or Sales Loads for a Face Amount Increase. Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the increase will be added to the policy as follows:

  • First, Coverage Amounts that were reduced or eliminated by a prior Face Amount decrease will be restored.
  • Second, if needed, a new Coverage Amount will be added to the policy with an Annual Premium Target and new surrender charge or Sales Loads. Any new Coverage Amount will be based on the Life Insured’s Attained Age and other relevant factors on the effective date of the increase.

Premiums paid on or after the increase may be attributed to the new Coverage Amount and result in surrender charge or Sales Loads (see “Charges and Deductions — Attribution of Premiums”).

Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits. Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits are subject to the following conditions:

  • Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits will take effect at the beginning of the next policy Month which is at least 30 days after your written request is received at the Service Office.
  • If the Face Amount is decreased then all Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the change will be decreased by the same amount.
  • If at any time the Scheduled Death Benefit decreases to less than the Face Amount, the Face Amount will be decreased to be equal to the Scheduled Death Benefit at that time.
  • Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the Face Amount decrease will be reduced or eliminated in the reverse order that they are listed in the policy. surrender charge may be assessed (see “Charges and Deductions  —  Sales Load or Surrender Charge”).

Decreases in Face Amount under Death Benefit Option 1 due to a Partial Withdrawal. If death benefit Option 1 is in effect when a partial withdrawal is made, the Face Amount will be decreased by an amount equal to (a) minus (b) but not less than zero, where:

(a) is the partial withdrawal amount plus any applicable Surrender Charge and
(b) is the excess, if any, of the policy’s Minimum Death Benefit over its Face Amount, immediately prior to the partial withdrawal.

Decreases in Face Amount under death benefit Option 1 due to a Partial Withdrawal are subject to the following conditions:

  • Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the Face Amount decrease will be reduced or eliminated in the reverse order that they are listed in the policy.
  • All Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the partial withdrawal will be decreased by the amount of the Face Amount decrease, unless you request otherwise and we approve.
  • A Face Amount decrease due to a partial withdrawal will not incur any Surrender Charge in addition to that applicable to the partial withdrawal (see “Charges and Deductions — Sales Load or Surrender Charge”).

Example for Face Increases and Decreases. A policy is issued with a Face Amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 1, and a Death Benefit Schedule as follows:

Policy
Year
Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

Assume the following policy activity:

Activity Effect on Policy Change in Benefit
Schedule
In Policy Year 2, the Face Amount is reduced to $80,000. The initial Coverage amount is reduced to $80,000. Policy
Year
Scheduled
Death Benefit
2 105,000
3 130,000
4 155,000
5+ 180,000
In Policy Year 3, the Face Amount is increased to $120,000 The initial Coverage Amount (which earlier was reduced to $80,000) is restored to its original level of $100,000. A new Coverage Amount for $20,000 is added to the policy. This new coverage amount will have its own Annual Premium Target, and if applicable, its own Sales Load or surrender charge. A portion of the future premiums paid will be attributed to this Coverage Amount to determine the amount of the Sales Load or Surrender Charge. Policy
Year
Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 170,000
4 195,000
5+ 220,000
In Policy Year 4, a Partial Withdrawal of $30,000 is made. The Face Amount is reduced to $90,000. The most recent Coverage Amount of $20,000 is reduced to $0, and the initial Coverage Amount is reduced to $90,000. Policy
Year
Scheduled
Death Benefit
4 165,000
5 190,000

Factors that Affect the Death Benefit. In the case of death benefit Option 2 where the death benefit is the Face Amount plus the Policy Value, changes in the Policy Value will affect the amount of death benefit. Factors that affect the Policy Value are the investment performance of the variable investment options chosen and the charges deducted. For a discussion of how these factors affect Policy Value see the “Risks/Benefits Summary.” These factors do not affect the Face Amount of the policy. Therefore, the amount of death benefit under Option 1 will not be less than the Face Amount as long as the policy does not lapse.

PREMIUM PAYMENTS

Initial Premiums

No premiums will be accepted prior to receipt of a completed application by us. All premiums received prior to the Effective Date of the policy will be held in the general account and credited with interest from the date of receipt at the rate of return earned on amounts allocated to the Money Market Trust.

On the Effective Date, the Net Premiums paid plus interest credited will be allocated among the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account in accordance with your instructions, unless first allocated to the Money Market Trust for the duration of the right to examine period (see “Right to Examine the Policy”).

Subsequent Premiums

After the payment of the initial premium, premiums may be paid at any time during the lifetime of the Life Insured prior to Attained Age 100 and in any amount subject to the premium limitations described below. A policy will be issued with a planned premium, which is based on the amount of premium you wish to pay. We will send you notices of your planned premium at the payment interval you select. However, you are under no obligation to make the planned premium payment.

Payment of premiums will not guarantee that the policy will stay in force and failure to pay premiums will not necessarily cause the policy to lapse. The policy will remain in force so long as the Net Cash Surrender Value is sufficient to cover policy charges.

Premium Limitations

If the policy is issued under the GP Test, the total of all premiums paid may not exceed the then-current maximum premium limitations established by federal income tax law for the policy to qualify as life insurance. The GP Test premium limits are stated in the policy. If a premium is received which would result in total premiums exceeding the applicable GP Test limit, we will only accept that portion of the premium that will not exceed the limit. Any premium in excess of that amount will be returned.

If the policy is issued under the CVA Test, there is no restriction on the amount of premiums that may be paid into a policy, but you must provide satisfactory evidence of insurability before we accept any premium that would increase the death benefit by an amount greater than the increase in Policy Value.

Premium Allocation

You may allocate premiums to the Fixed Account and Investment Accounts. Allocations may be made as percentages that are between zero and 100% that sum to exactly 100%. Alternatively, you may allocate a premium in dollar amounts that sum to exactly the Net Premium amount. You may change premium allocations at any time and the change will take effect on the date a request for change satisfactory to us is received at the Service Office.

CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS

Premium Load

We will deduct a Premium Load as a percentage of each premium payment that is guaranteed never to exceed 2.0%. Currently, we waive this load in Policy Years 11 and later and charge 0%.

The charge is intended to cover a portion of the aggregate amount of various taxes and fees we pay to federal, state and local governments. It is not based on the actual premium tax rate of your state of residence or any other specific tax.

Sales Load or Surrender Charge

Each Coverage Amount listed in the policy is designated as having either a Sales Load or Surrender Charge. One or the other of these charges will apply to a Coverage Amount, but not both. This designation cannot be changed after a Coverage Amount is effective and, currently, the same alternative must apply to all Coverage Amounts.

Generally, policy benefits will be approximately equal in present value under either alternative. However, there is no guarantee each alternative will perform the same in all circumstances. Therefore, you should obtain individualized illustrations for both charge structures. Current cost of insurance rates in early Policy Years will be higher for the Surrender Charge alternative.

The Sales Load or Surrender Charge is intended to cover a portion of our costs of marketing and distributing the policies.

Attribution of Premiums. An Annual Premium Target is associated with each Coverage Amount. Annual Premium Targets are based on the Coverage Amount and the Life Insured’s Attained Age, sex and smoking status on the effective date of the Coverage Amount. The Annual Premium Targets are listed with the Coverage Amounts in the policy.

Premium payments will be attributed to Coverage Amounts that have been in effect for less than 5 years. Attribution will begin with the first applicable Coverage Amount that is listed in the policy. The sum of all premium amounts attributed to a Coverage Amount in a Coverage Year is limited to the Annual Premium Target shown in the policy. Premium amounts that exceed the Annual Premium Target will be attributed to the next listed Coverage Amount, up to its own Annual Premium Target. Attribution will continue in this manner until either the entire premium is attributed to Coverage Amounts or the Annual Premium Target is exceeded for all applicable Coverage Amounts.

Sales Load. We deduct a Sales Load from all premium amounts attributed to a Coverage Amount designated as having a Sales Load. The Sales Load is a percentage of premiums guaranteed never to exceed the percentages below.

Currently we are charging these percentages.

Coverage Year Percentage Coverage Year Percentage
1 8% 4 2%
2 6% 5 1%
3 3% 6+ 0%

Surrender Charge. We will deduct a Surrender Charge from the Net Policy Value upon elimination or reduction of a Coverage Amount designated as having a Surrender Charge during the first 9 Coverage Years. Coverage Amounts may be eliminated or reduced and a Surrender Charge assessed due to:

  • surrender of the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value,
  • a partial withdrawal which exceeds the Free Partial Withdrawal Amount,
  • a Face Amount decrease that is not solely due to a death benefit Option change, or
  • lapse of the policy.

The Surrender Charge for an applicable Coverage Amount is a percentage of the sum of all premiums attributed to it since its effective date. Surrender Charge percentages are guaranteed never to exceed those below. Currently, we are charging these percentages:

Coverage Year Percentage Coverage Year Percentage
1 5.0% 6 1.5%
2 4.0% 7 1.0%
3 3.0% 8 1.0%
4 2.5% 9 0.5%
5 2.0% 10+ 0.0%

Although the Surrender Charge percentages remain level or decrease as the Coverage Year increases, the total dollar amount of surrender charge may increase, as the total premium paid increases. Premiums paid in any Coverage Year in excess of the Annual Premium Target and premiums paid after the fifth Coverage Year may not add to the Surrender Charge, so the timing of premium payments may affect the amount of the Surrender Charge.

Depending upon circumstances such as premiums paid and performance of the underlying investment options, there may be a Policy Value but no Cash Surrender Value available due to the existence of the Surrender Charge.

Unless otherwise allowed by us and specified by you, surrender charge will be allocated among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Surrender Charges on a Partial Withdrawal. We will assess a portion of the Surrender Charge if you take a partial withdrawal that exceeds the Free Withdrawal Amount. The Free Withdrawal Amount is 10% of the Net Cash Surrender Value at the time of the withdrawal less the amount of any partial withdrawals already taken in the same Policy Year.

The portion of the policy’s total Surrender Charge that will be assessed is the ratio of (a) to (b), where (a) is the amount being withdrawn in excess of the Free Withdrawal Amount and (b) is the Net Cash Surrender Value immediately prior to the withdrawal. The remaining surrender charge for all Coverage Amounts will be reduced in the same proportion that the Surrender Charge assessed bears to the policy’s total Surrender Charge immediately prior to the partial withdrawal.

Surrender Charges on a Face Amount Decrease. We will assess a portion of the Surrender Charge upon a Face Amount decrease that is not required due to a death benefit Option change or partial withdrawal. For each Coverage Amount that is reduced or eliminated as a result of the decrease, we will assess a portion of any applicable Surrender Charge. The

proportion of the Surrender Charge that is assessed will be the ratio of amount by which the Coverage Amount is reduced to the Coverage Amount prior to reduction. The remaining surrender charge for affected Coverage Amounts will be reduced by the same ratio.

Monthly Deductions

On the Policy Date and at the beginning of each Policy Month prior to Attained Age 100, a deduction is due from the Net Policy Value to cover certain charges described below. Monthly deductions due prior to the policy’s Effective Date will be taken on the Effective Date. Unless otherwise allowed by us and specified by you, the monthly deduction will be allocated among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each of the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Administration Charge. Currently we deduct a charge of $12 per Policy Month, which is guaranteed never to be exceeded. This charge is intended to cover certain administrative expenses associated with the policy, including maintaining policy records, collecting premiums and processing death claims, surrender and withdrawal requests and various changes permitted under a policy.

Cost of Insurance Charge. A monthly charge for the cost of insurance is paid to the Company and is determined by multiplying a cost of insurance rate by the net amount at risk at the beginning of each Policy Month.

Death Benefit Option 1. The net amount at risk is equal to the greater of zero, or (a) minus (b), where

(a) is the applicable death benefit amount on the first day of the Policy Month, divided by 1.0024663; and

(b) is the Policy Value attributed to that death benefit amount on the first day of the Policy Month.

Death Benefit Option 2. The net amount at risk is equal to the Face Amount of insurance.

Cost of insurance rates and net amounts at risk are determined separately for each Coverage Amount and for the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount (the Face Amount is the sum of the Coverage Amounts).

Attribution of Policy Value to Net Amounts at Risk. To determine the net amounts at risk, the Policy Value will be attributed to Coverage Amounts in the order listed in the policy. The amount of Policy Value attributed to a Coverage Amount will be limited to the amount that results in zero net amount at risk, and any excess Policy Value will then be attributed to the next listed Coverage Amount. Attribution will continue in this manner until either the entire Policy Value is attributed or the end of the list of Coverage Amounts is reached. Any remaining Policy Value will then be attributed to the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount.

Current Cost of Insurance Rates. Cost of insurance rates are determined separately for each Coverage Amount and the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount. There are different current cost of insurance rate bases for:

  • Coverage Amounts having Sales Loads,
  • Coverage Amounts having surrender charge, and
  • The excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount, including any Term Insurance Benefit under the FTIO Rider.

The cost of insurance rate in a specific Policy Month for an applicable death benefit amount will depend on:

  • the cost of insurance rate basis for the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the Life Insured’s Attained Age, sex (unless unisex rates are required by law) and smoking status on the effective date of the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the underwriting class of the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the Coverage Year, or Policy Year for the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount,
  • any extra charges for substandard ratings, as stated in the policy.

Since the net amount at risk for death benefit Option 1 is based on a formula that includes as factors the Policy Value, the net amount at risk is affected by the investment performance of the underlying investment options chosen, payment of premiums and charges assessed.

Cost of insurance rates will generally increase with the Life Insured’s age and the Coverage Year.

Cost of insurance rates reflect our expectation as to future mortality experience. They are also intended to cover our general costs of providing the policy, to the extent that these costs are not covered by other charges. Current cost of insurance rates may be changed by us on a basis that does not unfairly discriminate within the class of lives insured.

Guaranteed Maximum Cost of Insurance Rates. In no event will the cost of insurance rates we charge exceed the guaranteed maximum rates set forth in the policy, except to the extent that an extra charge is imposed for a substandard rating. The guaranteed rates are the based on 1980 Commissioners Standard Ordinary Sex Distinct (unless unisex rates are required by law) ANB Aggregate Ultimate Mortality Tables. Current cost of insurance rates may be less than the guaranteed rates.

Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts

We assess a daily charge against amounts in the Investment Accounts. This charge is intended to compensate us for insurance risks we assume under the policy, such as benefit payments and expenses that are higher than we expected. We will realize a gain from this charge to the extent it is not needed to provide benefits and pay expenses under the policy.

The charge is a percentage of amounts in the Investment Accounts, which will reduce Unit Values of the sub-accounts. The charge is guaranteed never to exceed an annual rate of 0.50%. Currently, we charge the following rates:

PolicyYear Annual Rate
1-10 0.50%
11+ 0.25%

Reduction in Charges and Enhanced Surrender Values

The policy is designed for employers and other sponsoring organizations that may purchase multiple policies as a Case. The size or nature of the Case may result in expected savings of sales, underwriting, administrative or other costs. If so, we expect to offer reductions of policy charges and enhancements of surrender value. Eligibility for reductions and enhancements and the amounts available will be determined by a number of factors, including the number of lives to be insured, the total premiums expected to be paid, total assets under management for the policy owner, the nature of the relationship among the lives insured, the purpose for which the policies are being purchased, expected persistency of the individual policies, and any other circumstances which we believe to be relevant to the expected reduction of our expenses. Some of reductions and enhancements may be guaranteed and others may be subject to restrictions or to withdrawal or modification, on a uniform case basis. We may change the nature and amount of reductions and enhancements available from time to time. Reductions and enhancements will be determined in a way that is not unfairly discriminatory to policy owners.

COMPANY TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Currently, we make no specific charge for any federal, state, or local taxes that we incur that may be attributable to such Account or to the policy. We reserve the right in the future to make a charge for any such tax or other economic burden resulting from the application of tax laws that we determines to be attributable to the Separate Account or to the policy.

POLICY VALUE

Determination of the Policy Value

A policy has a Policy Value, a portion of which is available to you by making a policy loan or partial withdrawal, or upon surrender of the policy. The Policy Value may also affect the amount of the death benefit. The Policy Value at any time is equal to the sum of the values in the Investment Accounts, the Fixed Account, and the Loan Account.

The Policy Value is affected by the investment performance of the Investment Account chosen and the rate of interest credited if amounts are allocated to the Fixed Account. The Policy Value is also affected by the charges deducted. For a discussion of how these factors affect Policy Value see the “Risks/Benefits Summary.”

Investment Accounts. An Investment Account is established under each policy for each sub-account of the Separate Account to which Net Premiums or transfer amounts have been allocated. Each Investment Account under a policy measures the interest of the policy in the corresponding sub-account. The value of the Investment Account established for a particular sub-account is equal to the number of units of that sub-account credited to the policy times the value of such units.

Fixed Account. Amounts in the Fixed Account do not vary with the investment performance of any sub-account. Instead, these amounts are credited with interest at a rate determined by John Hancock USA. See “The General Account — Fixed Account”.

Loan Account. Amounts borrowed from the policy are transferred to the Loan Account. Amounts in the Loan Account do not vary with the investment performance of any sub-account. Instead, these amounts are credited with interest at a rate determined by John Hancock USA that is lower than the loan interest rate charged on Policy Debt. See “Policy Loans — Loan Account”.

Units and Unit Values

Crediting and Canceling Units. Units of a particular sub-account are credited to a policy when Net Premiums are allocated to that sub-account or amounts are transferred to that sub-account. Units of a sub-account are cancelled whenever amounts are deducted, transferred or withdrawn from the sub-account. The number of units credited or cancelled for a specific transaction is based on the dollar amount of the transaction divided by the value of the unit on the Business Day on which the transaction occurs. The number of units credited with respect to a premium payment will be based on the applicable unit values for the Business Day on which the premium is received at the Service Office, except for any premiums received before the Effective Date. For premiums received before the Effective Date, the values will be determined on the Effective Date.

Units are valued at the end of each Business Day. When an order involving the crediting or canceling of units is received after the end of a Business Day, or on a day that is not a Business Day, the order will be processed on the basis of unit values determined on the next Business Day. Similarly, any determination of Policy Value, Investment Account value or death benefit to be made on a day that is not a Business Day will be made on the next Business Day.

Unit Values. For each Business Day the unit value for a sub-account is determined by multiplying the unit value for the immediately preceding Business Day by the net investment factor for that sub-account on such subsequent Business Day.

The net investment factor for a sub-account on any Business Day is equal to (a) divided by (b) minus (c), where:

(a) is the net asset value of the underlying portfolio shares held by that sub-account as of the end of such Business Day before any policy transactions are made on that day;
(b) is the net asset value of the underlying portfolio shares held by that sub-account as of the end of the immediately preceding Business Day after all policy transactions were made for that day; and
(c) is a charge not exceeding the daily mortality and expense risk charge shown in the “Charges and Deductions — Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts” section.

The value of a unit may increase, decrease, or remain the same, depending on the investment performance of a sub-account from one Business Day to the next.

Transfers of Policy Value

Market timing and disruptive trading risks The policy is not designed for professional market timers or highly active traders, including persons or entities that engage in programmed, large or frequent transfers among the investment accounts or between the investment accounts and any available fixed account. The policy is also not designed to accommodate trading that results in transfers that are large in relation to the total assets of the underlying portfolio.

Variable investment options in variable life insurance products can be a prime target for abusive transfer activity because these products value their investment options on a daily basis and allow transfers among investment options without immediate tax consequences. As a result, some investors may seek to frequently transfer into and out of variable investment options or to make large transfers in reaction to market news or to exploit a perceived pricing inefficiency. Whatever the reason, long-term investors in a variable investment option can be harmed by large or frequent transfer activity. For example, such activity may expose the investment account’s underlying portfolio to increased portfolio transaction costs and/or disrupt the portfolio manager‘s ability to effectively manage the portfolio’s investments in accordance with the portfolio’s investment objectives and policies. This could include causing the portfolio to maintain higher levels of cash than would otherwise be the
case, or liquidating investments prematurely. Accordingly, frequent or large transfers may result in dilution with respect to interests held for long-term investment and adversely affect policy owners, beneficiaries and the underlying portfolios.

To discourage market timing and disruptive trading activity, we impose restrictions on transfers and reserve the right to change, suspend or terminate telephone and facsimile transaction privileges. In addition, we reserve the right to take other actions at any time to restrict trading, including, but not limited to: (i) restricting the number of transfers made during a defined period, (ii) restricting the dollar amount of transfers, (iii) restricting transfers into and out of certain investment options, (iv) restricting the method used to submit transfers, and (v) deferring a transfer at any time we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of the underlying portfolio.

We may also impose additional administrative conditions upon, or prohibit a transfer request made by a third party giving instructions on behalf of multiple policies, whether owned by the same owner or different owners. If you engage a third party for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transfer restrictions because of the actions of that party in providing those services. We will notify the third party you have engaged if we exercise this right.

While we seek to identify and prevent disruptive trading activity, it may not always be possible to do so. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the restrictions we impose will be successful in preventing all disruptive trading and avoiding harm to long-term investors.

Our current practice is to restrict transfers into or out of variable investment options to two per calendar month (except with respect to those policies described in the following paragraph). In applying this restriction any transfer request involving the transfer of account value into or out of multiple variable investment options will still count as only one request. No more than one transfer request may be made on any day. You may, however, transfer to the Money Market portfolio even if the two transfer per month limit has been reached, but only if 100% of the Policy Value in all variable investment options is transferred to the Money Market portfolio. If such a transfer to the Money Market investment portfolio is made, then, for the 30 calendar day period after such transfer, no transfers from the Money Market portfolio to any other variable investment options or to the Fixed Account may be made. If a policy offers a dollar cost averaging or automatic asset allocation rebalancing program, any transfers pursuant to such program are not considered transfers subject to these restrictions on frequent trading. The restrictions described in this paragraph will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

Policies may be purchased by a corporation or other entity as a means to informally finance the liabilities created by an employee benefit plan, and to this end the entity may aggregately manage the policies purchased to match its liabilities under the plan. Policies sold under these circumstances are subject to special transfer restrictions. In lieu of the two transfers per month restriction, we will allow the policy owner under these circumstances to rebalance the investment options in its policies within the following limits: (i) during the 10 calendar day period after any account values are transferred from one portfolio into a second portfolio, the values can only be transferred out of the second investment option if they are transferred into the Money Market portfolio; and (ii) any account values that would otherwise not be transferable by application of the 10 day limit described above and that are transferred into the Money Market portfolio may not be transferred out of the Money Market portfolio into any other investment options (variable or fixed) for 30 calendar days. The restrictions described in this paragraph will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

Subject to our approval, we may offer policies purchased by a corporation or other entity that has purchased policies to match its liabilities under an employee benefit plan, as described above, the ability to electronically rebalance the investment options in its policies. Under these circumstances, in lieu of imposing any specific limit upon the number or timing of transfers, we will monitor aggregate trades among the sub-accounts for frequency, pattern and size for potentially harmful investment practices. If we detect trading activity that we believe may be harmful to the overall operation of any investment account or underlying portfolio, we may impose conditions on policies employing electronic rebalancing to submit trades, including setting limits upon the number and timing of transfers, and revoking privileges to make trades by any means other than written communication submitted via U.S. mail. The restrictions described in these paragraphs will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

We reserve the right to modify or terminate the transfer privilege at any time in accordance with applicable law. Transfer privileges are also subject to any restrictions that may be imposed by the portfolios. In addition, we reserve the right to defer the transfer privilege at any time that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of a portfolio.

Rule 22c-2 under the 1940 Act requires us to provide tax identification numbers and other policy owner transaction information to John Hancock Trust or to other investment companies in which the Separate Account invests, at their request. An investment company will use this information to identify any pattern or frequency of investment account transfers that
may violate their frequent trading policy. An investment company may require us to impose trading restrictions in addition to those described above if violations of their frequent trading policy are discovered.

Transfers Involving Fixed Account. While the policy is in force, you may transfer the Policy Value from any of the Investment Accounts to the Fixed Account without incurring transfer charges:

  • within eighteen months after the Issue Date; or
  • within 60 days of the effective date of a material change in the investment objectives of any of the sub-accounts; or
  • within 60 days of the date of notification of such change, whichever is later.
Such transfers will not count against the twelve transfers that may be made free of charge in any Policy Year.

The maximum amount that you may transfer from the Fixed Account in any one Policy Year is the greater of $2,000, 15% of the Fixed Account value at the previous Policy Anniversary, or the amount transferred out of the Fixed Account during the previous policy year. Any transfer which involves a transfer out of the Fixed Account may not involve a transfer to the Investment Account for the Money Market portfolio.

Telephone Transfers. Transfer requests must be in writing in a form satisfactory to us, or by telephone if a currently valid telephone transfer authorization form is on file. Although failure to follow reasonable procedures may result in our being liable for any losses resulting from unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transfers, we will not be liable for following instructions communicated by telephone that we reasonably believe to be genuine. We will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. Such procedures shall consist of confirming that a valid telephone authorization form is on file, tape recording of all telephone transactions and providing written confirmation thereof.

POLICY LOANS

At any time while the policy is in force, you may borrow against the Policy Value. The policy is the only security for the loan. policy loans may have tax consequences. See “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits — Policy Loan Interest.”

A policy loan will affect future Policy Values, since the portion of the Policy Value in the Loan Account will receive the loan interest credited rate rather than varying with the performance of the underlying portfolios or increasing at the Fixed Account interest credited rate. A policy loan may cause a policy to be more susceptible to lapse since it reduces the Net Cash Surrender Value from which monthly deductions are taken. A policy loan causes the amount payable upon death of the Life Insured to be reduced by the amount of outstanding Policy Debt.

Maximum Loan. The amount of any loan cannot exceed the amount that would cause the Policy Debt to equal the Policy’s Cash Surrender Value less the monthly deductions due from the date of the loan to the next Policy Anniversary.

Interest Charged on Policy Loans

Interest on the Policy Debt will accrue daily and be payable annually on the Policy Anniversary. The rate of interest charged will be an effective annual rate of 4%.

Loan Account

When a loan is made, an amount equal to the loan will be deducted from the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account and transferred to the Loan Account. You may designate how this amount is allocated among the Accounts. If you give no instructions, the amount transferred will be allocated among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Investment Account and the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value. A transfer from an Investment Account will result in the cancellation of units of the underlying sub-account equal in value to the amount transferred from the Investment Account. However, since the Loan Account is part of the Policy Value, transfers made in connection with a loan will not change the Policy Value.

Interest Credited to the Loan Account. Policy Value in the Loan Account will earn interest at an effective annual rate guaranteed to be at least 3.25%. We may declare a current interest rate that is greater than this, subject to change at any time.
The excess of the loan interest charged rate (4%) over the loan interest credited rates will result in a net charge against the Policy Value with respect to any Policy Debt.

Currently we credit loan interest rates which vary by Policy Year as follows:

Policy
Years
Current Loan
Interest
Credited Rates
Excess of Loan
Interest
Charged Rate
1-10 3.25% 0.75%
11+ 3.75% 0.25%
Loan Account Adjustments. On the first day of each Policy Month the difference between the Loan Account and the Policy Debt is transferred to the Loan Account from the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account. The amount transferred will be allocated to the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Investment Account or the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Loan Repayments. Policy Debt may be repaid, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the death of the Life Insured while the policy is in force. A loan repayment amount will be credited to the Loan Account and transferred to the Fixed Account or the Investment Accounts in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Amounts paid to us not specifically designated in writing as loan repayments will be treated as premiums.

POLICY SURRENDER AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS

Policy Surrender

A policy may be surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value at any time while the Life Insured is living. The Net Cash Surrender Value is equal to the Policy Value less any surrender charge, monthly deductions due and Policy Debt. The Net Cash Surrender Value will be determined at the end of the Business Day on which we receive the policy and a written request for surrender at the Service Office. When a policy is surrendered, the insurance coverage and all other benefits under the policy will terminate.

Partial Withdrawals

You may make a partial withdrawal of the Net Cash Surrender Value at any time. You may designate how the withdrawal amount is allocated among the Investment Account and the Fixed Account. If you give no instructions, the withdrawal amount will be allocated among the Accounts in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Surrender Charges may be assessed on a Partial Withdrawal. See “Charges and Deductions  —  Surrender Charges.” The death benefit may be reduced as a result of a Partial Withdrawal. See “Death Benefits  —  Decreases in Face Amount under death benefit Option 1 due to a Partial Withdrawal”.

LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT

Lapse

A policy will go into default at the beginning of a Policy Month if the Net Cash Surrender Value would go below zero after deducting the monthly deduction then due. A lapse could have adverse tax consequences as described under “Tax Considerations  —  Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits  —  Surrender or Lapse.” We will notify you of the default and will allow you a 61-day grace period in which to make a premium payment sufficient to bring the policy out of default. The required payment will be equal to the amount necessary to bring the Net Cash Surrender Value to zero, if it was less than zero on the date of default, plus the monthly deductions due at the date of default and payable at the beginning of each of the two Policy Months thereafter, plus any applicable premium load charge. If the required payment is not received by the end of the grace period, the policy will terminate with no value.

Death During Grace Period. If the Life Insured should die during the grace period, the Policy Value used in the calculation of the death benefit will be the Policy Value on the date of default and the insurance benefit will be reduced by any outstanding monthly deductions due at the time of death.

Reinstatement

You may reinstate a policy that has terminated after going into default at any time within the five-year period following the date of termination subject to the following conditions:

  • The policy must not have been surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value;
  • Evidence of the Life Insured’s insurability satisfactory to us must be provided; and
  • A premium equal to the payment required during the grace period following default to keep the policy in force is paid.
THE GENERAL ACCOUNT

The general account of John Hancock USA consists of all assets owned by us other than those in the Separate Account and other Separate Accounts of the Company. Subject to applicable law, we have sole discretion over investment of the assets of the general account.

By virtue of exclusionary provisions, interests in the general account of John Hancock USA have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the general account has not been registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Accordingly, neither the general account nor any interests therein are subject to the provisions of these acts, and as a result the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the disclosures in this prospectus relating to the general account. Disclosures regarding the general account may, however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of statements made in a prospectus.

Fixed Account

You may allocate Net Premiums to the Fixed Account or transfer all or a portion of the Policy Value to the Fixed Account from the Investment Accounts. John Hancock USA will hold the reserves required for any portion of the policy Value allocated to the Fixed Account in our general account. Transfers from the Fixed Account to the Investment Accounts are subject to restrictions.

Policy Value in the Fixed Account. The Policy Value in the Fixed Account is equal to:

  • the portion of the Net Premiums allocated to it; plus
  • any amounts transferred to it; plus
  • interest credited to it; less
  • any charges deducted from it; less
  • any partial withdrawals from it; less
  • any amounts transferred from it.
Interest on the Fixed Account. An allocation of Policy Value to the Fixed Account does not entitle you to share in the investment experience of the general account. Instead, we guarantee that the Policy Value in the Fixed Account will accrue interest daily at an effective annual rate of at least 3%, without regard to the actual investment experience of the general account. We may declare a current interest rate in excess of the guaranteed rate, subject to change at any time.

OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY

Policy Owner Rights

Unless otherwise restricted by a separate agreement, you may:

  • Vary the premiums paid under the policy.
  • Change the death benefit Option.
  • Change the premium allocation for future premiums.
  • Transfer amounts between sub-accounts.
  • Take loans and/or partial withdrawals.
  • Surrender the contract.
  • Transfer ownership to a new owner.
  • Name a contingent owner that will automatically become owner if you die before the Life Insured.
  • Change or revoke a contingent owner.
  • Change or revoke a beneficiary.
Assignment of Rights. We will not be bound by an assignment until we receive a copy of the assignment at the Service Office. We assume no responsibility for the validity or effects of any assignment.

Beneficiary

You may appoint one or more beneficiaries of the policy by naming them in the application. Beneficiaries may be appointed in three classes — primary, secondary, and final. Beneficiaries may also be revocable or irrevocable. Unless an irrevocable designation has been elected, you may change the beneficiary during the Life Insured’s lifetime by giving written notice in a form satisfactory to us. If the Life Insured dies and there is no surviving beneficiary, you, or your estate if you are the Life Insured, will be the beneficiary. If a beneficiary dies before the seventh day after the death of the Life Insured, we will pay the insurance benefit as if the beneficiary had died before the Life Insured.

Incontestability

We will not contest the validity of a policy after it has been in force during the Life Insured’s lifetime for two years from the Issue Date stated in the policy, nor will we contest the validity of an increase in Face Amount after it has been in force during the Life Insured’s lifetime for two years. If a policy has been reinstated, we can contest any misrepresentation of a fact material to the reinstatement for a period of two years after the reinstatement date.

Misstatement of Age or Sex

If the Life Insured’s stated age or sex or both in the policy are incorrect, we will change the Face Amount so that the death benefit will be that which the most recent monthly charge for the cost of insurance would have purchased for the correct age and sex.

Suicide Exclusion

If the Life Insured, whether sane or insane, dies by suicide within two years from the Issue Date stated in the policy (or within the maximum period permitted by the state in which the policy was delivered, if less than two years), we will pay only the premiums paid less any partial withdrawals and any Policy Debt. If the Life Insured should die by suicide within two years after a Face Amount increase, the death benefit for the increase will be limited to the monthly deductions for the increase. At our discretion, this provision may be waived.

Supplementary Benefits

Subject to certain requirements, one or more supplementary benefits may be added to a policy, including the FTIO Rider (see “Death Benefits  —  Flexible term Insurance Option Rider”) and, in the case of a policy owned by a corporation or other similar entity, a benefit permitting a change in the Life Insured (a taxable event). More detailed information concerning these supplementary benefits may be obtained from us. There is no cost for any supplementary benefit currently offered by us, with the exception of FTIO Rider (see “Charges and Deductions  —  Monthly Deductions”).

Tax considerations

This description of Federal income tax consequences is only a brief summary and is neither exhaustive nor authoritative. It was written to support the promotion of our products. It does not constitute legal or tax advice, and it is not intended to be used and cannot be used to avoid any penalties that may be imposed on you. Tax consequences will vary based on your own particular circumstances, and for further information you should consult a qualified tax adviser. Federal, state and local tax laws, regulations and interpretations can change from time to time. As a result, the tax consequences to you and the beneficiary may be altered, in some cases retroactively. The policy may be used in various arrangements, including non-qualified deferred compensation or salary continuation plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, retiree

medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each individual arrangement. Therefore, if the value of using the policy in any such arrangement depends in part on the tax consequences, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice.

General

We are taxed as a life insurance company. Under current tax law rules, we include the investment income (exclusive of capital gains) of the Separate Account in our taxable income and take deductions for investment income credited to our policy holder reserves. We are also required to capitalize and amortize certain costs instead of deducting those costs when they are incurred. We do not currently charge the Separate Account for any resulting income tax costs, other than a charge we may impose against the Separate Account to compensate us for the cost of a delay in the deductibility of deferred acquisition costs (the “DAC tax” adjustment) pursuant to section 848 of the Internal Revenue Code. We also claim certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by the series funds. These benefits can be material. We do not pass these benefits through to the Separate Account, principally because: (i) the deductions and credits are allowed to us and not the policy owners under applicable tax law; and (ii) the deductions and credits do not represent investment return on the Separate Account assets that is passed through to policy owners.

The policies permit us to deduct a charge for any taxes we incur that are attributable to the operation or existence of the policies or the Separate Account. Currently, we do not anticipate making any specific charge for such taxes other than any DAC tax charge and premium taxes where applicable. If the level of the current taxes increases, however, or is expected to increase in the future, we reserve the right to make a charge in the future.

Death benefit proceeds and other policy distributions

Generally, death benefits paid under policies such as yours are not subject to income tax unless policy ownership has been transferred in exchange for payment. Earnings on your policy value are ordinarily not subject to income tax as long as we don’t pay them out to you. If we do pay out any amount of your policy value upon surrender or partial withdrawal, all or part of that distribution would generally be treated as a return of the premiums you’ve paid and not subjected to income tax. However certain distributions associated with a reduction in death benefit or other policy benefits within the first fifteen years after issuance of the policy are ordinarily taxable in whole or in part. Amounts you borrow are generally not taxable to you.

However, some of the tax rules change if your policy becomes a modified endowment contract. This can happen if you’ve paid premiums in excess of limits prescribed by the tax laws. Additional taxes and penalties may be payable for policy distributions of any kind, including loans. (See “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status” below.)

We expect the policy to receive the same Federal income and estate tax treatment as fixed benefit life insurance policies. Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code defines a life insurance contract for Federal tax purposes. For a policy to be treated as a life insurance contract, it must satisfy either the cash value accumulation test or the guideline premium test. These tests limit the amount of premium that you may pay into the policy. We will monitor compliance with these standards. If we determine that a policy does not satisfy section 7702, we may take whatever steps are appropriate and reasonable to bring it into compliance with section 7702.

If the policy complies with section 7702, the death benefit proceeds under the policy ordinarily should be excludable from the beneficiary’s gross income under section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code. (As noted above, a transfer of the policy for valuable consideration may limit the exclusion of death benefits from the beneficiary’s income.)

Increases in policy value as a result of interest or investment experience will not be subject to Federal income tax unless and until values are received through actual or deemed distributions. In general, unless the policy is a modified endowment contract, the owner will be taxed only on the amount of distributions that exceed the premiums paid under the policy. An exception to this general rule occurs in the case of a decrease in the policy’s death benefit or any other change that reduces benefits under the policy in the first fifteen years after the policy is issued and that results in a cash distribution to the policy owner. Changes that reduce benefits include partial withdrawals, death benefit option changes, and distributions required to keep the policy in compliance with section 7702. For purposes of this rule any distribution within the two years immediately before a reduction in benefits will also be treated as if it were a result of the reduction. A cash distribution that reduces policy benefits will be taxed in whole or in part (to the extent of any gain in the policy) under rules prescribed in section 7702. The taxable amount is subject to limits prescribed in section 7702(f)(7). Any taxable distribution will be ordinary income to the owner (rather than capital gain).

Distributions for tax purposes include amounts received upon surrender or partial withdrawals. You may also be deemed to have received a distribution for tax purposes if you assign all or part of your policy rights or change your policy’s ownership.

It is possible that, despite our monitoring, a policy might fail to qualify as a life insurance contract under section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. This could happen, for example, if we inadvertently failed to return to you any premium payments that were in excess of permitted amounts, or if any of the funds failed to meet certain investment diversification or other requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. If this were to occur, you would be subject to income tax on the income credited to the policy from the date of issue to the date of the disqualification and for subsequent periods.

Tax consequences of ownership or receipt of policy proceeds under Federal, state and local estate, inheritance, gift and other tax laws will depend on the circumstances of each owner or beneficiary. If the person insured by the policy is also its owner, either directly or indirectly through an entity such as a revocable trust, the death benefit will be includible in his or her estate for purposes of the Federal estate tax. If the owner is not the person insured, the value of the policy will be includible in the owner’s estate upon his or her death. Even if ownership has been transferred, the death proceeds or the policy value may be includible in the former owner’s estate if the transfer occurred less than three years before the former owner’s death or if the former owner retained certain kinds of control over the policy. You should consult your tax adviser regarding these possible tax consequences.

Because there may be unfavorable tax consequences (including recognition of taxable income and the loss of income tax-free treatment for any death benefit payable to the beneficiary), you should consult a qualified tax adviser prior to changing the policy’s ownership or making any assignment of ownership interests.

Policy loans

We expect that, except as noted below (see “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status”), loans received under the policy will be treated as indebtedness of an owner and that no part of any loan will constitute income to the owner. However, if the policy terminates for any reason other than the payment of the death benefit, the amount of any outstanding loan that was not previously considered income will be treated as if it had been distributed to the owner upon such termination. This could result in a considerable tax bill. Under certain circumstances involving large amounts of outstanding loans, you might find yourself having to choose between high premiums required to keep your policy from lapsing and a significant tax burden if you allow the lapse to occur.

Diversification rules and ownership of the Account

Your policy will not qualify for the tax benefits of a life insurance contract unless the Account follows certain rules requiring diversification of investments underlying the policy. In addition, the rules require that the policy owner not have “investor control” over the underlying assets.

In certain circumstances, the owner of a variable life insurance policy may be considered the owner, for Federal income tax purposes, of the assets of the separate account used to support the policy. In those circumstances, income and gains from the separate account assets would be includible in the policy owner’s gross income. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has stated in published rulings that a variable policy owner will be considered the owner of separate account assets if the policy owner possesses incidents of ownership in those assets, such as the ability to exercise investment control over the assets. A Treasury Decision issued in 1986 stated that guidance would be issued in the form of regulations or rulings on the “extent to which Policyholders may direct their investments to particular sub-accounts of a separate account without being treated as owners of the underlying assets.” As of the date of this prospectus, no comprehensive guidance on this point has been issued. In Rev. Rul. 2003-91, however, the IRS ruled that a contract holder would not be treated as the owner of assets underlying a variable life insurance or annuity contract despite the owner’s ability to allocate funds among as many as twenty subaccounts.

The ownership rights under your policy are similar to, but different in certain respects from, those described in IRS rulings in which it was determined that policyholders were not owners of separate account assets. Since you have greater flexibility in allocating premiums and policy values than was the case in those rulings, it is possible that you would be treated as the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account.

We do not know what future Treasury Department regulations or other guidance may require. We cannot guarantee that the funds will be able to operate as currently described in the series funds’ prospectuses, or that a series fund will not have to change any fund’s investment objectives or policies. We have reserved the right to modify your policy if we believe doing so

will prevent you from being considered the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account, but we are under no obligation to do so.

7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status

At the time of policy issuance, we will determine whether the Planned Premium schedule will exceed the 7-pay limit discussed below. If so, our standard procedures prohibit issuance of the policy unless you sign a form acknowledging that fact.

The 7-pay limit at any time during the first seven contract years is the total of net level premiums that would have been payable at or before that time under a comparable fixed policy that would be fully “paid-up” after the payment of seven equal annual premiums. “Paid-up” means that no further premiums would be required to continue the coverage in force until maturity, based on certain prescribed assumptions. If the total premiums paid at any time during the first seven policy years exceed the 7-pay limit, the policy will be treated as a modified endowment contract, which can have adverse tax consequences.

Policies classified as modified endowment contracts are subject to the following tax rules:

  • First, all partial withdrawals from such a policy are treated as ordinary income subject to tax up to the amount equal to the excess (if any) of the policy value immediately before the withdrawal over the investment in the policy at such time. If you own any other modified endowment contracts issued to you in the same calendar year by the same insurance company or its affiliates, their values will be combined with the value of the policy from which you take the withdrawal for purposes of determining how much of the withdrawal is taxable as ordinary income.
  • Second, loans taken from or secured by such a policy and assignments or pledges of any part of its value are treated as partial withdrawals from the policy and taxed accordingly. Past-due loan interest that is added to the loan amount is treated as an additional loan.
  • Third, a 10% additional penalty tax is imposed on the portion of any distribution (including distributions on surrender) from, or loan taken from or secured by, such a policy that is included in income except where the distribution or loan:
  • is made on or after the date on which the policy owner attains age 59½;
  • is attributable to the policy owner becoming disabled; or
  • is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments for the life (or life expectancy) of the policy owner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the policy owner and the policy owner’s beneficiary.

These exceptions to the 10% additional tax do not apply in situations where the policy is not owned by an individual.

Furthermore, any time there is a “material change” in a policy, the policy will begin a new 7-pay testing period as if it were a newly-issued policy. The material change rules for determining whether a policy is a modified endowment contract are complex. In general, however, the determination of whether a policy will be a modified endowment contract after a material change depends upon the relationship among the death benefit of the policy at the time of such change, the policy value at the time of the change, and the additional premiums paid into the policy during the seven years starting with the date on which the material change occurs.

Moreover, if there is a reduction in benefits under a policy (such as a reduction in the death benefit or the reduction or cancellation of certain rider benefits) during a 7-pay testing period, the 7-pay limit will generally be recalculated based on the reduced benefits and the policy will be re-tested from the beginning of the 7-pay testing period using the lower limit. If the premiums paid to date at any point during the 7-pay testing period are greater than the recalculated 7-pay limit, the policy will become a modified endowment contract.

If your policy is issued as a result of an exchange subject to section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code, it may be considered to be a modified endowment contract if the death benefit under the new policy is smaller than the death benefit under the exchanged policy, or if you reduce coverage in your new policy after it is issued. Therefore, if you desire to reduce the face amount as part of a 1035 exchange, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice. A new policy issued in exchange for a modified endowment contract will also be a modified endowment contract regardless of any change in the death benefit.

All modified endowment contracts issued by the same insurer (or its affiliates) to the same owner during any calendar year generally are required to be treated as one contract for the purpose of applying the rules on taxation of withdrawals from

modified endowment contracts. You should consult your tax adviser if you have questions regarding the possible impact of the 7-pay limit on your policy.

Corporate and H.R. 10 retirement plans

The policy may be acquired in connection with the funding of retirement plans satisfying the qualification requirements of section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code. If so, the Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to such plans and life insurance benefits thereunder should be carefully scrutinized. We are not responsible for compliance with the terms of any such plan or with the requirements of applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Withholding

To the extent that policy distributions to you are taxable, they are generally subject to withholding for your Federal income tax liability. However if you reside in the United States, you can generally choose not to have tax withheld from distributions.

Life insurance purchases by residents of Puerto Rico

In Rev. Rul. 2004-75, 2004-31 I.R.B. 109, the Internal Revenue Service ruled that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under a life insurance policy issued by a United States company is U.S.-source income that is subject to United States Federal income tax.

Life insurance purchases by non-resident aliens

If you are not a U.S. citizen or resident, you will generally be subject to U.S. Federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, you may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes imposed by your country of citizenship or residence. You should consult with a qualified tax adviser before purchasing a policy.

OTHER INFORMATION

Payment of Proceeds

As long as the policy is in force, we will ordinarily pay any policy loans, surrenders, partial withdrawals or insurance benefit within seven days after receipt at the Service Office of all the documents required for such a payment. We will ordinarily pay any death benefit, withdrawal, surrender value or loan within 7 days after we receive the last required form or request (and, with respect to the death benefit, any other documentation that may be required). If we don’t have information about the desired manner of payment within 7 days after the date we receive documentation of the insured person’s death, we will pay the proceeds as a single sum.

We may delay the payment of any policy loans, surrenders, partial withdrawals, or insurance benefit that depends on Fixed Account values for up to six months or in the case of any Investment Account for any period during which (i) the New York Stock Exchange is closed for trading (except for normal weekend and holiday closings), (ii) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted (iii) an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which disposal of securities held in the Separate Account is not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable to determine the value of the Separate Account’s net assets or (iv) the SEC, by order, so permits for the protection of security holders; provided that applicable rules and regulations of the SEC shall govern as to whether the conditions described in (ii) and (iii) exist.

Reports to Policyholders

Within 30 days after each Policy Anniversary, we will send you a statement showing, among other things:

  • the amount of death benefit;
  • the Policy Value and its allocation among the Investment Accounts, the Fixed Account and the Loan Account;
  • the value of the units in each Investment Account to which the Policy Value is allocated;
  • the Policy Debt and any loan interest charged since the last report;
  • the premiums paid and other policy transactions made during the period since the last report; and
  • any other information required by law.

You will also be sent an annual and a semi-annual report for the portfolios, which will include a list of the securities, held in each portfolio as required by the 1940 Act.

Distribution of policies

John Hancock Distributors LLC (“JH Distributors”), a Delaware limited liability company affiliated with us, is the principal distributor and underwriter of the securities offered through this prospectus and of other annuity and life insurance products we and our affiliates offer. JH Distributors also acts as the principal underwriter of the Trust, whose securities are used to fund certain investment accounts under the policies and under other annuity and life insurance products we offer.

JH Distributors’ principal address is 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada M4W 1E5 and it also maintains offices with us at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. JH Distributors is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

We offer the policies for sale through individuals who are licensed as insurance agents and who are registered representatives of broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with JH Distributors. Our affiliate, Signator Investors, Inc., is one such broker-dealer. In addition, we, either directly or through JH Distributors, have entered into agreements with other financial intermediaries that provide marketing, sales support and certain administrative services to help promote the policies (“financial intermediaries”). In a limited number of cases, we have entered into loans, leases or other financial agreements with these broker-dealers or financial intermediaries or their affiliates.

Compensation

The broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries that distribute or support the marketing of our policies may be compensated by means of various compensation and revenue sharing arrangements. A general description of these arrangements is set out below under “Standard compensation” and “Additional compensation and revenue sharing.” These arrangements may differ between firms, and not all broker-dealers or financial intermediaries will receive the same compensation and revenue sharing benefits for distributing our policies. Also, a broker-dealer may receive more or less compensation or other benefits for the promotion and sale of our policy than it would expect to receive from another issuer.

Under their own arrangements, broker-dealers determine how much of any amounts received from us is to be paid to their registered representatives. Our affiliated broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc., may pay its registered representatives additional compensation and benefits, such as bonus payments, expense payments, health and retirement benefits or the waiver of overhead costs or expenses in connection with the sale of the policies that they would not receive in connection with the sale of policies issued by unaffiliated companies.

Policy owners do not pay any compensation or revenue sharing benefits directly. These payments are made from JH Distributors’ and our own revenues, profits or retained earnings, which may be derived from a number of sources, such as fees received from an underlying fund’s distribution plan (“12b-1 fees”), the fees and charges imposed under the policy and other sources.

You should contact your registered representative for more information on compensation arrangements in connection with your purchase of a policy. We provide additional information on special compensation or reimbursement arrangements involving broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available upon request.

Standard compensation. JH Distributors pays compensation to broker-dealers for the promotion and sale of the policies, and for providing ongoing service in relation to policies that have already been purchased. We may also pay a limited number of broker-dealers commissions or overrides to “wholesale” the policies; that is, to provide marketing support and training services to the broker-dealer firms that do the actual selling.

The compensation JH Distributors pays to broker-dealers may vary depending on the selling agreement. The compensation paid is not expected to exceed 15% of the target premium paid in the first policy year, 9.0% of the target premium in years 2-5, and 2.5% of the target premium paid in years 6 and after. Compensation on any premium paid in excess of target premium in any year will not exceed 2.5%. This compensation schedule is exclusive of additional compensation and revenue sharing and inclusive of overrides and expense allowances paid to broker-dealers for sale of the policies (not including riders).

Additional compensation and revenue sharing. To the extent permitted by SEC and FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations, we may enter into special compensation or reimbursement arrangements (“revenue sharing”), either directly or through JH Distributors, with selected broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries. In consideration of these arrangements, a firm may feature our policy in its sales system, give us preferential access to sales staff, or allow JH Distributors or its affiliates to participate in conferences, seminars or other programs attended by the firm’s sales force. We hope to benefit from these revenue sharing and other arrangements through increased sales of our policies.

Selling broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries may receive, directly or indirectly, additional payments in the form of cash, other compensation or reimbursement. These additional compensation or reimbursement arrangements may include, for example, payments in connection with the firm’s “due diligence” examination of the policies, payments for providing conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, payment for travel expenses, including lodging, incurred by registered representatives and other employees for such seminars or training programs, seminars for the public or client seminars, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the policies, payments to assist a firm in connection with its systems, operations and marketing expenses and/or other events or activities sponsored by the firms. We may contribute to, as well as sponsor, various educational programs, sales promotions, and/or other contests in which participating firms and their sales persons may receive gifts and prizes such as merchandise, cash or other rewards as may be permitted under FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities of John Hancock USA

John Hancock USA entered into an agreement with JH Distributors pursuant to which John Hancock USA, on behalf of JH Distributors will pay the sales commissions in respect of the policies and certain other policies issued by John Hancock USA, prepare and maintain all books and records required to be prepared and maintained by JH Distributors with respect to the policies and such other policies, and send all confirmations required to be sent by JH Distributors with respect to the policies and such other policies. JH Distributors will promptly reimburse John Hancock USA for all sales commissions paid by John Hancock USA and will pay John Hancock USA for its other services under the agreement in such amounts and at such times as agreed to by the parties.

Finally, John Hancock USA may, from time to time in its sole discretion, enter into one or more reinsurance agreements with other life insurance companies under which policies issued by it may be reinsured, such that its total amount at risk under a policy would be limited for the life of the insured.

Voting Rights

As stated previously, all of the assets held in each sub-account of the Separate Account will be invested in shares of a particular portfolio. John Hancock USA is the legal owner of those shares and as such has the right to vote upon certain matters that are required by the 1940 Act to be approved or ratified by the shareholders of a mutual fund and to vote upon any other matters that may be voted upon at a shareholders’ meeting. However, John Hancock USA will vote shares held in the sub-accounts in accordance with instructions received from policyholders having an interest in such sub-accounts. Shares held in each sub-account for which no timely instructions from policyholders are received, including shares not attributable to the policies, will be voted by John Hancock USA in the same proportion as those shares in that sub-account for which instructions are received. Should the applicable federal securities laws or regulations change so as to permit John Hancock USA to vote shares held in the Separate Account in its own right, it may elect to do so.

The number of shares in each sub-account for which instructions may be given by a policyholder is determined by dividing the portion of the Policy Value derived from participation in that sub-account, if any, by the value of one share of the corresponding portfolio. The number will be determined as of a date chosen by John Hancock USA, but not more than 90 days before the shareholders’ meeting. Fractional votes are counted. Voting instructions will be solicited in writing at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

John Hancock USA may, if required by state officials, disregard voting instructions if such instructions would require shares to be voted so as to cause a change in the sub-classification or investment policies of one or more of the portfolios, or to approve or disapprove an investment management contract. In addition, we may disregard voting instructions that would require changes in the investment policies or investment adviser, provided that we reasonably disapprove such changes in accordance with applicable federal regulations. If John Hancock USA does disregard voting instructions, it will advise policyholders of that action and its reasons for such action in the next communication to policyholders.

Substitution of Portfolio Shares

It is possible that in the judgment of the Company, one or more of the portfolios may become unsuitable for investment by the Separate Account because of a change in investment policy or a change in the applicable laws or regulations, because the shares are no longer available for investment, or for some other reason. In that event, John Hancock USA may seek to substitute the shares of another portfolio or of an entirely different mutual fund. Before this can be done, the approval of the SEC and one or more state insurance departments may be required.

John Hancock USA also reserves the right (i) to combine other Separate Accounts with the Separate Account, (ii) to create new Separate Accounts, (iii) to establish additional sub-accounts within the Separate Account to invest in additional portfolios of the Trust or another management investment company, (iv) to eliminate existing sub-accounts and to stop accepting new allocations and transfers into the corresponding portfolio, (v) to combine sub-accounts or to transfer assets in one sub-account to another sub-account or (vi) to transfer assets from the Separate Account to another Separate Account and from another Separate Account to the Separate Account. We also reserve the right to operate the Separate Account as a management investment company or other form permitted by law, and to de-register the Separate Account under the 1940 Act. Any such change would be made only if permissible under applicable federal and state law.

Records and Accounts

Our Service Office is responsible for performing all administrative functions, such as decreases, increases, surrender and partial withdrawals, and fund transfers although certain of these functions may be delegated to a third party administrator.

All records and accounts relating to the Separate Account and the portfolios will be maintained by us. All financial transactions will be handled by us. All reports required to be made and information required to be given will be provided the Company or by McCamish Systems on behalf of us.

State Regulation

John Hancock USA is subject to the regulation and supervision by the Michigan Department of Insurance, which periodically examines its financial condition and operations. It is also subject to the insurance laws and regulations of all jurisdictions in which it is authorized to do business. The policies have been filed with insurance officials in each jurisdiction where they are sold.

John Hancock USA is required to submit annual statements of its operations, including financial statements, to the insurance departments of the various jurisdictions in which it does business for the purposes of determining solvency and compliance with local insurance laws and regulations.

Financial statements reference

The financial statements of John Hancock USA and the Account can be found in the Statement of Additional Information. The financial statements of John Hancock USA should be distinguished from the financial statements of the Account and should be considered only as bearing upon the ability of John Hancock USA to meet its obligations under the policies. Our general account is comprised of securities and other investments, the value of which may decline during periods of adverse market conditions.

Registration statement filed with the SEC

This prospectus omits certain information contained in the Registration Statement which has been filed with the SEC. More details may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee.

Independent registered public accounting firm

The consolidated financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, and the financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing in the Statement of Additional Information of the Registration Statement have been

audited by Ernst &Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS

Annual Premium Target: is an amount set forth in the policy that limits the amount of premium attributable to a Coverage Amount in Surrender Charge or Sales Load calculations.

Attained Age: is the Issue Age of the Life Insured plus the number of completed Policy Years.

Business Day: is any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. A Business Day ends at the close of regularly scheduled trading of the New York Stock Exchange (currently 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on that day.

Case: is a group of Policies insuring individual lives with common employment or other relationship, independent of the Policies.

Cash Surrender Value: is the Policy Value less the Surrender Charge and any outstanding monthly deductions due.

Coverage Amount: is an amount of insurance coverage under the policy with a distinct effective date. The Face Amount of the policy at any time is the sum of the Coverage Amounts in effect.

Coverage Year: is a one-year period beginning on a Coverage Amount‘s effective date and on each anniversary of this date. For Coverage Amounts in effect on the policy’s Effective Date, the Coverage Year is the same as the Policy Year.

Fixed Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects the value you have in our general account.

Investment Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects the value you have in one of the sub-accounts of the Separate Account.

Issue Age: is the Life Insured’s age on the birthday closest to the Policy Date.

Loan Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects policy loans and interest credited to the Policy Value in connection with such loans.

Minimum Initial Premium: is the sum of the monthly deductions due for the first 3 Policy Months plus the Premium Charges deductible from this amount.

Net Cash Surrender Value: is the Cash Surrender Value less the Policy Debt. Net Policy Value: is the Policy Value less the value in the Loan Account. Net Premium: is the premium paid less the Premium Load and Sales Load.

Policy Date, Policy Anniversary, Policy Month and Policy Year: Policy Date is the date from which the first monthly deductions are calculated and from which Policy Years, Policy Months, and Policy Anniversaries are measured.

Policy Debt: on any date is the aggregate amount of policy loans, including borrowed and accrued interest, less any loan repayments.

Policy Value: is the sum of the values in the Loan Account, the Fixed Account, and the Investment Accounts.

Service Office: is PO Box 192, Boston, MA 02117 or such other address as we specify to you by written notice.

In addition to this prospectus, John Hancock USA has filed with the SEC a Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) which contains additional information about John Hancock USA and the Separate Account, including information on our history, services provided to the Separate Account, legal and regulatory matters and the audited financial statements for John Hancock USA and the Separate Account. The SAI and personalized illustrations of death benefits, policy values and surrender values are available, without charge, upon request. You may obtain the personalized illustrations from your John Hancock USA representative. The SAI may be obtained by contacting the John Hancock USA Service Office. You should also contact the John Hancock USA Service Office to request any other information about your policy or to make any inquiries about its operation.

SERVICE OFFICE
Express Delivery Mail Delivery
Specialty Products
197 Clarendon Street, C-6
Boston, MA 02117
Specialty Products and Distribution
P.O. Box 192
Boston, MA 02117
Phone: Fax:
1-800-521-1234 1-617-572-1571










Information about the Account (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Branch, 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC, 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-551-5850. Reports and other information about the Account are available on the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of such information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-0102.










1940 Act File No. 811-5130  —  1933 Act File No. 333-100567



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Statement of Additional Information

dated May 2, 2011

for interests in

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Account N (“Registrant”)

Interests are made available under

CORPORATE VUL

a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy issued by

JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

(“John Hancock USA”)

This is a Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”). It is not the prospectus. The prospectus, dated the same date as this SAI, may be obtained from a John Hancock USA representative or by contacting the John Hancock USA Servicing Office at Specialty Products, 197 Clarendon Street, C-6, Boston, MA 02117 or telephoning 1-800-521-1234.

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Contents of this SAI    Page No.  

Description of the Depositor

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Description of the Registrant

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Services

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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     2   

Legal and Regulatory Matters

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Principal Underwriter/Distributor

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Additional Information About Charges

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Financial Statements of Registrant and Depositor

  


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Description of the Depositor

Under the Federal securities laws, the entity responsible for organization of the registered separate account underlying the variable life insurance policy is known as the “Depositor.” The Depositor is John Hancock USA, a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of Maine on August 20, 1955 by a special act of the Maine legislature and redomesticated under the laws of Michigan. We are a licensed life insurance company in the District of Columbia and all states of the United States except New York. Until 2004, John Hancock USA had been known as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.).

Our ultimate parent is Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Canada. MFC is the holding company of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, collectively known as Manulife Financial.

Description of the Registrant

Under the Federal securities laws, the registered separate account underlying the variable life insurance policy is known as the “Registrant.” In this case, the Registrant is John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”), a separate account established by John Hancock USA under Michigan law. The variable investment options shown on page 1 of the prospectus are subaccounts of the Account. The Account meets the definition of “separate account” under the Federal securities laws and is registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”). Such registration does not involve supervision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of the management of the Account or of John Hancock USA.

New subaccounts may be added and made available to policy owners from time to time. Existing subaccounts may be modified or deleted at any time.

Services

Administration of policies issued by John Hancock USA and of registered separate accounts organized by John Hancock USA may be provided by other affiliates. Neither John Hancock USA nor the separate accounts are assessed any charges for such services.

Custodianship and depository services for the Registrant are provided by State Street Investment Services (“State Street”). State Street’s address is 2 Avenue De Lafayette, LCC5N, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The consolidated financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, and the financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing in this Statement of Additional Information of the Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

Legal and Regulatory Matters

There are no legal proceedings to which the Depositor, the Account or the principal underwriter is a party or to which the assets of the Account are subject that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Account or the ability of the principal underwriter to perform its contract with the Account or of the Depositor to meet its obligations under the policies.

On June 25, 2007, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the “Adviser”) and John Hancock Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”) and two of their affiliates (collectively, the “John Hancock Affiliates”) reached a settlement with the SEC that resolved an investigation of certain practices relating to the John Hancock Affiliates’ variable annuity and mutual fund operations involving directed brokerage and revenue sharing. Under the terms of the settlement, each John Hancock Affiliate was censured and agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty to the United States Treasury. In addition, the Adviser and the Distributor agreed to pay disgorgement of $14,838,943 and prejudgment interest of $2,001,999 to the John Hancock Trust funds that participated in the Adviser’s commission recapture program during the period from

 

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2000 to April 2004. Collectively, all John Hancock Affiliates agreed to pay a total disgorgement of $16,926,420 and prejudgment interest of $2,361,460 to the entities advised or distributed by John Hancock Affiliates. The Adviser discontinued the use of directed brokerage in recognition of the sale of fund shares in April 2004.

Principal Underwriter/Distributor

John Hancock Distributors LLC (“JH Distributors”), a Delaware limited liability company affiliated with us, is the principal distributor and underwriter of the securities offered through this prospectus. JH Distributors acts as the principal distributor of a number of other annuity and life insurance products we and our affiliates offer. JH Distributors also acts as the principal underwriter of John Hancock Trust (the “Trust”), whose securities are used to fund certain variable investment options under the policies and under other annuity and life insurance products we offer.

JH Distributors’ principal address is 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada M4W 1E5 and it also maintains offices with us at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. JH Distributors is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

We offer the policies for sale through individuals who are licensed as insurance agents and who are registered representatives of broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with JH Distributors. Our affiliate Signator Investors, Inc. is one such broker-dealer.

The aggregate dollar amount of underwriting commissions paid to JH Distributors by the Depositor and its affiliates in connection with the sale of variable life products in 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $145,301,936, $152,873,991 and $224,191,519 respectively. JH Distributors did not retain any of these amounts during such periods.

The compensation JH Distributors pays to broker-dealers may vary depending on the selling agreement. Compensation is exclusive of additional compensation and revenue sharing and inclusive of overrides and expense allowances paid to broker-dealers for sale of the policies (not including riders). The compensation paid is not expected to exceed 15% of the target premium paid in the first policy year, 9.0% of the target premium in years 2-5, and 2.5% of the target premium paid in years 6 and after. Compensation on any premium paid in excess of target premium in any year will not exceed 2.5% .

The registered representative through whom your policy is sold will be compensated pursuant to the registered representative’s own arrangement with his or her broker-dealer. Compensation to broker-dealers for the promotion and sale of the policies is not paid directly by policy owners but will be recouped through the fees and charges imposed under the policy.

Additional compensation and revenue sharing arrangements may be offered to certain broker-dealer firms and other financial intermediaries. The terms of such arrangements may differ among firms we select based on various factors. In general, the arrangements involve three types of payments or any combination thereof:

 

   

Fixed dollar payments: The amount of these payments varies widely. JH Distributors may, for example, make one or more payments in connection with a firm’s conferences, seminars or training programs, seminars for the public, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the policies, to assist a firm in connection with its systems, operations and marketing expenses, or for other activities of a selling firm or wholesaler. JH Distributors may make these payments upon the initiation of a relationship with a firm, and at any time thereafter.

 

   

Payments based upon sales: These payments are based upon a percentage of the total amount of money received, or anticipated to be received, for sales through a firm of some or all of the insurance products that we and/or our affiliates offer. JH Distributors makes these payments on a periodic basis.

 

   

Payments based upon “assets under management”: These payments are based upon a percentage of the policy value of some or all of our (and/or our affiliates’) insurance products that were sold through the firm. JH Distributors makes these payments on a periodic basis.

Our affiliated broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc., may pay its respective registered representatives additional cash incentives, such as bonus payments, expense payments, health and retirement benefits or the waiver of overhead costs or expenses in connection with the sale of the policies that they would not receive in connection with the sale of policies issued by unaffiliated companies.

 

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Additional Information About Charges

A policy will not be issued until the underwriting process has been completed to the Depositor’s satisfaction. The underwriting process generally includes the obtaining of information concerning your age, medical history, occupation and other personal information. This information is then used to determine the cost of insurance charge.

Reduction In Charges

The policy is available for purchase by corporations and other groups or sponsoring organizations. Group or sponsored arrangements may include reduction or elimination of withdrawal charges and deductions for employees, officers, directors, agents and immediate family members of the foregoing. John Hancock USA reserves the right to reduce any of the Policy’s charges on certain cases where it is expected that the amount or nature of such cases will result in savings of sales, underwriting, administrative, commissions or other costs. Eligibility for these reductions and the amount of reductions will be determined by a number of factors, including the number of lives to be insured, the total premiums expected to be paid, total assets under management for the policyowner, the nature of the relationship among the insured individuals, the purpose for which the policies are being purchased, expected persistency of the individual policies, and any other circumstances which John Hancock USA believes to be relevant to the expected reduction of its expenses. Some of these reductions may be guaranteed and others may be subject to withdrawal or modifications, on a uniform case basis. Reductions in charges will not be unfairly discriminatory to any policyowners. John Hancock USA may modify from time to time, on a uniform basis, both the amounts of reductions and the criteria for qualification.

 

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AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

INDEX TO AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-1   

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets-

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009

     F-2   

Consolidated Statements of Operations-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-4   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-8   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2010 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for variable interest entities, in 2009 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities, and in 2008 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for certain assets to a fair value measurement approach.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

March 30, 2011

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets

     

Investments

     

Fixed maturities:

     

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$60,956; 2009—$55,386)

       $ 62,402           $ 55,581   

Held-for-trading—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$1,616; 2009—$1,231)

(includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $401 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     1,627         1,208   

Equity securities:

     

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$486; 2009—$489)

     588         558   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     13,343         12,623   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     3,610         3,084   

Policy loans

     5,050         4,949   

Short-term investments

     1,472         3,973   

Other invested assets

     3,883         3,417   
                 

Total Investments

     91,975         85,393   

Cash and cash equivalents (includes variable interest entity assets of $44 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     2,772         4,915   

Accrued investment income (includes variable interest entity assets of $6 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     974         896   

Goodwill

     1,453         3,053   

Value of business acquired

     1,959         2,171   

Deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements

     10,006         9,565   

Amounts due from and held for affiliates

     3,673         3,828   

Intangible assets

     1,285         1,294   

Reinsurance recoverable

     10,910         10,171   

Derivative asset

     2,975         2,142   

Other assets

     2,044         2,035   

Separate account assets (includes variable interest entity assets of $116 and $106 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     136,002         122,466   
                 

Total Assets

       $   266,028           $   247,929   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (CONTINUED)

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

     

Liabilities

     

Future policy benefits

       $ 82,231           $ 78,478   

Policyholders’ funds

     8,308         9,125   

Unearned revenue

     2,600         2,615   

Unpaid claims and claim expense reserves

     1,292         1,303   

Policyholder dividends payable

     595         619   

Amounts due to affiliates

     2,290         3,714   

Short-term debt

     7         6   

Long-term debt (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $351 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     838         484   

Consumer notes

     966         1,205   

Current income tax payable

     21         232   

Deferred income tax liability

     2,765         1,755   

Coinsurance funds withheld

     4,871         4,359   

Derivative liability (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $10 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     3,404         2,629   

Other liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $7 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     3,737         3,363   

Separate account liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $116 and $106 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively

     136,002         122,466   
                 

Total Liabilities

     249,927         232,353   

Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings (Note 11)

     

Shareholder’s Equity

     

Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009)

     -         -   

Common stock ($1.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 4,728,939 and 4,728,938 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     5         5   

Additional paid-in capital

     12,776         12,427   

Retained earnings

     1,907         2,822   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,168         129   
                 

Total John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Shareholder’s Equity

     15,856         15,383   

Noncontrolling interests

     245         193   
                 

Total Shareholder’s Equity

     16,101         15,576   
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

       $   266,028           $   247,929   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

      

Premiums

       $ 3,922          $ 3,946          $ 81   

Fee income

     3,759        3,561        3,427   

Net investment income

     4,567        4,346        4,441   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses):

      

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses

     (178     (754     (1,767

Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income

     57        91        -   
                        

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

     (121     (663     (1,767

Other net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     502        (1,174     1,544   
                        

Total net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     381        (1,837     (223

Other revenue

     26        46        62   
                        

Total revenues

     12,655        10,062        7,788   

Benefits and expenses

      

Benefits to policyholders

     6,887        4,558        4,771   

Policyholder dividends

     846        918        939   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     752        1,211        (336

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -   

Other operating costs and expenses

     3,225        3,071        3,064   
                        

Total benefits and expenses

     13,310        9,758        8,438   
                        

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (655     304        (650

Income tax expense (benefit)

     222        (7     (339
                        

Net (loss) income

     (877     311        (311

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     36        (16     16   
                        

Net (loss) income attributable to John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

       $ (913       $ 327          $ (327
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2008

  $ 5      $ 11,926      $ 3,046      $ 1,083      $ 16,060      $ 143      $ 16,203        4,829   

Comprehensive (loss) income:

               

Net (loss) income

        (327       (327     16        (311  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment losses

          (2,534     (2,534       (2,534  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          (23     (23       (23  

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (1     (1       (1  

Change in net actuarial loss

          (666     (666       (666  

Cash flow hedges

          1,055        1,055          1,055     
                 

Comprehensive (loss) income

            (2,496     16        (2,480  

Adoption of ASC 825, fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities

        7          7          7     

Adoption of ASC 715, accounting for endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements

        (1       (1       (1  

Share-based payments

      9            9          9     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              62        62     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (38     (38  

Capital contribution from Parent

      477            477          477     

Dividends paid to Parent

        (960       (960       (960  
       

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ 5      $ 12,412      $ 1,765      $ (1,086   $ 13,096      $ 183      $ 13,279        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - (CONTINUED)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $ 5      $ 12,412      $ 1,765      $ (1,086   $ 13,096      $ 183      $ 13,279        4,829   

Comprehensive income (loss):

               

Net income (loss)

        327          327        (16     311     

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment gains

          2,916        2,916          2,916     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          5        5          5     

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (2     (2       (2  

Change in net actuarial loss

          60        60          60     

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit

          2        2          2     

Cash flow hedges

          (1,005     (1,005       (1,005  
                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

            2,303        (16     2,287     

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

        730        (761     (31       (31  

Share-based payments

      8            8          8     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              39        39     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (13     (13  

Capital contribution from Parent

      7            7          7     
       

Balance at December 31, 2009

  $ 5      $ 12,427      $ 2,822      $ 129      $ 15,383      $ 193      $ 15,576        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - (CONTINUED)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

  $ 5      $ 12,427      $ 2,822      $ 129      $ 15,383      $ 193      $ 15,576        4,829   

Comprehensive (loss) income:

               

Net (loss) income

        (913       (913     36        (877  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment gains

          776        776          776     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          (53     (53       (53  

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (2     (2       (2  

Change in net actuarial loss

          9        9          9     

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit

          2        2          2     

Cash flow hedges

          (166     (166       (166  
                 

Comprehensive (loss) income

            (347     36        (311  

Adoption of ASC 810, consolidation of variable interest entities

        (2       (2     45        43     

Share-based payments

      12            12          12     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              23        23     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (52     (52  

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

      (13       473        460          460     

Capital contribution from Parent

      350            350          350     
       

Balance at December 31, 2010

  $ 5      $ 12,776      $ 1,907      $ 1,168      $ 15,856      $ 245      $ 16,101        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net (loss) income

       $ (877       $ 311          $ (311

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts associated with investments, net

     174        153        168   

Net realized investment and other (gains) losses

     (381     1,837        223   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     752        1,211        (336

Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements

     (1,240     (1,642     (2,009

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -   

Depreciation and amortization

     132        134        129   

Net cash flows from trading securities

     73        (151     46   

(Increase) decrease in accrued investment income

     (78     17        12   

Decrease (increase) in other assets and other liabilities, net

     1,224        (885     2,030   

Increase (decrease) in policyholder liabilities and accruals, net

     2,652        (143     4,178   

Increase in deferred income taxes

     447        29        114   
        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,478        871        4,244   

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Sales of:

      

Fixed maturities

     20,277        11,418        10,428   

Equity securities

     1,153        1,022        422   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     961        1,782        1,771   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     22        2        7   

Other invested assets

     377        71        884   

Maturities, prepayments, and scheduled redemptions of:

      

Fixed maturities

     2,149        2,101        2,318   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     383        330        285   

Other invested assets

     233        234        -   

Purchases of:

      

Fixed maturities

     (27,481     (14,722     (12,491

Equity securities

     (1,118     (733     (288

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     (602     (151     (233

Other invested assets

     (1,031     (578     (1,056

Mortgage loans on real estate issued

     (2,117     (2,467     (2,627

Issuance of notes receivable to affiliates

     -        -        (755

Net redemptions (purchases) of short-term investments

     2,501        (303     (944

Other, net

     (783     705        692   
        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (5,076     (1,289     (1,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (CONTINUED)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Capital contribution from Parent

       $ 350          $ 7          $ 477   

Dividends paid to Parent

     -        -        (500

(Decrease) increase in amounts due to affiliates

       (1,254     1,425        (964

Universal life and investment-type contract deposits

     3,725        6,440        7,375   

Universal life and investment-type contract maturities and withdrawals

     (4,169       (5,287       (7,948

Net transfers from (to) separate accounts related to universal life and investment-type contracts

     7        (1,486     (1,918

Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments

     5        8        2   

Repayments of consumer notes, net

     (239     (395     (557

Issuance of short-term debt

     2        -        -   

Repayments of short-term debt

     (1     -        -   

Issuance of long-term debt

     2        1        2   

Repayments of long-term debt

     (101     -        (6

Unearned revenue on financial reinsurance

     112        (44     1,592   

Net reinsurance recoverable

     (23     (186     (125
        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (1,584     483        (2,570
        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,182     65        87   

Adoption of ASC 810, consolidation of variable interest entities

     39        -        -   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     4,915        4,850        4,763   
        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

       $ 2,772          $ 4,915          $ 4,850   
        

Non-cash financing activities during the year:

      

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

       $ (13       $ -          $ -   

Dividend of note receivable to Parent

     -        -        (460

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business. John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA” or the “Company”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manufacturers Investment Corporation (“MIC”). MIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Hancock Holdings (Delaware) LLC (“JHHLLC”), which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”). MLI, in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a Canadian-based, publicly traded financial services holding company.

The Company provides a wide range of insurance and investment products to both individual and institutional customers located primarily in the United States. These products, including individual life insurance, individual and group fixed and variable annuities, individual and group long-term care insurance, and mutual funds, are sold through an extensive network of agents, securities dealers, and other financial institutions. The Company also offers investment management services with respect to the Company’s separate account assets and to mutual funds and institutional customers. The Company is licensed in 49 states.

On December 31, 2009, John Hancock Life Insurance Company (“JHLICO”), which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (“JHFS”), and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company (“JHVLICO”), which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHLICO, merged with and into JHUSA. As a result of the merger, JHLICO and JHVLICO ceased to exist, and the companies’ property and obligations became the property and obligations of JHUSA.

On December 31, 2009, JHFS, which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHHLLC, merged with and into MIC. As a result of the merger, JHFS ceased to exist, and the company’s property and obligations became the property and obligations of MIC.

On December 31, 2009, Manulife Holdings (Delaware) LLC (“MHDLLC”), which was the parent company of MIC, merged with and into JHHLLC. As a result of the merger, MHDLLC ceased to exist, and the company’s property and obligations became the property and obligations of JHHLLC.

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company give effect to the merger of JHUSA with JHLICO and JHVLICO, which was reflected in JHUSA’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, as a merger of entities under common control.

These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Partnerships, joint venture interests, and other equity investments in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has significant influence, are recorded using the equity method of accounting and are included in other invested assets. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. For further discussion regarding VIEs, see Note 3 – Relationships with Variable Interest Entities.

Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Investments. The Company classifies its fixed maturity securities, other than leveraged leases, as either available-for-sale or held-for-trading and records these securities at fair value. Unrealized investment gains and losses related to available-for-sale securities are reflected in shareholder’s equity, net of policyholder related amounts and deferred income taxes. Unrealized investment gains and losses related to held-for-trading securities are reflected in net realized investment and other gains (losses). Interest income is generally recognized on the accrual basis. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for other-than-temporary impairments, amortization of premiums, and accretion of discounts to maturity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are included in net investment income. The Company recognizes an impairment loss only when management does not expect to recover the amortized cost of the security.

The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturity securities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.

 

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For mortgage-backed securities, the Company recognizes income using a constant effective yield based on anticipated prepayments and the estimated economic life of the securities. When actual prepayments differ significantly from anticipated prepayments, the effective yield is recalculated to reflect actual payments to date plus anticipated future payments, and any resulting adjustment is included in net investment income.

Equity securities primarily include common stock. Equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value. For equity securities that the Company classifies as available-for-sale, unrealized investment gains and losses are reflected in shareholder’s equity, as described above for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities. Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are carried at cost and are included in other invested assets. The cost of equity securities is written down to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary. The Company considers its intent and ability to hold a particular equity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its value. Dividends are recorded as income on the ex-dividend date.

Mortgage loans on real estate are carried at unpaid principal balances and are adjusted for amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts, less an allowance for probable losses. Premiums or discounts are amortized over the life of the mortgage loan contract in a manner that results in a constant effective yield. Interest income and amortization amounts and other costs that are recognized as an adjustment of yield are included as components of net investment income. When contractual payments of mortgage investments are more than 90 days in arrears, interest is no longer accrued. Mortgage loans on real estate are evaluated periodically as part of the Company’s loan review procedures and are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts of principal and interest due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage loan agreement. The valuation allowance established as a result of impairment is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or is based on the collateral value of the loan if higher and the loan is collateral dependent. The Company estimates this level to be adequate to absorb estimated probable credit losses that exist at the balance sheet date. Any change to the valuation allowance for mortgage loans on real estate is reported as a component of net realized investment and other gains (losses). Interest received on impaired mortgage loans on real estate is applied to reduce the outstanding investment balance. If foreclosure becomes probable, the measurement method used is based on the collateral’s fair value. Foreclosed real estate is recorded at the collateral’s fair value at the date of foreclosure, which establishes a new cost basis.

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber, which the Company has the intent to hold for the production of income, is carried at depreciated cost, using the straight-line method of depreciation, less adjustments for impairments in value. In those cases where it is determined that the carrying amount of investment real estate, agriculture, and timber is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized based on the difference between the depreciated cost and fair value of the asset. The Company reports impairment losses as part of net realized investment and other gains (losses).

Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances.

Short-term investments, which include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than three months, at the time of purchase, are reported at fair value.

Net realized investment and other gains (losses), other than those related to separate accounts for which the Company does not bear the investment risk, are determined on a specific identification method and are reported net of amounts credited to participating contract holder accounts.

Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company uses derivative financial instruments (“derivatives”) to manage exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, and other market risks arising from on-balance sheet financial instruments and selected anticipated transactions. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments (“host instruments”), such as investment securities, reinsurance contracts, and certain benefit guarantees, are separately recorded as derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host instrument, the terms of the embedded derivative are the same as those of a stand-alone derivative, and the host instrument is not held-for-trading or carried at fair value. Derivatives are recorded at fair value. Derivatives with unrealized gains are reported as derivative assets and derivatives with unrealized losses are reported as derivative liabilities.

 

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A determination is made for each relationship as to whether hedge accounting can be applied. Where hedge accounting is not applied, changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

Where the Company has elected to use hedge accounting, a hedge relationship is designated and documented at inception. Hedge effectiveness is evaluated at inception and throughout the term of the hedge, and hedge accounting is only applied when the Company expects that each hedging instrument will be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or changes in cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged. Hedge effectiveness is assessed quarterly using a variety of techniques, including regression analysis and cumulative dollar offset. When it is determined that the hedging relationship is no longer effective or the hedged item has been sold or terminated, the Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively. In such cases, if the derivative hedging instruments are not sold or terminated, any subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recognized in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

In a fair value hedging relationship, changes in the fair value of the hedging derivatives are recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses), along with changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. The carrying value of the hedged item is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. To the extent the changes in the fair value of derivatives do not offset the changes in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk in net realized investment and other gains (losses), any ineffectiveness will remain in net realized investment and other gains (losses). When hedge accounting is discontinued, the carrying value of the hedged item is no longer adjusted and the cumulative fair value adjustments are amortized to investment income over the remaining term of the hedged item unless the hedged item is sold, at which time the balance is recognized immediately in net investment income.

In a cash flow hedge relationship, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, while the ineffective portion is recognized in net realized investment and other gains (losses). Gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized in income during the same periods as the variability in the cash flows hedged or the hedged forecasted transactions are recognized.

Gains and losses on cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified immediately to income when the hedged item is sold or forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur. When a hedge is discontinued, but the hedged forecasted transaction remains highly probable to occur, the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to income in the periods during which variability in the cash flows hedged or the hedged forecasted transaction is recognized in income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash and all highly liquid debt investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less when purchased.

Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets. On April 28, 2004 (the “acquisition date”), MFC acquired JHFS and its subsidiaries, which was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The allocation of purchase consideration resulted in the recognition of goodwill, value of business acquired (“VOBA”), and other intangible assets as of the acquisition date.

Goodwill recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets represents primarily the excess of the cost over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired by MFC.

VOBA is the present value of estimated future profits of insurance policies in-force related to businesses acquired by MFC. The Company amortizes VOBA using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) and tests for recoverability at least annually.

Other intangible assets include brand name, investment management contracts (fair value of the investment management relationships between the Company and the mutual funds managed by the Company), distribution networks, and other investment management contracts (institutional investment management contracts managed by the Company’s investment management subsidiaries) recognized at the acquisition date. Brand name and investment management contracts are not subject to amortization. Distribution networks and other investment management contracts are amortized over their respective estimated lives in other operating costs and expenses.

 

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The Company tests goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment only upon the occurrence of certain triggering events. An impairment is recorded whenever an intangible asset’s fair value is deemed to be less than its carrying value. For discussion regarding a goodwill impairment the Company recorded during 2010, see Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements. DAC are costs that vary with, and are related primarily to, the production of new business and have been deferred to the extent that they are deemed recoverable. Such costs include sales commissions, certain policy issuance and underwriting costs, and certain agency expenses. Similarly, any amounts assessed as initiation fees or front-end loads are recorded as unearned revenue. The Company tests the recoverability of DAC at least annually.

DAC related to participating traditional life insurance is amortized over the life of the policies at a constant rate based on the present value of the estimated gross margin amounts expected to be realized over the lives of the policies. Estimated gross margin amounts include anticipated premiums and investment results less claims and administrative expenses, changes in the net level premium reserve, and expected annual policyholder dividends. For annuity, universal life insurance, and investment-type products, DAC and unearned revenue are amortized generally in proportion to the change in present value of expected gross profits arising principally from surrender charges, investment results, including realized gains (losses), and mortality and expense margins. DAC amortization is adjusted retrospectively when estimates are revised. For annuity, universal life insurance, and investment-type products, the DAC asset is adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains (losses) on investments as if these gains (losses) had been realized, with corresponding credits or charges included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

DAC and unearned revenue related to non-participating traditional life insurance and DAC related to long-term care insurance are amortized over the premium-paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves.

The Company offers sales inducements, including enhanced crediting rates or bonus payments, to contract holders on certain of its individual and group annuity products. The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the life of the underlying contracts using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize DAC.

Reinsurance. Assets and liabilities related to reinsurance ceded contracts are reported on a gross basis. The accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflect premiums, benefits, and settlement expenses net of reinsurance ceded. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, benefits, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. The Company remains liable to its contract holders to the extent that counterparties to reinsurance ceded contracts do not meet their contractual obligations.

Separate Account Assets and Liabilities. Separate account assets and liabilities reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets represent funds that are administered and invested by the Company to meet specific investment objectives of contract holders. Net investment income and net realized investment and other gains (losses) generally accrue directly to such contract holders who bear the investment risk, subject, in some cases, to principal guarantees and minimum guaranteed rates of income. The assets of each separate account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other business of the Company. Separate account assets are reported at fair value, and separate account liabilities are set equal to the fair value of the separate account assets. Deposits, surrenders, net investment income, net realized investment and other gains (losses), and the related liability changes of separate accounts are offset within the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Fees charged to contract holders, principally mortality, policy administration, investment management, and surrender charges, are included in the revenues of the Company.

 

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Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Funds. Future policy benefits for participating traditional life insurance policies are based on the net level premium method. The net level premium reserve is calculated using the guaranteed mortality and dividend fund interest rates. The liability for annual dividends represents the accrual of annual dividends earned. Settlement dividends are accrued in proportion to gross margins over the life of the policies. Participating business represented 35% and 38% of the Company’s traditional life net insurance in-force at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 77%, 81%, and 85% of the Company’s traditional life net insurance premiums for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Benefit liabilities for annuities during the accumulation period are equal to accumulated contract holders’ fund balances and after annuitization are equal to the present value of expected future payments.

For payout annuities in loss recognition, future policy benefits are computed using estimates of expected mortality, expenses, and investment yields as determined at the time these contracts first moved into loss recognition. Payout annuity reserves are adjusted for the impact of net realized investment and other gains (losses) associated with the underlying assets.

Future policy benefits for long-term care insurance policies are based on the net level premium method. Assumptions established at policy issue as to mortality, morbidity, persistency, and interest and expenses, which include a margin for adverse deviation, are based on estimates developed by management.

For non-participating traditional life insurance policies, future policy benefits are estimated using a net level premium method based upon actuarial assumptions as to mortality, persistency, interest, and expenses established at the policy issue or acquisition date. Assumptions established at policy issue as to mortality and persistency are based on the Company’s experience, which, together with interest and expense assumptions, include a margin for adverse deviation.

Policyholders’ funds are generally equal to the total of the policyholder account values before surrender charges, additional reserves established to adjust for lower market interest rates as of the acquisition date, and additional reserves established on certain guarantees offered in certain investment-type products. Policyholder account values include deposits plus credited interest or change in investment value less expense and mortality fees, as applicable, and withdrawals. Policy benefits are charged to expense and include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policy account balances and interest credited to policyholders’ account balances.

Components of policyholders’ funds were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Participating pension contracts

       $   1,799           $   1,976   

Funding agreements

     1,010         1,753   

Guaranteed investment contracts

     823         948   
        

Total liabilities for investment-type products

     3,632         4,677   

Individual and group annuities

     2,225         2,124   

Certain traditional life insurance policies and other

     2,451         2,324   
        

Total policyholders’ funds

       $ 8,308           $ 9,125   
        

Funding agreements are purchased from the Company by special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which in turn issue medium-term notes to global investors that are non-recourse to the Company. The SPEs are not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim expenses include estimates of payments to be made on reported individual and group life, long-term care, and group accident and health insurance claims and estimates of incurred but not reported claims based on historical claims development patterns.

Estimates of future policy benefit reserves, claim reserves, and expenses are reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted as necessary. Any changes in estimates are reflected in current earnings.

 

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Policyholder Dividends. Policyholder dividends for the closed blocks are approved annually by the Company’s Board of Directors. The aggregate amount of policyholder dividends is calculated based upon actual interest, mortality, morbidity, persistency, and expense experience for the year as appropriate, as well as management’s judgment as to the proper level of statutory surplus to be retained by the Company. For policies included in the JHUSA closed block, expense experience is included in determining policyholder dividends. Expense experience is not included for policies included in the JHLICO closed block. For additional information on the closed blocks, see Note 6 — Closed Blocks.

Revenue Recognition. Premiums from participating and non-participating traditional life insurance, annuity policies with life contingencies, and reinsurance contracts are recognized as revenue when due. When premiums are due over a significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are provided, any excess profit is deferred and recognized into income in a constant relationship to insurance in-force or, for annuities, the amount of expected future benefit payments.

Premiums from long-term care insurance contracts are recognized as income when due.

Deposits related to universal life and investment-type products are credited to policyholders’ account balances. Revenues from these contracts, as well as annuity contracts, consist of amounts assessed against policyholders’ account balances for mortality, policy administration, and surrender charges and are recorded in fee income in the period in which the services are provided.

Fee income also includes advisory fees, broker-dealer commissions and fees, and administration service fees. Such fees and commissions are recognized in the period in which the services are performed. Commissions related to security transactions and related expenses are recognized as income on the trade date. Contingent deferred selling charge commissions are recognized as income when received. Selling commissions paid to the selling broker-dealer for sales of mutual funds that do not have a front-end sales charge are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from one to six years. This is the approximate period of time expected to be benefited and during which fees earned pursuant to Rule 12b-1 distribution plans are received from the funds and contingent deferred sales charges are received from shareholders of the funds.

Share-Based Payments. The Company provides compensation to certain employees and directors in the form of stock options, deferred share units, restricted share units, and performance share units in MFC. The Company recognizes the costs resulting from share-based payment transactions with employees in its consolidated financial statements utilizing a fair value-based measurement method.

Share-based compensation costs are recognized over the applicable vesting period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to a vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. The share-based payments are a legal obligation of MFC, but in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are recorded in the accounts of the Company in other operating costs and expenses.

The Company reports the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost as a financing cash flow item.

Income Taxes. The provision for federal income taxes includes amounts currently payable or recoverable and deferred income taxes, computed under the liability method, resulting from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that an amount will not be realized. Foreign subsidiaries and U.S. subsidiaries operating outside of the United States are taxed under applicable foreign statutory rates.

Foreign Currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates during the year. The resulting net translation adjustments for each year are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses on foreign currency transactions are reflected in earnings.

 

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Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Financing Receivables

Effective December 31, 2010, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” which amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification ™ (“ASC”) Topic 310, “Receivables.” ASU No. 2010-20 requires enhanced disclosures related to the allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of financing receivables, such as aging information and credit quality indicators. Most of the requirements are effective for the Company on December 31, 2010 with certain additional disclosures effective on December 31, 2011. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to the Company’s financing receivables, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Effective July 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2010-11, “Derivatives and Hedging- Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives,” which amends ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). ASU No. 2010-11 clarifies the scope exception for embedded credit derivative features related to the transfer of credit risk created by the subordination of one financial instrument to another. The amendments address how to determine which embedded credit derivative features, including those in collateralized debt obligations and synthetic collateralized debt obligations, are considered to be embedded derivatives that should not be analyzed for potential bifurcation and separate accounting at fair value. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which is now incorporated into ASC 815. This guidance provides extensively expanded disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities and applies to all derivative instruments, including bifurcated derivative instruments and related hedged items. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-17, “Consolidation – Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities,” which amends ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC 810”).

The amendments revise the accounting principles for assessing consolidation of a VIE and include the following features:

 

   

A new concept of control - now defined as an entity’s ability to make decisions that are most economically significant to the VIE coupled with economic exposure to the VIE’s variability. This definition replaces the previous concept of “exposure to the majority of the VIE’s variability” in determining when to consolidate another entity.

 

   

New guidance for determining which party, among parties with shared decision making powers over a VIE, makes the most significant decisions for the VIE.

 

   

A bright line test for removal rights over an entity’s decision maker by its equity owners, whereby removal rights are disregarded as an element of control unless they can be exercised successfully by a single party.

 

   

Expanded guidance on whether fees charged to a VIE by its decision maker are variable interests, leading to consolidation by the decision maker.

 

   

Removal of the previous scope exception for qualifying special purpose entities.

ASC 810 retains a scope exception for consolidation by investment companies of their investments.

 

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The Company also adopted ASU No. 2010-10, “Consolidation – Amendments for Certain Investment Funds,” which amends ASC 810. This guidance was effective January 1, 2010 and deferred application of the amendments described above to certain entities that apply specialized accounting guidance for investment companies.

Adoption of ASC 810 resulted in consolidation of certain collateralized debt obligations sponsored by the Company. The impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 1, 2010 was an increase in assets of $518 million, an increase in liabilities of $475 million, an increase in noncontrolling interests of $45 million, and a decrease in retained earnings of $2 million, net of tax.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51,” which is now incorporated into ASC 810. ASC 810 establishes accounting guidance for noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary and for deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries are included as a separate component of shareholder’s equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net income attributable to both the Company’s interest and the noncontrolling interests is presented separately on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and any changes in the Company’s ownership of a subsidiary, which do not result in deconsolidation, would be accounted for as transactions in the Company’s own stock. Deconsolidation typically results in the recognition of a gain or loss, with any retained noncontrolling interest measured initially at fair value. This accounting guidance was applied prospectively, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which were applied retrospectively. Adoption of this guidance had no measurement impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, “Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities,” which is now incorporated into ASC 810. This guidance requires enhanced disclosures about transfers of financial assets and interests in VIEs. While the Company is not involved in securitizing financial assets, it does have significant relationships with VIEs. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to VIEs, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Transfers of Financial Assets

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-16, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets,” which amends ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing” (“ASC 860”). ASC 860 focuses on securitization activity, and these amendments affect the transferor’s derecognition principles for assets transferred. Amendments to ASC 860 eliminate the concept of qualifying special purpose entities, removing their previous exemption from consolidation accounting by transferors of financial assets to them. Further, ASC 860 does not permit derecognition accounting for transfers of portions of financial assets when the portions transferred do not meet the definition of a participating interest. ASC 860 strengthens the requirement that transferred assets be legally isolated from the transferor and all of its consolidated affiliates in order for the transfer to be accounted for as a sale. ASC 860 requires that retained interests in transferred assets be recognized at fair value instead of amounts based on relative fair value allocations of the previous carrying value of assets transferred.

These new requirements were applicable to transfers of financial assets occurring on or after January 1, 2010. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements,” which amends ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). This guidance requires new disclosures about significant transfers between Level 1 and 2 measurement categories and clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation and inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The guidance also requires separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements, which will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to fair value measurements, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-12, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Investment in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset per Share (or Its Equivalent).” This amendment to ASC 820 allows entities to use the net asset value of certain investments when determining fair value, provided certain criteria are met. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.” This amendment to ASC 820 simplifies, in certain instances, the assessment of fair value of a liability. This amendment, when applicable, allows the use of the fair value of the instrument associated with the liability when it is traded as an asset as a proxy for its fair value as a liability, given inherent difficulties in measuring the fair value of such liabilities directly. The fair value of the liability is not adjusted to reflect any restrictions on its transfer. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This accounting guidance carries forward and elaborates on previous fair value concepts. The fair value of an asset or liability continues to be the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under then current market conditions. ASC 820 provides indicators of when a transaction is considered disorderly and elaborates on how to determine the fair value of a financial instrument if such conditions exist. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This pronouncement provided additional guidance on determining fair values of illiquid securities. This guidance was immediately effective, retroactive to prior reporting periods for which financial statements had not yet been issued. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This guidance provides a scope exception for applying Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”),” fair value methodologies to the evaluation criteria on lease classification or measurement. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This guidance provides a single definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements.

ASC 820 requires, among other things, an exit value approach for valuing assets and liabilities, using the best available information about what a market would bear. The exit value approach focuses on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Exit values for liabilities should include margins for risk even if they are not observable. ASC 820 provides guidance on how to measure fair value when required under existing accounting standards. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, sorted into three levels (“Level 1, 2, and 3”) with the most observable input level being Level 1. The impact of changing valuation methods to comply with ASC 820 resulted in adjustments to actuarial liabilities, which were recorded as an increase in net income of $60 million, net of tax, on January 1, 2008.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” (“ASC 715”). This guidance requires enhanced disclosures of the assets of the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans in

 

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Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

the Company’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 715 requires a narrative description of investment policies and strategies for plan assets and discussion of long-term rate of return assumptions for plan assets. ASC 715 requires application of ASC 820 style disclosures to fair values of plan assets, including disclosure of fair values of plan assets sorted by asset category and valuation Levels 1, 2, and 3, with roll forward of Level 3 plan assets and discussion of valuation processes used. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 06-10, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements,” which is now incorporated into ASC 715. This guidance requires employers to recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangements. ASC 715 also requires employers to recognize and measure an asset based on the nature and substance of the collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement. The impact of adoption of this guidance was recorded directly to the beginning balance of 2008 retained earnings and reported as a change in accounting principle. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements,” which is now incorporated into ASC 715. This guidance requires employers that enter into endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide an employee with a postretirement benefit to recognize a liability for the future benefits promised based on the substantive agreement made with the employer. Whether the accrual is based on a death benefit or on the future cost of maintaining the insurance depends on what the employer has effectively agreed to provide during the employee’s retirement. The purchase of an endorsement-type life insurance policy does not qualify as a settlement of the liability. The impact of adoption of this guidance was recorded directly to the beginning balance of 2008 retained earnings and reported as a change in accounting principle. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

FASB Accounting Standards Codification

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” and ASU No. 2009-01, “Topic 105- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles amendments based on Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168 – The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.”

ASC Topic 105 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ as the single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities and to supersede all previous U.S. GAAP literature. Adoption of the ASC had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations, as it did not change U.S. GAAP principles.

Subsequent Events

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events.” This guidance was retroactively amended by the FASB in February 2010 by issuance of ASU No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events,” which requires an entity which files or furnishes its financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to evaluate subsequent events through the date that its financial statements are issued. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to subsequent events, but had no impact on the Company’s Balance Sheets or Statements of Operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 115-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC 320”). This new guidance removes the concept of “intent and ability to hold until recovery of value” associated with other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security whose fair value is less than its cost. Impairment losses should be recorded in earnings on an available-for-sale debt security only when management does not expect to recover the amortized cost of the security. For additional information regarding the Company’s impairment process, see Note 2 – Investments.

The Company’s adoption of this guidance required reassessment of previous impairment losses recorded on debt securities held at March 31, 2009, with any reversals of previous impairment losses recorded through retained earnings and offset to accumulated other comprehensive income for available-for-sale debt securities and other actuarial related amounts included in other comprehensive income, and related impact on deferred policy acquisition costs, as of April 1, 2009.

As a result of adoption of ASC 320, the Company recognized an increase in retained earnings of $730 million, net of tax, on April 1, 2009, with a corresponding (decrease) increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of ($761) million, net of tax, attributable to (1) available-for-sale debt securities of ($898) million, (2) unearned revenue liability of ($5) million, (3) deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements of $96 million, (4) value of business acquired of $30 million, and (5) future policy benefits of $16 million. Other balance sheet items were impacted as follows: value of business acquired decreased by $36 million, deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements decreased by $11 million, deferred income tax liability decreased by $17 million, and future policy benefits increased by $1 million.

Investments

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted FSP No. EITF 99-20-1, “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance EITF Issue No. 99-20,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 325, “Investments – Other” (“ASC 325”). This guidance helps conform the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” which is also now incorporated into ASC 325, to the impairment guidance of ASC 320. This impairment guidance applies to debt securities backed by securitized financial assets (“ABS”), which are of less than high credit quality and can be contractually prepaid in a way that the investor could lose part of its investment. These securities are categorized as available-for-sale and most have fair values below their carrying values. ASC 325 allows the Company to consider its own expectations about probabilities that the ABS can and will be held until the fair values recover, while assessing whether the ABS is other-than-temporarily impaired. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”). The objective of this guidance is to enable companies to mitigate the earnings volatility caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. ASC 825 provides the option to use fair value accounting for most financial assets and financial liabilities, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Selection of the fair value option is irrevocable and can be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis.

The Company elected to adopt ASC 825 for certain bonds classified as available-for-sale that support certain actuarial liabilities to participating policyholders. The book and market value for these bonds prior to this election were $1,307 million and $1,314 million, respectively. The amount of net unrealized gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income on January 1, 2008 was $7 million. The actuarial liabilities in these products are recorded through earnings primarily based on fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying bonds. The bonds were classified as held-for-trading on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2008. The adoption of ASC 825 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings of $7 million as of January 1, 2008.

 

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Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

Future Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

In October 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-26, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts,” which amends ASC Topic 944, “Financial Services – Insurance” (“ASC 944”). ASU No. 2010-26 clarifies the costs that should be deferred when issuing and renewing insurance contracts and also specifies that only costs related directly to successful acquisition of new or renewal contracts can be capitalized. All other acquisition-related costs should be expensed as incurred. This guidance is to be applied prospectively upon the date of adoption, with retrospective application permitted, but not required. ASU No. 2010-26 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Consolidated Financial Statements

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-15, “How Investments Held through Separate Accounts Affect an Insurer’s Consolidation Analysis of Those Investments,” which amends ASC 944. Under ASU No. 2010-15, an insurance entity should not consider the interests held through separate accounts for the benefit of policyholders in the insurer’s evaluation of its economics in a VIE, unless the separate account contract holder is a related party. This guidance is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods upon the date of adoption. ASU No. 2010-15 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. Adoption of this guidance will result in deconsolidation of $983 million of separate account assets, offset by deconsolidation of $983 million of separate account liabilities on January 1, 2011.

 

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Note 2 — Investments

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

The Company’s investments in available-for-sale fixed maturities and equity securities are summarized below:

 

     December 31, 2010  
        
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

     Fair Value      Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairments
in AOCI (2)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities and equity securities:

              

Corporate debt securities

   $ 39,259       $ 2,503       $ 563       $ 41,199       $ (85

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,211         156         120         4,247         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     684         2         226         460         (31

Collateralized debt obligations

     246         -         110         136         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     970         68         9         1,029         (1

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     8,176         55         390         7,841         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     4,079         60         112         4,027         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,399         139         7         1,531         -   
        

Fixed maturities

     59,024         2,983         1,537         60,470         (117

Other fixed maturities (1)

     1,932         -         -         1,932         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     60,956         2,983         1,537         62,402         (117

Equity securities available-for-sale

     486         107         5         588         -   
        

Total fixed maturities and equity securities available-for-sale

   $ 61,442       $ 3,090       $ 1,542       $ 62,990       $ (117
        
(1) The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

     Fair Value      Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairments
in AOCI (2)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities and equity securities:

              

Corporate debt securities

   $ 41,667       $ 1,803       $ 965       $ 42,505       $ (98

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,643         69         238         4,474         (1

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     843         1         368         476         (8

Collateralized debt obligations

     291         -         156         135         (1

Other asset-backed securities

     1,238         41         37         1,242         -   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     1,945         40         17         1,968         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,533         11         53         1,491         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,214         98         34         1,278         -   
        

Fixed maturities

     53,374         2,063         1,868         53,569         (108

Other fixed maturities (1)

     2,012         -         -         2,012         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     55,386         2,063         1,868         55,581         (108

Equity securities available-for-sale

     489         77         8         558         -   
        

Total fixed maturities and equity securities available-for-sale

   $ 55,875       $ 2,140       $ 1,876       $ 56,139       $ (108
        
(1) The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in AOCI, which from the date of adoption of ASC 320 on April 1, 2009 were not included in earnings.

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturities at December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below:

 

     Amortized Cost      Fair Value  
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities:

     

Due in one year or less

       $ 2,255           $ 2,280   

Due after one year through five years

     10,788         11,237   

Due after five years through ten years

     11,148         11,813   

Due after ten years

     28,722         29,268   
                 
     52,913         54,598   

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities

     6,111         5,872   
                 

Total

       $ 59,024           $     60,470   
                 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because eligible borrowers may exercise their right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are shown separately in the table above, as they are not due at a single maturity date.

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities Impairment Review

The Company has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have an impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves monitoring market events that could impact issuers’ credit ratings, business climate, management changes, litigation and government actions, and other similar factors. This process also involves monitoring late payments, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts, and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

At the end of each quarter, the MFC Loan Review Committee reviews all securities where market value is less than 80 percent of amortized cost for six months or more or if there is a significant unrealized loss at the balance sheet date to determine whether impairments need to be taken. The analysis focuses on each company’s or project’s ability to service its debts in a timely fashion and the length of time the security has been trading below amortized cost. The results of this analysis are reviewed by the Credit Committee at MFC. This committee includes MFC’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and other senior management. This quarterly process includes a fresh assessment of the credit quality of each investment in the entire fixed maturities portfolio.

The Company considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether the impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include (1) the length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the financial position of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events; and (3) the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security to maturity or until it recovers in value. If the Company intends to sell, or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell an impaired security prior to recovery of its cost basis, the security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired, and the Company records a charge to earnings for the full amount of impairment (the difference between the current carrying amount and fair value of the security). For those securities in an unrealized loss position where the Company does not intend to sell or is not more likely than not to be required to sell, the Company determines its ability to recover the amortized cost of the security by comparing the net present value of the projected future cash flows to the amortized cost of the security. If the net present value of the cash flow is less than the security’s amortized cost, then the difference is recorded as a credit loss. The difference between the estimates of the credit loss and the overall unrealized loss on the security is the non-credit-related component. The credit loss portion is charged to net realized investment and other gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, while the non-credit loss is charged to accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The net present value used to determine the credit loss is calculated by discounting the Company’s best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. The Company may use the estimated fair value of collateral as a proxy for the net present value if it believes that the security is dependent on the liquidation of collateral for recovery of its investment. The projection of future cash flows is subject to the same analysis the Company applies to its overall impairment evaluation process, as noted above, which incorporates security specific information such as late payments, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, and fundamentals of the industry and geographic area in which the issuer operates, as well as overall macroeconomic conditions.

The projections are estimated using assumptions regarding probability of default and estimates regarding timing and amount of recoveries associated with a default. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, cash flow estimates, including prepayment assumptions, are based on data from third-party data sources or internal estimates and are driven by assumptions regarding the underlying collateral, including default rates, recoveries, and changes in value.

There are a number of significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the process of monitoring impairments and determining if impairment is other-than-temporary. These risks and uncertainties include (1) the risk that the Company’s assessment of an issuer’s ability to meet all of its contractual obligations will change based on changes in the credit characteristics of that issuer; (2) the risk that the economic outlook will be worse than expected or have more of an impact on the issuer than anticipated; (3) the risk that fraudulent information could be provided to the Company’s investment professionals who determine the fair value estimates and other-than-temporary impairments; and (4) the risk that new information obtained by the Company or changes in other facts and circumstances lead it to change its intent to hold the security to maturity or until it recovers in value. Any of these situations could result in a charge to earnings in a future period.

The cost amounts for both fixed maturity securities and equity securities are net of other-than-temporary impairment charges.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The following table rolls forward the amount of credit losses recognized in earnings on available-for-sale fixed maturities for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was also recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:

Credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturities:

(in millions)

 

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 361   

Additions:

  

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

     93   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized

     10   

Deletions:

  

Amounts related to sold, matured, or paid down available-for-sale fixed maturities

     (65
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 399   
        

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ -   

Additions:

  

Credit losses remaining in retained earnings related to adoption of new authoritative guidance on April 1, 2009

     726   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

     159   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized

     15   

Deletions:

  

Amounts related to sold, matured, or paid down available-for-sale fixed maturities

     (539
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 361   
        

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The following table shows the carrying value and gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and equity securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

Unrealized Losses on Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Securities — By Investment Age

 

     Year ended December 31, 2010  
        
     Less than 12 months      12 months or more      Total  
        
   
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 
        
   
                   (in millions)                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 4,729       $ 173       $ 3,345       $ 390       $ 8,074       $ 563   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     269         15         448         105         717         120   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     -         -         409         226         409         226   

Collateralized debt obligations

     -         -         135         110         135         110   

Other asset-backed securities

     72         2         140         7         212         9   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     5,924         390         -         -         5,924         390   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,983         92         133         20         2,116         112   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     86         1         56         6         142         7   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     13,063         673         4,666         864         17,729         1,537   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     70         3         28         2         98         5   
        

Total

   $ 13,133       $ 676       $ 4,694       $ 866       $ 17,827       $ 1,542   
        
     Year ended December 31, 2009  
        
     Less than 12 months      12 months or more      Total  
        
   
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 
        
   
                   (in millions)                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 6,358       $ 235       $ 6,167       $ 730       $ 12,525       $ 965   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     772         38         946         200         1,718         238   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     194         147         275         221         469         368   

Collateralized debt obligations

     5         1         103         155         108         156   

Other asset-backed securities

     199         7         325         30         524         37   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     1,155         17         -         -         1,155         17   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,148         50         23         3         1,171         53   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     335         12         67         22         402         34   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     10,166         507         7,906         1,361         18,072         1,868   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     40         3         58         5         98         8   
        

Total

   $ 10,206       $ 510       $ 7,964       $ 1,366       $ 18,170       $ 1,876   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

Unrealized losses can be created by rising interest rates or by rising credit concerns and hence widening credit spreads. Credit concerns are apt to play a larger role in the unrealized loss on below investment grade securities. Unrealized losses on investment grade securities principally relate to changes in interest rates or changes in credit spreads since the securities were acquired. Credit rating agencies’ statistics indicate that investment grade securities have been found to be less likely to develop credit concerns. The gross unrealized loss on below investment grade available-for-sale fixed maturity securities decreased to $464 million at December 31, 2010 from $606 million at December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 1,138 and 1,545 available-for-sale fixed maturity securities with an aggregate gross unrealized loss of $1,537 million and $1,868 million, respectively, of which the single largest unrealized loss was $198 million and $24 million, respectively. The Company anticipates that these fixed maturity securities will perform in accordance with their contractual terms and currently has the ability and intent to hold these securities until they recover or mature.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 88 and 141 equity securities with an aggregate gross unrealized loss of $5 million and $8 million, respectively, of which the single largest unrealized loss was $1 million and $2 million, respectively. The Company anticipates that these equity securities will recover in value in the near term.

Available-for-sale securities with amortized cost of $436 million were non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Non-income producing assets represent investments that have not produced income for the 12 months preceding December 31, 2010.

Securities Lending

The Company participated in a securities lending program for the purpose of enhancing income on securities held in 2010 and 2009, but there were no securities on loan and no collateral held as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. The Company maintains collateral at a level of at least 102% of the loaned securities’ market value and monitors the market value of the loaned securities on a daily basis.

Assets on Deposit

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, fixed maturity securities with a fair value of $34 million and $50 million, respectively, were on deposit with government authorities as required by law.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

At December 31, 2010, the mortgage portfolio was diversified by specific collateral property type and geographic region as displayed below:

 

Collateral

Property Type

   Carrying
Amount
      

Geographic

Concentration

   Carrying
Amount
 
            
     (in millions)             (in millions)  

Apartments

   $ 1,789         East North Central    $ 1,296   

Industrial

     1,828         East South Central      211   

Office buildings

     3,756         Middle Atlantic      2,304   

Retail

     3,370         Mountain      898   

Mixed use

     174         New England      1,026   

Agricultural

     670         Pacific      3,492   

Agri business

     1,026         South Atlantic      2,523   

Other

     764         West North Central      514   
        West South Central      910   
        Canada/Other      203   

Provision for losses

     (34      Provision for losses      (34
                      

Total

   $ 13,343         Total    $ 13,343   
                      

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

At the end of each quarter, the MFC Loan Review Committee reviews all mortgage loans rated BB or lower, as determined by review of the underlying collateral, and decides whether an allowance for credit loss is needed. The Company considers collateral value, the borrower’s ability to pay, normal historical credit loss levels, and future expectations in evaluating whether an allowance for credit losses is required for impaired loans.

Changes in the allowance for probable losses on mortgage loans on real estate are summarized below:

 

     Balance at Beginning
of Period
   Additions    Recoveries    Charge-offs and
Disposals
   Balance at End of
Period
    
     (in millions)

Year ended December 31, 2010

   $  42    $  38    $  5    $  41    $  34

Year ended December 31, 2009

       29        36        -        23        42

Year ended December 31, 2008

       17        15        -          3        29

A mortgage loan charge-off is recorded when the impaired loan is disposed or when an impaired loan is determined to be a full loss with no possibility of recovery.

Mortgage loans with a carrying value of $81 million were non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Mortgage loans with a carrying value of $81 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, mortgage loans with a carrying value of $4 million were delinquent by less than 90 days and $4 million were delinquent by 90 days or more.

The Company provides for credit risk on mortgage loans by establishing allowances against the carrying value of the impaired loans. The total recorded investment in mortgage loans that is considered to be impaired along with the related allowance for credit losses was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Impaired mortgage loans on real estate with provision for losses

   $ 115      $ 150   

Allowance for credit losses

     (34     (42
                

Net impaired mortgage loans on real estate

   $ 81      $ 108   
                

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the interest income recognized on impaired loans were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010      2009      2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Average recorded investment in impaired loans

   $ 130       $ 113       $ 60   

Interest income recognized on impaired loans

     -         -         -   

For mortgage loans, the Company develops an internal risk rating (“IRR”) by utilizing the Mortgage Risk Rating System. The IRR is a designated grade that measures the riskiness of expected loss. These ratings are updated on a quarterly basis.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The carrying value of mortgage loans by IRR was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

AAA

   $ 116       $ 93   

AA

     1,335         1,502   

A

     2,523         2,435   

BBB

     8,488         7,770   

BB

     570         527   

B & Lower and Unrated

     311         296   
                 

Total

   $ 13,343       $ 12,623   
                 

Investment Real Estate, Agriculture, and Timber

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber of $128 million was non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Depreciation expense on investment real estate, agriculture, and timber was $63 million, $53 million, and $51 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Accumulated depreciation was $467 million and $413 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Other Invested Assets

Other invested assets primarily consist of unconsolidated joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability corporations, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments totaled $3,571 million and $3,059 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Net investment income (loss) on investments accounted for under the equity method totaled $199 million, $78 million, and $(4) million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Total combined assets of such investments were $46,563 million and $34,412 million (consisting primarily of investments) and total combined liabilities were $14,546 million and $9,960 million (including $8,911 million and $6,539 million of debt) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2010 were $3,998 million and $4,895 million, respectively, resulting in $897 million of total combined loss from operations. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2009 were $4,199 million and $4,075 million, respectively, resulting in $124 million of total combined income from operations. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2008 were $3,071 million and $3,482 million, respectively, resulting in $411 million of total combined loss from operations. Depending on the timing of receipt of the audited financial statements of these other invested assets, the above investee level financial data may be up to one year in arrears.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

Net Investment Income and Net Realized Investment and Other Losses

The following information summarizes the components of net investment income and net realized investment and other losses:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Net investment income

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 3,273      $ 3,333      $ 3,286   

Equity securities

     9        31        56   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     766        739        714   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     171        146        155   

Policy loans

     326        332        322   

Short-term investments

     12        27        182   

Equity method investments and other

     279        15        (8
        

Gross investment income

     4,836        4,623        4,707   

Less investment expenses

     269        277        266   
        

Net investment income (1)

   $ 4,567      $ 4,346      $ 4,441   
        
     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 821      $ (180   $ (1,577

Equity securities

     37        (59     (129

Mortgage loans on real estate

     (62     (83     (23

Derivatives and other invested assets

     (332     (1,366     1,317   

Amounts credited to participating contract holders

     (83     (149     189   
        

Net realized investment and other gains (losses) (1)

   $ 381      $ (1,837   $ (223
        
(1) Includes net investment income and net realized investment and other gains (losses) on assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 – Related Party Transactions for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement.

The change in net unrealized loss on fixed maturities classified as held-for-trading of $(18) million, $(107) million, and $216 million is included in net realized investment and other gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

For 2010, 2009, and 2008, net investment income passed through to participating contract holders as interest credited to policyholders’ account balances amounted to $106 million, $111 million, and $138 million, respectively.

Gross gains were realized on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $774 million, $363 million, and $352 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, and gross losses were realized on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $194 million, $131 million, and $30 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. In addition, other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities of $115 million, $663 million, and $1,767 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 3 — Relationships with Variable Interest Entities

In its capacities as an investor and as an investment manager, the Company has relationships with various types of entities, some of which are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

The variable interest holder, if any, that has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. The Company’s analysis to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE includes review of the Company’s contractual rights and responsibilities, fees received, and interests held. For the purpose of disclosing consolidated variable interest entities, the Company aggregates similar entities.

If it is not considered to be the primary beneficiary, the Company assesses the materiality of its relationship with the VIE to determine if it holds a significant variable interest, which requires disclosure. This assessment considers the materiality of the VIE relationship to the Company as, among other factors, a percentage of total investments, percentage of total net investment income, and percentage of total funds under management. For purposes of assessing materiality and disclosing significant variable interests, the Company aggregates similar entities.

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents the total assets and total liabilities relating to VIEs for which the Company has concluded that it is the primary beneficiary, and which are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs do not represent claims against the general assets of the Company. Conversely, the assets recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs can only be used to settle the liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs.

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     Total Assets      Total Liabilities      Total Assets      Total Liabilities  
                                   
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (1)

   $ 451       $ 368       $ -       $ -   

Timber funds (2)

     116         116         106         106   
        

Total

   $ 567       $ 484       $ 106       $ 106   
        
(1) As discussed in Note 1, upon adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, the Company consolidated certain asset-backed investment vehicles, commonly known as collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), which were previously reported in the unconsolidated VIE table below. The Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary of the CDOs as it provides investment management services, earns a fee for those services, and also holds investments in the entities. At December 31, 2010, these entities held total assets of $451 million, consisting of $401 million of securities classified by the Company as held-for-trading fixed maturities, $44 million of cash, and $6 million of accrued investment income. These entities held total liabilities of $368 million, consisting of $351 million of long-term debt, $10 million of derivative liabilities, and $7 million of other liabilities. See the table below for further discussion regarding CDOs.
(2) The Company’s separate accounts are considered to be the primary beneficiary of certain timberland VIEs, as discussed further below. The Company consolidates the noncontrolling interests in these VIEs within separate account assets and separate account liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Variable Interests in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents the total assets of, investment in, and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs for which the Company has concluded that it holds significant variable interests, but it is not the primary beneficiary, and which have not been consolidated. The Company does not record any liabilities related to the unconsolidated VIEs.

 

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Note 3 — Relationships with Variable Interest Entities - (continued)

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010  
        
     Total Assets      Investment (1)      Maximum
Exposure to

Loss  (2)
 
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (3)

   $ 1,033       $ -       $ -   

Real estate limited partnerships (4)

     1,307         441         455   

Timber funds (5)

     1,748         106         143   
        

Total

   $ 4,088       $ 547       $ 598   
        
     December 31,  
        
     2009  
        
     Total Assets      Investment (1)      Maximum
Exposure to

Loss  (2)
 
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (3)

   $ 1,431       $ 27       $ 27   

Real estate limited partnerships (4)

     1,166         466         522   

Timber funds (5)

     1,583         80         83   
        

Total

   $ 4,180       $ 573       $ 632   
        
(1) The Company’s investments in unconsolidated VIEs are included in available-for-sale fixed maturities and other invested assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The maximum exposure to loss related to CDOs is limited to the investment reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The maximum exposure to loss related to real estate limited partnerships and timber funds is limited to the Company’s investment plus unfunded capital commitments. The maximum loss is expected to occur only upon bankruptcy of the issuer or investee or as a result of a natural disaster in the case of the timber funds.
(3) The Company acts as an investment manager to certain CDOs for which it collects a management fee. In addition, the Company may invest in debt or equity securities issued by these CDOs or by CDOs managed by others. CDOs raise capital by issuing debt and equity securities and use the proceeds to purchase investments.
(4) Real estate limited partnerships include partnerships established for the purpose of investing in real estate that qualifies for low income housing and/or historic tax credits. Limited partnerships are owned by a general partner, who manages the business, and by limited partners, who invest capital, but have limited liability and are not involved in the partnerships’ management. The Company is typically the sole limited partner or investor member of each and is not a general partner or managing member.
(5) The Company acts as investment manager for the VIEs owning the timberland properties (the “timber funds”), which the general account and institutional separate accounts invest in. Timber funds are investment vehicles used primarily by large institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension plans, whose primary source of return is derived from the growth and harvest of timber and long-term appreciation of the property. The primary risks of timberland investing include market uncertainty (fluctuation of timber and timberland investments), relative illiquidity (compared to stocks and other investment assets), and environmental risk (natural hazards or legislation related to threatened or endangered species). These risks are mitigated through effective investment management and geographic diversification of timberland investments. The Company collects an advisory fee from each timber fund and is also eligible for performance and forestry management fees.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments

Types of Derivatives and Derivative Strategies

Interest Rate Contracts. The Company uses interest rate futures contracts, interest rate swap agreements, and cancelable interest rate swap agreements as part of its overall strategies of managing the duration of assets and liabilities or the average life of certain asset portfolios to specified targets. Interest rate futures contracts are contractual obligations to buy or sell a financial instrument, foreign currency, or other underlying commodity on a pre-determined future date at a specified price. Interest rate futures contracts are agreements with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. Interest rate swap agreements are contracts with counterparties to exchange interest rate payments of a differing character (i.e., fixed-rate payments exchanged for variable-rate payments) based on an underlying principal balance (notional principal). The net differential to be paid or received on interest rate swap agreements is accrued and recognized as a component of net investment income.

The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with future fixed income asset acquisitions, which will support the Company’s long-term care and life insurance businesses. These agreements will reduce the impact of future interest rate changes on the cost of acquiring adequate assets to support the investment income assumptions used in pricing these products. During future periods when the acquired assets are held by the Company, the accumulated gain or loss will be amortized into investment income as a yield adjustment on the assets.

The Company also uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with payments that it will receive on certain floating rate fixed income securities. The accumulated gain or loss will be amortized into investment income as a yield adjustment when the payments are made.

The Company also enters into basis swaps to better match the cash flows from assets and related liabilities. Basis swaps are included in interest rate swaps for disclosure purposes. The Company utilizes basis swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Inflation swaps are used to reduce inflation risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities. Inflation swaps are classified within interest rate swaps for disclosure purposes. The Company utilizes inflation swaps in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Forward and futures agreements are contractual obligations to buy or sell a financial instrument, foreign currency, or other underlying commodity on a predetermined future date at a specified price. Forward contracts are OTC contracts negotiated between counterparties, whereas futures agreements are contracts with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. The Company uses exchange-traded interest rate futures primarily to hedge mismatches between the duration of assets in a portfolio and the duration of liabilities supported by those assets, to hedge against changes in value of securities the Company owns or anticipates acquiring, and to hedge against changes in interest rates on anticipated liability issuances by replicating U.S. Treasury or swap curve performance. The Company utilizes exchange-traded interest rate futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Options are contractual agreements whereby the holder has the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a security, exchange rate, interest rate, or other financial instrument at a predetermined price/rate within a specified time. The Company also purchases interest rate caps and floors primarily to protect against interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities (duration mismatches). The Company utilizes interest rate caps and floors in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Foreign Currency Contracts. Foreign currency derivatives, including foreign currency swaps and foreign currency forwards, are used by the Company to reduce the risk from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

Cross currency rate swap agreements are used to manage the Company’s exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate fluctuations, or both, on foreign currency financial instruments. Cross currency rate swap agreements are contracts to exchange the currencies of two different countries at the same rate of exchange at specified future dates. The net differential to be paid or received on cross currency rate swap agreements is accrued and recognized as a component of net investment income.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

Under foreign currency forwards, the Company agrees with other parties to deliver a specified amount of an identified currency at a specified future date. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date. The maturities of these forwards correspond with the future periods in which the foreign currency transactions are expected to occur. The Company utilizes currency forwards in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Equity Market Contracts. Total return swaps are contracts that involve the exchange of payments based on changes in the value of a reference asset, including any returns such as interest earned on these assets, in exchange for amounts based on reference rates specified in the contract. The Company utilizes total return swaps in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Equity index futures contracts are contractual obligations to buy or sell a specified amount of an underlying equity index at an agreed contract price on a specified date. Equity index futures are contracts with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. The Company utilizes currency forwards in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

The table below provides a summary of the gross notional amount and fair value of derivatives contracts by the underlying risk exposure for all derivatives in hedging and non-hedging relationships:

 

          December 31, 2010      December 31, 2009  
                    
          Notional
Amount
     Fair
Value
Assets
     Fair
Value
Liabilities
     Notional
Amount
     Fair
Value
Assets
     Fair
Value
Liabilities
 
                    
          (in millions)  

Qualifying Hedging Relationships

                 

Fair value hedges

  

Interest rate swaps

   $ 11,995       $ 433       $ 709       $ 14,922       $ 402       $ 752   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,017         53         223         883         -         253   

Cash flow hedges

  

Interest rate swaps

     18,467         1,337         540         12,961         912         66   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,861         29         189         629         4         122   
  

Foreign currency forwards

     140         29         -         266         43         -   
  

Equity market contracts

     20         1         1         38         8         -   
                    

Total Derivatives in Hedging Relationships

   $ 33,500       $ 1,882       $ 1,662       $ 29,699       $ 1,369       $ 1,193   
                    

Non-Hedging Relationships

                 
  

Interest rate swaps

   $ 38,111       $ 951       $ 915       $ 22,535       $ 526       $ 500   
  

Interest rate futures

     1,598         -         -         407         -         -   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,660         128         166         4,461         238         319   
  

Foreign currency forwards

     134         4         -         115         -         1   
  

Foreign currency futures

     1,100         -         -         278         -         -   
  

Equity market contracts

     31         3         1         -         -         -   
  

Equity index futures

     4,954         -         -         1,030         -         -   
  

Interest rate options

     181         -         -         287         1         -   
  

Embedded derivatives – fixed maturities

     -         -         -         86         -         2   
  

Embedded derivatives – reinsurance contracts

     -         7         660         -         8         614   
  

Embedded derivatives – participating pension contracts (1)

     -         -         98         -         -         71   
  

Embedded derivatives – benefit guarantees (1)

     -         1,497         456         -         1,703         640   
                    

Total Derivatives in Non-Hedging Relationships

     47,769         2,590         2,296         29,199         2,476         2,147   
                    

Total Derivatives (2)

   $ 81,269       $ 4,472       $ 3,958       $ 58,898       $ 3,845       $ 3,340   
                    

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

(1) Embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts are reported as part of future policy benefits and embedded derivatives related to benefit guarantees are reported as part of reinsurance recoverable or future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The fair values of all derivatives in an asset position are reported within derivative asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and derivatives in a liability position are reported within derivative liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, excluding embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts and benefit guarantees.

Hedging Relationships

The Company uses derivatives for economic hedging purposes. In certain circumstances, these hedges also meet the requirements for hedge accounting. Hedging relationships eligible for hedge accounting are designated as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, as described below.

Fair Value Hedges. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value of fixed-rate financial instruments caused by changes in interest rates. The Company also uses cross currency swaps to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations.

The Company recognizes gains and losses on derivatives and the related hedged items in fair value hedges in net realized investment and other gains (losses). For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company did not recognize any gains or losses related to the portion of the hedging instruments that were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. At December 31, 2010, the Company had no hedges of firm commitments.

The following table shows the investment gains (losses) recognized:

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ (70   $ 157      $ 87   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     62        (64     (2

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (73     111        38   
   

Total

   $ (81   $ 204      $ 123   
   

For the year ended December 31, 2009

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ 470      $ (348   $ 122   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     (310     263        (47

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     90        (83     7   
   

Total

   $ 250      $ (168   $ 82   
   

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ (657   $ 684      $ 27   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     220        (272     (52

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (114     92        (22
   

Total

   $ (551   $ 504      $ (47
   

Cash Flow Hedges. The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in cash flows from variable rate financial instruments and forecasted transactions. The Company also uses cross currency swaps and forward agreements to hedge currency exposure on foreign currency financial instruments and foreign currency denominated expenses, respectively. Total return swaps are used to hedge the variability in cash flows associated with certain stock-based compensation awards. Inflation swaps are used to reduce inflation risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, all of the Company’s hedged forecast transactions qualified as cash flow hedges. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, no cash flow hedges were discontinued because it was probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period documented at inception of the hedging relationship.

The following table presents the effects of derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity:

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010

  

   
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

    Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)
 
   
     (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

   $ 48      $ (129   $ 3   
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     (43     -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (25     -        -   
  

Floating rate assets

     (4     -        -   

Foreign currency forwards

  

Forecasted expenses

     (9     -        -   
  

Foreign currency assets

     (1     -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     (3     -        -   
   

Total

   $ (37   $ (129   $ 3   
   

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009

  

   
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

   

Ineffectiveness

Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)

 
   
     (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Floating rate assets

   $ (23   $ -      $ -   
  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

     (1,082     (5     (17
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     108        -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (35     -        -   

Foreign currency forwards

  

Forecasted expenses

     28        -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     4        -        -   
   

Total

   $ (1,000   $ (5   $ (17
   

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008

      
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

    Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Floating rate assets

   $ 37      $ -      $ -   
  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

     1,118        (31     30   
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     (73     -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     5        -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     (1     -        -   
   

Total

   $ 1,086      $ (31   $ 30   
   

The Company anticipates that pre-tax net gains of approximately $41 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings within the next 12 months. The maximum time frame for which variable cash flows are hedged is 36 years.

For a roll forward of the net accumulated gains (losses) on cash flow hedges see Note 12 – Shareholder’s Equity.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments. The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements, cancelable interest rate swap agreements, total return swap agreements, interest rate futures contracts, credit default swaps, and interest rate cap and floor agreements to manage exposure to interest rates without designating the derivatives as hedging instruments. Credit default swaps are contracts in which the buyer makes a series of payments to the seller and, in exchange, receives compensation if one of the events specified in the contract occurs. Interest rate cap agreements are contracts with counterparties which require the payment of a premium for the right to receive payments for the difference between the cap interest rate and a market interest rate on specified future dates based on an underlying principal balance (notional principal).

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

In addition, the Company uses interest rate floor agreements to hedge the interest rate risk associated with minimum interest rate guarantees in certain of its life insurance and annuity businesses, without designating the derivatives as hedging instruments.

The Company offers certain variable annuity products with a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (“GMWB”) and guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”). These guarantees are effectively an embedded option on the basket of mutual funds offered to contract holders. Beginning in November 2007, for certain contracts, the Company implemented a hedging program to reduce its exposure to the GMWB and GMDB guarantees. This dynamic hedging program uses interest rate swap agreements, equity index futures (including but not limited to the Dow Jones Industrial, Standard & Poor’s 500, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 indices), U.S. Treasury futures, and foreign currency futures to match the sensitivities of the GMWB and GMDB liabilities to the market risk factors.

Beginning in December 2010, the Company implemented a macro equity risk hedging program using equity and currency futures. This program is designed to reduce the Company’s overall exposure to public equity markets arising from several sources including, but not limited to, variable annuity guarantees not dynamically hedged, separate account fees not associated with guarantees, and Company equity holdings.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, net losses of $709 million, net losses of $2,679 million, and net gains of $2,901 million, respectively, related to derivatives in a non-hedge relationship were recognized by the Company. These amounts were recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

 

For the years ended December 31,    2010     2009     2008  
   
     (in millions)  

Non-Hedging Relationships

      

Investment (losses) gains:

      

Interest rate swaps

   $ 145      $ (906   $ 818   

Interest rate futures

     (56     3        (28

Interest rate options

     (1     4        -   

Foreign currency swaps

     (68     (121     31   

Foreign currency forwards

     22        18        (28

Foreign currency futures

     (18     (24     (2

Embedded derivatives

     (93     (1,390     1,944   

Equity market contracts

     12        30        (25

Equity index futures

     (652     (293     191   
        

Total Investment (Losses) Gains from Derivatives in Non-Hedging Relationships

   $ (709   $ (2,679   $ 2,901   
        

Embedded Derivatives. The Company has certain embedded derivatives that are required to be separated from their host contracts and accounted for as derivatives. These host contracts include fixed maturities, reinsurance contracts, participating pension contracts, and certain benefit guarantees.

For more details on the Company’s embedded derivatives, see Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

Credit Risk. The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the derivative financial instruments. The current credit exposure of the Company’s derivative contracts is limited to the fair value in excess of the collateral held at the reporting date.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

The Company manages its credit risk by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties, obtaining collateral where appropriate, and entering into master netting agreements that provide for a netting of payments and receipts with a single counterparty. The Company enters into credit support annexes with its over-the-counter derivative dealers in order to manage its credit exposure to those counterparties. As part of the terms and conditions of those agreements, the pledging and accepting of collateral in connection with the Company’s derivative usage is required. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had accepted collateral consisting of various securities with a fair value of $824 million and $861 million, respectively, which is held in separate custodial accounts. In addition, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company pledged collateral of $690 million and $598 million, respectively, which is included in available-for-sale fixed maturities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 5 — Income Taxes

Prior to 2010, the Company filed tax returns as part of two consolidated groups, MHDLLC and JHHLLC. MHDLLC included JHUSA and JHHLLC included JHLICO and JHVLICO. For the 2010 tax year, the Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of JHHLLC with the following affiliates and wholly-owned subsidiaries: MIC, Manulife Reinsurance Limited, Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited, Manulife Service Corporation, John Hancock International Holdings, Inc., John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York (“JHNY”), and John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC.

In accordance with the income tax sharing agreements in effect for the applicable tax years, the income tax provision (or benefit) is computed as if each entity filed separate federal income tax returns. Intercompany settlements of income taxes are made through an increase or reduction to amounts due to or from affiliates. Such settlements occur on a periodic basis in accordance with the tax sharing agreements. Tax benefits from operating losses are provided at the U.S. statutory rate plus any tax credits attributable, provided the consolidated group utilizes such benefits currently.

(Loss) income before income taxes includes the following:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009      2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Domestic

   $ (669   $ 290       $ (670

Foreign

     14        14         20   
        

(Loss) income before income taxes

   $ (655   $ 304       $ (650
        

The components of income taxes were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Current taxes:

      

Federal

   $ (230   $ (45   $ (462

Foreign

     6        6        4   

State

     -        3        5   
        

Total

     (224     (36     (453
        

Deferred taxes:

      

Federal

     450        31        111   

Foreign

     (1     (1     2   

State

     (3     (1     1   
        

Total

     446        29        114   
        

Total income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 222      $ (7   $ (339
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

A reconciliation of income taxes at the federal income tax rate to income tax expense charged to operations follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Tax at 35%

   $ (229   $ 106      $ (227

Add (deduct):

      

Prior year taxes

     47        14        26   

Tax credits

     (65     (76     (72

Tax-exempt investment income

     (119     (76     (92

Lease income

     (5     63        3   

Unrecognized tax benefits

     34        (44     15   

Goodwill impairment

     560        -        -   

Other

     (1     6        8   
        

Total income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 222      $ (7   $ (339
        

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from tax effecting the differences between the financial statement values and income tax values of assets and liabilities at each Consolidated Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Deferred tax assets:

     

Policy reserves

       $   1,309           $   1,339   

Net operating loss carryforwards

     725         384   

Net capital loss carryforwards

     108         74   

Tax credits

     732         670   

Unearned revenue

     907         915   

Deferred compensation

     48         212   

Federal interest deficiency

     381         307   

Dividends payable to policyholders

     135         144   

Securities and other investments

     805         1   

Other

     97         245   
        

Total deferred tax assets

     5,247         4,291   
        

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Unrealized investment gains on securities

     653         493   

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     2,503         2,367   

Intangibles

     1,134         1,213   

Premiums receivable

     56         42   

Deferred sales inducements

     124         132   

Deferred gains

     638         628   

Securities and other investments

     2,648         1,091   

Other

     256         80   
        

Total deferred tax liabilities

     8,012         6,046   
        

Net deferred tax liabilities

       $   2,765           $   1,755   
        

At December 31, 2010, the Company had $2,070 million of operating loss carryforwards, which will expire between 2022 and 2025, and $309 million of capital loss carryforwards, which will expire between 2013 and 2014. The Company believes that it will realize the full benefit of its deferred tax assets.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

The Company received an income tax refund of $31 million in 2010 and made income tax payments of $4 million and $13 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years before 1996.

For MHDLLC, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its examinations and the appeals process for years 1998 through 2003, and the Company received income tax refunds for these years in April 2009 totaling $44 million, including interest. The IRS completed its examination of this group’s income tax returns for the years 2004 and 2005 in July 2009. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. The IRS commenced an examination of this group’s income tax returns for years 2006 and 2007 in November 2009.

For JHHLLC, the IRS completed its examinations for years 1996 through 1998 in September 2003. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. In June 2008, the Company and the IRS Appeals Division agreed to compromise settlement on several issues that arose in the 1996 through 1998 examinations, and in December 2008, the IRS issued a statutory notice of deficiency covering the remaining issues. In March 2009, the Company filed a petition in U.S. Tax Court contesting the statutory notice of deficiency.

The IRS completed its examinations of this group’s income tax returns for the years 1999 through 2001 in October 2006. In August 2009, the Company and the IRS Appeals Division agreed to compromise settlement on several issues that arose in the examinations, and in December 2009, the IRS issued a statutory notice of deficiency covering the remaining issues. In March 2010, the Company filed a petition in U.S. Tax Court contesting the statutory notice of deficiency.

The IRS completed its examination of this group’s income tax returns for the years 2002 through 2004 in August 2009. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. The IRS examination for years 2005 and 2006 commenced in January 2010.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     December 31  
        
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning balance

   $   2,161      $   1,869   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     202        182   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     177        349   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (144     (239
        

Ending balance

   $ 2,396      $ 2,161   
        

Included in the balances as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are $338 million and $356 million of unrecognized benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate.

Included in the balances as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are $2,058 million and $1,805 million of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, other than interest or penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective tax rate, but would accelerate the payment of taxes to an earlier period.

An estimate of the change in unrecognized tax benefits attributable to deductions for dividends received cannot be made at this time because there is no specific information available with respect to either the position that will be taken by the U.S. Treasury Department or the effective dates of the anticipated regulations.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense (part of other operating costs and expenses) and penalties in income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company recognized approximately $166 million, $224 million, and $195 million in interest expense, respectively. The Company had approximately $1,044 million and $878 million accrued for interest as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company did not recognize any material amounts of penalties during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Note 6 — Closed Blocks

The Company operates two separate closed blocks for the benefit of certain classes of individual or joint traditional participating whole life insurance policies. The JHUSA closed block was established upon the demutualization of MLI for those designated participating policies that were in-force on September 23, 1999. The JHLICO closed block was established upon the demutualization of JHLICO for those designated participating policies that were in-force on February 1, 2000.

Assets were allocated to the closed blocks in an amount that, together with anticipated revenues from policies included in the closed blocks, was reasonably expected to be sufficient to support such business, including provision for payment of benefits, direct asset acquisition and disposition costs, and taxes, and for continuation of dividend scales, assuming experience underlying such dividend scales continues. Assets allocated to the closed blocks inure solely to the benefit of the holders of the policies included in the closed blocks and will not revert to the benefit of the shareholder of the Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing, or lending of assets can be made between the closed blocks and other portions of the Company’s general account, any of its separate accounts, or any affiliate of the Company without prior approval from the State of Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation.

If, over time, the aggregate performance of the assets and policies of a closed block is better than was assumed in funding that closed block, dividends to policyholders for that closed block will be increased. If, over time, the aggregate performance of the assets and policies of a closed block is less favorable than was assumed in funding that closed block, dividends to policyholders for that closed block will be reduced.

The assets and liabilities allocated to the closed blocks are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations on the same basis as other similar assets and liabilities. The carrying amount of the closed blocks’ liabilities in excess of the carrying amount of the closed blocks’ assets at the date the closed blocks were established (adjusted to eliminate the impact of related amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income) represents the maximum future earnings from the assets and liabilities designated to the closed blocks that can be recognized in income over the period the policies in the closed blocks remain in force. The Company has developed an actuarial calculation of the timing of such maximum future shareholder earnings, and this is the basis of the policyholder dividend obligation.

If actual cumulative earnings of a closed block are greater than expected cumulative earnings of that block, only expected earnings will be recognized in that closed block’s income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings of a closed block represent undistributed accumulated earnings attributable to policyholders, which are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because the excess will be paid to the policyholders of that closed block as an additional policyholder dividend unless otherwise offset by future closed block performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If actual cumulative performance of a closed block is less favorable than expected, expected earnings for that closed block will be recognized in net income, unless the policyholder dividend obligation has been reduced to zero, in which case actual earnings will be recognized in income. Actual experience within the JHLICO closed block, in particular realized and unrealized losses, resulted in a reduction of the remaining policyholder dividend obligation to zero during the year ended December 31, 2008. The policyholder dividend obligation for the JHUSA closed block remains zero at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

For all closed block policies, the principal cash flow items that affect the amount of closed block assets and liabilities are premiums, net investment income, purchases and sales of investments, policyholders’ benefits, policyholder dividends, premium taxes, guaranty fund assessments, and income taxes. For the JHLICO closed block policies, the principal income and expense items excluded from the closed block are management and maintenance expenses, commissions, and net investment income and realized investment gains and losses of investment assets outside the closed block that support the closed block business, all of which enter into the determination of total gross margins of closed block policies for the purpose of the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs. There are no exclusions applicable to the JHUSA closed block. The amounts shown in the following tables for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the closed blocks are those that enter into the determination of amounts that are to be paid to policyholders.

The following tables set forth certain summarized financial information relating to the closed blocks as of the dates indicated:

JHUSA Closed Block

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities

    

Future policy benefits

   $   8,443      $   8,632   

Policyholders’ funds

     78        79   

Policyholder dividends payable

     184        202   

Other closed block liabilities

     587        526   
        

Total closed block liabilities

   $ 9,292      $ 9,439   
        

Assets

    

Investments

    

Fixed maturities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$2,898; 2009—$3,084)

   $ 3,094      $ 3,179   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     643        652   

Investment real estate

     655        656   

Policy loans

     1,550        1,619   

Other invested assets

     5        3   
        

Total investments

     5,947        6,109   

Cash borrowings and cash equivalents

     (168     (244

Accrued investment income

     104        117   

Amounts due from and held for affiliates

     1,830        1,779   

Other closed block assets

     642        667   
        

Total assets designated to the closed block

   $ 8,355      $ 8,428   
        

Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block

   $ 937      $ 1,011   

Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized appreciation, net of deferred income tax expense of $199 million and $142 million, respectively

     370        264   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred income tax benefit of $64 million and $46 million, respectively

     (119     (85

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (85     (67
        

Total amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income

     166        112   
        

Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities

   $ 1,103      $ 1,123   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHUSA Closed Block

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

      

Premiums

   $ 597      $ 624      $ 647   

Net investment income

     415        455        473   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     97        (35     (9
        

Total revenues

     1,109        1,044        1,111   

Benefits and Expenses

      

Benefits to policyholders

     713        734        782   

Policyholder dividends

     367        392        411   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     (28     (76     (218

Other closed block operating costs and expenses

     26        24        25   
        

Total benefits and expenses

     1,078        1,074        1,000   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses before income taxes

     31        (30     111   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     11        (11     39   
        

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

   $ 20      $ (19   $ 72   
        

Maximum future earnings from closed block assets and liabilities:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning of period

   $ 1,123      $ 1,127   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

     (20     19   

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (23
        

End of period

   $ 1,103      $ 1,123   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHLICO Closed Block

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities

    

Future policy benefits

   $ 10,798      $ 10,916   

Policyholders’ funds

     1,501        1,511   

Policyholder dividends payable

     401        407   

Other closed block liabilities

     116        118   
        

Total closed block liabilities

   $ 12,816      $ 12,952   
        

Assets

    

Investments

    

Fixed maturities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$6,530; 2009—$6,378)

   $ 6,766      $ 6,456   

Equity securities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$9; 2009—$7)

     12        8   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     2,105        1,928   

Policy loans

     1,500        1,533   

Other invested assets

     121        153   
        

Total investments

     10,504        10,078   

Cash borrowings, cash, and cash equivalents

     (38     299   

Accrued investment income

     141        134   

Other closed block assets

     92        165   
        

Total assets designated to the closed block

   $ 10,699      $ 10,676   
        

Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block

   $ 2,117      $ 2,276   

Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized appreciation, net of deferred income tax expense of $98 million and $28 million, respectively

     183        53   
        

Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities

   $ 2,300      $ 2,329   
        

 

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Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHLICO Closed Block

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010      2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

       

Premiums

   $ 621       $ 648      $ 699   

Net investment income

     585         588        581   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     18         (12     (118
        

Total revenues

     1,224         1,224        1,162   

Benefits and Expenses

       

Benefits to policyholders

     733         761        794   

Policyholder dividends

     439         461        478   

Change in the policyholder dividend obligation

     -         -        (62

Other closed block operating costs and expenses

     11         3        2   
        

Total benefits and expenses

     1,183         1,225        1,212   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses before income taxes

     41         (1     (50

Income tax expense (benefit)

     12         (2     (17
        

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

   $ 29       $ 1      $ (33
        

Maximum future earnings from closed block assets and liabilities:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning of period

   $ 2,329      $ 2,372   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

     (29     (1

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (42
        

End of period

   $ 2,300      $ 2,329   
        

 

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Note 7 — Debt and Line of Credit

External short-term and long-term debt consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Short-term debt:

    

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 7      $ 6   

Long-term debt:

    

Surplus notes, 7.38% maturing in 2024 (1)

     489        491   

Variable rate notes payable, interest ranging from LIBOR plus 0.45% to LIBOR plus 3.15% due in varying amounts to 2019 (2)

     222        -   

Fixed rate notes payable, interest ranging from 6.1% to 13.84% due in varying amounts to 2016 (2)

     149        15   

Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps (1)

     (15     (16
        
     845        490   

Less current maturities of long-term debt

     (7     (6
        

Total long-term debt

   $     838      $ 484   
        

Consumer notes:

    

Notes payable, interest ranging from 0.83% to 6.25% due in varying amounts to 2036

   $     966      $     1,205   
        
(1) As part of its interest rate management, the Company uses interest rate swaps to convert the interest expense on the surplus notes from fixed to variable. Under ASC 815, these swaps are designated as fair value hedges, which results in the carrying value of the notes being adjusted for changes in fair value.
(2) As a result of the adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, long-term debt at December 31, 2010 includes $222 million of variable rate notes and $129 million of fixed rate notes related to consolidated variable interest entities. For further information regarding the adoption of ASC 810, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Long-Term Debt

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2011—$7 million; 2012—$162 million; 2013—$0 million; 2014—$35 million; 2015—$12 million; and thereafter—$629 million.

Interest expense on debt, included in other operating costs and expenses, was $47 million, $34 million, and $34 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Interest paid on debt was $47 million, $34 million, and $34 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Any payment of interest or principal on the surplus notes requires the prior approval of the Michigan Commissioner of Financial and Insurance Regulation (the “Commissioner”).

Consumer Notes

The Company issues consumer notes through its SignatureNotes program. SignatureNotes is an investment product sold through a broker-dealer network to retail customers in the form of publicly traded fixed and/or floating rate securities. SignatureNotes have a variety of maturities, interest rates, and call provisions.

Aggregate maturities of consumer notes, net of unamortized dealer fees, are as follows: 2011—$155 million; 2012—$109 million; 2013—$55 million; 2014—$233 million; 2015—$146 million; and thereafter—$268 million.

 

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Note 7 — Debt and Line of Credit - (continued)

 

Interest expense on consumer notes, included in other operating costs and expenses, was $48 million, $47 million, and $104 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Interest paid amounted to $48 million, $50 million, and $104 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Line of Credit

At December 31, 2010, the Company had a committed line of credit established by MFC totaling $1 billion pursuant to a 364-day revolving credit facility. MFC will commit, when requested, to loan funds at prevailing interest rates as determined in accordance with the line of credit agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to maintain a certain minimum level of net worth and comply with certain other covenants, which were met at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the agreement.

At December 31, 2010, the Company, MFC, and other MFC subsidiaries had a committed line of credit through a group of banks totaling $500 million pursuant to a multi-year facility, which will expire in 2014. The banks will commit, when requested, to loan funds at prevailing interest rates as determined in accordance with the line of credit agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, MFC is required to maintain a certain minimum level of net worth, and MFC and the Company are required to comply with certain other covenants, which were met at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, MFC and its subsidiaries, including the Company, had no outstanding borrowings under the agreement.

Note 8 — Related Party Transactions

Reinsurance Transactions

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company entered into an amended and restated reinsurance agreement with an affiliate, John Hancock Reassurance Company Limited (“JHRECO”), to reinsure 20% of the risk related to payout annuity policies issued January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 and 65% of the risk related to payout annuity policies issued prior to January 1, 2008. The reinsurance agreement is written on a modified coinsurance basis where the assets supporting the reinsured policies remain invested with the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company recorded a reduction of $3,640 million in premiums in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and recorded a modified coinsurance reserve adjustment of $3,640 million, which reduced benefits to policyholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company reinsured certain portions of its long-term care insurance and group annuity contracts with JHRECO. The Company entered into these reinsurance contracts in order to facilitate its capital management process. These reinsurance contracts are written both on a funds withheld basis where the related financial assets remain invested at the Company and a modified coinsurance agreement. As of July 1, 2010, amendments were made to the contracts to update the calculation of investment income and the expense allowance to reflect current experience. The Company recorded a liability for coinsurance amounts withheld from JHRECO of $4,784 million and $4,147 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded a reinsurance recoverable from JHRECO of $5,414 million and $4,749 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which was included with reinsurance recoverable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Premiums ceded to JHRECO were $625 million, $644 million, and $656 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Claims incurred ceded to JHRECO were $652 million, $603 million, and $538 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Effective October 1, 2008, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with an affiliate, Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited (“MRBL”), to reinsure 75% of certain group annuity contracts in-force. The reinsurance agreement covers all contracts, excluding the guaranteed benefit rider, issued and in-force as of September 30, 2008. As the underlying contracts being reinsured are considered investment contracts, the agreement does not meet the criteria for reinsurance accounting and was classified as a financial instrument. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company received initial consideration of $1,495 million, which was classified as unearned revenue. Effective October 1, 2009, the original agreement was amended to increase the quota share percentage from 75% to 87%. Under the terms of the amended agreement, additional consideration of $250 million was due to the Company on December 31, 2009, which was paid by MRBL on March 31, 2010. The Company recorded this amount as a receivable as of December 31, 2009. As a result of the amendment,

 

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the unearned revenue of $250 million as of September 30, 2009 was included with the balance of unearned revenue related to the initial consideration. These amounts are being amortized into income through other operating costs and expenses on a basis consistent with the manner in which the deferred policy acquisition costs on the underlying reinsured contracts are recognized. The balance of the unearned revenue liability was $1,563 million and $1,705 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Effective October 1, 2008, the Company entered into an amended and restated reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 90% of a significant block of variable annuity contracts in-force. All substantial risks, including all guaranteed benefits, related to certain specified policies not already reinsured to third parties, are reinsured under the agreement. The base contracts are reinsured on a modified coinsurance basis, while the guaranteed benefit reinsurance coverage is apportioned in accordance with the reinsurance agreement provisions between modified coinsurance and coinsurance funds withheld. The assets supporting the reinsured policies remain invested with the Company. As of November 15, 2010, the agreement was amended to update the calculation of investment income. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Company reported a reinsurance recoverable for ceded reserves and cost of reinsurance of $1,595 million and $1,681 million and a liability for coinsurance funds withheld of $72 million and $194 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2010, the Company reported a reinsurance settlement receivable from MRBL of $180 million, which was included with amounts due from and held for affiliates, and as of December 31, 2009, the Company reported a reinsurance settlement payable to MRBL of $261 million, which was included with amounts due to affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net MRBL reinsurance recoverable includes the impact of ongoing reinsurance cash flows and is accounted for over the life of the underlying reinsured policies using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying policies with changes to ceded reserves and cost of reinsurance recognized as a component of benefits to policyholders on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2004, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 75% of the non-reinsured risk of the JHLICO closed block. The Company amended this treaty during 2008 to increase the portion of non-reinsured risk reinsured under this treaty to 90% and amended it during 2009 to provide additional surplus relief. The reinsurance agreement is written on a modified coinsurance basis where the related financial assets remain invested within the Company. As the reinsurance agreement does not subject the reinsurer to the reasonable possibility of significant loss, it was classified as financial reinsurance and given deposit-type accounting treatment with only the reinsurance risk fee being reported in other operating costs and expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2003, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 90% of the non-reinsured risk of the JHUSA closed block. As approximately 90% of the mortality risk is covered under previously existing contracts with third-party reinsurers and the resulting limited mortality risk is inherent in the new contract with MRBL, it was classified as financial reinsurance and given deposit-type accounting treatment. The Company retained title to the invested assets supporting this block of business. These invested assets are held in trust on behalf of MRBL and are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amounts held at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $2,394 million and $2,290 million, respectively, and are accounted for as fixed maturities available-for-sale.

Service Agreements

The Company has formal service agreements with MFC and MLI, which can be terminated by either party upon two months notice. Under the various agreements, the Company will pay direct operating expenses incurred by MFC and MLI on behalf of the Company. Services provided under the agreements include legal, actuarial, investment, data processing, accounting, and certain other administrative services. Costs incurred under the agreements were $372 million, $394 million, and $374 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had amounts receivable from MFC and MLI of $1 million and amounts payable to MFC and MLI of $10 million, respectively.

Management believes the allocation methods used are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances; however, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets may not necessarily be indicative of the financial condition that would have existed if the Company operated as an unaffiliated entity.

 

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Note 8 — Related Party Transactions - (continued)

 

Debt Transactions

Pursuant to a subordinated surplus note dated September 30, 2008, the Company borrowed $110 million from an affiliate, John Hancock Insurance Agency, Inc. (“JHIA”) (formerly John Hancock Financial Holdings (Delaware), Inc.). The interest rate is fixed at 7%, and interest is payable semi-annually. The note matures on March 31, 2033. Interest expense was $8 million, $8 million, and $2 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Pursuant to a subordinated surplus note dated September 30, 2008, the Company borrowed $295 million from JHIA. The interest rate is fixed at 7%, and interest is payable semi-annually. The note matures on March 31, 2033. Interest expense was $21 million, $21 million, and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

On December 22, 2006, the Company issued a subordinated note to MHDLLC in the amount of $136 million due December 15, 2016 (the “Original Note”). Interest on the Original Note accrued at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.3% per annum calculated and reset quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 and payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year until December 15, 2011, and thereafter at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.3% per annum reset quarterly as aforesaid until payment in full. On September 30, 2008, the Original Note was converted to a subordinated surplus note on the same economic terms. Interest on the subordinated surplus note from October 1, 2008 until December 15, 2011 accrues at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.3% per annum calculated and reset quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 and payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year. Thereafter, interest accrues at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.3% per annum reset quarterly as aforementioned and payable semi-annually on June 15 and September 15 of each year until payment in full. Pursuant to the merger of MHDLLC into JHHLLC, as discussed in Note 1, MHDLLC ceased to exist, and the loan was transferred to JHHLLC effective December 31, 2009. Interest expense was $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The issuance of the above surplus notes by the Company was approved by the Commissioner, and any payments of interest or principal on the surplus notes require the prior approval of the Commissioner. The surplus notes were included with amounts due to affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Pursuant to a demand note dated September 30, 2008, the Company loaned $295 million to JHFS. The interest rate is calculated at a fluctuating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 50 basis points. Pursuant to the merger of JHFS into MIC, as discussed in Note 1, JHFS ceased to exist, and the loan was transferred to MIC effective December 31, 2009. Interest income was $3 million, $4 million, and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Pursuant to a senior promissory note dated March 1, 2007, the Company borrowed $477 million from MHDLLC. The note was repaid on September 30, 2008. Interest was calculated at a fluctuating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 33.5 basis points. Interest expense was $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Capital Stock Transactions

On December 16, 2010, the Company issued one share of common stock to MIC for $350 million in cash.

On September 30, 2008, the Company issued two shares of common stock to MIC for $477 million in cash.

Other

On December 31, 2010, the Company issued a noncash dividend of $13 million to MIC as part of the transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans. For additional information on the transfer, see Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.

On December 10, 2008, the Company issued a dividend in-kind of $460 million to JHFS as repayment on an outstanding loan.

The Company, in the ordinary course of business, invests funds deposited by customers and manages the resulting invested assets for growth and income for customers. From time to time, successful investment strategies of the Company may attract

 

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Note 8 — Related Party Transactions - (continued)

 

deposits from affiliates of the Company. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company managed approximately $7,233 million and $6,098 million of deposits from affiliates, respectively.

The Company operates a liquidity pool in which affiliates can invest excess cash. Terms of operation and participation in the liquidity pool are set out in the Second Restated and Amended Liquidity Pool and Loan Facility Agreement effective January 1, 2010. The maximum aggregate amounts that the Company can accept into the Liquidity Pool are $5 billion in U.S. dollar deposits and $200 million in Canadian dollar deposits. Under the terms of the agreement, certain participants may receive advances from the Liquidity Pool up to certain predetermined limits. Interest payable on the funds will be reset daily to the one-month London Interbank Bid Rate.

The following table details the affiliates and their participation in the Company’s Liquidity Pool:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

The Manufacturers Investment Corporation

   $ 48       $ 84   

John Hancock Holdings (Delaware) LLC

     102         40   

Manulife Reinsurance Limited

     22         197   

Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited

     281         949   

Manulife Hungary Holdings KFT

     51         62   

John Hancock Life Insurance Company of Vermont

     25         52   

John Hancock Reassurance Company Limited

     20         482   

John Hancock Insurance Agency, Inc.

     69         6   
        

Total

   $     618       $     1,872   
        

The balances above are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as amounts due to affiliates.

On July 15, 2009, MFC fully and unconditionally guaranteed payments from the guarantee periods of the accumulation phase of the Company’s new market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts.

On July 8, 2005, MFC fully and unconditionally guaranteed JHLICO’s SignatureNotes, both those outstanding at that time and those to be issued subsequently. Pursuant to the merger of JHLICO into JHUSA, as discussed in Note 1, those SignatureNotes became obligations of the Company. MFC continues to guarantee the SignatureNotes originally issued by JHLICO. On December 9, 2009, MFC issued a guarantee of any new SignatureNotes to be issued by the Company.

MFC’s guarantees of the market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts and SignatureNotes are unsecured obligations of MFC and are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all other obligations of MFC, except for other guarantees or obligations of MFC, which by their terms are designated as ranking equally in right of payment with or subordinate to MFC’s guarantees of the market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts and SignatureNotes. As a result of the guarantees by MFC, the Company is exempt from filing quarterly and annual reports with the SEC pursuant to SEC Rule 12h-5, and in lieu thereof, MFC reports condensed consolidating financial information regarding the Company in its quarterly and annual reports.

Effective March 31, 1996, MLI provides a claims paying guarantee to certain U.S. policyholders. The Claims Guarantee Agreement was revoked effective August 13, 2008, but still remains in effect with respect to policies issued by the Company prior to that date.

 

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Note 9 — Reinsurance

The effect of reinsurance on life, health, and annuity premiums earned was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Direct

   $ 5,897      $ 5,680      $ 5,677   

Assumed

     1,198        1,384        1,221   

Ceded

     (3,173     (3,118     (6,817
        

Net life, health, and annuity premiums earned

   $ 3,922      $ 3,946      $ 81   
        

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, benefits to policyholders under life, health, and annuity ceded reinsurance contracts were $4,433 million, $3,442 million, and $2,964 million, respectively.

The Company utilizes reinsurance agreements to provide for greater diversification of business, allowing management to control exposure to potential losses arising from large risks, and provide additional capacity for growth.

Reinsurance ceded contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. The Company remains liable to its policyholders for the portion reinsured to the extent that any reinsurer does not meet its obligations for reinsurance ceded to it under the reinsurance agreements. Failure of the reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company; consequently, estimates are established for amounts deemed or estimated to be uncollectible. To minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurance insolvencies, the Company evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentration of credit risk arising from similar characteristics among the reinsurers.

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company accounted for its share of the qualified defined benefit plan, the non-qualified defined benefit plan, and the employee welfare plan as direct legal obligations of the Company and accounted for the corresponding plan obligations on its Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations. Effective December 31, 2010, the Company transferred the sponsorship of these plans to MIC, the Company’s immediate parent, along with the associated net liabilities. The impact of the transfer on the Company’s December 31, 2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet was a decrease in total liabilities of $460 million, a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $13 million, and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $473 million, net of tax.

As of the transfer date, the assets and liabilities of these plans became direct obligations of MIC, while JHUSA became a participating employer in the plans transferred. Prospectively, the Company will remain jointly and severally liable for the funding requirements of the plans and will recognize its required contributions as net periodic benefit cost in its consolidated financial statements.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company sponsored a funded qualified defined benefit plan (the ‘Plan”) that covers substantially all of its employees. Historically, pension benefits were calculated utilizing a traditional formula. Under the traditional formula, benefits were provided based upon length of service and final average compensation. As of January 1, 2002, all defined benefit pension plans were amended to a cash balance basis. Under the cash balance formula, participants are credited with benefits equal to a percentage of eligible pay, as well as interest. Certain grandfathered employees are eligible to receive benefits based upon the greater of the traditional formula or cash balance formula. In addition, early retirement benefits are subsidized for certain grandfathered employees.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s funding policy for its qualified defined benefit plan was to contribute annually an amount at least equal to the minimum annual contribution required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and other applicable laws and generally not greater than the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. In 2010, 2009, and 2008, no contributions were made to the qualified plan.

 

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Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company also sponsored an unfunded non-qualified defined benefit plan. This plan provides supplemental benefits in excess of the compensation limit outlined in the Internal Revenue Code for certain employees.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s funding policy for its non-qualified defined benefit plan was to contribute an amount equal to the plan’s benefit payments made during the year. The contribution to the non-qualified plan was $31 million, $34 million, and $33 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company provided postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for its retired employees and their spouses through its sponsorship of the John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Employee Welfare Plan. Effective January 1, 2010, the plan was renamed the John Hancock Employee Welfare Plan and plan sponsorship was transferred from JHFS to the Company. Certain employees hired prior to January 1, 2005 who meet age and service criteria may be eligible for these postretirement benefits in accordance with the plan’s provisions. The majority of retirees contribute a portion of the total cost of postretirement medical benefits. Life insurance benefits are based on final compensation subject to the plan maximum.

The welfare plan was amended effective January 1, 2007 whereby participants who had not reached a certain age and years of service with the Company were no longer eligible for such Company contributory benefits. Also, the number of years of service required to be eligible for the benefit was increased to 15 years for all participants. The future retiree life insurance coverage amount was frozen as of December 31, 2006.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s policy was to fund its other postretirement benefits in amounts at or below the annual tax qualified limits. The contribution for the other postretirement benefits was $48 million, $54 million, and $59 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company participates in a non-qualified defined contribution pension plan maintained by MFC, which was established as of January 1, 2008 with participant directed investment options. The expense for the plan was $8 million in 2010 and $7 million in both 2009 and 2008. The prior non-qualified defined benefit plan was frozen except for grandfathered participants as of January 1, 2008, and the benefits accrued under the prior plan continue to be subject to the prior plan provisions.

The Company participates in qualified defined contribution plans for its employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Sponsorship of these plans transferred from JHFS to the Company effective January 1, 2010. These plans include the Investment-Incentive Plan for John Hancock Employees and the John Hancock Savings and Investment Plan. The expense for the defined contribution plans was $18 million, $19 million, and $19 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company uses a December 31 measurement date to account for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Obligations and Funded Status of Defined Benefit Plans

The amounts disclosed below represent the Company’s share of the pension and other postretirement benefit plans described above:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits    

Other Postretirement

Benefits

 
        
     2010     2009     2010     2009  
        
           (in millions)        

Change in benefit obligation:

        

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 2,354      $ 2,237      $ 548      $ 573   

Service cost

     32        30        1        1   

Interest cost

     124        128        28        33   

Participant contributions

     -        -        4        5   

Actuarial loss (gain)

     132        132        4        (8

Retiree drug subsidy

     -        -        3        3   

Benefits paid

     (175     (173     (52     (59

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (2,467     -        (536     -   
        

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ -      $ 2,354      $ -      $ 548   
        

Change in plan assets:

        

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 1,843      $ 1,628      $ 306      $ 245   

Actual return on plan assets

     281        354        40        61   

Employer contributions

     32        34        48        54   

Participant contributions

     -        -        4        5   

Benefits paid

     (175     (173     (52     (59

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (1,981     -        (346     -   
        

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ -      $ 1,843      $ -      $ 306   
        

Funded status at end of year

   $ -      $ (511   $ -      $ (242
        

Amounts recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets:

        

Assets

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -   

Liabilities

     -        (511     -        (242
        

Net amount recognized

   $ -      $ (511   $ -      $ (242
        

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:

        

Prior service cost

   $ (26   $ (29   $ -      $ -   

Net actuarial loss

     735        739        19        29   

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (709     -        (19     -   
        

Total

   $ -      $ 710      $ -      $ 29   
        

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $0 million and $2,329 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

 

     December 31,  
         2010              2009      
        
     (in millions)  

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ -       $ 2,329   

Projected benefit obligation

     -         2,354   

Fair value of plan assets

     -         1,843   

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits    Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010     2009     2008    2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Service cost

   $ 32      $ 30      $      30    $ 1      $ 1      $ 1   

Interest cost

     124        128      129      28        33        34   

Expected return on plan assets

     (161     (175   (181)      (26     (26     (26

Amortization of prior service cost

     (3     (3   (3)      -        -        -   

Recognized actuarial loss

     15        4      5      -        -        -   
        

Net periodic benefit cost (income)

   $ 7      $ (16   $  (20)    $ 3      $ 8      $ 9   
        

Assumptions

Weighted–average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits     Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010      2009     2010      2009  
        

Discount rate

     N/A         5.50     N/A         5.50

Rate of compensation increase

     N/A         4.35     N/A         N/A   

Health care cost trend rate for following year

          N/A         8.50

Ultimate trend rate

          N/A         5.00

Year ultimate rate reached

          N/A         2028   

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits     Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010     2009     2008     2010     2009     2008  
        

Discount rate

     5.50     6.00     6.00     5.50     6.00     6.00

Expected long-term return on plan assets

     7.75     8.00     8.00     7.75     8.00     8.00

Rate of compensation increase

     4.35     4.10     5.10     N/A        N/A        N/A   

Health care cost trend rate for following year

           8.50     8.50     9.00

Ultimate trend rate

           5.00     5.00     5.00

Year ultimate rate reached

           2028        2016        2016   

The overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption reflects the Company’s best estimate. The general approach used to develop the assumption takes into consideration the allocation of assets held on the measurement date, plus the target allocation of expected contributions to the plan for the upcoming fiscal year, net of investment expenses. The rate is calculated using historical weighted-average real returns for each significant class of plan assets including the effects of continuous reinvestment of earnings. In addition, the calculation includes a long-term expectation of general inflation. Current market conditions and published commentary are also considered when assessing the reasonableness of the overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement healthcare plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

     One-Percentage
Point Increase
     One-Percentage
Point Decrease
 
        
     (in millions)  

Effect on total service and interest costs in 2010

   $ 1       $ (1

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2010

     N/A         N/A   

Plan Assets

The Company’s overall investment strategy was to achieve a mix of approximately 94% of investments for long-term growth and 6% for near-term benefit payments, with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies, and fund managers.

The target allocations for plan assets are 52% equity securities, 35% fixed income securities, and 13% to all other types of investments. Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from a diverse range of industries, mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. Treasuries. Other types of investments include investments in private equity funds and timber and agriculture investments that follow several different strategies.

Pension plan assets of $0 million and $702 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were investments managed by related parties. Welfare plan assets of $0 million and $185 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were investments in related parties.

The plans did not own any of the Company’s or MFC’s common stock at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Fair Value Measurements

Following ASC 820 guidance, the Company categorizes its fair value measurements of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the plans’ valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For additional information regarding the valuation hierarchy and the Company’s determination of fair value, see Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy:

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying values for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Cash and cash equivalents are included in Level 1.

Domestic equity – Includes investments in separate accounts and common/collective trusts. Separate account fair values are determined by the fair value of the underlying assets. Underlying domestic equity assets are valued based on observable quoted prices in active markets, and these separate account investments are included in Level 1. Collective trust fair values are determined monthly and bi-monthly based on observable quoted prices in an inactive market, and these investments are included in Level 2.

International equity – Includes investments in mutual funds and common/collective trusts. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable net asset values (“NAV”), and these investments are included in Level 1. Collective trust fair values are determined monthly and bi-monthly based on observable quoted prices in an inactive market, and these investments are included in Level 2.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Domestic fixed income – Includes investments in mutual funds and separate accounts of the group annuity contract. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable NAV, and these investments are included in Level 1. Fair values of investments in separate accounts of the group annuity contract are based upon the fair value of underlying assets. Underlying domestic fixed-income investments are valued based on observable quoted prices in active and inactive markets, as well as observable market inputs other than quoted prices. These investments are included in Level 2.

International fixed income – Includes investments in mutual funds and separate accounts of the group annuity contract. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable NAV, and these investments are included in Level 1. Fair values of investments in separate accounts of the group annuity contract are based upon the fair value of underlying assets. Underlying international fixed-income investments are valued based on observable quoted prices in active markets, as well as observable market inputs other than quoted prices. These investments are included in Level 2.

Private equity – Fair values are determined based upon market inputs other than quoted prices and significant unobservable assumptions. Private equity investments are included in Level 3.

Timber/Agriculture – Fair values are determined based upon market inputs other than quoted prices and significant unobservable assumptions. Timber/agriculture investments are included in Level 3.

401(h) account net assets – Fair values are determined based upon the fair values of the investments held in the Plan, as described above. The 401(h) account net assets are included in Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2009, by asset category is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
    

Total Fair

Value

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 26       $ 26       $ -       $ -   

Equity

           

Domestic

     783         331         452         -   

International

     268         108         160         -   

Fixed income

           

Domestic (a)

     437         142         215         80   

International (b)

     121         80         41         -   

Other types of investments

           

Private equity (c)

     129         -         -         129   

Timber / agriculture (d)

     79         -         -         79   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 1,843       $ 687       $ 868       $ 288   
        
(a) This category consists of approximately 40% corporate bonds from U.S. issuers in diverse industries, 18% invested in the general account of the Company, 13% mortgage-backed securities, 13% U.S. Treasuries and other government debt, 9% cash and other domestic fixed income investments, and 7% sovereign debt. Investments in the general account of the Company consist primarily of domestic fixed income securities.
(b) This category consists of approximately 95% sovereign debt, with the remaining 5% invested in foreign currency and other international fixed income investments.
(c) This category consists of limited partnerships with buyout, mezzanine, and fund-of-fund private equity investments.
(d) This category consists of limited partnerships with timber and agriculture investments.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the year ended December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

 

     Domestic
Fixed Income
    Private
Equity
    Timber /
Agriculture
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 73      $ 150      $ 72   

Actual return on plan assets:

      

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

     18        (19     6   

Relating to assets sold during the period

     -        5        2   

Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)

     (11     (7     (1

Transfers into and/or out of Level 3

     -        -        -   
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 80      $ 129      $ 79   
        

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2009, by asset category is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
     Total
Fair Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23       $ 23       $ -       $ -   

Equity

           

Domestic

     129         14         115         -   

International

     22         11         11         -   

Fixed income

           

Domestic (a)

     124         24         98         2   

International (b)

     3         2         1         -   

Other types of investments

           

Private equity (c)

     3         -         -         3   

Timber / agriculture (d)

     2         -         -         2   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 306       $ 74       $ 225       $ 7   
        

 

(a) This category consists of approximately 44% corporate bonds from U.S. issuers in diverse industries, 27% mortgage-backed securities, 17% U.S. Treasuries and other government debt, 6% cash and other domestic fixed income investments, 4% sovereign debt, and 2% invested in the general account of the Company. Investments in the general account of the Company consist primarily of domestic fixed income securities.
(b) This category consists of approximately 95% sovereign debt, with the remaining 5% invested in foreign currency and other international fixed income investments.
(c) This category consists of limited partnerships with buyout, mezzanine, and fund-of-fund private equity investments.
(d) This category consists of limited partnerships with timber and agriculture investments.

The fair value of Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2009 was $7 million.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Risk Management Practices and Investment Goals

Investment allocation decisions for plan assets were made in accordance with the criteria and limitations set forth in the most recent Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (the “Statement”), as amended and restated effective November 17, 2009. The Company relies on the Statement to set forth guidelines for adopting and maintaining certain funding policies in accordance with the provisions of ERISA and to ensure that the Plan maintains sufficient amounts to meet the obligations of the Plan as they come due.

The Company’s board of directors had delegated the fiduciary oversight responsibility of the Plan to the U.S. Benefits Committee (the “Committee”), which in turn, established and actively monitors specialized subcommittees to ensure continued prudent and effective management of the Plan. One such subcommittee, the Investment Committee, is responsible for diversification of plan assets to achieve a suitable combination of investment risk and rate of return for the exclusive benefit of plan participants and beneficiaries. In order to satisfy the Plan’s ongoing obligations and minimize the likelihood of a significant deterioration in the Plan’s funded status resulting from capital market activity, the Investment Committee retained an Investment Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management Services LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, to assist in the overall strategic investment direction of the fund.

Investment Policies and Strategies

The overall investment policies and strategies of the Plan were based on the guiding principle of diversification. Plan investments were allocated primarily between the major asset classes of fixed income and equity, with a relatively smaller proportion of investments in alternative asset classes. These investments fall into two broad categories within the context of the current asset allocation policy.

Liability-Hedging Assets – These assets consist primarily of fixed income investments, such as bonds, that generally have characteristics similar to pension liabilities, including predictable cash flows and comparable durations. In addition to capital preservation, the payment streams provided by liability-hedging assets are used to satisfy plan obligations as they become due.

Return-Seeking Assets – All non-fixed income investments, such as equities and certain alternative asset classes, fall into this category. In pursuing these investments, the Plan seeks to experience higher returns from appreciation in asset values. Historically, the long-term rate of return on equities has been higher than most investment grade fixed income securities. The increased yield comes at the expense of increased volatility and unpredictability in cash flows.

Permitted and Prohibited Investments

Plan investments were permitted to be made either directly, through pooled or mutual funds, or through insurance contracts, and both active and passive strategies have been used. In order to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility and to ensure that plan assets are invested prudently, the Committee has compiled a list of prohibited investments, as well as placed constraints on certain permitted investments. Moreover, the Plan was not permitted to borrow funds to acquire securities or otherwise deal in margin trading. Additional restrictions and constraints, by asset class, are outlined below.

Fixed Income

The Plan’s fixed income exposure was achieved through investments in separate accounts or mutual funds. For securities held in separate accounts, the combined market value of any individual investments, as a percentage of the aggregate market value of all fixed income investments, was not to exceed the maximum quality limits outlined below. Each mutual fund investment was governed by its own prospectus, and therefore not subject to these quality limits.

 

Investment Rating    Maximum Limit  
   

AAA

     100

AA

     90

A

     75

BBB & Lower

     50

BB & Lower

     8

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Equities

The Plan’s domestic and international equity investments were required to be fully diversified across sectors and countries at all times. In addition, the Plan was prohibited from acquiring more than 7.5% of the outstanding securities of any one company. The Plan was also prohibited from holding greater than 10% of its assets in the form of MFC stock.

Derivatives, Options, and Futures

The use of derivatives was permitted for the purpose of hedging investment risks, including market, interest rate, credit, liquidity, and currency risks. Derivatives may also have been used to replicate direct investments, in instances where the Plan would benefit from lower costs or transactional ease. Conversely, the use of derivatives to create leverage for speculative purposes was prohibited. The Plan was also required to hold cash and cash equivalents equal to the underlying market exposure of derivatives, net of margin funds. The Plan was permitted to invest in options and futures on any securities that were not specifically prohibited by the Statement, but it was prohibited from selling derivatives on securities it did not own.

Investments in Other Assets

Pursuant to the asset allocation policy, the Plan was permitted to make investments in alternative asset classes. The Plan was permitted to invest in private equity, power and infrastructure equity, timber and agricultural investments, but hedge funds were prohibited. The Investment Committee was required to approve any proposed investments in other assets that were not specifically permitted above.

Note 11 — Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings

Commitments. The Company has extended commitments to purchase U.S. private debt and to issue mortgage loans on real estate totaling $1,824 million and $130 million, respectively, at December 31, 2010. If funded, loans related to real estate mortgages would be fully collateralized by the mortgaged properties. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of borrowers under long-term bond commitments and requires collateral as deemed necessary. The majority of these commitments expire in 2011.

The Company leases office space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements of various expiration dates. Rental expenses, net of sub-lease income, were $24 million, $26 million, and $22 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

During 2001, the Company entered into an office ground lease agreement, which expires on September 20, 2096. The terms of the lease agreement provide for adjustments in future periods. The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under the remaining ground lease and other non-cancelable operating leases along with the associated sub-lease income are as follows:

 

     Non-
cancelable
Operating
Leases
     Sub-lease
Income
 
        
     (in millions)  

2011

   $ 48       $ 17   

2012

     42         17   

2013

     39         17   

2014

     29         14   

2015

     13         3   

Thereafter

     410         -   
        

Total

   $ 581       $ 68   
        

Guarantees. In the course of business, the Company enters into guarantees which vary in nature and purpose and which are accounted for and disclosed under U.S. GAAP specific to the insurance industry. The Company had no guarantees outstanding outside the scope of insurance accounting at December 31, 2010.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 11 — Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings - (continued)

 

Contingencies. The Company is an investor in leveraged leases and has established provisions for possible disallowance of the tax treatment and for interest on past due taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company increased this provision by $94 million and $186 million, net of tax, respectively. The Company continues to believe that deductions originally claimed in relation to these arrangements are appropriate. Although not expected to occur, should the tax attributes of the leveraged leases be fully denied, the maximum after tax exposure including interest would be an additional estimated $218 million at December 31, 2010.

The Company owns an 80% interest in Phipps Tower Associates LLC, a limited liability company formed for the purpose of development, construction, leasing, and operation of Phipps Tower, an office building located in Atlanta, Georgia. The construction of Phipps Tower was completed in February 2010 and is currently in the leasing phase. Under an LLC agreement entered into by the Company with its partner developer, both parties have rights to a one-time put/call option when the project has achieved its stabilization stage, defined as when 85% of the gross rentable area of the building has been leased and the tenants under such leases have accepted delivery of the premises. At that time, the Company may exercise its call option to purchase the partner developer’s interest in the project, and the partner developer may exercise its put option and sell its interest to the Company. If on or before March 5, 2013 the stabilization stage has not been achieved, or stabilization has been achieved but options have not been exercised, the Company is obligated to purchase the partner developer’s entire interest (20%) in the project for the greater of the project cost or 95% of market value at the time of the buyout. The current estimated minimum amount that the Company would be required to pay is $7 million. This estimate is 20% of the $108 million cost of construction, net of $73 million of related loans payable.

Legal Proceedings. The Company is regularly involved in litigation, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. The litigation naming the Company as a defendant ordinarily involves its activities as a provider of insurance protection and wealth management products, an employer, and a taxpayer. In addition, state regulatory bodies, state attorneys general, the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and other government and regulatory bodies regularly make inquiries and, from time to time, require the production of information or conduct examinations concerning the Company’s compliance with, among other things, insurance laws, securities laws, and laws governing the activities of broker-dealers. The Company does not believe that the conclusion of any current legal or regulatory matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity

Capital Stock

The Company has two classes of capital stock, preferred stock and common stock. All of the outstanding preferred and common stock of the Company is owned by MIC, its parent.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
    Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2008

   $ 577      $ 350      $ 27      $ 129      $ 1,083   

Gross unrealized investment losses (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1,574 million)

     (2,932     -        -        -        (2,932

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $101 million)

     (187     -        -        -        (187

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax expense of $87 million)

     162        -        -        -        162   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax expense of $216 million)

     403        -        -        -        403   

Adjustment for policyholder dividend obligation (net of deferred income tax expense of $11 million)

     20        -        -        -        20   
        

Net unrealized investment losses

     (2,534     -        -        -        (2,534

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        (23     -        (23

Pension and postretirement benefits:

          

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -        (1     (1

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax benefit of $359 million)

     -        -        -        (666     (666

Net gains on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax expense of $586 million)

     -        1,086        -        -        1,086   

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $17 million)

     -        (31     -        -        (31
        

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ (1,957   $ 1,405      $ 4      $ (538   $ (1,086
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
     Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ (1,957   $ 1,405      $ 4       $ (538   $ (1,086

Gross unrealized investment gains (net of deferred income tax expense of $1,883 million)

     3,498        -        -         -        3,498   

Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income (net of deferred income tax expense of $109 million)

     202        -        -         -        202   

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax benefit of $67 million)

     (126     -        -         -        (126

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax benefit of $354 million)

     (658     -        -         -        (658
        

Net unrealized investment gains

     2,916        -        -         -        2,916   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        5         -        5   

Pension and postretirement benefits:

           

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -         (2     (2

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax expense of $31 million)

     -        -        -         60        60   

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit (net of deferred income tax expense of $1 million)

     -        -        -         2        2   

Net losses on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax benefit of $538 million)

     -        (1,000     -         -        (1,000

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $3 million)

     -        (5     -         -        (5

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments (net of deferred income tax benefit of $410 million)

     (761     -        -         -        (761
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 198      $ 400      $ 9       $ (478   $ 129   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
    Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 198      $ 400      $ 9      $ (478   $ 129   

Gross unrealized investment gains (net of deferred income tax expense of $808 million)

     1,501        -        -        -        1,501   

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $313 million)

     (582     -        -        -        (582

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax expense of $23 million)

     42        -        -        -        42   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax benefit of $100 million)

     (185     -        -        -        (185
        

Net unrealized investment gains

     776        -        -        -        776   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        (53     -        (53

Pension and postretirement benefits:

          

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -        (2     (2

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax expense of $5 million)

     -        -        -        9        9   

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit (net of deferred income tax expense of $1 million)

     -        -        -        2        2   

Net losses on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax benefit of $20 million)

     -        (37     -        -        (37

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $69 million)

     -        (129     -        -        (129

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent (net of deferred income tax expense of $255 million)

     -        -        -        473        473   
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 974      $ 234      $ (44   $ 4      $ 1,168   
        

 

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Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

Net unrealized investment gains (losses) included on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of shareholder’s equity are summarized below:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, end of year comprises:

      

Unrealized investment gains (losses) on:

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 1,852      $ 547      $ (3,345

Equity securities

     360        249        (79

Other investments

     (5     (3     (91
        

Total (1)

     2,207        793        (3,515

Amounts of unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to:

      

Deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability

     (653     (368     458   

Policyholder liabilities

     (56     (121     49   

Deferred income taxes

     (524     (106     1,051   
        

Total

     (1,233     (595     1,558   
        

Net unrealized investment gains (losses)

   $ 974      $ 198      $ (1,957
        
(1) Includes unrealized investment gains (losses) on invested assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 — Related Party Transactions, for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement.

Statutory Results

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, JHNY and John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, are required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of their states of domicile, which are Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts, respectively.

At December 31, 2008, JHUSA, with the explicit permission of the Commissioner, used the implied forward rates from the rolling average of the swap rates that have been observed over the past three years instead of the implied forward rates from the swap curve observed at December 31, 2008 for purposes of its C-3 Phase II calculation. The impact of using this approach was a $53 million decrease in JHUSA’s authorized control level risk-based capital as of December 31, 2008. This permitted practice was effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2008 and ended September 30, 2009.

At December 31, 2008, JHUSA, with the explicit permission of the Commissioner, recorded an increase in the net admitted deferred tax asset (“DTA”) instead of the deferred tax calculation required by prescribed statutory accounting practices. If the net admitted DTA was reflected on the statutory balance sheet based on prescribed practices, the DTA and statutory surplus at December 31, 2008 would both be decreased by $84 million. The permitted practice had no effect on statutory net income. This permitted practice was effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2008 and ended September 30, 2009.

The Company’s statutory net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $35 million (unaudited), $(76) million, and $(2,407) million, respectively. The Company’s statutory capital and surplus as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $5,093 million (unaudited) and $5,012 million, respectively.

Unless approved by the Commissioner prior to payment, dividends to the shareholder shall be declared or paid only from the Company’s earned surplus. Dividends to the shareholder that may be paid without prior approval of the Commissioner are limited by the laws of the State of Michigan. Such dividends are permissible if, together with other dividends or distributions made within the preceding 12 months, they do not exceed the greater of 10% of the Company’s surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year, or the net gain from operations for the 12 month period ending December 31 of the immediately preceding year.

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information

The Company operates in the following three business segments: (1) Insurance and (2) Wealth Management, which primarily serve retail and institutional customers and (3) Corporate and Other, which includes the institutional advisory business, the remaining international insurance operations, the reinsurance operations, and the corporate account.

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units offering different products and services. The reportable segments are managed separately, as they focus on different products, markets, and distribution channels.

Insurance Segment. Offers a variety of individual life insurance products, including participating whole life, term life, universal life, and variable life insurance, and individual and group long-term care insurance. Products are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing.

Wealth Management Segment. Offers individual and group annuities and mutual fund products and services. Individual annuities consist of fixed deferred annuities, fixed immediate annuities, and variable annuities. Mutual fund products and services primarily consist of open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, institutional advisory accounts, and privately managed accounts. These products are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents and brokers affiliated with the Company, securities brokerage firms, financial planners, pension plan sponsors, pension plan consultants, and banks.

This segment also offers a variety of retirement products to qualified defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and non-qualified buyers, including guaranteed investment contracts, funding agreements, single premium annuities, and general account participating annuities and fund-type products. These contracts provide non-guaranteed, partially guaranteed, and fully guaranteed investment options through general and separate account products.

These products are distributed through a combination of dedicated regional representatives, pension consultants, and investment professionals. The segment’s consumer notes program is distributed primarily through brokers affiliated with the Company and securities brokerage firms.

Corporate and Other Segment. Primarily consists of the Company’s remaining international insurance operations, certain corporate operations, the institutional advisory business, reinsurance operations, and businesses that are either disposed or in run-off. Corporate operations primarily include certain financing activities, income on capital not specifically allocated to the reporting segments, and certain non-recurring expenses not allocated to the segments. Reinsurance refers to the transfer of all or part of certain risks related to policies issued by the Company to a reinsurer or to the assumption of risk from other insurers. The disposed business primarily consists of group health insurance and related group life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and selected broker-dealer operations.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Allocations of net investment income are based on the amount of assets allocated to each segment. Other costs and operating expenses are allocated to each segment based on a review of the nature of such costs, cost allocations utilizing time studies, and other relevant allocation methodologies.

The following table summarizes selected financial information by segment for the periods indicated. Included in the Insurance Segment for all periods presented are the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the closed blocks. For additional information on the closed blocks, see Note 6 — Closed Blocks.

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information - (continued)

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2010

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 4,460      $ 2,765      $ 482      $ 7,707   

Net investment income

     2,619        1,710        238        4,567   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     381        (202     202        381   

Inter-segment revenues

     3        -        (3     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 7,463      $ 4,273      $ 919      $ 12,655   
        

Total net (loss) income

   $ (1,486   $ 506      $ 103      $ (877
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income (loss) of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 158      $ 62      $ (21   $ 199   

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     2,157        1,129        285        3,571   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     512        239        1        752   

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -        1,600   

Interest expense

     -        -        47        47   

Income tax expense

     48        135        39        222   

Segment assets

   $ 82,106      $ 160,978      $ 22,944      $ 266,028   
     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2009

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 4,366      $ 2,652      $ 535      $ 7,553   

Net investment income

     2,265        1,624        457        4,346   

Net realized investment and other losses

     (732     (1,103     (2     (1,837

Inter-segment revenues

     -        1        (1     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 5,899      $ 3,174      $ 989      $ 10,062   
        

Total net (loss) income

   $ (258   $ 412      $ 157      $ 311   
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 28      $ 9      $ 41      $ 78   

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     1,622        1,123        314        3,059   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     308        898        5        1,211   

Interest expense

     -        -        34        34   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (167     63        97        (7

Segment assets

   $ 75,509      $ 149,336      $ 23,084      $ 247,929   

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information - (continued)

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2008

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 3,407      $ (357   $ 520      $ 3,570   

Net investment income

     2,300        1,578        563        4,441   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     120        102        (445     (223

Inter-segment revenues

     -        1        (1     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 5,827      $ 1,324      $ 637      $ 7,788   
        

Total net income (loss)

   $ 272      $ (360   $ (223   $ (311
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income (loss) of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 8      $ 26      $ (38   $ (4

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     1,418        991        438        2,847   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     (362     21        5        (336

Interest expense

     -        -        34        34   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     137        (413     (63     (339

The Company operates primarily in the United States and has no reportable major customers. The following table summarizes selected financial information by geographic location for or at the end of periods presented:

 

Location    Revenues     

Income
(Loss) Before

Income Taxes

    Long-Lived
Assets
     Assets  
   
     (in millions)  

2010

          

United States

   $ 12,582       $ (669   $ 173       $ 265,908   

Foreign — other

     73         14        -         120   
        

Total

   $ 12,655       $ (655   $ 173       $ 266,028   
        

2009

          

United States

   $ 10,004       $ 290      $ 198       $ 247,786   

Foreign — other

     58         14        -         143   
        

Total

   $ 10,062       $ 304      $ 198       $ 247,929   
        

2008

          

United States

   $ 7,722       $ (670     

Foreign — other

     66         20        
             

Total

   $ 7,788       $ (650     
             

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. Fair values have been determined by using available market information and the valuation methodologies described below.

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
    

Carrying

Value

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Value

    

Fair

Value

 
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities:

           

Available-for-sale (1)

   $ 60,470       $ 60,470       $ 53,569       $ 53,569   

Held-for-trading

     1,627         1,627         1,208         1,208   

Equity securities:

           

Available-for-sale

     588         588         558         558   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     13,343         14,301         12,623         13,252   

Policy loans

     5,050         5,050         4,949         4,949   

Short-term investments

     1,472         1,472         3,973         3,973   

Cash and cash equivalents

     2,772         2,772         4,915         4,915   

Derivatives:

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,721         2,721         1,840         1,840   

Foreign currency swaps

     210         210         242         242   

Foreign currency forwards

     33         33         43         43   

Interest rate options

     -         -         1         1   

Equity market contracts

     4         4         8         8   

Embedded derivatives

     1,504         1,504         1,711         1,711   

Assets held in trust

     2,394         2,394         2,290         2,290   

Separate account assets

     136,002         136,002         122,466         122,466   
        

Total assets

   $ 228,190       $ 229,148       $ 210,396       $ 211,025   
        

Liabilities:

           

Consumer notes

   $ 966       $ 983       $ 1,205       $ 1,234   

Debt

     845         839         490         463   

Guaranteed investment contracts and funding agreements

     1,833         1,850         2,701         2,760   

Fixed-rate deferred and immediate annuities

     8,971         8,866         9,255         8,696   

Supplementary contracts without life contingencies

     47         48         51         53   

Derivatives:

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,164         2,164         1,318         1,318   

Foreign currency swaps

     578         578         694         694   

Foreign currency forwards

     -         -         1         1   

Equity market contracts

     2         2         -         -   

Embedded derivatives

     1,214         1,214         1,327         1,327   
        

Total liabilities

   $ 16,620       $ 16,544       $ 17,042       $ 16,546   
        
(1) Fixed maturities available-for-sale exclude leveraged leases of $1,932 million and $2,012 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company calculates the carrying value of its leveraged leases by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit value. The exit value assumes the asset or liability is exchanged in an orderly transaction; it is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

 

ASC 820 created the following two primary categories for the purpose of fair value disclosure:

 

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value and Reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets – This category includes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Financial instruments measured on a recurring basis include fixed maturities, equity securities, short-term investments, derivatives, and separate account assets. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include mortgage loans, joint ventures, limited partnership interests, and goodwill, which are reported at fair value only in the period in which an impairment is recognized.

 

Other Assets and Liabilities Not Reported at Fair Value – This category includes assets and liabilities, which do not require the additional ASC 820 disclosures, as follows:

Mortgage loans on real estate – The fair value of unimpaired mortgage loans is estimated using discounted cash flows and takes into account the contractual maturities and discount rates, which were based on current market rates for similar maturity ranges and adjusted for risk due to the property type.

Policy loans – These loans are carried at unpaid principal balances, which approximate their fair values.

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying values for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Consumer notes, guaranteed investment contracts, and funding agreements – The fair values associated with these financial instruments are determined by projecting cash flows and discounting at current corporate rates, defined as U.S. Treasury rates plus MFC’s corporate spread. The fair value attributable to credit risk represents the present value of the spread.

Debt – The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar type of borrowing arrangements. As a result of the adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, long-term debt at December 31, 2010 includes variable and fixed rate notes related to consolidated variable interest entities. The carrying value of this debt approximates fair value at December 31, 2010. For further information regarding the adoption of ASC 810, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

The carrying values for commercial paper and short-term borrowings approximate fair value.

Fixed-rate deferred and immediate annuities – The fair value of fixed-rate deferred annuities is estimated by projecting multiple stochastically generated interest rate scenarios under a risk neutral environment reflecting inputs (interest rates, volatility, etc.) observable at the valuation date. The fair value of fixed immediate annuities is determined by projecting cash flows and discounting at current corporate rates, defined as U.S. Treasury rates plus MFC’s corporate spread. The fair value attributable to credit risk represents the present value of the spread.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets

Valuation Hierarchy

Following ASC 820 guidance, the Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

• Level 1 – Fair value measurements that reflect unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuations are based on quoted prices reflecting market transactions involving assets or liabilities identical to those being measured. Level 1 assets primarily include exchange traded equity securities and certain separate account assets.

 

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• Level 2 – Fair value measurements using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in inactive markets, inputs that are observable that are not prices (such as interest rates, credit risks, etc.), and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

Most debt securities are classified within Level 2. Also included in the Level 2 category are derivative instruments that are priced using models with observable market inputs, including most derivative financial instruments and certain separate account assets.

• Level 3 – Fair value measurements using significant nonmarket observable inputs. These include valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived using data, some or all of which is not market observable data, including assumptions about risk.

Level 3 securities include less liquid securities, such as structured asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other securities that have little or no price transparency. Embedded and complex derivative financial instruments and separate account investments in real estate are also included in Level 3.

Determination of Fair Value

The valuation methodologies used to determine the fair values of assets and liabilities under ASC 820 reflect market participant assumptions and are based on the application of the fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable market inputs over unobservable inputs. When available, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation techniques, which discount expected cash flows utilizing independent market observable interest rates based on the credit quality and duration of the instrument. Items valued using models are classified according to the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though significant market observable inputs are used.

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy:

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Fixed Maturities

For fixed maturities, including corporate debt, U.S. Treasury, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations, issuances by foreign governments, and obligations of state and political subdivisions, fair values are based on quoted market prices when available. When market prices are not available, fair value is generally estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating current market inputs for similar financial instruments with comparable terms and credit quality (matrix pricing). The significant inputs into these models include, but are not limited to, yield curves, credit risks and spreads, measures of volatility, and prepayment speeds. These fixed maturities are classified within Level 2. Fixed maturities with significant pricing inputs which are unobservable are classified within Level 3.

Equity Securities

Equity securities are comprised of common stock and are classified within Level 1, as fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Short-term Investments

Short-term investments are comprised of securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase that are traded in active markets and are classified within Level 1, as fair values are based on quoted market prices. Securities such as commercial paper and discount notes are classified within Level 2 because these securities are typically not actively traded due to their short maturities and, as such, their cost generally approximates fair value.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Derivatives

The fair value of derivatives is determined through the use of quoted market prices for exchange-traded derivatives or through the use of pricing models for over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives. The pricing models used are based on market standard valuation methodologies, and the inputs to these models are consistent with what a market participant would use when pricing the instruments. Derivative valuations can be affected by changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, financial indices, credit spreads, default risk (including the counterparties to the contract), and volatility. The Company’s derivatives are generally classified within Level 2 given the significant inputs to the pricing models for most OTC derivatives are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Inputs that are observable generally include interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rate curves; however, certain OTC derivatives may rely on inputs that are significant to the fair value, but are unobservable in the market or cannot be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data and would be classified within Level 3. Inputs that are unobservable generally include broker quotes, volatilities, and inputs that are outside of the observable portion of the interest rate curve or other relevant market measures. These unobservable inputs may involve significant management judgment or estimation.

Even though unobservable, these inputs are based on assumptions deemed appropriate given the circumstances and consistent with what market participants would use when pricing such instruments. The credit risk of both the counterparty and the Company are considered in determining the fair value for all OTC derivatives after taking into account the effects of netting agreements and collateral arrangements.

Embedded Derivatives

As defined in ASC 815, the Company holds assets and liabilities classified as embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets include guaranteed minimum income benefits that are ceded under modified coinsurance reinsurance arrangements (“Reinsurance GMIB Assets”). Liabilities include policyholder benefits offered under variable annuity contracts such as guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits with a term certain (“GMWB”) and embedded reinsurance derivatives.

Embedded derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, separately from their host contract, and the change in their fair value is reflected in net income. Many factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, credit ratings, variations in actuarial assumptions regarding policyholder liabilities, and risk margins related to non-capital market inputs may result in significant fluctuations in the fair value of these embedded derivatives that could materially affect net income.

The fair value of embedded derivatives is estimated as the present value of future benefits less the present value of future fees. The fair value calculation includes assumptions for risk margins including nonperformance risk.

Risk margins are established to capture the risks of the instrument which represent the additional compensation a market participant would require to assume the risks related to the uncertainties of such actuarial assumptions as annuitization, persistency, partial withdrawal, and surrenders. The establishment of these actuarial assumptions, risk margins, nonperformance risk, and other inputs requires the use of significant judgment.

Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled and affects the value of the liability. The fair value measurement assumes that the nonperformance risk is the same before and after the transfer; therefore, fair value reflects the reporting entity’s own credit risk.

Nonperformance risk for liabilities held by the Company is based on MFC’s own credit risk, which is determined by taking into consideration publicly available information relating to MFC’s debt, as well as its claims paying ability. Nonperformance risk is also reflected in the Reinsurance GMIB Assets held by the Company. The credit risk of the reinsurance companies is most representative of the nonperformance risk for the Reinsurance GMIB Assets and is derived from publicly available information relating to the reinsurance companies’ publicly issued debt.

The fair value of embedded derivatives related to reinsurance agreements is determined based on a total return swap methodology. These total return swaps are reflected as assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets representing the difference between the statutory book value and fair value of the related modified coinsurance assets with ongoing changes in fair value recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses). The fair value of the underlying assets is based on the valuation approach for similar assets described herein.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Separate Account Assets

Separate account assets are reported at fair value and reported as a summarized total on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in accordance with SOP No. 03-1, “Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Nontraditional Long-Duration Contracts and for Separate Accounts,” which is now incorporated into ASC 944. The fair value of separate account assets is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the separate account. Assets owned by the Company’s separate accounts primarily include investments in mutual funds, fixed maturity securities, equity securities, real estate, short-term investments, and cash and cash equivalents.

The fair value of mutual fund investments is based upon quoted market prices or reported net asset values. Open-ended mutual fund investments that are traded in an active market and have a publicly available price are included in Level 1. The fair values of fixed maturity securities, equity securities, short-term investments, and cash equivalents held by separate accounts are determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar financial instruments held within the Company’s general account.

Separate account assets classified as Level 3 consist primarily of debt and equity investments in private companies, which own real estate and carry it at fair value. The values of the real estate investments are estimated using generally accepted valuation techniques. A comprehensive appraisal is performed shortly after initial purchase of properties and at two or three-year intervals thereafter, depending on the property. Appraisal updates are conducted according to client contracts, generally at one-year or six-month intervals. In the quarters in which an investment is not independently appraised or its valuation updated, the market value is reviewed by management. The valuation of a real estate investment is adjusted only if there has been a significant change in economic circumstances related to the investment since acquisition or the most recent independent valuation and upon the independent appraiser’s review and concurrence with management. Further, these valuations are prepared giving consideration to the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches of estimating property value. These real estate investments are classified as Level 3 by the companies owning them. The equity investments in these companies are considered to be Level 3 by the Company.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy level:

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities available-for-sale (1):

           

Corporate debt securities

   $ 41,199       $ -       $ 37,898       $ 3,301   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,247         -         3,762         485   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     460         -         10         450   

Collateralized debt obligations

     136         -         33         103   

Other asset-backed securities

     1,029         -         950         79   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     7,841         -         7,841         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     4,027         -         3,619         408   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,531         -         1,531         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     60,470         -         55,644         4,826   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

           

Corporate debt securities

     1,177         8         1,133         36   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     224         -         209         15   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -         -         3   

Collateralized debt obligations

     4         -         1         3   

Other asset-backed securities

     66         -         65         1   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     101         -         101         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     51         -         51         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1         -         1         -   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     1,627         8         1,561         58   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     588         588         -         -   

Short-term investments

     1,472         -         1,472         -   

Derivative assets (2):

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,721         -         2,652         69   

Foreign currency swaps

     210         -         210         -   

Foreign currency forwards

     33         -         33         -   

Equity market contracts

     4         -         -         4   

Embedded derivatives (3):

           

Reinsurance contracts

     7         -         7         -   

Benefit guarantees

     1,497         -         -         1,497   

Assets held in trust (4)

     2,394         913         1,420         61   

Separate account assets (5)

     136,002         130,884         2,092         3,026   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 207,025       $ 132,393       $ 65,091       $ 9,541   
        

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities (2):

           

Interest rate swaps

   $ 2,164       $ -       $ 2,156       $ 8   

Foreign currency swaps

     578         -         534         44   

Equity market contracts

     2         -         -         2   

Embedded derivatives (3):

           

Reinsurance contracts

     660         -         660         -   

Participating pension contracts

     98         -         98         -   

Benefit guarantees

     456         -         -         456   
        

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 3,958       $ -       $ 3,448       $ 510   
        

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

     December 31, 2009  
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities available-for-sale (1):

           

Corporate debt securities

   $ 42,505       $ -       $ 39,889       $ 2,616   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,474         -         4,039         435   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     476         -         16         460   

Collateralized debt obligations

     135         -         57         78   

Other asset-backed securities

     1,242         -         1,151         91   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     1,968         -         1,968         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,491         -         1,261         230   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,278         -         1,213         65   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     53,569         -         49,594         3,975   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

           

Corporate debt securities

     898         -         882         16   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     216         -         206         10   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -         -         3   

Collateralized debt obligations

     2         -         1         1   

Other asset-backed securities

     21         -         20         1   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     29         -         29         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     26         -         23         3   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     13         -         -         13   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     1,208         -         1,161         47   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     558         558         -         -   

Short-term investments

     3,973         -         3,973         -   

Derivative assets (2)

     2,134         -         2,074         60   

Embedded derivatives (3)

     1,711         -         8         1,703   

Assets held in trust (4)

     2,290         624         1,666         -   

Separate account assets (5)

     122,466         116,875         2,494         3,097   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 187,909       $ 118,057       $ 60,970       $ 8,882   
        

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities (2)

   $ 2,013       $ -       $ 1,987       $ 26   

Embedded derivatives (3)

     1,327         -         688         639   
        

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 3,340       $ -       $ 2,675       $ 665   
        
(1) Fixed maturities available-for-sale exclude leveraged leases of $1,932 million and $2,012 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company calculates the carrying value of its leveraged leases by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross to reflect the presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are presented net for purposes of the Level 3 rollforward in the following table.
(3) Embedded derivatives related to fixed maturities and reinsurance contracts are reported as part of the derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Embedded derivatives related to benefit guarantees are reported as part of the reinsurance recoverable or future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts are reported as part of future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(4) Represents the fair value of assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 — Related Party Transactions for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement. The fair value of the trust assets is determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar financial instruments.
(5) Separate account assets are recorded at fair value. Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contract holders whose interest in the separate account assets is recorded by the Company as separate account liabilities. Separate account liabilities are set equal to the fair value of separate account assets.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Level 3 Financial Instruments

The changes in Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are summarized as follows:

 

            Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in:
          Transfers               
     Balance at
January 1,
2010
    

Earnings

(1)

   

AOCI

(2)

    Purchases,
issuances, and
settlements
(net)
   

Into

Level 3

(3)

    

Out of

Level 3

(3)

    Balance at
December 31,
2010
     Change in
unrealized gains
(losses) included in
earnings on
instruments still
held
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities available-for-sale:

                   

Corporate debt securities

   $ 2,616       $ (50   $ 223      $ 80      $ 733       $ (301   $ 3,301       $ -   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     435         1        105        (54     -         (2     485         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     460         (22     131        (119     -         -        450         -   

Collateralized debt obligations

     78         (3     39        (11     -         -        103         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     91         (4     14        (22     -         -        79         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     230         -        (6     247        342         (405     408         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     65         -        (65     -        -         -        -         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     3,975         (78     441        121        1,075         (708     4,826         -   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

                   

Corporate debt securities

     16         15        -        4        2         (1     36         15   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     10         5        -        -        -         -        15         5   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -        -        -        -         -        3         1   

Collateralized debt obligations

     1         2        -        -        -         -        3         2   

Other asset-backed securities

     1         -        -        -        -         -        1         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     3         -        -        3        -         (6     -         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     13         (13     -        -        -         -        -         (13
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     47         9        -        7        2         (7     58         10   

Net derivatives

     34         15        (30     -        -         -        19         19   

Net embedded derivatives

     1,064         (23 (4)      -        -        -         -        1,041         (23

Assets held in trust

     -         1        3        (10     68         (1     61         3   

Separate account assets (5)

     3,097         (13     5        (125     62         -        3,026         10   
        

Total

   $ 8,217       $ (89   $ 419      $ (7   $ 1,207       $ (716   $ 9,031       $ 19   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

            Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in:
                          
     Balance at
January 1,
2009
    

Earnings

(1)

   

AOCI

(2)

    Purchases,
issuances, and
settlements
(net)
   

Net transfers
into and out of
Level 3

(3)

    Balance at
December 31,
2009
     Change in
unrealized gains
(losses) included
in earnings on
instruments still
held
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities available-for-sale:

                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 1,792       $ 80      $ 482      $ (67   $ 329      $ 2,616       $ -   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     446         (2     100        (90     (19     435         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     624         (87     149        (230     4        460         -   

Collateralized debt obligations

     88         (6     6        (10     -        78         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     299         3        29        (252     12        91         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1         -        (6     315        (80     230         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     62         -        4        (1     -        65         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     3,312         (12     764        (335     246        3,975         -   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

                

Corporate debt securities

     16         2        -        (2     -        16         1   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     7         3        -        -        -        10         3   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         1        -        (1     -        3         1   

Collateralized debt obligations

     1         -        -        -        -        1         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     2         -        -        (1     -        1         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     -         (1     -        4        -        3         (1

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     12         1        -        -        -        13         1   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     41         6        -        -        -        47         5   

Net derivatives

     195         (38     (12     -        (111     34         (32

Net embedded derivatives

     1,516         (452 (4)      -        -        -        1,064         (452

Separate account assets (5)

     2,972         (493     (1     619        -        3,097         (389
        

Total

   $ 8,036       $ (989   $ 751      $ 284      $ 135      $ 8,217       $ (868
        

 

(1) This amount is included in net realized investment and other gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) For financial assets that are transferred into and/or out of Level 3, the Company uses the fair value of the assets at the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) This amount is included in benefits to policyholders on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contract holders whose liability is reflected within separate account liabilities.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

The Company may hedge positions with offsetting positions that are classified in a different level. For example, the gains and losses for assets and liabilities in the Level 3 category presented in the tables above may not reflect the effect of offsetting gains and losses on hedging instruments that have been classified by the Company in the Level 1 and Level 2 categories.

The transfers into Level 3 primarily result from securities that were impaired during the year or securities where a lack of observable market data (versus the previous year) resulted in reclassifying assets into Level 3. The transfers out of Level 3 primarily result from observable market data becoming available for that asset, thus eliminating the need to extrapolate market data beyond observable points.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including investments such as mortgage loans, joint ventures, and limited partnership interests, and goodwill, which are reported at fair value only in the period in which an impairment is recognized. The fair value is calculated using either models that are widely accepted in the financial services industry or the valuation of collateral underlying impaired mortgages. The Company recorded a goodwill impairment of $1,600 million during the year ended December 31, 2010, and the fair value measurement was classified as Level 3. For additional information regarding the impairment, see Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets.

Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment were as follows:

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
     Corporate
and Other
     Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 1,600      $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   

Impairment

     (1,600     -         -         (1,600
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ -      $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 1,453   
        

 

     Insurance      Wealth
Management
     Corporate
and Other
     Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 1,600       $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   

Impairment

     -         -         -         -   
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 1,600       $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   
        

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually as of December 31 and more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, below its carrying amount. In 2010, the Company impaired the entire $1,600 million of goodwill associated with the Insurance segment. The impairment was reflective of the decrease in the expected future earnings for this business. The fair value was determined primarily using an earnings-based approach, which incorporated the segment’s in-force and new business embedded value using internal forecasts of revenue and expense. There were no impairments recorded in 2009, and there were no accumulated impairment losses at December 31, 2009.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets - (continued)

 

Value of Business Acquired

The balance of and changes in VOBA as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 2,171      $ 2,564   

Amortization

     (66     (15

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (146     (342

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (36
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 1,959      $ 2,171   
        

The following table provides estimated future amortization (net of tax) for the periods indicated:

 

     VOBA
Amortization
 
     (in millions)  

2011

   $ 94   

2012

     87   

2013

     82   

2014

     68   

2015

     67   

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible asset balances were as follows:

 

     Gross
Carrying Amount
     Accumulated
Net Amortization
     Net
Carrying Amount
 
        
     (in millions)  

December 31, 2010

        

Not subject to amortization:

        

Brand name

   $ 600       $ -       $ 600   

Investment management contracts

     295         -         295   

Other

     5         -         5   

Subject to amortization:

        

Distribution networks

     397         48         349   

Other investment management contracts

     64         28         36   
        

Total

   $ 1,361       $ 76       $ 1,285   
        

December 31, 2009

        

Not subject to amortization:

        

Brand name

   $ 600       $ -       $ 600   

Investment management contracts

     295         -         295   

Subject to amortization:

        

Distribution networks

     397         37         360   

Other investment management contracts

     64         25         39   
        

Total

   $ 1,356       $ 62       $ 1,294   
        

Amortization expense (net of tax) for other intangible assets was $9 million, $9 million, and $8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense (net of tax) for other intangible assets is expected to be approximately $10 million in 2011, $11 million in 2012, $11 million in 2013, $12 million in 2014, and $11 million in 2015.

 

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Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts

The Company issues variable annuity and variable life contracts through its separate accounts for which investment income and investment gains and losses accrue to, and investment risk is borne by, the contract holder. Most contracts contain certain guarantees, which are discussed more fully below.

The assets supporting the variable portion of variable annuities are carried at fair value and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as separate account assets with an equivalent amount reported for separate account liabilities. Amounts assessed against the contract holders for mortality, administrative, and other services are included in revenue, and changes in liabilities for minimum guarantees are included in benefits to policyholders in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no gains or losses on transfers of assets from the general account to the separate account.

The deposits related to the variable life insurance contracts are invested in separate accounts, and the Company guarantees a specified death benefit on certain policies if specified premiums on these policies are paid by the policyholder, regardless of separate account performance.

The following table reflects variable life insurance contracts with guarantees held by the Company:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions, except for age)  

Life insurance contracts with guaranteed benefits

     

In the event of death

     

Account value

   $ 7,648       $ 6,969   

Net amount at risk related to deposits

     156         208   

Average attained age of contract holders

     51         50   

Many of the variable annuity contracts issued by the Company offer various guaranteed minimum death, income, and/or withdrawal benefits. Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (“GMDB”) features guarantee the contract holder either (a) a return of no less than total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals; (b) total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals plus a minimum return; (c) the highest contract value on a specified anniversary date minus any withdrawals following the contract anniversary, or (d) a combination of (b) and (c) above.

Contracts with Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit (“GMIB”) riders provide a guaranteed lifetime annuity, which may be elected by the contract holder after a stipulated waiting period (7 to 15 years), and which may be larger than what the contract account balance would purchase at then-current annuity purchase rates.

Multiple variations of an optional Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (“GMWB”) rider have also been offered by the Company. The GMWB rider provides contract holders a guaranteed annual withdrawal amount over a specified time period or in some cases for as long as they live. In general, guaranteed annual withdrawal amounts are based on deposits and may be reduced if withdrawals exceed allowed amounts. Guaranteed amounts may also be increased as a result of “step-up” provisions, which increase the benefit base to higher account values at specified intervals. Guaranteed amounts may also be increased if withdrawals are deferred over a specified period. In addition, certain versions of the GMWB rider extend lifetime guarantees to spouses.

Unaffiliated and affiliated reinsurance has been utilized to mitigate risk related to some of the guarantee benefit riders. Hedging has also been utilized to mitigate risk related to some of the GMWB riders.

For GMDB, the net amount at risk is defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance. For GMIB, the net amount at risk is defined as the excess of the current annuitization income base over the current account value. For GMWB, the net amount at risk is defined as the current guaranteed withdrawal amount minus the current account value. For all the guarantees, the net amount at risk is floored at zero at the single contract level.

The Company had the following variable annuity contracts with guarantees. Amounts at risk are shown net of reinsurance. Note that the Company’s variable annuity contracts with guarantees may offer more than one type of guarantee in each contract; therefore, the amounts listed are not mutually exclusive.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts - (continued)

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions, except for ages and percents)  

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

    

Return of net deposits

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 25,630      $ 23,472   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     140        312   

Average attained age of contract holders

     65        64   

Return of net deposits plus a minimum return

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 702      $ 744   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     318        354   

Average attained age of contract holders

     70        70   

Guaranteed minimum return rate

     5     5

Highest specified anniversary account value minus withdrawals post anniversary

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 29,399      $ 28,414   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     485        843   

Average attained age of contract holders

     65        64   

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit

    

Account value

   $ 6,276      $ 6,293   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     41        54   

Average attained age of contract holders

     64        63   

Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit

    

Account value

   $ 39,034      $ 35,595   

Net amount at risk

     782        1,012   

Average attained age of contract holders

     64        63   

Account balances of variable contracts with guarantees were invested in various separate accounts with the following characteristics:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in billions)  

Type of Fund

     

Equity

   $ 30       $ 28   

Balanced

     23         22   

Bond

     7         7   

Money Market

     2         2   
        

Total

   $ 62       $ 59   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts - (continued)

 

The following table summarizes the liabilities for guarantees on variable contracts reflected in the general account:

 

     Guaranteed
Minimum
Death
Benefit
(GMDB)
    Guaranteed
Minimum
Income
Benefit
(GMIB)
    Guaranteed
Minimum
Withdrawal
Benefit
(GMWB)
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 253      $ 209      $ 663      $ 1,125   

Incurred guarantee benefits

     (100     (60     -        (160

Other reserve changes

     72        28        (156     (56
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

     225        177        507        909   

Reinsurance recoverable

     (78     (1,120     (421     (1,619
        

Net balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 147      $ (943   $ 86      $ (710
        

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 454      $ 442      $ 2,890      $ 3,786   

Incurred guarantee benefits

     (153     (144     -        (297

Other reserve changes

     (48     (89     (2,227     (2,364
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

     253        209        663        1,125   

Reinsurance recoverable

     (104     (1,177     (548     (1,829
        

Net balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 149      $ (968   $ 115      $ (704
        

The GMDB gross and ceded reserves, the GMIB gross reserves, and the life contingent portion of the GMWB reserves were determined in accordance with ASC 944, and the GMIB reinsurance recoverable and non-life contingent GMWB gross reserve were determined in accordance with ASC 815.

The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefits to policyholders, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised.

The following assumptions and methodology were used to determine the amounts above at December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

   

Data used included 1,000 stochastically generated investment performance scenarios. For ASC 815 calculations, risk neutral scenarios were used.

 

   

For life products, reserves were established using stochastic modeling of future separate account returns and best estimate mortality, lapse, and premium persistency assumptions, which vary by product.

 

   

Mean return and volatility assumptions were determined by asset class. Market consistent observed volatilities were used where available for ASC 815 calculations.

 

   

Annuity mortality was based on the 1994 MGDB table multiplied by factors varied by rider types (living benefit/GMDB only) and qualified and non-qualified business.

 

   

Annuity base lapse rates vary by contract type, commission type, and by with or without living benefit or death benefit riders. The lapse rates range from 0.8% to 41.5% for GMDB and 0.3% to 41.5% for GMIB and GMWB.

 

   

The discount rates used in the ASC 944 calculations range from 6.4% to 7%. The discount rates used in the ASC 815 calculations were based on the term structure of swap curves with a credit spread based on the credit standing of MFC (for GMWB) and the reinsurers (for GMIB).

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 17 — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements

The balance of and changes in deferred policy acquisition costs as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $   9,186      $ 9,419   

Capitalization

     1,228        1,579   

Amortization

     (664     (1,119

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (98     (704

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        11   
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 9,652      $ 9,186   
        

The balance of and changes in deferred sales inducements as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $     379      $     427   

Capitalization

     12        63   

Amortization

     (22     (77

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (15     (12

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (22
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 354      $ 379   
        

Note 18 — Share-Based Payments

The Company participates in the stock compensation plans of MFC and uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The stock-based compensation is a legal obligation of MFC, but in accordance with U.S. GAAP, is recorded in the accounts of the Company in other operating costs and expenses.

Stock Options (ESOP)

Under MFC’s Executive Stock Option Plan (“ESOP”), stock options are granted to selected individuals. Options provide the holder with the right to purchase common shares at an exercise price equal to the higher of the prior day or prior five-day average closing market price of MFC’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the date the options were granted. The options vest over a period not exceeding four years and expire not more than 10 years from the grant date. A total of 73.6 million common shares have been reserved for issuance under the ESOP.

MFC grants Deferred Share Units (“DSUs”) to certain employees under the ESOP. These DSUs vest over a three-year period, and each DSU entitles the holder to receive one common share on retirement or termination of employment. When dividends are paid on MFC’s common shares, holders of DSUs are deemed to receive dividends at the same rate, payable in the form of additional DSUs.

In addition, for certain new employees and pursuant to the deferred compensation program, MFC grants DSUs under the ESOP, which entitle the holder to receive cash payment equal to the value of the same number of common shares plus credited dividends on retirement or termination of employment. In 2010, 17,000 DSUs were issued to certain new hires, which vest over a maximum period of five years. No such DSUs were issued in 2009 or 2008.

In 2010, 2009, and 2008, 35,000, 56,000, and 217,000 DSUs, respectively, were issued to certain employees who elected to defer receipt of all or part of their annual bonus. These DSUs vested immediately upon grant. Also, in 2010 and 2008, 20,000 and 269,000 DSUs were issued to certain employees who elected to defer payment of all or part of their restricted share units and/or performance share units. In 2009, no DSUs were granted to certain employees to defer payment of all or part of their restricted share units since the restricted share units scheduled to vest in 2009 did so without any payment value. Restricted share units and performance share units are discussed below. These DSUs also vested immediately upon grant.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 18 — Share-Based Payments - (continued)

 

Under the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, each eligible director may elect to receive his or her annual director’s retainer and fees in DSUs or common shares in lieu of cash. Upon termination of board service, an eligible director who has elected to receive DSUs will be entitled to receive cash equal to the value of the DSUs accumulated in his or her account or, at his or her direction, an equivalent number of common shares. A total of one million common shares of MFC have been reserved for issuance under the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

The Company recorded compensation expense for stock options granted of $8 million, $9 million, and $9 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Global Share Ownership Plan (GSOP)

Effective January 1, 2001, MFC established the Global Share Ownership Plan (“GSOP”) for its eligible employees. Under the GSOP, qualifying employees can choose to apply up to 5% of their annual base earnings toward the purchase of common shares of MFC. MFC matches a percentage of the employee’s eligible contributions up to a maximum amount. MFC’s contributions vest immediately. All contributions are used by the GSOP’s trustee to purchase common shares in the open market. The Company’s compensation expense related to the GSOP was $1 million for each of the three years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Restricted Share Unit Plan (RSU)

In 2003, MFC established the Restricted Share Unit (“RSU”) Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, 3.0 million, 3.8 million, and 1.8 million RSUs, respectively, were granted to certain eligible employees under this plan. For the year ended December 31, 2009, 0.6 million Special RSUs and for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, 0.7 million and 1.5 million Performance Share Units (“PSUs”), respectively, were granted to eligible employees under this plan. There were no Special RSUs granted in 2010, and no Special RSUs or PSUs granted in 2008. Each RSU/Special RSU/PSU entitles the recipient to receive payment equal to the market value of one common share, plus credited dividends, at the time of vesting, subject to any performance conditions.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company granted 1.4 million, 2.0 million, and 0.7 million RSUs, respectively, to certain eligible employees. RSUs granted in 2010 vest 25% on the first anniversary and 75% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. RSUs granted in 2009 vest 25% on the first anniversary, 25% on the second anniversary, and 50% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. RSUs granted prior to 2009 vest three years from the grant date. The related compensation expense is recognized over this period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. The Company’s compensation expense related to RSUs was $22 million, $14 million, and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 0.3 million Special RSUs to certain eligible employees. Special RSUs vest on the date that is 22 months from the grant date, and the related compensation expense is recognized over this period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. No Special RSUs were granted in 2010 or 2008. The Company’s compensation expense related to Special RSUs was $2 million for each of the two years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company granted 0.2 million and 0.4 million PSUs, respectively, to certain eligible employees. PSUs granted in 2010 vest 25% on the first anniversary and 75% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. PSUs granted in 2009 vest 25% on the first anniversary, 25% on the second anniversary, and 50% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. Both grants are subject to performance conditions that are equally weighted over their respective performance periods, and the related compensation expense is recognized over these periods, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. No PSUs were granted in 2008. The Company’s compensation expense related to PSUs was $2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 19 — Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated the recognition and disclosure of subsequent events for its December 31, 2010 consolidated financial statements through the date on which the consolidated financial statements were issued. The Company did not have any subsequent events requiring disclosure.

 

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Audited Financial Statements

Year ended December 31, 2010 with Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Audited Financial Statements

Year ended December 31, 2010

Contents

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     5   

Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

     8   

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

     12   

Notes to Financial Statements

     77   

Organization

     77   

Significant Accounting Policies

     78   

Mortality and Expense Risks Charge

     79   

Contract Charges

     79   

Federal Income Taxes

     80   

Purchases and Sales of Investments

     80   

Transaction with Affiliates

     83   

Diversification Requirements

     83   

Subsequent Events

     83   

Financial Highlights

     84   


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Contract Owners of the sub-accounts of

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

“Active” sub-accounts

 

500 Index Trust B Series 0    Equity-Income Trust Series 1
500 Index Trust Series 1    Financial Services Trust Series 0
Active Bond Trust Series 0    Financial Services Trust Series 1
Active Bond Trust Series 1    Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0
All Cap Core Trust Series 0    Fundamental Value Trust Series 0
All Cap Core Trust Series 1    Fundamental Value Trust Series 1
All Cap Value Trust Series 0    Global Bond Trust Series 0
All Cap Value Trust Series 1    Global Bond Trust Series 1
Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0    Global Trust Series 0
Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1    Global Trust Series 1
American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1    Health Sciences Trust Series 0
American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1    Health Sciences Trust Series 1
American Bond Trust Series 1    High Yield Trust Series 0
American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1    High Yield Trust Series 1
American Global Diversification Trust Series 1    International Core Trust Series 0
American Global Growth Trust Series 1    International Core Trust Series 1
American Growth Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust A Series 0
American Growth-Income Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust A Series 1
American International Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust B Series 0
American New World Trust Series 1    International Opportunities Trust Series 0
Balanced Trust Series 0    International Opportunities Trust Series 1
Balanced Trust Series 1    International Small Company Trust Series 0
Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0    International Small Company Trust Series 1
Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1    International Value Trust Series 0
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0    International Value Trust Series 1
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0
Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1
Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1    Large Cap Trust Series 0
Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0    Large Cap Trust Series 1
Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1    Large Cap Value Trust Series 0
Core Bond Trust Series 0    Large Cap Value Trust Series 1
Core Bond Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0
Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1
Core Strategy Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0
Core Strategy Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1
Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0
Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1
Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0
Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1
Equity-Income Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0

 

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Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1
Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0    Small Cap Index Trust Series 0
Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1    Small Cap Index Trust Series 1
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1
Mid Value Trust Series 0    Small Cap Value Trust Series 0
Mid Value Trust Series 1    Small Cap Value Trust Series 1
Money Market Trust B Series 0    Small Company Value Trust Series 0
Money Market Trust Series 1    Small Company Value Trust Series 1
Natural Resources Trust Series 0    Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0
Natural Resources Trust Series 1    Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1
Optimized Value Trust Series 0    Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0
Optimized Value Trust Series 1    Total Return Trust Series 0
Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0    Total Return Trust Series 1
Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0
Real Return Bond Trust Series 0    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1
Real Return Bond Trust Series 1    Utilities Trust Series 0
Science & Technology Trust Series 0    Utilities Trust Series 1
Science & Technology Trust Series 1    Value Trust Series 0
Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0    Value Trust Series 1
Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1    All Asset Portfolio
Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0   
“Closed” sub-accounts   
All Cap Growth Trust Series 0    Strategic Bond Trust Series 0
All Cap Growth Trust Series 1    Strategic Bond Trust Series 1
Overseas Equity Trust Series 0    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0
Pacific Rim Trust Series 0    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1
Pacific Rim Trust Series 1    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0
Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and contract owners’ equity of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”), comprised of the active sub-accounts as of December 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations and changes in contract owners’ equity of the active and closed sub-accounts for each of the two years in the period then ended (or years since inception), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or years since inception). These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Account’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian or fund manager of the underlying portfolios. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the active sub-accounts constituting John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and the results of its operations and changes in contract owners’ equity of the active and closed sub-accounts for each of the two years in the period then ended (or years since inception), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or years since inception), in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 

Chartered Accountants

 

Licensed Public Accountants

 

Toronto, Canada

 

March 31, 2011

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets

  

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

500 Index Trust B Series 0 - 1,682,638 shares (cost $21,792,313)

   $ 26,434,250   

500 Index Trust Series 1 - 527,965 shares (cost $5,110,035)

     5,812,898   

Active Bond Trust Series 0 - 40,162 shares (cost $385,377)

     389,972   

Active Bond Trust Series 1 - 146,213 shares (cost $1,366,826)

     1,419,732   

All Cap Core Trust Series 0 - 14,561 shares (cost $182,531)

     241,137   

All Cap Core Trust Series 1 - 30,498 shares (cost $496,887)

     504,744   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     —     

All Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     —     

All Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 26,523 shares (cost $193,362)

     220,669   

All Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 418,251 shares (cost $2,944,489)

     3,492,399   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 314 shares (cost $4,149)

     4,817   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 62 shares (cost $862)

     949   

American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1 -1,027,119 shares (cost $9,055,148)

     11,308,578   

American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1-199,344 shares (cost $1,989,918)

     2,262,559   

American Bond Trust Series 1 -158,129 shares (cost $1,891,742)

     1,910,196   

American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1 -1,552 shares (cost $14,895)

     16,043   

American Global Diversification Trust Series 1 -13,963 shares (cost $144,870)

     145,634   

American Global Growth Trust Series 1 - 27,347 shares (cost $308,999)

     307,651   

American Growth Trust Series 1 - 1,234,396 shares (cost $16,101,613)

     19,293,612   

American Growth-Income Trust Series 1 - 748,275 shares (cost $8,568,338)

     11,141,813   

American International Trust Series 1 - 1,873,872 shares (cost $27,735,821)

     30,600,335   

American New World Trust Series 1 - 40,447 shares (cost $512,244)

     556,143   

Balanced Trust Series 0 - 2,586 shares (cost $39,342)

     42,254   

Balanced Trust Series 1 - 2,158 shares (cost $32,851)

     35,267   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0 - 648,097 shares (cost $10,026,076)

     13,104,521   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1 - 622,493 shares (cost $10,737,500)

     12,605,486   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0 - 43,812 shares (cost $374,611)

     435,495   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1 - 430,740 shares (cost $3,658,863)

     4,281,555   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0 - 22,463 shares (cost $262,110)

     258,101   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1 - 48,167 shares (cost $560,542)

     553,917   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0 - 546 shares (cost $5,605)

     5,951   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1 - 488,861 shares (cost $4,953,884)

     5,323,691   

Core Bond Trust Series 0 - 50,162 shares (cost $697,290)

     684,216   

Core Bond Trust Series 1 - 35,473 shares (cost $467,289)

     485,274   

Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1 - 837 shares (cost $9,369)

     10,146   

Core Strategy Trust Series 0 - 7,015 shares (cost $88,896)

     88,874   

Core Strategy Trust Series 1 - 46 shares (cost $512)

     587   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0 - 7,449 shares (cost $84,401)

     91,767   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1 - 3,621 shares (cost $44,087)

     44,616   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0 - 51,385 shares (cost $794,736)

     821,128   

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1 - 80,131 shares (cost $1,059,705)

   $ 1,281,303   

Equity-Income Trust Series 0 - 1,459,649 shares (cost $16,188,339)

     20,186,947   

Equity-Income Trust Series 1 - 1,079,831 shares (cost $13,077,101)

     14,977,254   

Financial Services Trust Series 0 - 23,790 shares (cost $251,103)

     281,203   

Financial Services Trust Series 1 - 76,468 shares (cost $749,907)

     905,383   

Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0 - 64,316 shares (cost $606,861)

     639,946   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 0 - 199,166 shares (cost $2,292,953)

     2,842,099   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 1 - 776,987 shares (cost $9,222,315)

     11,118,689   

Global Bond Trust Series 0 - 916,430 shares (cost $11,196,239)

     11,803,615   

Global Bond Trust Series 1 - 315,235 shares (cost $3,928,462)

     4,072,834   

Global Trust Series 0 - 16,389 shares (cost $222,766)

     237,151   

Global Trust Series 1 - 134,060 shares (cost $1,784,957)

     1,941,195   

Health Sciences Trust Series 0 - 52,433 shares (cost $673,613)

     817,962   

Health Sciences Trust Series 1 - 126,679 shares (cost $1,610,201)

     1,969,865   

High Yield Trust Series 0 - 434,771 shares (cost $3,246,303)

     2,556,453   

High Yield Trust Series 1 - 993,954 shares (cost $7,603,269)

     5,904,086   

International Core Trust Series 0 - 22,941 shares (cost $208,435)

     223,449   

International Core Trust Series 1 - 353,458 shares (cost $3,415,108)

     3,453,284   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 0 - 20,648 shares (cost $246,802)

     228,165   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 1 - 501,176 shares (cost $5,897,857)

     5,548,020   

International Equity Index Trust B Series 0 - 599,302 shares (cost $7,902,480)

     9,546,882   

International Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 392,676 shares (cost $4,006,133)

     4,939,867   

International Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 41,313 shares (cost $404,447)

     519,724   

International Small Company Trust Series 0 - 58,515 shares (cost $529,915)

     614,404   

International Small Company Trust Series 1 - 267,647 shares (cost $2,363,602)

     2,810,297   

International Value Trust Series 0 - 343,875 shares (cost $3,846,967)

     4,136,819   

International Value Trust Series 1 - 769,114 shares (cost $8,509,692)

     9,306,276   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0 - 56,929 shares (cost $653,793)

     641,591   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1 - 457,588 shares (cost $5,212,444)

     5,170,750   

Large Cap Trust Series 0 - 34,380 shares (cost $383,076)

     423,904   

Large Cap Trust Series 1 - 172,806 shares (cost $2,158,267)

     2,135,887   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 52,117 shares (cost $823,258)

     866,192   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 66,476 shares (cost $889,883)

     1,104,839   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0 - 824,621 shares (cost $5,664,305)

     6,885,583   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1 - 550,510 shares (cost $3,796,848)

     4,596,754   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0 - 968,566 shares (cost $10,574,512)

     11,390,337   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1 - 996,745 shares (cost $10,914,330)

     11,701,787   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0 - 259,583 shares (cost $3,196,215)

     3,268,150   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1 - 186,976 shares (cost $2,220,248)

     2,350,294   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0 - 1,265,108 shares (cost $12,753,442)

     14,460,188   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1 - 736,550 shares (cost $7,309,591)

     8,411,397   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0 - 384,341 shares (cost $4,438,406)

     4,619,782   

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1 - 247,105 shares (cost $2,840,001)

   $ 2,967,735   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0 - 212,767 shares (cost $3,005,912)

     3,772,366   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1 - 687,839 shares (cost $10,282,333)

     12,202,258   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0 - 313,101 shares (cost $3,371,366)

     4,442,910   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1 - 442,215 shares (cost $4,983,784)

     6,248,503   

Mid Value Trust Series 0 - 566,097 shares (cost $5,050,542)

     6,272,355   

Mid Value Trust Series 1 - 464,567 shares (cost $4,238,897)

     5,165,985   

Money Market Trust B Series 0 - 37,529,888 shares (cost $37,529,888)

     37,529,888   

Money Market Trust Series 1 - 21,281,600 shares (cost $21,281,600)

     21,281,600   

Natural Resources Trust Series 0 - 142,636 shares (cost $1,512,221)

     1,791,513   

Natural Resources Trust Series 1 - 483,908 shares (cost $4,895,398)

     6,179,506   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0 - 22,459 shares (cost $229,912)

     290,400   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1 - 23,757 shares (cost $279,112)

     306,228   

Optimized Value Trust Series 0 - 16,040 shares (cost $127,267)

     157,677   

Optimized Value Trust Series 1 - 1 shares (cost $12)

     14   

Overseas Equity Trust Series 0

     —     

Pacific Rim Trust Series 0

     —     

Pacific Rim Trust Series 1

     —     

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0 - 666,269 shares (cost $5,026,554)

     7,528,838   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1 - 1,227,576 shares (cost $15,943,157)

     13,957,541   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 0 - 612,847 shares (cost $7,320,713)

     7,010,975   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 1 - 421,940 shares (cost $5,153,843)

     4,890,281   

Science & Technology Trust Series 0 - 56,028 shares (cost $767,516)

     950,795   

Science & Technology Trust Series 1 - 403,015 shares (cost $5,005,835)

     6,814,980   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0 - 182,880 shares (cost $2,400,206)

     2,362,813   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1 - 305,949 shares (cost $3,978,374)

     3,952,866   

Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0 - 427,952 shares (cost $3,354,357)

     4,343,714   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1 - 98,211 shares (cost $788,177)

     993,900   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 0 - 159,474 shares (cost $1,736,617)

     2,234,231   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 1 - 185,195 shares (cost $2,052,088)

     2,594,585   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 7,229 shares (cost $110,768)

     140,757   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 69,532 shares (cost $1,236,135)

     1,361,445   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 339,862 shares (cost $4,726,470)

     6,409,799   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 23,870 shares (cost $324,436)

     451,145   

Small Company Value Trust Series 0 - 54,108 shares (cost $735,529)

     921,462   

Small Company Value Trust Series 1 - 439,115 shares (cost $6,008,374)

     7,495,689   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0 - 10,884 shares (cost $155,843)

     191,551   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1 - 1,093,252 shares (cost $15,121,893)

     19,230,310   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

Strategic Bond Trust Series 1

     —     

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 110,918 shares (cost $1,599,389)

   $ 1,549,526   

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 187,883 shares (cost $2,739,963)

     2,630,368   

Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0 - 873,885 shares (cost $8,935,606)

     8,869,928   

Total Return Trust Series 0 - 1,499,994 shares (cost $21,151,226)

     21,599,909   

Total Return Trust Series 1 - 3,165,416 shares (cost $45,147,372)

     45,740,261   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0 - 145,991 shares (cost $1,342,774)

     1,709,553   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1 - 162,217 shares (cost $1,692,295)

     1,899,563   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0

     —     

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1

     —     

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

     —     

Utilities Trust Series 0 - 87,345 shares (cost $942,519)

     1,013,201   

Utilities Trust Series 1 - 143,610 shares (cost $1,370,507)

     1,668,754   

Value Trust Series 0 - 35,264 shares (cost $501,475)

     585,025   

Value Trust Series 1 - 211,814 shares (cost $2,950,550)

     3,518,229   

Sub - accounts invested in Outside Trust portfolios:

  

All Asset Portfolio - 179,672 shares (cost $1,962,859)

   $ 1,987,169   
        

Total assets

   $ 651,045,685   
        

Contract Owners’ Equity

  
        

Variable universal life insurance contracts

   $ 651,045,685   
        

See accompanying notes.

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

 

     Sub-Account  
     500 Index Trust B Series 0     500 Index Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 427,553      $ 416,603      $ 76,943      $ 134,764   
                                

Total Investment Income

     427,553        416,603        76,943        134,764   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     35,257        34,722        14,898        21,872   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     392,296        381,881        62,045        112,892   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (621,962     (3,650,304     163,752        (3,394,051
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (621,962     (3,650,304     163,752        (3,394,051

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,512,008        7,973,200        556,905        5,317,102   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,282,342        4,704,777        782,702        2,035,943   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     2,063,908        1,756,069        168,100        203,477   

Transfer on terminations

     (1,465,712     (1,532,553     (708,143     (10,163,812

Transfer on policy loans

     (141,847     (25,209     (233     (707

Net interfund transfers

     382,781        1,244,013        (956,824     1,918,502   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     839,130        1,442,320        (1,497,100     (8,042,540
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     4,121,472        6,147,097        (714,398     (6,006,597

Assets, beginning of period

     22,312,778        16,165,681        6,527,296        12,533,893   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 26,434,250      $ 22,312,778      $ 5,812,898      $ 6,527,296   
                                

 

(bf) Fund has no Series. Previously presented as Series 0 and Series 1.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Active Bond Trust Series 0     Active Bond Trust Series 1     All Asset Portfolio  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bf)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 27,504      $ 19,289      $ 102,724      $ 83,660      $ 116,318      $ 66,963   
                                             
  27,504        19,289        102,724        83,660        116,318        66,963   
         
  —          —          7,267        4,462        2,906        2,420   
                                             
  27,504        19,289        95,457        79,198        113,412        64,543   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  21,952        3,768        13,850        (22,838     45,178        (110,964
                                             
  21,952        3,768        13,850        (22,838     45,178        (110,964
  (14,558     79,291        50,872        128,683        29,223        159,541   
                                             
  34,898        102,348        160,179        185,043        187,813        113,120   
                                             
         
  5,020        8,948        47,068        7,192        150,422        203,123   
  (41,353     (153,976     (94,582     (207,564     (144,309     (62,533
  (1,421     (13     160        113        9,149        12,870   
  147,807        (128,202     9,185        491,950        220,576        624,983   
                                             
  110,053        (273,243     (38,169     291,691        235,838        778,443   
                                             
  144,951        (170,895     122,010        476,734        423,651        891,563   
  245,021        415,916        1,297,722        820,988        1,563,518        671,955   
                                             
$ 389,972      $ 245,021      $ 1,419,732      $ 1,297,722      $ 1,987,169      $ 1,563,518   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Core Trust Series 0     All Cap Core Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 2,475      $ 2,222      $ 5,156      $ 35,237   
                                

Total Investment Income

     2,475        2,222        5,156        35,237   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          4,134        12,795   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     2,475        2,222        1,022        22,442   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     6,103        2,588        20,604        (2,007,196
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     6,103        2,588        20,604        (2,007,196

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     18,823        39,379        28,019        2,435,832   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     27,401        44,189        49,645        451,078   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     79,869        100,842        31,362        42,828   

Transfer on terminations

     (9,535     (13,522     (131,928     (319,740

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          2,240        3,666   

Net interfund transfers

     (10,219     6,829        (505,578     (4,138,316
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     60,115        94,149        (603,904     (4,411,562
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     87,516        138,338        (554,259     (3,960,484

Assets, beginning of period

     153,621        15,283        1,059,003        5,019,487   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 241,137      $ 153,621      $ 504,744      $ 1,059,003   
                                

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
All Cap Growth Trust Series 0     All Cap Growth Trust Series 1     All Cap Value Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (b)

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 49      $ 346      $ 1,848      $ 5,947      $ 1,149      $ 2,354   
                                             
  49        346        1,848        5,947        1,149        2,354   
         
  —          —          1,730        6,202        —          —     
                                             
  49        346        118        (255)        1,149        2,354   
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  7,500        (9,569     101,627        (717,762     131,982        1,444   
                                             
  7,500        (9,569     101,627        (717,762     131,982        1,444   
  (5,352     20,444        (61,985)        839,598        (43,710)        86,774   
  2,197        11,221        39,760        121,581        89,421        90,572   
                                             
         
  4,979        3,691        12,030        74,394        87,511        92,316   
  (37,778     (33,619     (30,386     (307,319     (25,733     (30,469
  —          —          227        5,598        —          (1
  (18,204     21,023        (914,503     (1,349,678     (452,309     155,835   
                                             
  (51,003     (8,905     (932,632     (1,577,005     (390,531     217,681   
                                             
  (48,806     2,316        (892,872     (1,455,424     (301,110     308,253   
  48,806        46,490        892,872        2,348,296        521,779        213,526   
                                             
  —        $ 48,806        —        $ 892,872      $ 220,669      $ 521,779   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Value Trust Series 1     Alpha Opportunities Trust
Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 11,946      $ 13,649      $ 606        —     
                                

Total Investment Income

     11,946        13,649        606        —     

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     11,728        12,701        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     218        948        606        —     
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          25,990        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     179,203        (2,771,426     (4,563     —     
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     179,203        (2,771,426     21,427        —     

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     358,297        3,240,542        2,137        (1,469
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     537,718        470,064        24,170        (1,469
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     75,921        47,139        1,234        —     

Transfer on terminations

     (92,606     (156,073     (2,070     —     

Transfer on policy loans

     6,519        5,450        —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     1,060,185        (3,233,792     (220,761     203,713   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     1,050,019        (3,337,276     (221,597     203,713   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,587,737        (2,867,212     (197,427     202,244   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,904,662        4,771,874        202,244        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 3,492,399      $ 1,904,662      $ 4,817      $ 202,244   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

Alpha Opportunities Trust
Series 1

    American Asset Allocation Trust
Series 1
    American Blue Chip Income and
Growth Trust Series 1
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 1      $ 170,712      $ 214,307      $ 28,022      $ 21,052   
                                     
  1        170,712        214,307        28,022        21,052   
       
  1        67,018        46,031        6,472        5,700   
                                     
  —          103,694        168,276        21,550        15,352   
                                     
       
  —          4,038        5,551        —          93,161   
  1        623,532        120,975        (55,966     (1,388,447
                                     
  1        627,570        126,526        (55,966     (1,295,286
  87        438,441        1,833,985        282,584        1,425,441   
                                     
  88        1,169,705        2,128,787        248,168        145,507   
                                     
       
  —          835,705        565,089        134,215        63,399   
  (23     (2,316,874     (1,308,007     (161,418     (469,876
  —          28,970        23,725        24,401        20,222   
  884        (385,128     10,350,784        514,586        (909,574
                                     
  861        (1,837,327     9,631,591        511,784        (1,295,829
                                     
  949        (667,622     11,760,378        759,952        (1,150,322
  —          11,976,200        215,822        1,502,607        2,652,929   
                                     
$ 949      $ 11,308,578      $ 11,976,200      $ 2,262,559      $ 1,502,607   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Bond Trust Series 1     American Fundamental Holdings
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 49,953      $ 38,009      $ 236      $ 14   
                                

Total Investment Income

     49,953        38,009        236        14   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     6,077        7,188        48        2   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     43,876        30,821        188        12   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     56,054        (66,318     57        22   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     56,054        (66,318     57        22   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (8,353     240,797        1,058        90   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     91,577        205,300        1,303        124   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     83,608        192,610        334        93   

Transfer on terminations

     (93,403     (189,850     (398     (125

Transfer on policy loans

     (6,602     (115     —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     351,368        (460,700     13,907        805   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     334,971        (458,055     13,843        773   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     426,548        (252,755     15,146        897   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,483,648        1,736,403        897        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,910,196      $ 1,483,648      $ 16,043      $ 897   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(bd) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

American Global Diversification
Trust Series 1

    American Global Growth Trust Series 1     American Growth Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bd)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 2,689      $ 1,275      $ 3,016      $ 58,994      $ 37,506   
                                     
  2,689        1,275        3,016        58,994        37,506   
       
  151        284        26        45,056        48,247   
                                     
  2,538        991        2,990        13,938        (10,741
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          3,604,971   
  7,679        2,349        —          25,742        (10,359,444
                                     
  7,679        2,349        —          25,742        (6,754,473
  (8,538     9,303        (1,349     2,860,405        11,742,937   
                                     
  1,679        12,643        1,641        2,900,085        4,977,723   
                                     
       
  6,401        375        —          839,894        928,758   
  (749     (405     —          (1,585,738     (8,937,299
  —          —          —          26,546        26,253   
  60,293        65,397        306,010        1,993,659        (359,406
                                     
  65,945        65,367        306,010        1,274,361        (8,341,694
                                     
  67,624        78,010        307,651        4,174,446        (3,363,971
  78,010        —          —          15,119,166        18,483,137   
                                     
$ 145,634      $ 78,010      $ 307,651      $ 19,293,612      $ 15,119,166   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Growth-Income Trust
Series 1
    American International Trust
Series 1
 
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 116,961      $ 130,962      $ 475,301      $ 281,653   
                                

Total Investment Income

     116,961        130,962        475,301        281,653   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     60,555        41,959        72,988        67,277   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     56,406        89,003        402,313        214,376   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          167,577        —          5,891,833   

Net realized gains (losses)

     473,706        (446,930     (3,220,442     (9,877,177
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     473,706        (279,353     (3,220,442     (3,985,344

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     539,876        2,705,756        4,769,348        12,616,371   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,069,988        2,515,406        1,951,219        8,845,403   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     761,869        597,149        721,318        750,622   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,587,220     (1,317,027     (1,733,573     (6,949,495

Transfer on policy loans

     55,792        31,606        9,714        3,760   

Net interfund transfers

     (576,306     9,057,406        878,980        3,615,926   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (2,345,865     8,369,134        (123,561     (2,579,187
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (1,275,877     10,884,540        1,827,658        6,266,216   

Assets, beginning of period

     12,417,690        1,533,150        28,772,677        22,506,461   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 11,141,813      $ 12,417,690      $ 30,600,335      $ 28,772,677   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
American New World Trust
Series 1
    Balanced Trust Series 0     Balanced Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
 
       
$ 6,055      $ 186      $ 339      $ 164      $ 267   
                                     
  6,055        186        339        164        267   
       
  797        16        —          —          80   
                                     
  5,258        170        339        164        187   
                                     
       
  —          —          372        270        —     
  12,666        147        (25     1        8   
                                     
  12,666        147        347        271        8   
  43,672        227        2,923        (11     2,416   
                                     
  61,596        544        3,609        424        2,611   
                                     
       
  5,390        260        14,800        —          —     
  (15,700     (149     (1,189     (57     (111
  6,709        —          (4,023     —          —     
  478,953        18,540        11,008        17,682        32,767   
                                     
  475,352        18,651        20,596        17,625        32,656   
                                     
  536,948        19,195        24,205        18,049        35,267   
  19,195        —          18,049        —          —     
                                     
$ 556,143      $ 19,195      $ 42,254      $ 18,049      $ 35,267   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 9,025      $ 10,858      $ 9,616      $ 13,619   
                                

Total Investment Income

     9,025        10,858        9,616        13,619   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          54,217        50,501   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     9,025        10,858        (44,601     (36,882
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     508,605        (443,818     695,950        (1,866,157
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     508,605        (443,818     695,950        (1,866,157

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     1,185,364        2,621,915        929,928        5,615,075   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,702,994        2,188,955        1,581,277        3,712,036   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     928,070        302,428        284,523        359,099   

Transfer on terminations

     (389,566     (498,145     (1,411,548     (2,393,932

Transfer on policy loans

     (6,781     (9     15,019        5,759   

Net interfund transfers

     2,291,458        4,554,645        (1,493,169     1,285,852   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     2,823,181        4,358,919        (2,605,175     (743,222
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     4,526,175        6,547,874        (1,023,898     2,968,814   

Assets, beginning of period

     8,578,346        2,030,472        13,629,384        10,660,570   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 13,104,521      $ 8,578,346      $ 12,605,486      $ 13,629,384   
                                

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1     Capital Appreciation Value Trust
Series 0
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 
         
$ 700      $ 576      $ 5,362      $ 8,887      $ 3,740      $ 2,679   
                                             
  700        576        5,362        8,887        3,740        2,679   
         
  —          —          19,661        19,061        —          —     
                                             
  700        576        (14,299     (10,174     3,740        2,679   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          26,785        655   
  27,060        7,249        414,720        (979,450     237        173   
                                             
  27,060        7,249        414,720        (979,450     27,022        828   
  23,495        64,325        (37,448     2,290,857        (2,524     (1,486
                                             
  51,255        72,150        362,973        1,301,233        28,238        2,021   
                                             
         
  90,427        71,831        87,327        72,350        54,200        303   
  (71,987     (67,303     (1,055,699     (877,944     (5,855     (502
  —          —          (1,153     1,101        —          —     
  91,990        76,971        989,923        (1,181,384     32,375        147,321   
                                             
  110,430        81,499        20,398        (1,985,877     80,720        147,122   
                                             
  161,685        153,649        383,371        (684,644     108,958        149,143   
  273,810        120,161        3,898,184        4,582,828        149,143        —     
                                             
$ 435,495      $ 273,810      $ 4,281,555      $ 3,898,184      $ 258,101      $ 149,143   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Value Trust
Series 1
    Classic Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/09 (av)  

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 7,773      $ 415      $ 238   
                        

Total Investment Income

     7,773        415        238   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     1,493        33        —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     6,280        382        238   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     57,891        103        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     255        96        (10,928
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     58,146        199        (10,928

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (7,393     667        11,850   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     57,033        1,248        1,160   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     15,407        846        6,669   

Transfer on terminations

     (14,347     (1,048     (816

Transfer on policy loans

     (21     (36     —     

Net interfund transfers

     472,836        19,052        (26,262
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     473,875        18,814        (20,409
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     530,908        20,062        (19,249

Assets, beginning of period

     23,009        2,947        19,249   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 553,917      $ 23,009        —     
                        

 

(av) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Equity-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Classic Value Trust Series 1     Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0     Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/09 (av)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090 (g)
 
     
$ 927      $ 66      $ 56,654      $ 72,639   
                             
  927        66        56,654        72,639   
     
  163        —          19,717        9,652   
                             
  764        66        36,937        62,987   
                             
     
  —          51        81,538        165,241   
  (125,557     4        376,939        1,799   
                             
  (125,557     55        458,477        167,040   
  102,732        346        4,929        364,879   
                             
  (22,061     467        500,343        594,906   
                             
     
  —          5,111        2,322        167   
  (15,895     (141     (134,619     (62,171
  —          —          —          —     
  (51,287     514        (43,580     4,466,323   
                             
  (67,182     5,484        (175,877     4,404,319   
                             
  (89,243     5,951        324,466        4,999,225   
  89,243        —          4,999,225        —     
                             
  —        $ 5,951      $ 5,323,691      $ 4,999,225   
                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 0     Core Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 16,207      $ 1,963      $ 12,782      $ 12,890   
                                

Total Investment Income

     16,207        1,963        12,782        12,890   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          2,923        3,111   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     16,207        1,963        9,859        9,779   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     1,044        —          3,873        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     1,731        853        14,761        20,669   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     2,775        853        18,634        20,669   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (14,623     1,583        (822     18,868   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     4,359        4,399        27,671        49,316   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     146,667        24,906        7,142        24,994   

Transfer on terminations

     (21,867     (11,542     (23,068     (680,639

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          (1,007

Net interfund transfers

     446,987        87,249        39,923        1,018,460   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     571,787        100,613        23,997        361,808   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     576,146        105,012        51,668        411,124   

Assets, beginning of period

     108,070        3,058        433,606        22,482   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 684,216      $ 108,070      $ 485,274      $ 433,606   
                                

 

(ax) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Renamed on November 16, 2009. Previously known as American Diversified Growth & Income Trust.
(ao) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Fundamental Value Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Core Diversified Growth &
Income Trust Series 1
    Core Equity Trust Series 0     Core Equity Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ax)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ao)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ao)
 
     
$ 150      $ 304      $ 1,855      $ 2,269   
                             
  150        304        1,855        2,269   
     
  44        94        —          381   
                             
  106        210        1,855        1,888   
                             
     
  39        —          —          —     
  2,585        1,523        (32,378     (212,127
                             
  2,624        1,523        (32,378     (212,127
  (1,667     2,444        39,418        175,281   
                             
  1,063        4,177        8,895        (34,958
                             
     
  1,750        —          46,936        12,116   
  (370     (106     (1,964     (24,742
  —          —          —          2   
  (13,852     17,484        (95,323     (93,779
                             
  (12,472     17,378        (50,351     (106,403
                             
  (11,409     21,555        (41,456     (141,361
  21,555        —          41,456        141,361   
                             
$ 10,146      $ 21,555        —          —     
                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 0     Core Strategy Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 1,954      $ 31      $ 13      $ 18   
                                

Total Investment Income

     1,954        31        13        18   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          7        2   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     1,954        31        6        16   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          6        —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     306        4        36        1   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     306        10        36        1   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (317     295        16        59   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,943        336        58        76   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     5,000        595        11        —     

Transfer on terminations

     (2,014     (33     (39     (20

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     82,252        795        (454     955   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     85,238        1,357        (482     935   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     87,181        1,693        (424     1,011   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,693        —          1,011        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 88,874      $ 1,693      $ 587      $ 1,011   
                                

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Disciplined Diversification Trust
Series 0
    Disciplined Diversification Trust
Series 1
    Emerging Markets Value Trust
Series 0
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 1,412      $ 2,907      $ 668      $ 19      $ 8,392      $ 397   
                                             
  1,412        2,907        668        19        8,392        397   
         
  —          —          50        4        —          —     
                                             
  1,412        2,907        618        15        8,392        397   
                                             
         
  —          995        —          7        10,727        190   
  12,569        513        48        1        115,294        91,213   
                                             
  12,569        1,508        48        8        126,021        91,403   
  9,742        (2,375     475        54        (68,839     102,661   
                                             
  23,723        2,040        1,141        77        65,574        194,461   
                                             
         
  58,757        1,437        11        —          89,102        69,613   
  (37,177     (559     (85     (20     (273,490     (179,838
  —          —          —          —          (9,998     —     
  (103,501     147,047        42,540        952        388,964        374,991   
                                             
  (81,921     147,925        42,466        932        194,578        264,766   
                                             
  (58,198     149,965        43,607        1,009        260,152        459,227   
  149,965        —          1,009        —          560,976        101,749   
                                             
$ 91,767      $ 149,965      $ 44,616      $ 1,009      $ 821,128      $ 560,976   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value  Trust
Series 1
    Emerging Small Company  Trust
Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ap)
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 13,148      $ 361        —     
                        

Total Investment Income

     13,148        361        —     

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     4,078        2,300        —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     9,070        (1,939     —     
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     19,877        435        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     114,512        (109,215     (76,221
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     134,389        (108,780     (76,221

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     34,630        385,489        113,636   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     178,089        274,770        37,415   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     11,724        4,159        61,172   

Transfer on terminations

     (66,974     (55,716     (54,628

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     395,446        262,736        (211,199
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     340,196        211,179        (204,655
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     518,285        485,949        (167,240

Assets, beginning of period

     763,018        277,069        167,240   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,281,303      $ 763,018        —     
                        

 

(ap) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Smaller Company Growth Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

Emerging Small Company Trust
Series 1

    Equity-Income Trust Series 0     Equity-Income Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ap)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
  —        $ 363,211      $ 280,890      $ 263,139      $ 308,294   
                                     
  —          363,211        280,890        263,139        308,294   
       
  82,317        —          —          58,108        64,343   
                                     
  (82,317     363,211        280,890        205,031        243,951   
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          —     
  (11,486,138     (497,156     (2,624,572     (626,355     (6,082,934
                                     
  (11,486,138     (497,156     (2,624,572     (626,355     (6,082,934
  15,192,048        2,757,277        5,684,937        2,371,759        9,426,717   
                                     
  3,623,593        2,623,332        3,341,255        1,950,435        3,587,734   
                                     
       
  825,477        1,151,913        519,433        237,392        487,638   
  (2,286,038     (490,139     (750,832     (1,894,922     (8,527,929
  284,330        (6,872     (14     9,879        17,671   
  (18,053,384     2,061,354        3,535,513        1,404,165        1,127,054   
                                     
  (19,229,615     2,716,256        3,304,100        (243,486     (6,895,566
                                     
  (15,606,022     5,339,588        6,645,355        1,706,949        (3,307,832
  15,606,022        14,847,359        8,202,004        13,270,305        16,578,137   
                                     
  —        $ 20,186,947      $ 14,847,359      $ 14,977,254      $ 13,270,305   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Financial Services Trust Series 0     Financial Services Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 981      $ 1,206      $ 2,752      $ 3,307   
                                

Total Investment Income

     981        1,206        2,752        3,307   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          4,152        2,500   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     981        1,206        (1,400     807   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     18,427        (54,630     60,414        (354,763
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     18,427        (54,630     60,414        (354,763

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     4,242        107,974        49,443        436,211   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     23,650        54,550        108,457        82,255   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     24,482        29,798        20,609        18,110   

Transfer on terminations

     (9,423     (12,677     (39,780     (178,264

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          768        959   

Net interfund transfers

     52,963        (21,747     271,125        (884,125
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     68,022        (4,626     252,722        (1,043,320
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     91,672        49,924        361,179        (961,065

Assets, beginning of period

     189,531        139,607        544,204        1,505,269   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 281,203      $ 189,531      $ 905,383      $ 544,204   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Franklin Templeton Founding
Allocation Trust Series 0
    Fundamental Value Trust Series 0     Fundamental Value Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 23,494      $ 12,353      $ 31,436      $ 19,612      $ 116,579      $ 75,247   
                                             
  23,494        12,353        31,436        19,612        116,579        75,247   
         
  —          —          —          —          48,523        36,741   
                                             
  23,494        12,353        31,436        19,612        68,056        38,506   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  48,960        (13,482     293,384        (24,790     1,150,920        (1,222,753
                                             
  48,960        (13,482     293,384        (24,790     1,150,920        (1,222,753
  (16,027     48,872        27,752        628,577        73,690        3,250,040   
                                             
  56,427        47,743        352,572        623,399        1,292,666        2,065,793   
                                             
         
  128,686        2,876        265,312        176,965        421,823        250,355   
  (21,562     (13,352     (288,657     (375,306     (625,347     (877,167
  (3,968     —          —          —          8,848        33,762   
  139,068        147,375        230,923        1,183,613        73,307        2,089,969   
                                             
  242,224        136,899        207,578        985,272        (121,369     1,496,919   
                                             
  298,651        184,642        560,150        1,608,671        1,171,297        3,562,712   
  341,295        156,653        2,281,949        673,278        9,947,392        6,384,680   
                                             
$ 639,946      $ 341,295      $ 2,842,099      $ 2,281,949      $ 11,118,689      $ 9,947,392   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Global Allocation Trust Series 0     Global Allocation Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (am)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (am)
 

Income:

   

Dividend income distribution

  $ 12      $ 17   
               

Total Investment Income

    12        17   

Expenses:

   

Mortality and expense risk

    —          968   
               

Net investment income (loss)

    12        (951
               

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

   

Capital gain distributions

    —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

    2,307        (158,386
               

Realized gains (losses)

    2,307        (158,386

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    30,882        138,294   
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    33,201        (21,043
               

Changes from principal transactions:

   

Transfer of net premiums

    79,426        6,648   

Transfer on terminations

    (7,805     (40,801

Transfer on policy loans

    (604     4,957   

Net interfund transfers

    (167,542     (244,040
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (96,525     (273,236
               

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (63,324     (294,279

Assets, beginning of period

    63,324        294,279   
               

Assets, end of period

    —          —     
               

 

(am) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Lifestyle Balanced Trust on November 16, 2009.
(aq) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Real Estate Securities Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Global Bond Trust Series 0     Global Bond Trust Series 1     Global Real Estate Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (aq)
 
       
$ 387,579      $ 804,947      $ 139,983      $ 523,740        —     
                                     
  387,579        804,947        139,983        523,740        —     
       
  —          —          16,822        16,816        —     
                                     
  387,579        804,947        123,161        506,924        —     
                                     
       
  —          874,405        —          620,814        —     
  (572,137     (665,037     35,896        (1,003,335     (831
                                     
  (572,137     209,368        35,896        (382,521     (831
  1,072,863        (121,888     186,489        328,553        —     
                                     
  888,305        892,427        345,546        452,956        (831
                                     
       
  317,280        204,575        262,785        329,381        —     
  (310,006     (517,212     (331,291     (2,729,871     (81
  —          (3     40,813        27,819        —     
  3,201,155        1,128,950        479,805        840,336        912   
                                     
  3,208,429        816,310        452,112        (1,532,335     831   
                                     
  4,096,734        1,708,737        797,658        (1,079,379     —     
  7,706,881        5,998,144        3,275,176        4,354,555        —     
                                     
$ 11,803,615      $ 7,706,881      $ 4,072,834      $ 3,275,176        —     
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Real Estate Trust Series 1     Global Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (aq)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 2,126      $ 3,500      $ 3,732   
                        

Total Investment Income

     2,126        3,500        3,732   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     13        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     2,113        3,500        3,732   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (2,930     44,816        (89,628
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (2,930     44,816        (89,628

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     1,385        (30,892     187,876   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     568        17,424        101,980   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     126        45,052        134,432   

Transfer on terminations

     (157     (155,582     (143,348

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     (3,017     93,098        (129,857
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (3,048     (17,432     (138,773
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (2,480     (8     (36,793

Assets, beginning of period

     2,480        237,159        273,952   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 237,151      $ 237,159   
                        

 

(aq) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Real Estate Securities Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Global Trust Series 1     Health Sciences Trust Series 0     Health Sciences Trust Series 1  
Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  
         
$ 28,757      $ 24,862        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  28,757        24,862        —          —          —          —     
         
  9,853        7,696        —          —          11,113        13,359   
                                             
  18,904        17,166        —          —          (11,113     (13,359
                                             
         
  —          —          —          8,520        —          28,687   
  66,995        (841,265     87,568        (47,569     256,066        (859,822
                                             
  66,995        (841,265     87,568        (39,049     256,066        (831,135
  76,345        1,129,370        31,726        239,654        29,446        1,214,462   
                                             
  162,244        305,271        119,294        200,605        274,399        369,968   
                                             
         
  135,214        95,149        64,303        123,281        95,199        140,520   
  (122,409     (290,366     (203,915     (219,669     (176,316     (563,152
  25,019        24,516        (1,389     (3     3,004        3,196   
  (44,106     (445,949     152,817        86,968        (184,145     (1,890,093
                                             
  (6,282     (616,650     11,816        (9,423     (262,258     (2,309,529
                                             
  155,962        (311,379     131,110        191,182        12,141        (1,939,561
  1,785,233        2,096,612        686,852        495,670        1,957,724        3,897,285   
                                             
$ 1,941,195      $ 1,785,233      $ 817,962      $ 686,852      $ 1,969,865      $ 1,957,724   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     High Yield Trust Series 0     High Yield Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 956,189      $ 163,536      $ 2,163,592      $ 427,721   
                                

Total Investment Income

     956,189        163,536        2,163,592        427,721   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          22,857        19,038   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     956,189        163,536        2,140,735        408,683   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     235,325        (157,625     496,469        (1,239,309
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     235,325        (157,625     496,469        (1,239,309

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (900,339     524,580        (2,065,354     2,320,540   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     291,175        530,491        571,850        1,489,914   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     115,125        74,857        169,648        55,569   

Transfer on terminations

     (206,661     (189,595     (735,473     (494,249

Transfer on policy loans

     (20,193     (124     8,206        3,950   

Net interfund transfers

     506,621        745,569        1,504,203        (409,586
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     394,892        630,707        946,584        (844,316
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     686,067        1,161,198        1,518,434        645,598   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,870,386        709,188        4,385,652        3,740,054   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,556,453      $ 1,870,386      $ 5,904,086      $ 4,385,652   
                                

 

(ar) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Asset Allocation Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Income & Value Trust Series 0     Income & Value Trust Series 1     International Core Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ar)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ar)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
     
$ 309      $ 31,620      $ 4,022      $ 7,300   
                             
  309        31,620        4,022        7,300   
     
  —          20,817        —          —     
                             
  309        10,803        4,022        7,300   
                             
     
  —          —          —          6,408   
  (64,753     (4,669,811     11,498        (68,086
                             
  (64,753     (4,669,811     11,498        (61,678
  62,061        4,493,900        5,665        99,956   
                             
  (2,383     (165,108     21,185        45,578   
                             
     
  10,210        318,719        45,156        41,853   
  (4,447     (882,178     (273,970     (79,440
  —          45,269        (120     (124
  (121,533     (10,124,106     3,475        215,059   
                             
  (115,770     (10,642,296     (225,459     177,348   
                             
  (118,153     (10,807,404     (204,274     222,926   
  118,153        10,807,404        427,723        204,797   
                             
  —          —        $ 223,449      $ 427,723   
                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Core Trust Series 1     International Equity Index Trust A
Series 0
 
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (be)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 61,399      $ 101,271      $ 4,477   
                       

Total Investment Income

    61,399        101,271        4,477   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    20,762        23,881        —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    40,637        77,390        4,477   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          122,012        43,746   

Net realized gains (losses)

    (336,882     (1,785,094     (8,658
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    (336,882     (1,663,082     35,088   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    574,518        2,127,900        (18,636
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    278,273        542,208        20,929   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    122,150        155,138        80,844   

Transfer on terminations

    (661,371     (610,733     (13,971

Transfer on policy loans

    1,032        6,822        (130

Net interfund transfers

    (856,158     (482,477     140,493   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (1,394,347     (931,250     207,236   
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (1,116,074     (389,042     228,165   

Assets, beginning of period

    4,569,358        4,958,400        —     
                       

Assets, end of period

  $ 3,453,284      $ 4,569,358      $ 228,165   
                       

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
International Equity Index Trust A
Series 1
    International Equity Index Trust B
Series 0
    International Opportunities Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 114,302      $ 377,848      $ 222,015      $ 218,455      $ 67,532      $ 34,205   
                                             
  114,302        377,848        222,015        218,455        67,532        34,205   
         
  21,155        11,921        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  93,147        365,927        222,015        218,455        67,532        34,205   
                                             
         
  1,674,049        —          —          94,984        —          —     
  (1,031,490     (1,534,652     6,074        (1,134,219     (305,942     (1,015,016
                                             
  642,559        (1,534,652     6,074        (1,039,235     (305,942     (1,015,016
  (148,080     2,083,978        801,142        2,674,695        818,245        1,804,078   
                                             
  587,626        915,253        1,029,231        1,853,915        579,835        823,267   
                                             
         
  117,288        68,993        1,741,792        1,769,191        92,149        164,967   
  (472,133     (418,973     (587,273     (662,356     (119,355     (112,251
  (1,526     (1,619     (87,522     (142     —          (2
  2,050,238        (882,753     388,495        997,045        660,511        753,265   
                                             
  1,693,867        (1,234,352     1,455,492        2,103,738        633,305        805,979   
                                             
  2,281,493        (319,099     2,484,723        3,957,653        1,213,140        1,629,246   
  3,266,527        3,585,626        7,062,159        3,104,506        3,726,727        2,097,481   
                                             
$ 5,548,020      $ 3,266,527      $ 9,546,882      $ 7,062,159      $ 4,939,867      $ 3,726,727   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Opportunities Trust Series 1     International Small Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (as)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 6,726      $ 7,141      $ 10,174   
                       

Total Investment Income

    6,726        7,141        10,174   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    3,160        4,619        —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    3,566        2,522        10,174   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          —          83,770   

Net realized gains (losses)

    116,806        (1,082,674     (129,286
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    116,806        (1,082,674     (45,516

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    (77,922     1,350,989        270,273   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    42,450        270,837        234,931   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    37,570        91,236        175,590   

Transfer on terminations

    (20,076     (153,042     (361,881

Transfer on policy loans

    —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

    (327,563     (1,217,136     (354,480
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (310,069     (1,278,942     (540,771
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (267,619     (1,008,105     (305,840

Assets, beginning of period

    787,343        1,795,448        305,840   
                       

Assets, end of period

  $ 519,724      $ 787,343        —     
                       

 

(as) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Small Company Trust on November 16, 2009.
(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

International Small Cap Trust Series 1

    International Small Company Trust Series 0     International Small Company Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (as)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 
       
$ 48,703      $ 14,589      $ 2,886      $ 67,943      $ 20,124   
                                     
  48,703        14,589        2,886        67,943        20,124   
       
  10,377        —          —          12,469        1,627   
                                     
  38,326        14,589        2,886        55,474        18,497   
                                     
       
  775,098        —          —          —          —     
  (3,096,498     7,429        (5,633     31,908        (2,451
                                     
  (2,321,400     7,429        (5,633     31,908        (2,451
  3,391,381        92,826        (8,336     504,518        (57,823
                                     
  1,108,307        114,844        (11,083     591,900        (41,777
                                     
       
  171,057        121,899        13,584        98,986        12,642   
  (1,711,937     (23,132     (2,243     (163,997     (47,638
  5,939        —          —          9,886        38   
  (3,136,225     28,419        372,116        (233,576     2,583,833   
                                     
  (4,671,166     127,186        383,457        (288,701     2,548,875   
                                     
  (3,562,859     242,030        372,374        303,199        2,507,098   
  3,562,859        372,374        —          2,507,098        —     
                                     
  —        $ 614,404      $ 372,374      $ 2,810,297      $ 2,507,098   
                                     

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Value Trust Series 0     International Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 79,907      $ 26,497      $ 172,639      $ 200,854   
                                

Total Investment Income

     79,907        26,497        172,639        200,854   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          38,684        43,349   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     79,907        26,497        133,955        157,505   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          47,592        —          517,178   

Net realized gains (losses)

     168,517        (252,164     (721,214     (4,998,187
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     168,517        (204,572     (721,214     (4,481,009

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     91,700        524,540        1,164,112        7,070,226   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     340,124        346,465        576,853        2,746,722   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     307,377        253,481        169,873        622,775   

Transfer on terminations

     (320,456     (295,470     (1,573,952     (4,726,830

Transfer on policy loans

     (4,865     (11     8,437        3,972   

Net interfund transfers

     2,445,761        445,000        (101,151     193,010   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     2,427,817        403,000        (1,496,793     (3,907,073
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     2,767,941        749,465        (919,940     (1,160,351

Assets, beginning of period

     1,368,878        619,413        10,226,216        11,386,567   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 4,136,819      $ 1,368,878      $ 9,306,276      $ 10,226,216   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0     Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1     Large Cap Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 29,808      $ 12,438      $ 273,117      $ 261,180      $ 3,957      $ 2,693   
                                             
  29,808        12,438        273,117        261,180        3,957        2,693   
         
  —          —          31,060        32,664        —          —     
                                             
  29,808        12,438        242,057        228,516        3,957        2,693   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  10,810        (1,309     9,106        (226,020     1,742        (5,507
                                             
  10,810        (1,309     9,106        (226,020     1,742        (5,507
  (21,435     28,123        87,637        568,082        37,746        32,740   
                                             
  19,183        39,252        338,800        570,578        43,445        29,926   
                                             
         
  40,614        39,453        206,419        205,021        48,546        13,539   
  (38,461     (95,156     (742,913     (1,002,777     (8,668     (59,497
  —          —          22,035        55,725        (1     (5
  349,516        33,734        (80,495     (653,117     67,905        218,442   
                                             
  351,669        (21,969     (594,954     (1,395,148     107,782        172,479   
                                             
  370,852        17,283        (256,154     (824,570     151,227        202,405   
  270,739        253,456        5,426,904        6,251,474        272,677        70,272   
                                             
$ 641,591      $ 270,739      $ 5,170,750      $ 5,426,904      $ 423,904      $ 272,677   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Large Cap Trust Series 1     Large Cap Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 21,460      $ 38,921      $ 9,793      $ 8,524   
                                

Total Investment Income

     21,460        38,921        9,793        8,524   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     11,408        12,279        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     10,052        26,642        9,793        8,524   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (106,634     (1,152,149     49,400        (68,464
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (106,634     (1,152,149     49,400        (68,464

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     359,801        1,657,738        (8,784     129,696   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     263,219        532,231        50,409        69,756   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     88,082        145,432        125,329        178,565   

Transfer on terminations

     (396,739     (289,839     (91,545     (87,211

Transfer on policy loans

     (3,872     2,888        543        (563

Net interfund transfers

     (75,808     (1,149,542     227,917        (85,077
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (388,337     (1,291,061     262,244        5,714   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (125,118     (758,830     312,653        75,470   

Assets, beginning of period

     2,261,005        3,019,835        553,539        478,069   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,135,887      $ 2,261,005      $ 866,192      $ 553,539   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Large Cap Value Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 12,716      $ 38,292      $ 124,530      $ 29,940      $ 79,548      $ 61,098   
                                             
  12,716        38,292        124,530        29,940        79,548        61,098   
         
  7,930        12,513        —          —          32,137        32,796   
                                             
  4,786        25,779        124,530        29,940        47,411        28,302   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  (362,374     (1,840,058     163,063        (591,140     1,486,239        (3,684,544
                                             
  (362,374     (1,840,058     163,063        (591,140     1,486,239        (3,684,544
  437,247        1,991,508        793,607        1,460,251        (920,163     5,603,273   
                                             
  79,659        177,229        1,081,200        899,051        613,487        1,947,031   
                                             
         
  52,002        118,118        1,324,430        1,309,290        195,848        116,867   
  (273,415     (606,379     (557,074     (647,350     (2,181,325     (792,162
  415        (682     (131,258     (185,552     37,951        (1,080
  (1,335,011     (2,421,739     1,961,359        77,514        (811,935     517,333   
                                             
  (1,556,009     (2,910,682     2,597,457        553,902        (2,759,461     (159,042
                                             
  (1,476,350     (2,733,453     3,678,657        1,452,953        (2,145,974     1,787,989   
  2,581,189        5,314,642        3,206,926        1,753,973        6,742,728        4,954,739   
                                             
$ 1,104,839      $ 2,581,189      $ 6,885,583      $ 3,206,926      $ 4,596,754      $ 6,742,728   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 303,520      $ 212,529      $ 294,422      $ 354,113   
                                

Total Investment Income

     303,520        212,529        294,422        354,113   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          52,581        43,333   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     303,520        212,529        241,841        310,780   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          3,328        —          5,819   

Net realized gains (losses)

     434,292        (518,405     955,178        (3,328,730
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     434,292        (515,077     955,178        (3,322,911

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     297,902        1,510,684        (150,633     5,107,895   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,035,714        1,208,136        1,046,386        2,095,764   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     3,210,425        2,777,408        767,997        194,829   

Transfer on terminations

     (717,991     (624,041     (2,684,317     (1,105,882

Transfer on policy loans

     (132,979     (30,539     (29,203     (30,906

Net interfund transfers

     3,575,614        (2,040,347     3,587,645        (871,043
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     5,935,069        82,481        1,642,122        (1,813,002
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     6,970,783        1,290,617        2,688,508        282,762   

Assets, beginning of period

     4,419,554        3,128,937        9,013,279        8,730,517   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 11,390,337      $ 4,419,554      $ 11,701,787      $ 9,013,279   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 87,005      $ 60,395      $ 61,557      $ 90,429      $ 334,303      $ 245,625   
                                             
  87,005        60,395        61,557        90,429        334,303        245,625   
         
  —          —          10,654        11,061        —          —     
                                             
  87,005        60,395        50,903        79,368        334,303        245,625   
                                             
         
  —          1,596        —          5,783        —          —     
  69,804        2,973        87,620        (524,887     (203,893     (693,757
                                             
  69,804        4,569        87,620        (519,104     (203,893     (693,757
  10,340        82,778        39,010        788,327        1,437,438        2,225,927   
                                             
  167,149        147,742        177,533        348,591        1,567,848        1,777,795   
                                             
         
  980,638        459,332        140,819        94,787        3,924,854        2,191,522   
  (171,206     (96,103     (148,144     (276,063     (1,078,908     (767,364
  (43,218     —          2,862        (141     (409,084     47,698   
  1,118,158        361,633        376,428        (1,933,995     2,027,944        878,005   
                                             
  1,884,372        724,862        371,965        (2,115,412     4,464,806        2,349,861   
                                             
  2,051,521        872,604        549,498        (1,766,821     6,032,654        4,127,656   
  1,216,629        344,025        1,800,796        3,567,617        8,427,534        4,299,878   
                                             
$ 3,268,150      $ 1,216,629      $ 2,350,294      $ 1,800,796      $ 14,460,188      $ 8,427,534   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 189,486      $ 335,484      $ 120,296      $ 183,282   
                                

Total Investment Income

     189,486        335,484        120,296        183,282   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     56,042        54,324        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     133,444        281,160        120,296        183,282   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     529,125        (3,909,176     76,302        (85,836
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     529,125        (3,909,176     76,302        (85,836

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     354,237        6,467,161        166,281        356,025   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,016,806        2,839,145        362,879        453,471   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     283,507        326,373        2,561,599        1,240,599   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,927,610     (1,081,404     (1,092,784     (332,820

Transfer on policy loans

     (41,582     (39,893     (18,386     —     

Net interfund transfers

     (1,357,505     (6,814     (471,442     711,039   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (4,043,190     (801,738     978,987        1,618,818   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (3,026,384     2,037,407        1,341,866        2,072,289   

Assets, beginning of period

     11,437,781        9,400,374        3,277,916        1,205,627   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 8,411,397      $ 11,437,781      $ 4,619,782      $ 3,277,916   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1     Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 74,504      $ 95,971      $ 34,110      $ 15,431      $ 115,208      $ 93,956   
                                             
  74,504        95,971        34,110        15,431        115,208        93,956   
         
  11,607        9,850        —          —          45,568        41,734   
                                             
  62,897        86,121        34,110        15,431        69,640        52,222   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          17,925        —          147,604   
  102,208        (314,847     102,574        (403,221     (1,456     (4,882,606
                                             
  102,208        (314,847     102,574        (385,296     (1,456     (4,735,002
  71,666        636,774        484,531        842,085        2,477,228        7,312,164   
                                             
  236,771        408,048        621,215        472,220        2,545,412        2,629,384   
                                             
         
  113,062        69,532        763,081        410,829        147,050        193,942   
  (94,350     (189,490     (315,319     (301,298     (436,526     (819,007
  (4,001     (5,620     (67,159     —          (401     (60
  478,180        246,802        982,278        199,752        (487,986     (3,606,732
                                             
  492,891        121,224        1,362,881        309,283        (777,863     (4,231,857
                                             
  729,662        529,272        1,984,096        781,503        1,767,549        (1,602,473
  2,238,073        1,708,801        1,788,270        1,006,767        10,434,709        12,037,182   
                                             
$ 2,967,735      $ 2,238,073      $ 3,772,366      $ 1,788,270      $ 12,202,258      $ 10,434,709   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Intersection Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Intersection Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (at)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (at)
 

Income:

   

Dividend income distribution

  $ 251        —     
               

Total Investment Income

    251        —     

Expenses:

   

Mortality and expense risk

    —          —     
               

Net investment income (loss)

    251        —     
               

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

   

Capital gain distributions

    —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

    (5,795     —     
               

Realized gains (losses)

    (5,795     —     

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    14,843        —     
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    9,299        —     
               

Changes from principal transactions:

   

Transfer of net premiums

    1,093        —     

Transfer on terminations

    (22,916     —     

Transfer on policy loans

    —          —     

Net interfund transfers

    (16,149     —     
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (37,972     —     
               

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (28,673     —     

Assets, beginning of period

    28,673        —     
               

Assets, end of period

    —          —     
               

 

(at) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Cap Index Trust on November 16, 2009.
(au) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Value Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1     Mid Cap Value Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (au)
 
       
$ 3        —        $ 4        —        $ 9,185   
                                     
  3        —          4        —          9,185   
       
  —          —          27,222        32,039        —     
                                     
  3        —          (27,218     (32,039     9,185   
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          —     
  233,520        (613,068     64,292        (3,942,345     60,926   
                                     
  233,520        (613,068     64,292        (3,942,345     60,926   
  609,920        1,321,470        1,116,335        5,466,770        (62,052
                                     
  843,443        708,402        1,153,409        1,492,386        8,059   
                                     
       
  153,959        304,352        153,441        297,066        37,084   
  (288,541     (233,980     (999,245     (5,054,939     (19,466
  297        (1,762     7,234        6,857        —     
  49,985        1,225,553        (372,773     540,302        (1,289,516
                                     
  (84,300     1,294,163        (1,211,343     (4,210,714     (1,271,898
                                     
  759,143        2,002,565        (57,934     (2,718,328     (1,263,839
  3,683,767        1,681,202        6,306,437        9,024,765        1,263,839   
                                     
$ 4,442,910      $ 3,683,767      $ 6,248,503      $ 6,306,437        —     
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Mid Cap Value Trust Series 1     Mid Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (au)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 41,195      $ 126,192      $ 27,989   
                        

Total Investment Income

     41,195        126,192        27,989   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     5,944        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     35,251        126,192        27,989   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          22,926        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (3,291,919     835,235        241,080   
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (3,291,919     858,161        241,080   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,360,185        (74,337     1,243,646   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     103,517        910,016        1,512,715   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     30,731        301,763        301,613   

Transfer on terminations

     (518,590     (287,968     (311,246

Transfer on policy loans

     3,028        —          (5

Net interfund transfers

     (5,936,526     65,158        2,579,019   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (6,421,357     78,953        2,569,381   
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (6,317,840     988,969        4,082,096   

Assets, beginning of period

     6,317,840        5,283,386        1,201,290   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 6,272,355      $ 5,283,386   
                        

 

(au) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Value Trust on May 4, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Mid Value Trust Series 1     Money Market Trust B Series 0     Money Market Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 99,343      $ 20,429      $ 19,537      $ 275,980        —        $ 190,782   
                                             
  99,343        20,429        19,537        275,980        —          190,782   
         
  20,669        13,293        —          —          132,172        421,836   
                                             
  78,674        7,136        19,537        275,980        (132,172     (231,054
                                             
         
  17,691        —          —          —          273        —     
  704,370        103,867        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  722,061        103,867        —          —          273        —     
  (61,024)        988,112        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  739,711        1,099,115        19,537        275,980        (131,899     (231,054
                                             
         
  92,965        257,809        43,199,669        47,582,393        1,644,376        2,137,204   
  (520,900     (172,851     (9,546,512     (5,037,897     (3,921,465     (41,260,508
  23,329        8,084        (849,514     (2,168,464     122,455        297,294   
  (78,439     3,717,162        (40,221,734     (66,377,209     (12,315,020     (26,374,219
                                             
  (483,045     3,810,204        (7,418,091     (26,001,177     (14,469,654     (65,200,229
                                             
  256,666        4,909,319        (7,398,554     (25,725,197     (14,601,553     (65,431,283
  4,909,319        —          44,928,442        70,653,639        35,883,153        101,314,436   
                                             
$ 5,165,985      $ 4,909,319      $ 37,529,888      $ 44,928,442      $ 21,281,600      $ 35,883,153   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    
     Sub-Account  
     Natural Resources Trust Series 0     Natural Resources Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 11,697      $ 14,511      $ 35,019      $ 54,721   
                                

Total Investment Income

     11,697        14,511        35,019        54,721   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          27,345        25,679   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     11,697        14,511        7,674        29,042   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          367,457        —          2,133,153   

Net realized gains (losses)

     244,429        (512,151     479,742        (5,287,439
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     244,429        (144,694     479,742        (3,154,286

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     16,648        724,384        269,898        5,579,231   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     272,774        594,201        757,314        2,453,987   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     157,881        261,045        261,666        302,444   

Transfer on terminations

     (381,951     (596,135     (268,448     (4,417,470

Transfer on policy loans

     (1,448     (264     8,394        10,533   

Net interfund transfers

     (342,735     1,137,723        167,820        452,805   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (568,253     802,369        169,432        (3,651,688
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (295,479     1,396,570        926,746        (1,197,701

Assets, beginning of period

     2,086,992        690,422        5,252,760        6,450,461   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,791,513      $ 2,086,992      $ 6,179,506      $ 5,252,760   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0     Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1     Optimized Value Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 3,099      $ 2,093      $ 3,254      $ 1,113      $ 2,935      $ 1,822   
                                             
  3,099        2,093        3,254        1,113        2,935        1,822   
         
  —          —          927        339        —          —     
                                             
  3,099        2,093        2,327        774        2,935        1,822   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  11,748        (445,985     7,753        (34,930     (159     (10,022
                                             
  11,748        (445,985     7,753        (34,930     (159     (10,022
  29,560        447,848        11,281        46,113        15,180        29,171   
                                             
  44,407        3,956        21,361        11,957        17,956        20,971   
                                             
         
  96,820        69,987        18,197        25,811        44,902        31,556   
  (17,946     (24,831     (24,431     (4,697     (7,684     (10,975
  —          (1     —          —          —          —     
  (18,653     (566,403     194,649        7,374        1,369        34,037   
                                             
  60,221        (521,248     188,415        28,488        38,587        54,618   
                                             
  104,628        (517,292     209,776        40,445        56,543        75,589   
  185,772        703,064        96,452        56,007        101,134        25,545   
                                             
$ 290,400      $ 185,772      $ 306,228      $ 96,452      $ 157,677      $ 101,134   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Optimized Value Trust Series 1     Overseas Equity Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (e)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

     —        $ 4      $ 16,769      $ 44,386   
                                

Total Investment Income

     —          4        16,769        44,386   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     4        20        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (4     (16     16,769        44,386   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     141        (3,555     (215,532     (541,849
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     141        (3,555     (215,532     (541,849

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3        400        175,072        1,052,638   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     140        (3,171     (23,691     555,175   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     25,271        —          8,183        75,026   

Transfer on terminations

     (22     (5,471     (21,953     (221,384

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     (25,387     8,116        (2,403,505     201,074   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (138     2,645        (2,417,275     54,716   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     2        (526     (2,440,966     609,891   

Assets, beginning of period

     12        538        2,440,966        1,831,075   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 14      $ 12        —        $ 2,440,966   
                                

 

(e) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Value Trust on May 3, 2010.
(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Pacific Rim Trust Series 0     Pacific Rim Trust Series 1     Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (n)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 2,180      $ 5,812      $ 11,048      $ 23,781      $ 133,908      $ 143,485   
                                             
  2,180        5,812        11,048        23,781        133,908        143,485   
         
  —          —          4,596        13,114        —          —     
                                             
  2,180        5,812        6,452        10,667        133,908        143,485   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  113,688        (90,332     (101,428     (2,020,866     624,194        (626,012
                                             
  113,688        (90,332     (101,428     (2,020,866     624,194        (626,012
  (103,086     312,129        145,105        2,587,393        1,005,367        1,765,397   
                                             
  12,782        227,609        50,129        577,194        1,763,469        1,282,870   
                                             
         
  8,785        75,098        41,491        125,040        423,894        523,248   
  (8,463     (249,899     (115,665     (530,627     (227,371     (310,507
  —          (130     3,640        7,208        —          (6
  (511,290     (22,207     (2,405,013     (2,308,336     21,475        560,131   
                                             
  (510,968     (197,138     (2,475,547     (2,706,715     217,998        772,866   
                                             
  (498,186     30,471        (2,425,418     (2,129,521     1,981,467        2,055,736   
  498,186        467,715        2,425,418        4,554,939        5,547,371        3,491,635   
                                             
  —        $ 498,186        —        $ 2,425,418      $ 7,528,838      $ 5,547,371   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1     Real Return Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 237,829      $ 351,967      $ 780,339      $ 258,791   
                                

Total Investment Income

     237,829        351,967        780,339        258,791   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     76,773        57,889        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     161,056        294,078        780,339        258,791   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          123,700   

Net realized gains (losses)

     (1,686,283     (5,701,541     45,576        (89,915
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (1,686,283     (5,701,541     45,576        33,785   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     4,757,337        7,925,504        (361,379     161,340   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,232,110        2,518,041        464,536        453,916   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     418,136        478,732        842,762        151,782   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,337,158     (3,395,698     (221,468     (152,285

Transfer on policy loans

     46,002        148,587        (1,406     (723

Net interfund transfers

     359,776        (280,997     2,167,194        2,406,357   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (1,513,244     (3,049,376     2,787,082        2,405,131   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,718,866        (531,335     3,251,618        2,859,047   

Assets, beginning of period

     12,238,675        12,770,010        3,759,357        900,310   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 13,957,541      $ 12,238,675      $ 7,010,975      $ 3,759,357   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Real Return Bond Trust Series 1     Science & Technology Trust Series 0     Science & Technology Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 553,396      $ 372,364      $ 1        —        $ 4        —     
                                             
  553,396        372,364        1        —          4        —     
         
  21,849        18,637        —          —          29,721        24,651   
                                             
  531,547        353,727        1        —          (29,717     (24,651
                                             
         
  —          259,321        —          —          —          —     
  98,466        (574,022     168,318        120,281        449,281        (1,034,097
                                             
  98,466        (314,701     168,318        120,281        449,281        (1,034,097
  (269,666     628,212        (4,062     271,187        923,720        3,378,527   
                                             
  360,347        667,238        164,257        391,468        1,343,284        2,319,779   
                                             
         
  130,875        89,987        108,268        124,438        176,411        131,439   
  (194,936     (1,813,255     (197,927     (287,230     (362,586     (584,007
  14,268        21,600        (205     (20,856     952        3,060   
  545,159        (167,780     90,946        91,674        56,570        (1,371,927
                                             
  495,366        (1,869,448     1,082        (91,974     (128,653     (1,821,435
                                             
  855,713        (1,202,210     165,339        299,494        1,214,631        498,344   
  4,034,568        5,236,778        785,456        485,962        5,600,349        5,102,005   
                                             
$ 4,890,281      $ 4,034,568      $ 950,795      $ 785,456      $ 6,814,980      $ 5,600,349   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0     Short Term Government  Income
Trust Series 0
 
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 13,251      $ 15,559      $ 37,549   
                       

Total Investment Income

    13,251        15,559        37,549   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    —          —          —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    13,251        15,559        37,549   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          —          853   

Net realized gains (losses)

    33,190        2,319        60,912   
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    33,190        2,319        61,765   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    (26,249     33,216        (37,393
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    20,192        51,094        61,921   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    6,824        51,727        68,148   

Transfer on terminations

    (13,721     (18,217     (116,732

Transfer on policy loans

    (10,111     (4     (1,419

Net interfund transfers

    (336,775     176,285        2,350,895   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (353,783     209,791        2,300,892   
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (333,591     260,885        2,362,813   

Assets, beginning of period

    333,591        72,706        —     
                       

Assets, end of period

    —        $ 333,591      $ 2,362,813   
                       

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Short Term Government Income
Trust Series 1
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0     Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 58,479        —          —          —          —     
                                     
  58,479        —          —          —          —     
       
  11,207        —          —          3,111        1,628   
                                     
  47,272        —          —          (3,111     (1,628
                                     
       
  705        —          —          —          —     
  33,841        624,663        (749,882     58,719        104,443   
                                     
  34,546        624,663        (749,882     58,719        104,443   
  (25,508     189,306        1,605,777        120,405        84,936   
                                     
  56,310        813,969        855,895        176,013        187,751   
                                     
       
  86,404        158,026        239,996        32,191        2,238   
  (682,929     (174,977     (367,947     (36,983     (742,104
  1,268        —          (7     —          (294
  4,491,813        (38,268     563,651        472,488        834,068   
                                     
  3,896,556        (55,219     435,693        467,696        93,908   
                                     
  3,952,866        758,750        1,291,588        643,709        281,659   
  —          3,584,964        2,293,376        350,191        68,532   
                                     
$ 3,952,866      $ 4,343,714      $ 3,584,964      $ 993,900      $ 350,191   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Index Trust Series 0     Small Cap Index Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 10,748      $ 9,456      $ 10,935      $ 16,217   
                                

Total Investment Income

     10,748        9,456        10,935        16,217   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          10,072        10,712   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     10,748        9,456        863        5,505   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          21,645        —          99,631   

Net realized gains (losses)

     156,741        (87,627     132,973        (1,425,949
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     156,741        (65,982     132,973        (1,326,318

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     294,169        353,195        366,361        1,718,258   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     461,658        296,669        500,197        397,445   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     551,588        306,517        18,795        99,785   

Transfer on terminations

     (198,645     (199,506     (212,218     (3,825,710

Transfer on policy loans

     (38,995     (250     337        (566

Net interfund transfers

     168,788        460,667        234,913        2,405,705   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     482,736        567,428        41,827        (1,320,786
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     944,394        864,097        542,024        (923,341

Assets, beginning of period

     1,289,837        425,740        2,052,561        2,975,902   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,234,231      $ 1,289,837      $ 2,594,585      $ 2,052,561   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0     Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1     Small Cap Value Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
  —          —          —          —        $ 24,829      $ 26,956   
                                             
  —          —          —          —          24,829        26,956   
         
  —          —          5,061        4,367        —          —     
                                             
  —          —          (5,061     (4,367     24,829        26,956   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  7,981        (1,353     55,769        (535,793     601,707        (608,542
                                             
  7,981        (1,353     55,769        (535,793     601,707        (608,542
  21,718        19,476        114,331        682,931        710,050        1,539,031   
                                             
  29,699        18,123        165,039        142,771        1,336,586        957,445   
                                             
         
  12,332        11,585        28,707        32,222        318,425        268,816   
  (12,673     (12,797     (131,044     (109,726     (132,799     (119,676
  —          —          (196     1,299        —          (337
  49,178        19,193        375,921        80,639        364,413        758,747   
                                             
  48,837        17,981        273,388        4,434        550,039        907,550   
                                             
  78,536        36,104        438,427        147,205        1,886,625        1,864,995   
  62,221        26,117        923,018        775,813        4,523,174        2,658,179   
                                             
$ 140,757      $ 62,221      $ 1,361,445      $ 923,018      $ 6,409,799      $ 4,523,174   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Value Trust Series 1     Small Company Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (an)
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 1,373      $ 1,283      $ 18   
                        

Total Investment Income

     1,373        1,283        18   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     1,886        1,257        404   
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (513     26        (386
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     26,752        (173,727     (863,251
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     26,752        (173,727     (863,251

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     65,035        155,901        852,401   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     91,274        (17,800     (11,236
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     9,433        1,430        73   

Transfer on terminations

     (17,727     (36,244     (29,566

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     59,448        (221,147     (1,184,620
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     51,154        (255,961     (1,214,113
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     142,428        (273,761     (1,225,349

Assets, beginning of period

     308,717        582,478        1,225,349   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 451,145      $ 308,717        —     
                        

 

(an) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Small Company Value Trust on May 4, 2009.
(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Small Company Value Trust Series 0     Small Company Value Trust Series 1     Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (al)
 
         
$ 12,213      $ 3,222      $ 97,198      $ 28,271        —          —     
                                             
  12,213        3,222        97,198        28,271        —          —     
         
  —          —          30,353        31,969        —          —     
                                             
  12,213        3,222        66,845        (3,698     —          —     
                                             
         
  —          102,978        —          1,035,410        3,638        —     
  93,129        (331,552     (30,359     (3,674,689     15,952        (163
                                             
  93,129        (228,574     (30,359     (2,639,279     19,590        (163
  53,147        442,517        1,321,667        4,220,846        26,654        9,054   
                                             
  158,489        217,165        1,358,153        1,577,869        46,244        8,891   
                                             
         
  112,157        198,409        188,439        427,853        38,017        3,807   
  (219,166     (234,614     (1,044,039     (3,154,604     (118,611     (2,031
  —          (2     24,415        18,500        —          —     
  73,205        (274,736     (591,716     (805,722     26,626        188,608   
                                             
  (33,804     (310,943     (1,422,901     (3,513,973     (53,968     190,384   
                                             
  124,685        (93,778     (64,748     (1,936,104     (7,724     199,275   
  796,777        890,555        7,560,437        9,496,541        199,275        —     
                                             
$ 921,462      $ 796,777      $ 7,495,689      $ 7,560,437      $ 191,551      $ 199,275   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1     Strategic Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

     —          —        $ 94,735      $ 36,405   
                                

Total Investment Income

     —          —          94,735        36,405   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     107,364        14,211        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (107,364     (14,211     94,735        36,405   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     267,017        —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     408,085        4,742        30,526        (2,166
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     675,102        4,742        30,526        (2,166

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,217,690        890,726        (35,294     58,844   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,785,428        881,257        89,967        93,083   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     788,036        163,398        139,713        83,614   

Transfer on terminations

     (3,028,607     (391,901     (34,107     (76,762

Transfer on policy loans

     135,193        21,070        (1,435     —     

Net interfund transfers

     (467,579     17,344,015        (698,353     314,686   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (2,572,957     17,136,582        (594,182     321,538   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,212,471        18,017,839        (504,215     414,621   

Assets, beginning of period

     18,017,839        —          504,215        89,594   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 19,230,310      $ 18,017,839        —        $ 504,215   
                                

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.
(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Strategic Bond Trust Series 1     Strategic Income Opportunities
Trust Series 0
    Strategic Income Opportunities
Trust Series 1
 
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10 (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 201,808      $ 121,604      $ 123,610      $ 14,711      $ 201,206      $ 29,698   
                                             
  201,808        121,604        123,610        14,711        201,206        29,698   
         
  8,887        9,256        —          —          5,028        1,614   
                                             
  192,921        112,348        123,610        14,711        196,178        28,084   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  78,470        (346,583     23,031        6,349        25,604        (61,526
                                             
  78,470        (346,583     23,031        6,349        25,604        (61,526
  (68,038     559,730        (57,644     10,146        (111,195     86,567   
                                             
  203,353        325,495        88,997        31,206        110,587        53,125   
                                             
         
  108,240        147,547        125,867        51,626        23,650        40,231   
  (82,751     (270,257     (80,141     (19,812     (115,609     (115,762
  39        4,358        (3,000     —          22        —     
  (1,823,540     (292,601     1,019,502        319,592        1,932,012        (449,605
                                             
  (1,798,012     (410,953     1,062,228        351,406        1,840,075        (525,136
                                             
  (1,594,659     (85,458     1,151,225        382,612        1,950,662        (472,011
  1,594,659        1,680,117        398,301        15,689        679,706        1,151,717   
                                             
  —        $ 1,594,659      $ 1,549,526      $ 398,301      $ 2,630,368      $ 679,706   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0     Total Return Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 388,945      $ 358,260      $ 416,562      $ 401,956   
                                

Total Investment Income

     388,945        358,260        416,562        401,956   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     388,945        358,260        416,562        401,956   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          276,093        227,837   

Net realized gains (losses)

     207,562        12,700        142,712        (21,632
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     207,562        12,700        418,805        206,205   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (60,012     27,515        279,782        271,251   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     536,495        398,475        1,115,149        879,412   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     382,979        113,743        2,813,548        968,793   

Transfer on terminations

     (271,890     (301,807     (1,034,509     (538,570

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          (47,501     (727

Net interfund transfers

     1,099,956        1,870,463        6,170,177        8,417,130   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     1,211,045        1,682,399        7,901,715        8,846,626   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,747,540        2,080,874        9,016,864        9,726,038   

Assets, beginning of period

     7,122,388        5,041,514        12,583,045        2,857,007   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 8,869,928      $ 7,122,388      $ 21,599,909      $ 12,583,045   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Total Return Trust Series 1     Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0     Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 1,103,567      $ 1,837,215      $ 21,717      $ 14,828      $ 23,624      $ 10,327   
                                             
  1,103,567        1,837,215        21,717        14,828        23,624        10,327   
         
  193,185        194,364        —          —          6,974        5,218   
                                             
  910,382        1,642,851        21,717        14,828        16,650        5,109   
                                             
         
  794,901        2,347,016        —          —          —          —     
  2,320,974        (584,852     90,440        (75,674     21,779        (759,303
                                             
  3,115,875        1,762,164        90,440        (75,674     21,779        (759,303
  (707,009     2,423,756        158,737        281,671        254,865        786,415   
                                             
  3,319,248        5,828,771        270,894        220,825        293,294        32,221   
                                             
         
  313,333        373,286        210,799        148,117        54,681        55,932   
  (3,948,815     (15,390,826     (207,999     (136,961     (147,488     (382,838
  69,907        102,090        —          (5     —          —     
  900,010        10,633,363        390,039        613,911        969,629        (625,346
                                             
  (2,665,565     (4,282,087     392,839        625,062        876,822        (952,252
                                             
  653,683        1,546,684        663,733        845,887        1,170,116        (920,031
  45,086,578        43,539,894        1,045,820        199,933        729,447        1,649,478   
                                             
$ 45,740,261      $ 45,086,578      $ 1,709,553      $ 1,045,820      $ 1,899,563      $ 729,447   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     U.S. Government Securities Trust
Series 0
    U.S. Government Securities Trust
Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 22,010      $ 46,221      $ 42,526      $ 92,307   
                                

Total Investment Income

     22,010        46,221        42,526        92,307   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          5,552        20,235   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     22,010        46,221        36,974        72,072   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     71,468        26,716        141,486        96,724   

Net realized gains (losses)

     (57,367     6,052        (103,006     (127,764
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     14,101        32,768        38,480        (31,040

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (2,548     7,565        (9,321     349,444   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     33,563        86,554        66,133        390,476   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     3,864        18,871        44,187        106,734   

Transfer on terminations

     (57,731     (226,572     (199,036     (2,429,816

Transfer on policy loans

     493        (938     (644     1,012   

Net interfund transfers

     (1,534,337     1,482,830        (2,763,833     (2,740,720
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (1,587,711     1,274,191        (2,919,326     (5,062,790
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (1,554,148     1,360,745        (2,853,193     (4,672,314

Assets, beginning of period

     1,554,148        193,403        2,853,193        7,525,507   
                                

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 1,554,148        —        $ 2,853,193   
                                

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(aw) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Growth-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0     U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1     U.S. Large Cap Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090  (aw)
 
       
$ 167,090      $ 22,987      $ 374,003      $ 37,105      $ 607   
                                     
  167,090        22,987        374,003        37,105        607   
       
  —          —          2,829        1,928        —     
                                     
  167,090        22,987        371,174        35,177        607   
                                     
       
  140,983        —          310,607        —          —     
  (252,765     (2,451     (600,884     158,193        (22,749
                                     
  (111,782     (2,451     (290,277     158,193        (22,749
  (22,149     44,044        (12,034     18,341        22,016   
                                     
  33,159        64,580        68,863        211,711        (126
                                     
       
  38,286        87,975        28,236        5,501        6,903   
  (27,510     (25,329     (22,093     (1,230,340     (1,586
  —          —          —          —          —     
  (328,237     (14,800     (397,347     1,318,180        (53,279
                                     
  (317,461     47,846        (391,204     93,341        (47,962
                                     
  (284,302     112,426        (322,341     305,052        (48,088
  284,302        171,876        322,341        17,289        48,088   
                                     
  —        $ 284,302        —        $ 322,341        —     
                                     

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     U.S. Large Cap Trust Series 1     Utilities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (aw)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 50,481      $ 22,730      $ 39,218   
                        

Total Investment Income

     50,481        22,730        39,218   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     16,035        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     34,446        22,730        39,218   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (4,002,347     4,292        (171,617
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (4,002,347     4,292        (171,617

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,780,851        65,579        391,365   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     (187,050     92,601        258,966   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     142,576        103,560        95,418   

Transfer on terminations

     (1,193,225     (78,946     (837,868

Transfer on policy loans

     174,040        (2,049     (9

Net interfund transfers

     (7,994,190     376,441        346,865   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (8,870,799     399,006        (395,594
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (9,057,849     491,607        (136,628

Assets, beginning of period

     9,057,849        521,594        658,222   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 1,013,201      $ 521,594   
                        

 

(aw) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Growth-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Utilities Trust Series 1     Value Trust Series 0     Value Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 36,505      $ 55,385      $ 5,449      $ 4,346      $ 33,286      $ 58,973   
                                             
  36,505        55,385        5,449        4,346        33,286        58,973   
         
  8,067        8,487        —          —          18,339        22,081   
                                             
  28,438        46,898        5,449        4,346        14,947        36,892   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  20,144        (1,988,258     34,487        (35,012     147,744        (2,363,769
                                             
  20,144        (1,988,258     34,487        (35,012     147,744        (2,363,769
  153,149        2,185,225        61,082        179,051        489,307        4,133,787   
                                             
  201,731        243,865        101,018        148,385        651,998        1,806,910   
                                             
         
  71,613        213,582        125,291        120,760        55,631        69,527   
  (68,770     (500,242     (117,771     (124,224     (873,980     (6,056,221
  20,116        9,763        —          (1     (4,944     6,427   
  (50,649     (2,067,226     (183,501     202,827        118,320        2,156,806   
                                             
  (27,690     (2,344,123     (175,981     199,362        (704,973     (3,823,461
                                             
  174,041        (2,100,258     (74,963     347,747        (52,975     (2,016,551
  1,494,713        3,594,971        659,988        312,241        3,571,204        5,587,755   
                                             
$ 1,668,754      $ 1,494,713      $ 585,025      $ 659,988      $ 3,518,229      $ 3,571,204   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Total  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

    

Dividend income distribution

   $ 14,883,067      $ 12,693,581   
                

Total Investment Income

     14,883,067        12,693,581   

Expenses:

    

Mortality and expense risk

     1,725,217        1,965,323   
                

Net investment income (loss)

     13,157,850        10,728,258   
                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

    

Capital gain distributions

     3,998,661        20,134,106   

Net realized gains (losses)

     9,205,743        (150,439,710
                

Realized gains (losses)

     13,204,404        (130,305,604

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     43,829,217        231,728,470   
                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     70,191,471        112,151,124   
                

Changes from principal transactions:

    

Transfer of net premiums

     84,653,433        82,281,055   

Transfer on terminations

     (72,050,498     (178,882,691

Transfer on policy loans

     (1,299,170     (965,689

Net interfund transfers

     (12,226,981     (61,596,999
                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (923,216     (159,164,324
                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     69,268,255        (47,013,200

Assets, beginning of period

     581,777,430        628,790,630   
                

Assets, end of period

   $ 651,045,685      $ 581,777,430   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

1. Organization

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”) is a separate account administered and sponsored by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA” or the “Company”). The Account operates as a Unit Investment Trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) and has 126 active investment sub-accounts that invest in shares of a particular John Hancock Trust (the “Trust”) portfolio and 1 sub-account that invests in shares of other outside investment trusts as of December 31, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company, commonly known as a mutual fund, which does not transact with the general public. Instead, the Trust deals primarily with insurance companies by providing the investment medium for variable contracts. The Account is a funding vehicle for the allocation of net premiums under variable universal life insurance contracts (the “Contracts”) issued by the Company.

The Company is a stock life insurance company incorporated under the laws of Michigan in 1979. The Company is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a Canadian based publicly traded life insurance company.

The Company is required to maintain assets in the Account with a total fair value at least equal to the reserves and other liabilities relating to the variable benefits under all Contracts participating in the Account. These assets may not be charged with liabilities which arise from any other business the Company conducts. However, all obligations under the Contracts are general corporate obligations of the Company.

Additional assets are held in the Company’s general account to cover the contingency that the guaranteed minimum death benefit might exceed the death benefit which would have been payable in the absence of such guarantee.

Each sub-account that invests in Portfolios of the John Hancock Trust may offer two classes of units to fund the Contracts issued by the Company. These classes, Series 1 and Series 0 represent an interest in the same Trust portfolio but in different share classes of that portfolio. Series 1 represents interests in Series 1 shares of the portfolio and Series 0 represents interests in Series NAV shares of the Trust’s portfolio. Series 1 and Series NAV shares differ in the level of 12b-1 fees and other expenses assessed against the portfolio’s assets.

As the result of portfolio changes, the following sub-account of the Account was renamed as follows:

 

Previous Name

  

New Name

  

Effective Date

Strategic Income Trust    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust    May 3, 2010

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

The following sub-accounts of the Account were commenced as investment options:

 

New Fund

  

Effective Date

American Global Growth Trust    November 8, 2010
American Global Small Capitalization Trust    November 8, 2010
American High-Income Bond Trust    November 8, 2010
International Equity Index Trust A    May 3, 2010
Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
Ultra Short Term Bond Trust    November 8, 2010

The following sub-accounts of the Account were terminated as investment options and the funds were transferred to existing sub-account funds as follows:

 

Terminated

  

Transferred To

  

Effective Date

All Cap Growth Trust    Capital Appreciation Trust    May 3, 2010
Overseas Equity Trust    International Value Trust    May 3, 2010
Pacific Rim Trust    International Equity Index Trust A    May 3, 2010
Short-Term Bond Trust    Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
Strategic Bond Trust    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust    November 8, 2010
U.S. Government Securities Trust    Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
U.S. High Yield Trust    High Yield Trust    November 8, 2010

Where a fund has two series, the changes noted above apply to both Series 0 and Series 1.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Investments of each sub-account consist of shares in the respective portfolios of the Trust. These shares are carried at fair value which is calculated using the fair value of the investment securities underlying each Trust portfolio. Transactions are recorded on the trade date. Income from dividends is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the specifically identified cost of the investment sold.

In addition to the Account, a contract holder may also allocate funds to the fixed account contained within the Company’s general account. Because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions, interests in the fixed account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Company’s general account has not been registered as an investment company under the Act. Net interfund transfers include interfund transfers between separate and general accounts.

FAS 157 - Fair Value Measurements, which was adopted effective January 1, 2008, is now incorporated into ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure (“ASC 820”). This guidance provides a single definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit value. An exit value is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale. Assets not measured at fair value are excluded from ASC 820 note disclosure, including Policy Loans which are held to maturity and accounted for at cost.

 

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Following ASC 820 guidance, the Account has categorized its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Account’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

• Level 1 – Fair value measurements that reflect unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Account has the ability to access at the measurement date.

• Level 2 – Fair value measurements using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 – Fair value measurements using significant non-market observable inputs.

Assets owned by the Account are primarily open-ended mutual fund investments issued by the Trust. These are classified within Level 1, as fair values of the underlying funds are based upon reported net asset values (“NAV”), which represent the values at which each sub-account can redeem its investments.

The following table presents the Account’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by ASC 820 fair value hierarchy level, as of December 31, 2010.

 

     Mutual Funds  

Level 1

   $ 651,045,685   

Level 2

     —     

Level 3

     —     
        
   $ 651,045,685   
        

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported herein. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Mortality and Expense Risks Charge

The Company deducts from the assets of the Account a daily charge equivalent to annual rates between 0% and 0.70% of the average net value of the Account’s assets for the assumption of mortality and expense risks.

 

4. Contract Charges

The Company deducts certain charges from gross premiums before placing the remaining net premiums in the sub-account. In the event of a surrender by the contract holder, surrender charges may be levied by the Company against the contract value at the time of termination to cover sales and administrative expenses associated with underwriting and issuing the Contract. Additionally, each month a deduction consisting of an administration charge, a charge for cost of insurance and charges for supplementary benefits is deducted from the contract value. Contract charges are paid through the redemption of sub-account units and are reflected as terminations.

 

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5. Federal Income Taxes

The Account does not file separate tax returns. The taxable income of the Account is consolidated with that of the Company within the consolidated federal tax return. Any tax contingencies arising from the taxable income generated by the Account is the responsibility of the Company and the Company holds any and all tax contingencies on its financial statements. The Account is not a party to the consolidated tax sharing agreement thus no amount of income taxes or tax contingencies are passed through to the Account. The legal form of the Account is not taxable in any state or foreign jurisdictions.

The Income Taxes topic of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification establishes a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken, or expected to be taken, in filing tax returns (including whether the Account is taxable in certain jurisdictions). The topic requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing John Hancock’s tax returns to determine whether tax positions are “more-likely-than not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to meet more-than likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax expense.

The Account complies with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2010, the Account did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Account recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations.

 

6. Purchases and Sales of Investments

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for the year ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

500 Index Trust B Series 0

   $ 9,769,835       $ 8,538,408   

500 Index Trust Series 1

     3,023,877         4,458,932   

Active Bond Trust Series 0

     293,262         155,705   

Active Bond Trust Series 1

     679,080         621,792   

All Cap Core Trust Series 0

     83,954         21,364   

All Cap Core Trust Series 1

     76,270         679,153   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     8,329         59,283   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     20,839         953,353   

All Cap Value Trust Series 0

     320,658         710,039   

All Cap Value Trust Series 1

     2,242,731         1,192,494   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0

     31,482         226,484   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1

     885         24   

American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1

     2,247,752         3,977,348   

American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1

     1,010,650         477,315   

American Bond Trust Series 1

     1,536,306         1,157,459   

American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1

     14,449         419   

American Global Diversification Trust Series 1

     142,521         74,038   

American Global Growth Trust Series 1

     309,025         26   

American Growth Trust Series 1

     9,211,415         7,923,117   

American Growth-Income Trust Series 1

     1,351,233         3,640,691   

American International Trust Series 1

     14,585,672         14,306,921   

American New World Trust Series 1

     685,793         205,184   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Balanced Trust Series 0

   $ 26,462       $ 5,155   

Balanced Trust Series 1

     33,023         180   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0

     4,844,533         2,012,327   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1

     6,957,697         9,607,473   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0

     218,501         107,370   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1

     3,220,199         3,214,099   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0

     126,268         15,024   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1

     649,545         111,499   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0

     5,714         113   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1

     3,004,731         3,062,133   

Core Bond Trust Series 0

     612,426         23,389   

Core Bond Trust Series 1

     189,460         151,731   

Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1

     7,148         19,475   

Core Strategy Trust Series 0

     89,206         2,014   

Core Strategy Trust Series 1

     66         542   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0

     89,353         169,861   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1

     43,720         637   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0

     837,040         623,343   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1

     798,482         429,339   

Equity-Income Trust Series 0

     5,733,352         2,653,884   

Equity-Income Trust Series 1

     6,749,887         6,788,341   

Financial Services Trust Series 0

     159,414         90,410   

Financial Services Trust Series 1

     1,205,518         954,197   

Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0

     420,032         154,314   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 0

     1,447,316         1,208,301   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 1

     5,484,523         5,537,836   

Global Bond Trust Series 0

     6,087,738         2,491,730   

Global Bond Trust Series 1

     2,730,168         2,154,897   

Global Trust Series 0

     167,526         181,457   

Global Trust Series 1

     818,113         805,490   

Health Sciences Trust Series 0

     394,121         382,305   

Health Sciences Trust Series 1

     1,031,899         1,305,270   

High Yield Trust Series 0

     2,525,905         1,174,825   

High Yield Trust Series 1

     7,746,001         4,658,682   

International Core Trust Series 0

     102,562         324,000   

International Core Trust Series 1

     1,620,889         2,974,599   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 0

     288,563         33,103   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 1

     6,025,836         2,564,772   

International Equity Index Trust B Series 0

     4,203,354         2,525,848   

International Opportunities Trust Series 0

     2,019,269         1,318,433   

International Opportunities Trust Series 1

     549,062         855,565   

International Small Company Trust Series 0

     281,919         140,144   

International Small Company Trust Series 1

     1,674,861         1,908,088   

International Value Trust Series 0

     3,795,651         1,287,927   

International Value Trust Series 1

     5,429,562         6,792,399   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0

     574,630         193,154   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1

     1,495,631         1,848,529   

Large Cap Trust Series 0

     440,113         328,375   

Large Cap Trust Series 1

     842,581         1,220,866   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 0

     688,668         416,631   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 1

     253,503         1,804,726   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0

   $ 4,614,837       $ 1,892,848   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1

     1,372,973         4,085,024   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0

     8,709,829         2,471,240   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1

     7,716,995         5,833,032   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0

     2,378,582         407,205   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1

     1,710,726         1,287,857   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0

     9,290,374         4,491,266   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1

     2,901,832         6,811,579   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0

     3,548,003         2,448,720   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1

     2,446,383         1,890,595   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0

     2,042,745         645,754   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1

     5,873,490         6,581,712   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0

     1,399,258         1,483,556   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1

     3,753,428         4,991,990   

Mid Value Trust Series 0

     2,685,629         2,457,558   

Mid Value Trust Series 1

     2,257,755         2,644,434   

Money Market Trust B Series 0

     40,857,273         48,255,827   

Money Market Trust Series 1

     52,878,090         67,479,643   

Natural Resources Trust Series 0

     885,004         1,441,561   

Natural Resources Trust Series 1

     3,257,330         3,080,223   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0

     104,687         41,368   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1

     1,163,167         972,425   

Optimized Value Trust Series 0

     49,241         7,719   

Optimized Value Trust Series 1

     16,992         17,135   

Overseas Equity Trust Series 0

     529,521         2,930,028   

Pacific Rim Trust Series 0

     109,583         618,370   

Pacific Rim Trust Series 1

     343,063         2,812,158   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0

     2,452,127         2,100,221   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1

     3,032,363         4,384,552   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 0

     5,003,675         1,436,253   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 1

     3,226,620         2,199,707   

Science & Technology Trust Series 0

     501,910         500,828   

Science & Technology Trust Series 1

     3,225,116         3,383,486   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0

     5,291,525         2,952,231   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1

     6,449,478         2,504,945   

Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0

     441,962         782,493   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     2,142,849         2,198,069   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     961,009         496,424   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 0

     1,171,861         678,377   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 1

     1,603,955         1,561,264   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0

     75,145         26,308   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1

     1,541,001         1,272,674   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 0

     2,522,782         1,947,913   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 1

     205,442         154,801   

Small Company Value Trust Series 0

     401,113         422,704   

Small Company Value Trust Series 1

     3,779,749         5,135,805   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0

     88,527         138,856   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1

     3,169,306         5,582,610   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 0

     800,415         1,299,863   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 1

     1,276,537         2,881,628   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0

   $ 1,365,781       $ 179,944   

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1

     2,680,439         644,185   

Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0

     6,057,571         4,457,580   

Total Return Trust Series 0

     11,081,213         2,486,844   

Total Return Trust Series 1

     34,163,149         35,123,433   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0

     837,432         422,874   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1

     1,213,616         320,144   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0

     1,073,074         2,567,308   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1

     1,952,217         4,693,083   

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0

     536,103         545,489   

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

     1,519,857         1,229,280   

Utilities Trust Series 0

     593,705         171,970   

Utilities Trust Series 1

     642,949         642,202   

Value Trust Series 0

     410,281         580,813   

Value Trust Series 1

     1,757,116         2,447,142   

All Asset Portfolio

     1,197,271         848,023   
                 
   $ 421,730,790       $ 405,497,504   
                 

 

7. Transaction with Affiliates

John Hancock Distributors LLC, a registered broker-dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of JHUSA, acts as the principal underwriter of the Contracts pursuant to a distribution agreement with the Company. Contracts are sold by registered representatives of either John Hancock Distributors LLC or other broker-dealers having distribution agreements with John Hancock Distributors LLC who are also authorized as variable life insurance agents under applicable state insurance laws. Registered representatives are compensated on a commission basis.

JHUSA has a formal service agreement with its ultimate parent company, MFC, which can be terminated by either party upon two months’ notice. Under this agreement, JHUSA pays for legal, actuarial, investment and certain other administrative services.

The majority of the investments held by the Account are invested in the Trust (Note 1).

Mortality and expense risks charge, as described in Note 3, are paid to JHUSA.

 

8. Diversification Requirements

The Internal Revenue Service has issued regulations under Section 817(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the provisions of Section 817(h) of the Code, a variable life contract will not be treated as a life contract for federal tax purposes for any period for which the investments of the Separate Account on which the contract is based are not adequately diversified. The Code provides that the “adequately diversified” requirement may be met if the underlying investments satisfy either a statutory safe harbour test or diversification requirements set forth in regulations issued by the Secretary of Treasury. The Company believes that the Account satisfies the current requirements of the regulations, and it intends that the Account will continue to meet such requirements.

 

9. Subsequent Events

In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855 “Subsequent Events” (“ASC 855”) formerly known as FAS 165 “Subsequent Events”, Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Account’s financial statements through March 31, 2011 and has determined that no events have occurred that require additional disclosure.

 

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10. Financial Highlights

 

    Sub-Account  
    500 Index Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,301,021        1,219,448        1,025,869        962,976        1,649,564   

Units issued

    517,339        698,381        805,900        588,557        497,491   

Units redeemed

    (527,756     (616,808     (612,321     (525,664     (1,184,079
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,290,604        1,301,021        1,219,448        1,025,869        962,976   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.53 to 24.18        12.77 to 21.05        10.17 to 16.66        16.28 to 26.53        15.57 to 25.20   

Assets, end of period $

    26,434,250        22,312,778        16,165,681        20,742,059        17,764,778   

Investment income ratio*

    1.84     2.30     2.35     3.00     1.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.70     0.40% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.06% to 14.85     25.53% to 26.36     (37.60%) to (37.19 %)      4.51% to 5.25     14.76% to 15.56

 

    Sub-Account  
    500 Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    622,022        1,495,132        1,964,200        895,420        1,012,464   

Units issued

    257,975        1,120,394        694,681        2,318,216        705,327   

Units redeemed

    (398,133     (1,993,504     (1,163,749     (1,249,436     (822,371
                                       

Units, end of period

    481,864        622,022        1,495,132        1,964,200        895,420   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.73 to 12.21        10.29 to 10.67        8.22 to 8.49        13.16 to 13.53        12.47 to 12.91   

Assets, end of period $

    5,812,898        6,527,296        12,533,893        26,274,333        11,434,368   

Investment income ratio*

    1.35     1.52     0.68     2.26     0.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.03% to 14.48     25.13% to 25.64     (37.51%) to (37.26 %)      4.39% to 4.83     14.52% to 15.15

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Active Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     4,896        10,376        10,394        2,511        —     

Units issued

     4,921        3,279        13,837        11,919        11,827   

Units redeemed

     (2,976     (8,759     (13,855     (4,036     (9,316
                                        

Units, end of period

     6,841        4,896        10,376        10,394        2,511   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     57.02        50.05        40.09        44.78        43.05   

Assets, end of period $

     389,972        245,021        415,916        465,396        108,061   

Investment income ratio*

     10.01     4.48     5.06     12.60     22.71

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.91     24.86     (10.48%) to (7.37 %)      4.03     4.54

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Active Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    86,344        67,710        141,516        339,657        329,188   

Units issued

    36,499        108,085        174,296        133,020        111,305   

Units redeemed

    (39,250     (89,451     (248,102     (331,161     (100,836
                                       

Units, end of period

    83,593        86,344        67,710        141,516        339,657   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.91 to 17.34        14.95 to 15.19        12.06 to 12.21        13.54 to 13.69        13.11 to 13.18   

Assets, end of period $

    1,419,732        1,297,722        820,988        1,929,828        4,464,604   

Investment income ratio*

    7.99     9.00     4.00     9.09     2.60

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.11% to 13.62     24.00% to 24.44     (11.11%) to (10.80 %)      3.30% to 3.73     3.70% to 4.05

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     15,886        —     

Units issued

     379        15,886   

Units redeemed

     (15,941     —     
                

Units, end of period

     324        15,886   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     14.89        12.73   

Assets, end of period $

     4,817        202,244   

Investment income ratio*

     0.35     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.98     27.31

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     70   

Units redeemed

     (2
        

Units, end of period

     68   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.97   

Assets, end of period $

     949   

Investment income ratio*

     0.70

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.17

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Asset Portfolio  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bf)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    116,482        50,680        52,918        51,984        36,420   

Units issued

    69,869        97,260        51,452        29,880        33,107   

Units redeemed

    (54,479     (31,458     (53,690     (28,946     (17,543
                                       

Units, end of period

    131,872        116,482        50,680        52,918        51,984   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.58 to 18.35        12.05 to 16.67        9.93 to 13.72        16.32 to 16.45        15.21 to 15.30   

Assets, end of period $

    1,987,169        1,563,518        671,955        867,298        793,435   

Investment income ratio*

    6.94     9.51     5.40     6.92     5.36

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.98% to 12.71     20.52% to 20.89     (16.71%) to (12.60 %)      7.29% to 7.52     3.68% to 3.89

 

(bf) Fund has no Series. Previously presented as Series 0 and Series 1.

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Core Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     14,832        1,899        2,196        23        —     

Units issued

     7,798        15,567        207,065        2,544        24   

Units redeemed

     (2,043     (2,634     (207,362     (371     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     20,587        14,832        1,899        2,196        23   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.71        10.36        8.05        13.34        12.98   

Assets, end of period $

     241,137        153,621        15,283        29,280        295   

Investment income ratio*

     1.26     2.08     1.09     1.93     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.09     28.61     (39.60%) to (26.69 %)      2.70     14.77

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Core Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    68,668        411,878        556,146        234,795        180,858   

Units issued

    4,369        79,155        155,444        480,351        126,247   

Units redeemed

    (43,712     (422,365     (299,712     (159,000     (72,310
                                       

Units, end of period

    29,325        68,668        411,878        556,146        234,795   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.08 to 17.78        15.29 to 15.77        11.98 to 12.31        19.90 to 20.46        10.80 to 19.99   

Assets, end of period $

    504,744        1,059,003        5,019,487        11,287,106        4,565,986   

Investment income ratio*

    0.76     1.25     1.55     1.52     0.64

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.25% to 12.70     27.62% to 28.08     (40.02%) to (39.81 %)      1.95% to 2.35     13.95% to 14.40

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Growth Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     4,982        5,749        1,662        69        —     

Units issued

     840        5,181        5,687        23,363        71   

Units redeemed

     (5,822     (5,948     (1,600     (21,770     (2
                                        

Units, end of period

     —          4,982        5,749        1,662        69   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.25        9.80        8.09        13.92        12.42   

Assets, end of period $

     —          48,806        46,490        23,129        847   

Investment income ratio*

     0.12     0.67     0.81     0.07     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     4.64     21.13     (41.91%) to (26.41 %)      12.08     6.63

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    52,523        164,443        167,960        192,315        377,588   

Units issued

    1,167        77,295        90,328        44,827        87,667   

Units redeemed

    (53,690     (189,215     (93,845     (69,182     (272,940
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          52,523        164,443        167,960        192,315   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.56 to 18.23        16.90 to 17.44        14.05 to 14.44        24.27 to 24.95        11.42 to 22.34   

Assets, end of period $

    —          892,872        2,348,296        4,091,403        4,175,639   

Investment income ratio*

    0.21     0.51     0.34     0.05     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    4.39% to 4.53     20.31% to 20.73     (42.32%) to (42.12 %)      11.27% to 11.72     5.83% to 6.25

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     42,141        21,831        3,203        23        —     

Units issued

     24,757        44,155        22,505        4,384        24   

Units redeemed

     (51,856     (23,845     (3,877     (1,204     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,042        42,141        21,831        3,203        23   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.67        12.38        9.78        13.74        12.64   

Assets, end of period $

     220,669        521,779        213,526        44,000        288   

Investment income ratio*

     0.20     0.74     2.30     2.41     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     18.50     26.59     (28.80%) to (19.83 %)      8.68     13.82

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    115,523        363,932        462,488        116,701        112,887   

Units issued

    129,563        33,538        67,408        390,109        81,884   

Units redeemed

    (65,811     (281,947     (165,964     (44,322     (78,070
                                       

Units, end of period

    179,275        115,523        363,932        462,488        116,701   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.05 to 19.90        16.21 to 16.71        12.88 to 13.23        18.21 to 18.64        16.92 to 17.21   

Assets, end of period $

    3,492,399        1,904,662        4,771,874        8,557,532        1,998,682   

Investment income ratio*

    0.46     0.47     0.80     2.02     0.80

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.59% to 18.12     25.79% to 26.23     (29.25%) to (28.99 %)      7.62% to 8.01     12.98% to 13.32 % 

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,347,946        29,748        —     

Units issued

     228,225        1,527,333        30,140   

Units redeemed

     (433,861     (209,135     (392
                        

Units, end of period

     1,142,310        1,347,946        29,748   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.87 to 10.06        8.87 to 8.98        7.23 to 7.26   

Assets, end of period $

     11,308,578        11,976,200        215,822   

Investment income ratio*

     1.53     2.77     8.19

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.27% to 12.07     22.75% to 23.61     (27.71%) to (27.39 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    112,395        235,456        198,959        269,745        141,580   

Units issued

    69,650        114,968        219,437        117,978        276,354   

Units redeemed

    (33,546     (238,029     (182,940     (188,764     (148,189
                                       

Units, end of period

    148,499        112,395        235,456        198,959        269,745   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.92 to 16.95        10.64 to 15.23        8.36 to 12.04        13.21 to 19.15        12.99 to 19.17   

Assets, end of period $

    2,262,559        1,502,607        2,652,929        3,540,621        5,160,481   

Investment income ratio*

    1.60     1.30     4.38     2.35     0.55

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.29% to 12.02     26.52% to 27.32     (37.14%) to (36.72 %)      0.99% to 1.65     16.24% to 16.99

 

    Sub-Account  
    American Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    112,892        146,557        284,176        30,383        —     

Units issued

    106,822        109,801        237,329        417,624        34,152   

Units redeemed

    (82,702     (143,466     (374,948     (163,831     (3,769
                                       

Units, end of period

    137,012        112,892        146,557        284,176        30,383   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.92 to 14.41        11.24 to 13.68        10.02 to 12.27        11.10 to 13.68        10.78 to 13.40   

Assets, end of period $

    1,910,196        1,483,648        1,736,403        3,845,351        406,830   

Investment income ratio*

    2.80     2.22     8.31     4.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    5.34% to 6.02     11.48% to 12.21     (10.30%) to (9.72 %)      2.31% to 2.96     5.89% to 6.57

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American Fundamental  Holdings
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     75        —     

Units issued

     1,187        149   

Units redeemed

     (30     (74
                

Units, end of period

     1,232        75   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.01 to 13.15        11.87 to 11.92   

Assets, end of period $

     16,043        897   

Investment income ratio*

     3.18     2.19

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.64% to 10.36     18.70% to 19.20

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Global  Diversification
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     6,219        —     

Units issued

     10,108        8,119   

Units redeemed

     (6,017     (1,900
                

Units, end of period

     10,310        6,219   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     14.03 to 14.18        12.54 to 12.59   

Assets, end of period $

     145,634        78,010   

Investment income ratio*

     6.90     1.89

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.85% to 12.57     25.40% to 25.94

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American Global Growth
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bd)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     30,482   

Units redeemed

     —     
        

Units, end of period

     30,482   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.09 to 10.10   

Assets, end of period $

     307,651   

Investment income ratio*

     6.23

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     0.90% to 0.99

 

(bd) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    American Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,055,312        1,656,204        1,130,158        1,885,429        1,469,444   

Units issued

    602,474        1,119,034        1,206,254        653,970        690,357   

Units redeemed

    (507,202     (1,719,926     (680,208     (1,409,241     (274,372
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,150,584        1,055,312        1,656,204        1,130,158        1,885,429   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.48 to 19.34        11.40 to 16.46        8.21 to 11.93        14.71 to 21.52        13.15 to 19.59   

Assets, end of period $

    19,293,612        15,119,166        18,483,137        23,277,773        36,590,362   

Investment income ratio*

    0.36     0.25     2.08     1.23     0.29

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.47% to 18.24     37.98% to 38.87     (44.56%) to (44.20 %)      11.20% to 11.94     9.09% to 9.80

 

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    Sub-Account  
    American Growth-Income Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    839,780        158,070        246,940        164,133        168,096   

Units issued

    90,377        957,864        282,920        204,622        71,113   

Units redeemed

    (242,630     (276,154     (371,790     (121,815     (75,076
                                       

Units, end of period

    687,527        839,780        158,070        246,940        164,133   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.87 to 16.82        10.69 to 15.25        8.17 to 11.77        13.20 to 19.14        12.61 to 18.60   

Assets, end of period $

    11,141,813        12,417,690        1,533,150        4,332,011        3,009,500   

Investment income ratio*

    1.03     1.61     1.08     2.32     1.09

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.28% to 11.06     29.88% to 30.79     (38.48%) to (38.08 %)      3.96% to 4.64     14.06% to 14.80

 

    Sub-Account  
    American International Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,474,064        1,592,548        1,766,825        1,393,157        705,780   

Units issued

    680,229        761,348        777,351        740,354        930,416   

Units redeemed

    (683,208     (879,832     (951,628     (366,686     (243,039
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,471,085        1,474,064        1,592,548        1,766,825        1,393,157   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.45 to 25.92        14.46 to 24.41        10.14 to 17.23        17.60 to 30.09        14.72 to 25.64   

Assets, end of period $

    30,600,335        28,772,677        22,506,461        46,461,807        30,618,091   

Investment income ratio*

    1.68     1.14     3.64     1.88     0.71

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.19% to 6.88     41.67% to 42.58     (42.74%) to (42.37 %)      18.80% to 19.58     17.77% to 18.54

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American New World
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,441        —     

Units issued

     49,000        1,900   

Units redeemed

     (14,762     (459
                

Units, end of period

     35,679        1,441   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.52 to 15.69        13.30 to 13.36   

Assets, end of period $

     556,143        19,195   

Investment income ratio*

     3.05     4.29

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.67% to 17.43     33.01% to 33.58

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Balanced Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,515        —     

Units issued

     2,068        1,520   

Units redeemed

     (433     (5
                

Units, end of period

     3,150        1,515   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.41        11.91   

Assets, end of period $

     42,254        18,049   

Investment income ratio*

     1.18     4.81

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.63     19.11

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Balanced Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     2,668   

Units redeemed

     (8
        

Units, end of period

     2,660   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.26   

Assets, end of period $

     35,267   

Investment income ratio*

     2.12

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.86

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     151,164        51,156        31,993        11,570        —     

Units issued

     83,088        127,285        35,457        37,198        11,788   

Units redeemed

     (35,614     (27,277     (16,294     (16,775     (218
                                        

Units, end of period

     198,638        151,164        51,156        31,993        11,570   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     65.97        56.75        39.69        69.05        61.21   

Assets, end of period $

     13,104,521        8,578,346        2,030,472        2,209,133        708,170   

Investment income ratio*

     0.09     0.19     0.47     0.85     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.25     42.97     (42.52%) to (28.71 %)      12.81     9.59

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     691,737        759,580        996,389        1,083,341        1,450,904   

Units issued

     306,704        334,151        442,153        327,662        544,153   

Units redeemed

     (494,537     (401,994     (678,962     (414,614     (911,716
                                        

Units, end of period

     503,904        691,737        759,580        996,389        1,083,341   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.66 to 25.92        21.48 to 22.26        15.13 to 15.62        26.40 to 27.25        12.73 to 24.23   

Assets, end of period $

     12,605,486        13,629,384        10,660,570        25,026,470        24,026,155   

Investment income ratio*

     0.08     0.13     0.30     0.71     0.21

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.34% to 15.92     41.96% to 42.54     (42.91%) to (42.68 %)      11.96% to 12.46     8.82% to 9.30

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     22,064        13,784        15,717        8,132        —     

Units issued

     17,891        23,788        80,292        21,870        8,767   

Units redeemed

     (8,588     (15,508     (82,225     (14,285     (635
                                        

Units, end of period

     31,367        22,064        13,784        15,717        8,132   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.88        12.41        8.72        13.89        12.43   

Assets, end of period $

     435,495        273,810        120,161        218,272        101,106   

Investment income ratio*

     0.22     0.31     0.21     0.48     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.88     42.35     (37.24%) to (23.78 %)      11.70     2.38

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     321,766        533,714        579,428        643,831        177,674   

Units issued

     259,764        300,813        275,841        206,246        782,997   

Units redeemed

     (266,122     (512,761     (321,555     (270,649     (316,840
                                        

Units, end of period

     315,408        321,766        533,714        579,428        643,831   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.24 to 13.89        11.97 to 12.34        8.47 to 8.70        13.53 to 13.90        12.21 to 12.46   

Assets, end of period $

     4,281,555        3,898,184        4,582,828        7,967,841        7,949,747   

Investment income ratio*

     0.13     0.24     0.45     0.29     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.05% to 11.61     41.37% to 41.87     (37.63%) to (37.42 %)      10.83% to 11.28     1.56% to 1.90

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation  Value
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     15,751        —     

Units issued

     9,722        16,050   

Units redeemed

     (1,542     (299
                

Units, end of period

     23,931        15,751   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.79        9.47   

Assets, end of period $

     258,101        149,143   

Investment income ratio*

     2.04     17.30

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.91     30.26

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     2,458        407        —     

Units issued

     61,199        2,153        422   

Units redeemed

     (11,627     (102     (15
                        

Units, end of period

     52,030        2,458        407   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.59 to 10.67        9.36        7.23   

Assets, end of period $

     553,917        23,009        2,947   

Investment income ratio*

     2.45     7.80     3.95

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.40% to 0.65     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.21% to 13.49     29.36     (27.66 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Allocation  Plus
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     634   

Units redeemed

     (13
        

Units, end of period

     621   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.58   

Assets, end of period $

     5,951   

Investment income ratio*

     2.36

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.57

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Allocation  Plus
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     581,747        —     

Units issued

     310,318        609,771   

Units redeemed

     (330,173     (28,024
                

Units, end of period

     561,892        581,747   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     9.43 to 9.48        8.58 to 8.61   

Assets, end of period $

     5,323,691        4,999,225   

Investment income ratio*

     1.14     3.03

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.30% to 0.50     0.30% to 0.50

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.95% to 10.17     24.57% to 24.81

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     8,529        265        —     

Units issued

     43,634        9,696        523   

Units redeemed

     (1,771     (1,432     (258
                        

Units, end of period

     50,392        8,529        265   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.58        12.67        11.53   

Assets, end of period $

     684,216        108,070        3,058   

Investment income ratio*

     6.30     3.96     10.44

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.17     9.93     1.41% to 3.36

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     28,219        1,599        87        27        6   

Units issued

     10,682        86,727        1,518        121        22   

Units redeemed

     (9,254     (60,107     (6     (61     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     29,647        28,219        1,599        87        27   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     16.33 to 16.74        15.35 to 15.56        14.05 to 14.15        13.69 to 13.76        12.97   

Assets, end of period $

     485,274        433,606        22,482        1,200        355   

Investment income ratio*

     2.70     2.61     15.48     8.28     2.15

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     6.39% to 6.87     9.22% to 9.55     2.63% to 2.82     5.58% to 5.76     3.13

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Diversified Growth & Income
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ax)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,771        —     

Units issued

     570        3,553   

Units redeemed

     (1,592     (1,782
                

Units, end of period

     749        1,771   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.40 to 13.55        12.16 to 12.21   

Assets, end of period $

     10,146        21,555   

Investment income ratio*

     1.13     1.40

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.21% to 10.92     21.61% to 22.14

 

(ax)   Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
  Renamed on November 16, 2009. Previously known as American Diversified Growth & Income Trust.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ay)
 

Units, beginning of period

     185        —     

Units issued

     8,646        189   

Units redeemed

     (217     (4
                

Units, end of period

     8,614        185   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.32        9.17   

Assets, end of period $

     88,874        1,693   

Investment income ratio*

     20.72     2.88

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.57     21.93

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
 

Units, beginning of period

     111        —     

Units issued

     6        113   

Units redeemed

     (59     (2
                

Units, end of period

     58        111   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.12        9.06   

Assets, end of period $

     587        1,011   

Investment income ratio*

     1.51     4.35

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.70     21.09

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Disciplined Diversification
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     16,326        —     

Units issued

     9,331        16,641   

Units redeemed

     (16,852     (315
                

Units, end of period

     8,805        16,326   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.42        9.19   

Assets, end of period $

     91,767        149,965   

Investment income ratio*

     0.82     15.46

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.45     27.27

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     111        —          —     

Units issued

     4,316        113        5,952   

Units redeemed

     (64     (2     (5,952
                        

Units, end of period

     4,363        111        —     
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.23        9.08        7.18   

Assets, end of period $

     44,616        1,009        —     

Investment income ratio*

     8.29     4.72     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.66     26.40     (28.19 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     48,314        17,645        —     

Units issued

     60,080        52,715        17,760   

Units redeemed

     (50,946     (22,046     (115
                        

Units, end of period

     57,448        48,314        17,645   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.29        11.61        5.77   

Assets, end of period $

     821,128        560,976        101,749   

Investment income ratio*

     1.95     0.13     18.41

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     23.11     1.56% to 101.36     (51.92 %) 

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (w)
 

Units, beginning of period

     53,349        38,735        6,228        —     

Units issued

     49,763        39,554        35,677        6,275   

Units redeemed

     (29,939     (24,940     (3,170     (47
                                

Units, end of period

     73,173        53,349        38,735        6,228   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     17.42 to 17.58        14.25 to 14.35        7.13 to 7.16        14.93   

Assets, end of period $

     1,281,303        763,018        277,069        93,016   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58     0.08     4.00     2.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.40% to 0.65     0.40% to 0.65     0.40% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.23% to 22.53     99.84% to 100.34     (52.25%) to (52.13 %)      19.46

 

(w) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Equity-Income Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     608,455        422,688        354,274        238,801        —     

Units issued

     214,121        379,345        269,861        177,383        271,056   

Units redeemed

     (104,626     (193,578     (201,447     (61,910     (32,255
                                        

Units, end of period

     717,950        608,455        422,688        354,274        238,801   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     28.12        24.40        19.40        30.29        29.30   

Assets, end of period $

     20,186,947        14,847,359        8,202,004        10,730,873        6,996,068   

Investment income ratio*

     2.09     2.41     2.71     3.15     1.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.23     25.76     (35.94%) to (24.93 %)      3.39     19.05

(g)    Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

       

     Sub-Account  
     Equity-Income Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     616,496        944,208        1,209,463        1,391,728        1,578,724   

Units issued

     274,455        610,045        365,614        555,776        690,921   

Units redeemed

     (317,206     (937,757     (630,869     (738,041     (877,917
                                        

Units, end of period

     573,745        616,496        944,208        1,209,463        1,391,728   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     25.48 to 26.79        22.39 to 23.21        17.93 to 18.51        28.08 to 28.97        20.31 to 28.11   

Assets, end of period $

     14,977,254        13,270,305        16,578,137        33,434,627        37,693,322   

Investment income ratio*

     1.97     2.19     2.35     2.82     1.49

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     14.31% to 14.89     24.91% to 25.41     (36.38%) to (36.12 %)      2.62% to 3.09     18.19% to 18.72

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Financial Services Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     11,361        11,844        2,300        45        —     

Units issued

     9,351        12,978        14,881        6,446        47   

Units redeemed

     (5,691     (13,461     (5,337     (4,191     (2
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,021        11,361        11,844        2,300        45   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     18.72        16.68        11.79        21.29        22.83   

Assets, end of period $

     281,203        189,531        139,607        48,965        1,024   

Investment income ratio*

     0.48     0.77     1.34     1.83     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.22     41.53     (44.63%) to (29.96 %)      (6.73 %)      23.16

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Financial Services Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    40,884        158,003        37,610        135,361        30,934   

Units issued

    91,248        53,886        251,270        45,254        119,009   

Units redeemed

    (70,978     (171,005     (130,877     (143,005     (14,582
                                       

Units, end of period

    61,154        40,884        158,003        37,610        135,361   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.63 to 15.28        13.12 to 13.47        9.34 to 9.56        16.99 to 17.33        18.35 to 18.66   

Assets, end of period $

    905,383        544,204        1,505,269        644,355        2,512,100   

Investment income ratio*

    0.31     0.63     1.65     1.00     0.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.53% to 12.03     40.49% to 40.91     (45.01%) to (44.85 %)      (7.42%) to (7.15 %)      22.32% to 22.69

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     38,206        23,066        —     

Units issued

     42,673        39,529        23,225   

Units redeemed

     (16,173     (24,389     (159
                        

Units, end of period

     64,706        38,206        23,066   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.89        8.93        6.79   

Assets, end of period $

     639,946        341,295        156,653   

Investment income ratio*

     5.10     6.82     20.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.71     31.52     (32.08%) to (21.32 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Fundamental Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     215,913        83,985        8,642        7,976        —     

Units issued

     135,430        253,970        84,974        2,280        8,137   

Units redeemed

     (113,785     (122,042     (9,631     (1,614     (161
                                        

Units, end of period

     237,558        215,913        83,985        8,642        7,976   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.96        10.57        8.02        13.20        12.68   

Assets, end of period $

     2,842,099        2,281,949        673,278        114,075        101,153   

Investment income ratio*

     1.23     1.00     3.24     1.77     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.20     31.83     (39.27%) to (27.52 %)      4.08     14.55

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Fundamental Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     702,850        591,549        235,968        258,420        194,312   

Units issued

     358,046        468,005        477,588        64,277        143,105   

Units redeemed

     (368,131     (356,704     (122,007     (86,729     (78,997
                                        

Units, end of period

     692,765        702,850        591,549        235,968        258,420   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     15.64 to 16.41        13.98 to 14.42        10.68 to 10.97        17.72 to 18.14        17.14 to 17.49   

Assets, end of period $

     11,118,689        9,947,392        6,384,680        4,226,469        4,461,137   

Investment income ratio*

     1.15     1.08     1.75     1.58     0.79

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.32% to 12.87     30.92% to 31.39     (39.71%) to (39.50 %)      3.36% to 3.73     13.77% to 14.18

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     312,324        280,537        232,906        156,254        —     

Units issued

     219,286        147,097        192,157        144,116        179,125   

Units redeemed

     (98,340     (115,310     (144,526     (67,464     (22,871
                                        

Units, end of period

     433,270        312,324        280,537        232,906        156,254   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     27.24        24.68        21.38        22.37        20.41   

Assets, end of period $

     11,803,615        7,706,881        5,998,144        5,209,990        3,189,038   

Investment income ratio*

     4.19     12.29     0.56     8.01     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.40     15.41     (4.42%) to (1.77 %)      9.61     5.27

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Global Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     142,403        216,580        252,132        263,273        283,511   

Units issued

     107,848        174,925        279,869        131,138        174,167   

Units redeemed

     (89,610     (249,102     (315,421     (142,279     (194,405
                                        

Units, end of period

     160,641        142,403        216,580        252,132        263,273   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.75 to 26.01        22.70 to 23.42        19.80 to 20.36        20.79 to 21.38        18.20 to 19.56   

Assets, end of period $

     4,072,834        3,275,176        4,354,555        5,343,383        5,088,466   

Investment income ratio*

     3.88     14.45     0.57     7.18     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.54% to 10.09     14.65% to 15.05     (5.10%) to (4.78 %)      8.86% to 9.30     4.53% to 4.96

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     21,685        32,930        40,340        7,504        —     

Units issued

     14,679        24,262        24,420        44,553        7,736   

Units redeemed

     (16,254     (35,507     (31,830     (11,717     (232
                                        

Units, end of period

     20,110        21,685        32,930        40,340        7,504   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.79        10.94        8.32        13.75        13.57   

Assets, end of period $

     237,151        237,159        273,952        554,586        101,826   

Investment income ratio*

     2.10     1.16     2.41     2.43     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.82     31.47     (39.49%) to (23.39 %)      1.32     20.42

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Global Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     96,641        145,276        261,353        240,688        227,332   

Units issued

     45,219        62,853        68,244        141,074        148,216   

Units redeemed

     (44,638     (111,488     (184,321     (120,409     (134,860
                                        

Units, end of period

     97,222        96,641        145,276        261,353        240,688   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     19.88 to 20.90        18.66 to 19.26        14.30 to 14.71        23.72 to 24.40        18.08 to 24.15   

Assets, end of period $

     1,941,195        1,785,233        2,096,612        6,258,053        5,725,741   

Investment income ratio*

     1.57     1.83     1.77     2.31     1.27

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.01% to 7.54     30.52% to 30.97     (39.94%) to (39.73 %)      0.63% to 1.03     19.49% to 19.96

 

     Sub-Account  
     Health Sciences Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     43,037        40,949        11,504        141        —     

Units issued

     24,062        32,120        73,492        50,077        146   

Units redeemed

     (22,845     (30,032     (44,047     (38,714     (5
                                        

Units, end of period

     44,254        43,037        40,949        11,504        141   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     18.48        15.96        12.11        17.26        14.66   

Assets, end of period $

     817,962        686,852        495,670        198,514        2,065   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.81     31.84     (29.86%) to (21.80 %)      17.73     8.44

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Health Sciences Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    100,165        260,191        235,072        296,297        268,882   

Units issued

    51,255        114,028        280,570        112,666        210,936   

Units redeemed

    (64,021     (274,054     (255,451     (173,891     (183,521
                                       

Units, end of period

    87,399        100,165        260,191        235,072        296,297   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.32 to 23.31        19.41 to 20.01        14.82 to 15.23        21.29 to 21.79        18.21 to 18.57   

Assets, end of period $

    1,969,865        1,957,724        3,897,285        5,076,968        5,446,065   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.95% to 15.47     30.95% to 31.41     (30.36%) to (30.11 %)      16.91% to 17.32     7.67% to 8.05
     Sub-Account  
     High Yield Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     131,736        77,172        58,466        10,318        —     

Units issued

     103,145        142,835        64,061        66,712        10,940   

Units redeemed

     (76,578     (88,271     (45,355     (18,564     (622
                                        

Units, end of period

     158,303        131,736        77,172        58,466        10,318   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     16.15        14.20        9.19        13.03        12.82   

Assets, end of period $

     2,556,453        1,870,386        709,188        761,889        132,294   

Investment income ratio*

     42.98     13.46     9.25     14.49     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.75     54.51     (29.48%) to (24.36 %)      1.64     10.48

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    High Yield Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    224,470        294,419        456,353        622,204        1,025,251   

Units issued

    262,764        170,151        139,507        222,523        335,772   

Units redeemed

    (228,151     (240,100     (301,441     (388,374     (738,819
                                       

Units, end of period

    259,083        224,470        294,419        456,353        622,204   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.35 to 23.49        19.87 to 20.50        12.94 to 13.31        18.42 to 18.94        15.50 to 18.69   

Assets, end of period $

    5,904,086        4,385,652        3,740,054        8,286,870        11,149,819   

Investment income ratio*

    45.08     11.42     7.50     12.22     7.72

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.99% to 13.56     53.51% to 54.05     (29.98%) to (29.73 %)      0.91% to 1.32     9.61% to 10.05

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Core Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (h)
 

Units, beginning of period

     35,484        20,154        13,585        454        —     

Units issued

     8,201        30,718        20,613        20,258        474   

Units redeemed

     (26,781     (15,388     (14,044     (7,127     (20
                                        

Units, end of period

     16,904        35,484        20,154        13,585        454   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.22        12.05        10.16        16.55        14.84   

Assets, end of period $

     223,449        427,723        204,797        224,764        6,728   

Investment income ratio*

     1.74     3.08     6.12     2.92     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.67     18.62     (38.58%) to (22.22 %)      11.46     24.81

 

(h) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as International Stock Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Core Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (i)
 

Units, beginning of period

    305,807        391,213        504,258        513,665        934,920   

Units issued

    106,060        127,741        137,701        142,487        408,054   

Units redeemed

    (200,806     (213,147     (250,746     (151,894     (829,309
                                       

Units, end of period

    211,061        305,807        391,213        504,258        513,665   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.10 to 16.92        14.85 to 15.33        12.60 to 12.96        20.60 to 21.18        15.30 to 19.01   

Assets, end of period $

    3,453,284        4,569,358        4,958,400        10,486,948        9,619,429   

Investment income ratio*

    1.67     2.35     4.50     2.21     0.60

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.82% to 9.36     17.87% to 18.28     (39.02%) to (38.80 %)      10.64% to 11.08     23.91% to 24.33

 

(i) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as International Stock Trust.

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Equity Index
Trust A Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     23,934   

Units redeemed

     (3,335
        

Units, end of period

     20,599   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.08   

Assets, end of period $

     228,165   

Investment income ratio*

     2.63

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.76

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Equity Index Trust A Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    174,689        263,204        164,962        438,785        343,997   

Units issued

    233,168        61,341        231,501        126,457        167,620   

Units redeemed

    (138,497     (149,856     (133,259     (400,280     (72,832
                                       

Units, end of period

    269,360        174,689        263,204        164,962        438,785   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.23 to 20.91        18.43 to 18.79        13.45 to 13.67        24.37 to 24.73        21.27 to 21.49   

Assets, end of period $

    5,548,020        3,266,527        3,585,626        4,062,908        9,394,587   

Investment income ratio*

    2.33     12.43     2.45     3.63     0.72

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.09% to 10.64     36.96% to 37.44     (44.90%) to (44.71 %)      14.62% to 15.07     24.62% to 25.11
     Sub-Account  
     International Equity Index Trust B Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     191,837        117,054        34,648        4,914        —     

Units issued

     110,334        139,800        146,008        42,350        169,895   

Units redeemed

     (69,453     (65,017     (63,602     (12,616     (164,981
                                        

Units, end of period

     232,718        191,837        117,054        34,648        4,914   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     41.02        36.81        26.52        47.69        41.18   

Assets, end of period $

     9,546,882        7,062,159        3,104,506        1,652,270        202,332   

Investment income ratio*

     2.79     4.04     3.69     6.71     6.58

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.43     38.80     (44.38%) to (27.72 %)      15.82     27.11

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     International Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     295,908        228,989        110,205        12,483        —     

Units issued

     153,539        181,534        202,989        109,273        12,824   

Units redeemed

     (104,614     (114,615     (84,205     (11,551     (341
                                        

Units, end of period

     344,833        295,908        228,989        110,205        12,483   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.33        12.59        9.16        18.51        15.41   

Assets, end of period $

     4,939,867        3,726,727        2,097,481        2,039,663        192,374   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58     1.29     1.55     2.56     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.75     37.49     (50.51%) to (34.21 %)      20.10     23.96

(g)    Fund available in prior year but no activity.

       

    Sub-Account  
    International Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    51,258        159,575        144,407        112,824        469   

Units issued

    35,228        49,349        175,070        67,598        204,132   

Units redeemed

    (56,612     (157,666     (159,902     (36,015     (91,777
                                       

Units, end of period

    29,874        51,258        159,575        144,407        112,824   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.20 to 17.64        15.24 to 15.45        11.15 to 11.27        22.70 to 22.88        19.03 to 19.12   

Assets, end of period $

    519,724        787,343        1,795,448        3,296,001        2,154,500   

Investment income ratio*

    1.02     0.75     1.25     1.63     0.25

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.85% to 13.36     36.67% to 37.08     (50.88%) to (50.73 %)      19.32% to 19.68     23.04% to 23.40

 

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     Sub-Account  
     International Small Company Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     37,839        —     

Units issued

     26,186        64,995   

Units redeemed

     (13,112     (27,156
                

Units, end of period

     50,913        37,839   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     12.07        9.84   

Assets, end of period $

     614,404        372,374   

Investment income ratio*

     3.20     0.59

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.62     (1.59 %) 

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Small Company Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     255,220        —     

Units issued

     164,375        265,040   

Units redeemed

     (185,320)        (9,820)   
                

Units, end of period

     234,275        255,220   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     11.97 to 12.03        9.82 to 9.83   

Assets, end of period $

     2,810,297        2,507,098   

Investment income ratio*

     2.63     0.82

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     21.85% to 22.46     (1.79%) to (1.74 %) 

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    110,091        67,718        8,699        156        —     

Units issued

    303,935        114,220        89,308        86,980        157   

Units redeemed

    (105,976     (71,847     (30,289     (78,437     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    308,050        110,091        67,718        8,699        156   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.43        12.43        9.15        15.95        14.55   

Assets, end of period $

    4,136,819        1,368,878        619,413        138,707        2,266   

Investment income ratio*

    2.47     2.33     4.68     5.23     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.00     35.94     (42.64%) to (26.82 %)      9.61     29.61

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    554,278        833,727        1,343,264        1,282,480        1,151,161   

Units issued

    291,724        342,720        462,638        635,732        802,307   

Units redeemed

    (378,134     (622,169     (972,175     (574,948     (670,988
                                       

Units, end of period

    467,868        554,278        833,727        1,343,264        1,282,480   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.23 to 20.22        18.02 to 18.68        13.35 to 13.79        23.37 to 24.12        21.49 to 22.42   

Assets, end of period $

    9,306,276        10,226,216        11,386,567        32,163,348        28,081,796   

Investment income ratio*

    1.85     2.20     3.01     4.36     1.77

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.23% to 7.77     34.90% to 35.44     (43.04%) to (42.81 %)      8.76% to 9.25     28.68% to 29.27

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    21,951        23,104        21,474        —     

Units issued

    41,545        16,454        22,172        28,300   

Units redeemed

    (15,125     (17,607     (20,542     (6,826
                               

Units, end of period

    48,371        21,951        23,104        21,474   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    13.26        12.33        10.97        11.15   

Assets, end of period $

    641,591        270,739        253,456        239,428   

Investment income ratio*

    7.27     3.98     6.27     13.41

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.54     12.43     (1.61%) to 0.35     6.23

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    224,572        288,229        364,134        417,247        956,608   

Units issued

    48,281        94,522        58,613        101,824        255,155   

Units redeemed

    (73,018     (158,179     (134,518     (154,937     (794,516
                                       

Units, end of period

    199,835        224,572        288,229        364,134        417,247   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    25.63 to 26.95        24.12 to 24.90        21.59 to 22.21        22.03 to 22.66        18.33 to 21.40   

Assets, end of period $

    5,170,750        5,426,904        6,251,474        8,095,296        8,726,321   

Investment income ratio*

    5.22     4.75     6.28     8.92     7.56

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.71% to 7.24     11.72% to 12.11     (2.31%) to (1.97 %)      5.47% to 5.88     2.84% to 3.26

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,559        8,969        3,559        64        —     

Units issued

    41,910        30,965        7,799        27,296        66   

Units redeemed

    (32,201     (13,375     (2,389     (23,801     (2
                                       

Units, end of period

    36,268        26,559        8,969        3,559        64   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.69        10.27        7.84        12.96        12.77   

Assets, end of period $

    423,904        272,677        70,272        46,121        818   

Investment income ratio*

    1.46     2.72     2.41     0.20     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.84     31.02     (39.55%) to (28.84 %)      1.53     14.38

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    181,411        314,175        303,754        2,302        289   

Units issued

    61,049        73,118        102,040        348,751        2,142   

Units redeemed

    (91,737     (205,882     (91,619     (47,299     (129
                                       

Units, end of period

    150,723        181,411        314,175        303,754        2,302   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.01 to 14.41        12.43 to 12.64        9.54 to 9.69        15.89 to 16.06        15.80 to 15.85   

Assets, end of period $

    2,135,887        2,261,005        3,019,835        4,850,940        36,373   

Investment income ratio*

    1.07     1.86     1.55     0.81     0.27

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.95% to 13.51     29.99% to 30.46     (39.94%) to (39.70 %)      0.68% to 1.09     13.62% to 13.85

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    55,583        53,141        12,352        251        —     

Units issued

    65,445        34,931        50,484        15,544        251   

Units redeemed

    (41,934     (32,489     (9,695     (3,443     —     
                                       

Units, end of period

    79,094        55,583        53,141        12,352        251   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    10.95        9.96        9.00        14.03        13.43   

Assets, end of period $

    866,192        553,539        478,069        173,316        3,364   

Investment income ratio*

    1.91     1.66     3.76     2.11     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.97     10.68     (35.89%) to (22.82 %)      4.45     16.03

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    138,298        312,286        355,022        217,111        174,124   

Units issued

    13,305        226,016        139,873        249,955        186,497   

Units redeemed

    (97,278     (400,004     (182,609     (112,044     (143,510
                                       

Units, end of period

    54,325        138,298        312,286        355,022        217,111   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.14 to 20.85        18.44 to 18.82        16.78 to 17.07        26.35 to 26.72        25.41 to 25.69   

Assets, end of period $

    1,104,839        2,581,189        5,314,642        9,458,751        5,565,112   

Investment income ratio*

    0.80     1.41     1.77     1.03     0.45

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.21% to 9.69     9.92% to 10.25     (36.33%) to (36.13 %)      3.70% to 4.01     15.18% to 15.53

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (d)
 

Units, beginning of period

    281,048        208,575        49,164        534        —     

Units issued

    395,592        204,213        193,153        77,108        579   

Units redeemed

    (158,661     (131,740     (33,742     (28,478     (45
                                       

Units, end of period

    517,979        281,048        208,575        49,164        534   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.29        11.41        8.41        14.50        13.34   

Assets, end of period $

    6,885,583        3,206,926        1,753,973        712,814        7,133   

Investment income ratio*

    2.58     1.13     2.74     9.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    16.50     35.70     (42.00%) to (28.35 %)      8.66     15.48

 

(d) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Aggressive 1000 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (r)
 

Units, beginning of period

    382,180        378,274        462,444        348,066        316,430   

Units issued

    70,885        369,002        178,424        197,231        121,063   

Units redeemed

    (228,844     (365,096     (262,594     (82,853     (89,427
                                       

Units, end of period

    224,221        382,180        378,274        462,444        348,066   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.35 to 21.28        17.59 to 18.15        13.05 to 13.42        22.65 to 23.20        16.82 to 21.44   

Assets, end of period $

    4,596,754        6,742,728        4,954,739        10,530,978        7,319,039   

Investment income ratio*

    1.47     1.09     1.90     9.52     7.38

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.69% to 16.22     34.75% to 35.22     (42.37%) to (42.16 %)      7.84% to 8.22     14.72% to 15.11

 

(r) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Aggressive 1000 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (c)
 

Units, beginning of period

    372,821        345,505        218,765        107,849        —     

Units issued

    682,181        542,287        252,640        129,478        110,597   

Units redeemed

    (195,378     (514,971     (125,900     (18,562     (2,748
                                       

Units, end of period

    859,624        372,821        345,505        218,765        107,849   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.25        11.85        9.06        13.19        12.37   

Assets, end of period $

    11,390,337        4,419,554        3,128,937        2,884,985        1,334,204   

Investment income ratio*

    4.09     4.92     4.16     7.63     0.11

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.78     30.89     (31.33%) to (21.25 %)      6.60     12.80

 

(c) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Balanced 640 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (s)
 

Units, beginning of period

    409,137        512,877        525,031        693,715        934,585   

Units issued

    320,506        313,368        216,482        116,050        245,346   

Units redeemed

    (253,813     (417,108     (228,636     (284,734     (486,216
                                       

Units, end of period

    475,830        409,137        512,877        525,031        693,715   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.43 to 25.55        22.00 to 22.71        16.94 to 17.42        24.81 to 25.43        18.61 to 23.96   

Assets, end of period $

    11,701,787        9,013,279        8,730,517        13,079,455        16,303,510   

Investment income ratio*

    3.02     4.47     3.23     7.44     5.76

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.02% to 11.53     29.90% to 30.35     (31.74%) to (31.50 %)      5.77% to 6.15     12.01% to 12.39

 

(s) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Balanced 640 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (a)
 

Units, beginning of period

    100,145        34,442        2,736        114        —     

Units issued

    177,951        102,908        34,420        3,731        115   

Units redeemed

    (31,867     (37,205     (2,714     (1,109     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    246,229        100,145        34,442        2,736        114   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.27        12.15        9.99        11.81        11.21   

Assets, end of period $

    3,268,150        1,216,629        344,025        32,325        1,287   

Investment income ratio*

    4.36     8.43     25.38     9.49     1.13

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.25     21.63     (15.43%) to (10.74 %)      5.35     8.44

 

(a) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Conservative 280 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (t)
 

Units, beginning of period

    75,416        178,286        289,337        55,589        284,921   

Units issued

    65,315        22,075        153,526        257,589        66,508   

Units redeemed

    (50,860     (124,945     (264,577     (23,841     (295,840
                                       

Units, end of period

    89,871        75,416        178,286        289,337        55,589   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    26.01 to 27.21        23.99 to 24.76        19.84 to 20.40        23.65 to 24.23        18.47 to 23.07   

Assets, end of period $

    2,350,294        1,800,796        3,567,617        6,915,236        1,239,063   

Investment income ratio*

    3.07     4.29     3.34     9.12     6.17

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.42% to 8.92     20.92% to 21.35     (16.12%) to (15.82 %)      4.70% to 5.05     7.73% to 8.11

 

(t) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Conservative 280 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (z)
 

Units, beginning of period

    723,983        492,467        279,917        113,970        —     

Units issued

    752,935        372,790        324,378        198,908        118,278   

Units redeemed

    (378,118     (141,274     (111,828     (32,961     (4,308
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,098,800        723,983        492,467        279,917        113,970   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.16        11.64        8.73        13.76        12.79   

Assets, end of period $

    14,460,188        8,427,534        4,299,878        3,850,878        1,457,877   

Investment income ratio*

    2.91     4.17     3.60     7.22     0.08

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.04     33.33     (36.54%) to (24.41 %)      7.55     13.58

 

(z) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Growth 820 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (u)
 

Units, beginning of period

    567,681        616,972        589,218        507,106        416,491   

Units issued

    129,098        342,277        167,165        190,193        158,281   

Units redeemed

    (326,153     (391,568     (139,411     (108,081     (67,666
                                       

Units, end of period

    370,626        567,681        616,972        589,218        507,106   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.51 to 23.55        20.04 to 20.69        15.14 to 15.57        24.03 to 24.63        17.42 to 22.91   

Assets, end of period $

    8,411,397       11,437,781        9,400,374        14,223,964        11,424,780   

Investment income ratio*

    1.95     3.52     2.71     7.66     5.75

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.29% to 12.79     32.43% to 32.90     (37.01%) to (36.79 %)      6.82% to 7.20     12.76% to 13.11

 

(u) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Growth 820 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (y)
 

Units, beginning of period

    275,555        128,902        36,346        1,032        —     

Units issued

    272,501        290,244        185,989        51,669        1,056   

Units redeemed

    (197,207     (143,591     (93,433     (16,355     (24
                                       

Units, end of period

    350,849        275,555        128,902        36,346        1,032   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.17        11.90        9.35        12.33        11.71   

Assets, end of period $

    4,619,782        3,277,916        1,205,627        448,263        12,083   

Investment income ratio*

    3.46     9.25     7.22     9.18     0.42

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.69     27.18     (24.16%) to (16.44 %)      5.34     10.49

(y) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Moderate 460 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (v)
 

Units, beginning of period

    97,341        93,927        103,478        137,665        143,857   

Units issued

    98,781        84,461        61,722        135,935        158,656   

Units redeemed

    (79,590     (81,047     (71,273     (170,122     (164,848
                                       

Units, end of period

    116,532        97,341        93,927        103,478        137,665   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    25.08 to 26.24        22.84 to 23.57        18.06 to 18.57        23.99 to 24.59        18.23 to 23.42   

Assets, end of period $

    2,967,735        2,238,073        1,708,801        2,495,078        3,158,679   

Investment income ratio*

    3.17     4.98     3.94     6.52     3.83

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.84% to 10.34     26.44% to 26.88     (24.72%) to (24.46 %)      4.61% to 4.98     9.70% to 10.09

 

(v) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Moderate 460 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    136,807        105,314        71,068        25,037        —     

Units issued

    137,152        101,997        65,541        85,093        25,693   

Units redeemed

    (45,032     (70,504     (31,295     (39,062     (656
                                       

Units, end of period

    228,927        136,807        105,314        71,068        25,037   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.48        13.07        9.56        15.02        13.97   

Assets, end of period $

    3,772,366        1,788,270        1,006,767        1,067,496        349,681   

Investment income ratio*

    1.44     1.18     1.14     1.69     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.06     36.74     (36.36%) to (29.45 %)      7.55     9.74

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    544,192        855,105        1,227,846        315,280        329,426   

Units issued

    261,685        136,277        151,549        1,720,087        210,019   

Units redeemed

    (301,218     (447,190     (524,290     (807,521     (224,165
                                       

Units, end of period

    504,659        544,192        855,105        1,227,846        315,280   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    23.39 to 24.59        18.78 to 19.38        13.82 to 14.22        21.80 to 22.42        20.42 to 20.92   

Assets, end of period $

    12,202,258        10,434,709        12,037,182        27,299,289        6,517,466   

Investment income ratio*

    1.06     0.95     0.91     1.22     0.63

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.11% to 25.73     35.88% to 36.36     (36.82%) to (36.61 %)      6.76% to 7.19     8.95% to 9.39

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    101,106        60,664        29,434        3,497        —     

Units issued

    36,064        82,168        61,193        29,526        3,810   

Units redeemed

    (38,087     (41,726     (29,963     (3,589     (313
                                       

Units, end of period

    99,083        101,106        60,664        29,434        3,497   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    44.84        36.43        27.71        49.27        39.87   

Assets, end of period $

    4,442,910        3,683,767        1,681,202        1,450,200        139,406   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.01     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    23.07     31.47     (43.75%) to (29.90 %)      23.59     13.66

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    395,538        736,367        690,454        746,822        842,918   

Units issued

    221,170        362,044        379,942        268,501        429,518   

Units redeemed

    (297,780     (702,873     (334,029     (324,869     (525,614
                                       

Units, end of period

    318,928        395,538        736,367        690,454        746,822   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.05 to 20.03        15.65 to 16.23        12.00 to 12.39        21.39 to 22.00        17.44 to 18.58   

Assets, end of period $

    6,248,503        6,306,437        9,024,765        15,137,410        13,282,114   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    22.23% to 22.84     30.50% to 31.03     (44.13%) to (43.90 %)      22.70% to 23.20     12.75% to 13.21

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Mid Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     254,696        84,702        110,206        43,969        —     

Units issued

     120,791        251,826        161,497        149,985        46,901   

Units redeemed

     (115,190     (81,832     (187,001     (83,748     (2,932
                                        

Units, end of period

     260,297        254,696        84,702        110,206        43,969   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.10        20.74        14.18        21.71        21.60   

Assets, end of period $

     6,272,355        5,283,386        1,201,290        2,392,619        949,770   

Investment income ratio*

     2.12     0.78     1.31     2.30     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.16     46.27     (34.67%) to (27.51 %)      0.51     20.34

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Mid Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     363,628        —     

Units issued

     149,464        473,014   

Units redeemed

     (182,540     (109,386
                

Units, end of period

     330,552        363,628   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.56 to 15.68        13.49 to 13.52   

Assets, end of period $

     5,165,985        4,909,319   

Investment income ratio*

     2.07     0.51

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.41% to 15.93     34.85% to 35.21

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Money Market Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    2,590,839        4,093,720        1,343,526        429,969        —     

Units issued

    2,354,422        2,868,379        4,806,729        2,530,991        705,113   

Units redeemed

    (2,782,116     (4,371,260     (2,056,535     (1,617,434     (275,144
                                       

Units, end of period

    2,163,145        2,590,839        4,093,720        1,343,526        429,969   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.35        17.34        17.26        16.90        16.12   

Assets, end of period $

    37,529,888        44,928,442        70,653,639        22,707,880        6,933,060   

Investment income ratio*

    0.05     0.51     2.02     4.54     4.82

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    0.03     0.47     0.40% to 2.12     4.82     4.70

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Money Market Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,733,854        4,818,232        4,025,524        4,383,149        2,786,033   

Units issued

    2,512,559        2,542,228        2,612,046        1,324,785        4,547,755   

Units redeemed

    (3,240,031     (5,626,606     (1,819,338     (1,682,410     (2,950,639
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,006,382        1,733,854        4,818,232        4,025,524        4,383,149   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.77 to 21.83        21.00 to 21.78        21.09 to 21.78        20.80 to 21.46        14.58 to 20.58   

Assets, end of period $

    21,281,600        35,883,153        101,314,436        83,833,691        86,696,310   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.24     1.73     4.46     4.40

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    (0.70%) to (0.19 %)      (0.46%) to (0.04 %)      1.09% to 1.52     3.83% to 4.30     3.70% to 4.17

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Natural Resources Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    113,681        59,882        34,188        228        —     

Units issued

    48,901        136,941        80,652        44,794        236   

Units redeemed

    (77,905     (83,142     (54,958     (10,834     (8
                                       

Units, end of period

    84,677        113,681        59,882        34,188        228   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    21.16        18.36        11.53        23.82        16.92   

Assets, end of period $

    1,791,513        2,086,992        690,422        814,432        3,857   

Investment income ratio*

    0.62     1.11     0.74     1.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.25     59.23     (51.60%) to (41.22 %)      40.81     22.32

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Natural Resources Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    124,917        241,760        254,942        176,488        161,459   

Units issued

    78,918        121,039        266,782        145,660        253,308   

Units redeemed

    (75,742     (237,882     (279,964     (67,206     (238,279
                                       

Units, end of period

    128,093        124,917        241,760        254,942        176,488   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    47.71 to 49.38        41.68 to 42.66        26.35 to 26.88        54.82 to 55.72        39.22 to 39.65   

Assets, end of period $

    6,179,506        5,252,760        6,450,461        14,108,807        6,971,550   

Investment income ratio*

    0.64     1.02     0.59     1.07     0.50

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.47% to 14.99     58.16% to 58.71     (51.93%) to (51.76 %)      39.76% to 40.25     21.50% to 21.8 7% 

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ae)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    18,535        90,036        2,943        154        —     

Units issued

    9,686        18,980        142,562        3,223        160   

Units redeemed

    (3,984     (90,481     (55,469     (434     (6
                                       

Units, end of period

    24,237        18,535        90,036        2,943        154   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.98        10.02        7.81        13.73        13.22   

Assets, end of period $

    290,400        185,772        703,064        40,413        2,045   

Investment income ratio*

    1.37     1.12     1.17     1.57     3.01

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    19.55     28.35     (43.12%) to (28.05 %)      3.82     15.24

 

(ae) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative All Cap Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ae)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     5,876        4,357        53        50        1,712   

Units issued

     68,404        10,781        10,535        13,530        34,598   

Units redeemed

     (58,604     (9,262     (6,231     (13,527     (36,260
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,676        5,876        4,357        53        50   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     19.24 to 19.91        16.20 to 16.52        12.71 to 12.85        22.51 to 22.72        21.84 to 21.99   

Assets, end of period $

     306,228        96,452        56,007        1,200        1,093   

Investment income ratio*

     1.64     1.50     0.96     0.31     0.01

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     18.78% to 19.31     27.44% to 27.82     (43.55%) to (43.43 %)      3.11% to 3.31     14.42% to 14.65

 

(ae) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative All Cap Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Optimized Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (af)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    10,692        3,363        3,611        124        —     

Units issued

    4,788        9,599        2,253        5,310        129   

Units redeemed

    (794     (2,270     (2,501     (1,823     (5
                                       

Units, end of period

    14,686        10,692        3,363        3,611        124   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    10.74        9.46        7.60        12.91        13.61   

Assets, end of period $

    157,677        101,134        25,545        46,602        1,687   

Investment income ratio*

    2.37     2.64     2.76     3.20     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.51     24.53     (41.15%) to (27.37 %)      (5.17 %)      21.36

 

(af) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative Value Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Optimized Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (af)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    —          50        29,814        1,038        —     

Units issued

    1,285        2,897        8,708        56,475        14,129   

Units redeemed

    (1,285     (2,947     (38,472     (27,699     (13,091
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          —          50        29,814        1,038   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.65 to 15.09        13.13 to 13.20        10.50 to 10.65        17.97 to 18.17        19.08 to 19.18   

Assets, end of period $

    14        12        538        539,099        19,810   

Investment income ratio*

    0.04     0.07     0.05     2.27     0.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.45     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.83% to 13.34     23.92% to 24.02     (41.58%) to (41.40 %)      (5.81%) to (5.53 %)      20.38% to 20.63

 

(af) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative Value Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Overseas Equity Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (e)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    150,231        147,439        137,614        65,482        —     

Units issued

    32,429        51,021        75,397        168,518        66,602   

Units redeemed

    (182,660     (48,229     (65,572     (96,386     (1,120
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          150,231        147,439        137,614        65,482   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.09        16.25        12.42        21.43        19.04   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,440,966        1,831,075        2,948,953        1,246,990   

Investment income ratio*

    0.68     2.24     2.06     2.47     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    (0.99 %)      30.83     (42.05%) to (24.67 %)      12.53     19.76

 

(e) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Value Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Pacific Rim Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     40,750        50,561        25,967        141        —     

Units issued

     8,907        46,361        85,741        36,865        146   

Units redeemed

     (49,657     (56,172     (61,147     (11,039     (5
                                        

Units, end of period

     —          40,750        50,561        25,967        141   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     12.50        12.23        9.25        15.40        14.10   

Assets, end of period $

     —          498,186        467,715        399,811        1,981   

Investment income ratio*

     0.45     0.90     1.53     2.47     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     2.19     32.20     (39.92%) to (19.85 %)      9.19     11.22

 

(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Pacific Rim Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    208,718        513,139        531,658        677,202        562,685   

Units issued

    28,339        126,675        299,011        233,026        604,396   

Units redeemed

    (237,057     (431,096     (317,530     (378,570     (489,879
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          208,718        513,139        531,658        677,202   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.63 to 12.07        11.41 to 11.83        8.69 to 8.97        14.58 to 14.99        13.46 to 16.58   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,425,418        4,554,939        7,900,944        9,231,358   

Investment income ratio*

    0.44     0.94     1.63     1.81     0.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    1.87% to 2.01     31.41% to 31.93     (40.43%) to (40.19 %)      8.37% to 8.81     10.27% to 10.71

 

(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    87,356        71,624        61,644        61,253        —     

Units issued

    34,131        76,003        95,202        41,795        71,898   

Units redeemed

    (29,722     (60,271     (85,222     (41,404     (10,645
                                       

Units, end of period

    91,765        87,356        71,624        61,644        61,253   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    82.05        63.50        48.75        80.44        95.27   

Assets, end of period $

    7,528,838        5,547,371        3,491,635        4,958,485        5,835,277   

Investment income ratio*

    2.02     3.49     3.49     2.87     2.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    29.20     30.26     (39.39%) to (38.33 %)      (15.56 %)      38.17

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    165,443        221,440        283,937        366,108        472,983   

Units issued

    34,463        58,954        73,525        91,471        79,184   

Units redeemed

    (53,418     (114,951     (136,022     (173,642     (186,059
                                       

Units, end of period

    146,488        165,443        221,440        283,937        366,108   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    95.78 to 100.69        74.65 to 77.39        57.75 to 59.63        96.01 to 98.74        45.30 to 117.35   

Assets, end of period $

    13,957,541        12,238,675        12,770,010        27,305,782        41,904,090   

Investment income ratio*

    1.82     3.52     3.23     2.57     1.78

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    28.30% to 28.94     29.27% to 29.78     (39.85%) to (39.60 %)      (16.20%) to (15.86 %)      37.14% to 37.69

 

    Sub-Account  
    Real Return Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year
Ended

Dec. 31/10
    Year
Ended

Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year
Ended

Dec.
31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    318,234        91,101        14,342        9,519        —     

Units issued

    337,653        300,552        115,493        8,989        9,712   

Units redeemed

    (110,453     (73,419     (38,734     (4,166     (193
                                       

Units, end of period

    545,434        318,234        91,101        14,342        9,519   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.85        11.81        9.88        11.14        10.01   

Assets, end of period $

    7,010,975        3,759,357        900,310        159,791        95,237   

Investment income ratio*

    13.22     10.16     0.58     7.43     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.82     19.54     (11.50%) to (11.30 %)      11.36     0.43

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Real Return Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    242,646        373,272        350,490        175,568        116,509   

Units issued

    152,618        207,023        476,953        230,718        103,018   

Units redeemed

    (124,108     (337,649     (454,171     (55,796     (43,959
                                       

Units, end of period

    271,156        242,646        373,272        350,490        175,568   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.78 to 18.41        16.45 to 16.79        13.86 to 14.10        15.72 to 15.95        14.22 to 14.38   

Assets, end of period $

    4,890,281        4,034,568        5,236,778        5,575,602        2,514,498   

Investment income ratio*

    12.15     9.48     0.55     7.51     2.37

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.12% to 8.61     18.70% to 19.06     (11.86%) to (11.59 %)      10.58% to 10.94     (0.27%) to 0.05

 

    Sub-Account  
    Science & Technology Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    60,306        61,404        31,366        83        —     

Units issued

    36,563        67,062        105,213        44,540        86   

Units redeemed

    (38,323     (68,160     (75,175     (13,257     (3
                                       

Units, end of period

    58,546        60,306        61,404        31,366        83   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.24        13.02        7.91        14.24        11.90   

Assets, end of period $

    950,795        785,456        485,962        446,630        986   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    24.69     64.57     (44.42%) to (29.01 %)      19.62     5.60

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Science & Technology Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    448,641        635,775        857,168        1,326,101        1,728,120   

Units issued

    207,018        186,685        370,686        686,435        490,113   

Units redeemed

    (288,756     (373,819     (592,079     (1,155,368     (892,132
                                       

Units, end of period

    366,903        448,641        635,775        857,168        1,326,101   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.68 to 19.64        15.17 to 15.66        9.28 to 9.55        16.76 to 17.24        5.41 to 14.46   

Assets, end of period $

    6,814,980        5,600,349        5,102,005        12,527,168        16,624,064   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    23.74% to 24.36     63.41% to 64.00     (44.81%) to (44.61 %)      18.72% to 19.21     4.79% to 5.21
    Sub-Account  
    Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (az)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    18,117        4,708        5,739        1,338        —     

Units issued

    22,741        27,711        13,807        5,337        42,917   

Units redeemed

    (40,858     (14,302     (14,838     (936     (41,579
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          18,117        4,708        5,739        1,338   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.20        18.41        15.45        19.05        18.45   

Assets, end of period $

    —          333,591        72,706        109,311        24,683   

Investment income ratio*

    2.52     5.26     9.13     13.46     35.06

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    4.27     19.21     (18.92%) to (15.98 %)      3.25     4.55

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     520,659   

Units redeemed

     (288,802
        

Units, end of period

     231,857   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.19   

Assets, end of period $

     2,362,813   

Investment income ratio*

     1.20

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     1.91

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     635,549   

Units redeemed

     (246,187
        

Units, end of period

     389,362   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.14 to 10.17  

Assets, end of period $

     3,952,866   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     1.39% to 1.71

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    225,128        193,656        174,922        107,112        —     

Units issued

    130,664        155,489        162,394        178,101        112,610   

Units redeemed

    (132,465     (124,017     (143,660     (110,291     (5,498
                                       

Units, end of period

    223,327        225,128        193,656        174,922        107,112   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.45        15.92        11.84        19.59        17.19   

Assets, end of period $

    4,343,714        3,584,964        2,293,376        3,426,541        1,840,852   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    22.14     34.46     (39.54%) to (28.06 %)      13.98     13.47

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ai)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,160        6,857        —     

Units issued

    71,307        114,312        46,848   

Units redeemed

    (36,309     (95,009     (39,991
                       

Units, end of period

    61,158        26,160        6,857   
                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.20 to 16.36        13.36 to 13.41        9.99 to 10.00   

Assets, end of period $

    993,900        350,191        68,532   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.29% to 21.83     33.71% to 34.12     (0.08%) to (0.04 %) 

 

(ai) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 10, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    101,272        42,355        25,817        11,525        —     

Units issued

    85,957        86,168        53,939        25,127        35,074   

Units redeemed

    (48,472     (27,251     (37,401     (10,835     (23,549
                                       

Units, end of period

    138,757        101,272        42,355        25,817        11,525   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.10        12.74        10.05        15.16        15.48   

Assets, end of period $

    2,234,231        1,289,837        425,740        391,430        178,426   

Investment income ratio*

    0.63     1.12     1.47     2.00     2.39

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.43     26.70     (33.70%) to (30.20 %)      (2.06 %)      17.64

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    134,379        245,098        339,311        668,353        728,419   

Units issued

    96,468        349,934        89,307        81,643        167,253   

Units redeemed

    (95,927     (460,653     (183,520     (410,685     (227,319
                                       

Units, end of period

    134,920        134,379        245,098        339,311        668,353   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.78 to 19.75        15.04 to 15.52        11.95 to 12.29        18.08 to 18.59        18.61 to 19.06   

Assets, end of period $

    2,594,585        2,052,561        2,975,902        6,241,315        12,623,575   

Investment income ratio*

    0.51     0.68     1.23     1.61     0.49

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.48% to 26.11     25.82% to 26.27     (34.14%) to (33.91 %)      (2.85%) to (2.46 %)      16.79% to 17.26

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

     6,758        3,802        3,554        —     

Units issued

     7,481        9,497        4,502        5,199   

Units redeemed

     (2,454     (6,541     (4,254     (1,645
                                

Units, end of period

     11,785        6,758        3,802        3,554   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     11.94        9.21        6.87        11.87   

Assets, end of period $

     140,757        62,221        26,117        42,196   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00     2.38     2.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     29.71     34.03     (42.13%) to (30.69 %)      (7.60 %) 

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    51,003        57,063        137,943        282,521        256,511   

Units issued

    72,168        55,858        31,333        64,717        171,059   

Units redeemed

    (64,932     (61,918     (112,213     (209,295     (145,049
                                       

Units, end of period

    58,239        51,003        57,063        137,943        282,521   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    23.03 to 23.93        17.95 to 18.37        13.50 to 13.77        23.42 to 23.86        25.54 to 25.92   

Assets, end of period $

    1,361,445        923,018        775,813        3,272,245        7,281,857   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     2.16     1.75     0.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    28.76% to 29.41     33.00% to 33.46     (42.51%) to (42.30 %)      (8.31%) to (7.94 %)      9.68% to 10.12

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    138,090        104,513        102,009        124,341        —     

Units issued

    70,716        101,116        94,913        15,444        143,375   

Units redeemed

    (53,682     (67,539     (92,409     (37,776     (19,034
                                       

Units, end of period

    155,124        138,090        104,513        102,009        124,341   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    41.32        32.75        25.43        34.40        35.44   

Assets, end of period $

    6,409,799        4,523,174        2,658,179        3,509,437        4,406,358   

Investment income ratio*

    0.44     0.74     1.36     0.97     0.13

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.15     28.79     (27.51%) to (26.07 %)      (2.92 %)      19.32

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (ac)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,455        64,320        747        —     

Units issued

    16,761        34,363        127,542        31,908   

Units redeemed

    (12,293     (72,228     (63,969     (31,161
                               

Units, end of period

    30,923        26,455        64,320        747   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    14.57 to 14.78        11.51 to 11.68        9.10 to 9.12        12.26 to 12.39   

Assets, end of period $

    451,145        308,717        582,478        9,201   

Investment income ratio*

    0.36     0.52     2.10     0.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.28% to 25.85     27.80% to 28.07     (26.56%) to (26.41 %)      (1.88%) to (0.88 %) 

 

(ac) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 12, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Company Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    64,463        92,095        50,455        5,566        —     

Units issued

    29,669        53,623        80,014        60,594        6,551   

Units redeemed

    (32,721     (81,255     (38,374     (15,705     (985
                                       

Units, end of period

    61,411        64,463        92,095        50,455        5,566   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.00        12.36        9.67        13.25        13.41   

Assets, end of period $

    921,462        796,777        890,555        668,711        74,625   

Investment income ratio*

    1.53     0.40     0.86     0.17     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.39     27.82     (29.59%) to (27.05 %)      (1.14 %)      15.50

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Company Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    409,071        659,315        896,860        1,197,374        1,534,174   

Units issued

    188,953        232,804        326,502        494,264        813,580   

Units redeemed

    (247,865     (483,048     (564,047     (794,778     (1,150,380
                                       

Units, end of period

    350,159        409,071        659,315        896,860        1,197,374   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.69 to 21.75        17.25 to 17.88        13.60 to 14.04        18.69 to 19.29        19.05 to 28.45   

Assets, end of period $

    7,495,689        7,560,437        9,496,541        17,636,851        23,687,841   

Investment income ratio*

    1.34     0.39     0.66     0.15     0.07

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    20.51% to 21.11     26.86% to 27.37     (27.52%) to (27.24 %)      (1.89%) to (1.44 %)      14.62% to 15.13

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     18,939        —     

Units issued

     7,783        22,836   

Units redeemed

     (12,171     (3,897
                

Units, end of period

     14,551        18,939   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.16        10.52   

Assets, end of period $

     191,551        199,275   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     25.12     5.22

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,713,753        —     

Units issued

     256,311        1,751,431   

Units redeemed

     (498,452     (37,678
                

Units, end of period

     1,471,612        1,713,753   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.05 to 13.13        10.51 to 10.52   

Assets, end of period $

     19,230,310        18,017,839   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     24.17% to 24.79     5.12% to 5.19

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    44,272        9,710        12,929        —          —     

Units issued

    58,283        64,448        4,939        18,075        60   

Units redeemed

    (102,555     (29,886     (8,158     (5,146     (60
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          44,272        9,710        12,929        —     
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.78        11.39        9.23        10.99        10.99   

Assets, end of period $

    —          504,215        89,594        142,120        —     

Investment income ratio*

    11.98     7.86     6.78     10.56     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.21     23.45     (16.07%) to (9.37 %)      0.02     7.05

 

(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    71,860        93,122        201,762        249,209        253,221   

Units issued

    45,430        71,772        54,133        109,181        138,457   

Units redeemed

    (117,290     (93,034     (162,773     (156,628     (142,469
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          71,860        93,122        201,762        249,209   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.61 to 25.87        22.16 to 22.87        18.07 to 18.59        21.60 to 22.22        19.92 to 22.32   

Assets, end of period $

    —          1,594,659        1,680,117        4,397,774        5,459,524   

Investment income ratio*

    10.66     7.28     5.08     9.23     6.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.57% to 12.05     22.61% to 23.05     (16.62%) to (16.33 %)      (0.85%) to (0.45 %)      6.31% to 6.73

 

(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/100  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    30,334        1,515        1,248        —     

Units issued

    83,957        35,273        766        1,481   

Units redeemed

    (12,475     (6,454     (499     (233
                               

Units, end of period

    101,816        30,334        1,515        1,248   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    15.22        13.13        10.36        11.33   

Assets, end of period $

    1,549,526        398,301        15,689        14,141   

Investment income ratio*

    19.58     11.32     11.82     2.57

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.91     26.78     (8.57%) to (8.05 %)      5.85

 

(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/08
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    39,687        83,658        16,393        35,928        78,004   

Units issued

    127,475        44,874        185,983        20,922        37,952   

Units redeemed

    (34,389     (88,845     (118,718     (40,457     (80,028
                                       

Units, end of period

    132,773        39,687        83,658        16,393        35,928   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.69 to 20.29        17.10 to 17.40        13.59 to 13.79        14.97 to 15.14        14.24 to 14.35   

Assets, end of period $

    2,630,368        679,706        1,151,717        245,858        512,297   

Investment income ratio*

    23.98     10.03     12.21     1.70     2.03

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.13% to 15.66     25.84% to 26.23     (9.22%) to (8.93 %)      5.16% to 5.51     3.31% to 3.62

 

(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07  (j)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    372,059        279,913        156,154        103,058        —     

Units issued

    286,144        294,840        259,709        171,563        107,642   

Units redeemed

    (223,115     (202,694     (135,950     (118,467     (4,584
                                       

Units, end of period

    435,088        372,059        279,913        156,154        103,058   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.39        19.14        18.01        17.03        15.89   

Assets, end of period $

    8,869,928        7,122,388        5,041,514        2,658,477        1,637,785   

Investment income ratio*

    4.49     5.55     6.26     11.03     2.44

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.49     6.29     3.52% to 5.79     7.13     4.07

 

(j) Renamed on October 1, 2007. Previously known as Bond Index Trust B.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Total Return Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    870,388        224,706        72,293        34,283        —     

Units issued

    680,834        744,455        237,637        55,834        36,837   

Units redeemed

    (163,458     (98,773     (85,224     (17,824     (2,554
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,387,764        870,388        224,706        72,293        34,283   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.57        14.46        12.71        12.37        11.39   

Assets, end of period $

    21,599,909        12,583,045        2,857,007        894,516        390,568   

Investment income ratio*

    2.58     5.68     5.58     9.04     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.66     13.71     2.76% to 2.76     8.61     3.67

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Return Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,965,055        2,143,657        1,745,005        1,570,478        2,385,781   

Units issued

    1,318,461        1,140,824        1,884,675        1,105,189        879,060   

Units redeemed

    (1,436,134     (1,319,426     (1,486,023     (930,662     (1,694,363
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,847,382        1,965,055        2,143,657        1,745,005        1,570,478   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.06 to 25.16        22.49 to 23.33        19.93 to 20.59        19.46 to 20.09        18.06 to 18.56   

Assets, end of period $

    45,740,261        45,086,578        43,539,894        34,656,094        28,840,343   

Investment income ratio*

    2.32     4.05     4.60     7.86     3.62

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.95% to 7.43     12.86% to 13.31     2.10% to 2.52     7.73% to 8.23     2.89% to 3.34

 

    Sub-Account  
    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,528        6,539        6,922        37        —     

Units issued

    20,727        44,607        23,133        8,318        37   

Units redeemed

    (10,273     (24,618     (23,516     (1,433     —     
                                       

Units, end of period

    36,982        26,528        6,539        6,922        37   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    46.23        39.42        30.58        48.65        46.25   

Assets, end of period $

    1,709,553        1,045,820        199,933        336,768        1,715   

Investment income ratio*

    1.54     1.76     0.93     3.08     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.26     28.93     (37.15%) to (25.73 %)      5.19     15.33

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    65,078        186,446        260,998        212,749        323,999   

Units issued

    104,838        125,758        90,395        144,535        144,172   

Units redeemed

    (25,879     (247,126     (164,947     (96,286     (255,422
                                       

Units, end of period

    144,037        65,078        186,446        260,998        212,749   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.91 to 13.43        11.14 to 11.45        8.70 to 8.91        13.90 to 14.29        13.31 to 13.63   

Assets, end of period $

    1,899,563        729,447        1,649,478        3,702,220        2,867,841   

Investment income ratio*

    1.73     1.04     1.61     2.17     1.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    16.37% to 16.84     28.03% to 28.42     (37.61%) to (37.42 %)      4.44% to 4.86     14.49% to 14.95
    Sub-Account  
    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (az)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    115,032        15,529        7,826        30        —     

Units issued

    70,784        139,953        62,022        13,928        31   

Units redeemed

    (185,816     (40,450     (54,319     (6,132     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          115,032        15,529        7,826        30   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.83        13.51        12.45        12.64        12.24   

Assets, end of period $

    —          1,554,148        193,403        98,886        370   

Investment income ratio*

    1.18     4.44     3.95     8.95     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    2.39     8.49     (1.44%) to 0.56     3.25     4.39

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10 (az)     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    164,805        464,134        571,273        690,780        649,545   

Units issued

    98,233        160,837        478,767        356,594        578,659   

Units redeemed

    (263,038     (460,166     (585,906     (476,101     (537,424
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          164,805        464,134        571,273        690,780   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.35 to 18.10        17.06 to 17.69        15.84 to 16.37        16.12 to 16.64        15.74 to 16.94   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,853,193        7,525,507        9,452,949        11,102,160   

Investment income ratio*

    1.27     2.03     3.56     8.20     5.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    2.13% to 2.28     7.68% to 8.11     (2.05%) to (1.66 %)      2.43% to 2.89     3.66% to 4.13

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    20,834        18,468        1,133        400        —     

Units issued

    15,823        14,654        19,427        929        414   

Units redeemed

    (36,657     (12,288     (2,092     (196     (14
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          20,834        18,468        1,133        400   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.02        13.65        9.31        11.76        11.42   

Assets, end of period $

    —          284,302        171,876        13,322        4,564   

Investment income ratio*

    49.27     13.02     21.85     12.03     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.08     46.65     (20.85%) to (19.03 %)      3.00     9.60

 

(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10 (bb)     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

    19,500        1,523        18,379        197        —     

Units issued

    48,532        110,223        138,980        39,504        201   

Units redeemed

    (68,032     (92,246     (155,836     (21,322     (4
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          19,500        1,523        18,379        197   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.05 to 18.50        16.51 to 16.75        11.33 to 11.46        14.42 to 14.54        14.11   

Assets, end of period $

    —          322,341        17,289        265,248        2,781   

Investment income ratio*

    59.10     8.65     1.00     10.24     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.37% to 9.78     45.64% to 46.08     (21.38%) to (21.14 %)      2.19% to 2.52     8.89

 

(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Utilities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    32,844        55,369        17,927        149        —     

Units issued

    34,059        56,984        78,710        23,920        155   

Units redeemed

    (10,935     (79,509     (41,268     (6,142     (6
                                       

Units, end of period

    55,968        32,844        55,369        17,927        149   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.10        15.88        11.89        19.33        15.17   

Assets, end of period $

    1,013,201        521,594        658,222        346,525        2,261   

Investment income ratio*

    3.58     4.85     2.83     2.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.00     33.58     (38.50%) to (21.20 %)      27.43     31.06

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Utilities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    79,013        249,807        225,244        131,267        154,810   

Units issued

    31,683        75,136        156,245        139,373        77,515   

Units redeemed

    (33,269     (245,930     (131,682     (45,396     (101,058
                                       

Units, end of period

    77,427        79,013        249,807        225,244        131,267   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    21.29 to 22.25        18.81 to 19.40        14.16 to 14.55        23.22 to 23.70        18.35 to 18.66   

Assets, end of period $

    1,668,754        1,494,713        3,594,971        5,302,683        2,433,871   

Investment income ratio*

    2.52     3.61     3.24     2.12     2.31

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.18% to 13.69     32.91% to 33.37     (39.04%) to (38.83 %)      26.57% to 26.95     30.15% to 30.55

 

     Sub-Account  
     Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

     52,511        35,076        34,210        —     

Units issued

     30,722        69,744        64,360        43,166   

Units redeemed

     (45,177     (52,309     (63,494     (8,956
                                

Units, end of period

     38,056        52,511        35,076        34,210   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.37        12.57        8.90        15.05   

Assets, end of period $

     585,025        659,988        312,241        514,782   

Investment income ratio*

     1.12     1.09     0.84     2.92

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.30     41.19     (40.84%) to (31.48 %)      8.26

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    142,586        310,735        395,785        297,227        422,144   

Units issued

    64,708        287,392        134,441        322,269        199,825   

Units redeemed

    (92,503     (455,541     (219,491     (223,711     (324,742
                                       

Units, end of period

    114,791        142,586        310,735        395,785        297,227   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    30.06 to 31.60        24.88 to 25.68        17.74 to 18.24        30.09 to 30.95        25.21 to 28.68   

Assets, end of period $

    3,518,229        3,571,204        5,587,755        12,100,633        8,411,802   

Investment income ratio*

    0.96     1.29     1.10     1.37     0.42

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.36% to 21.97     40.27% to 40.75     (41.25%) to (41.05 %)      7.46% to 7.89     20.20% to 20.68

 

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The Account is a funding vehicle for a number of variable universal life insurance products which have unique combinations of features and fees that are charged against the contract owner’s account balance. Differences in the fee structures result in a variety of unit values, expense ratios and total returns.

The preceding table was developed by determining which products offered by the Company have the lowest and highest total return. Only product designs within each sub-account that had units outstanding during the period were considered when determining the lowest and highest total return. The summary may not reflect the minimum and maximum mortality and expense risk charge offered by the Company as contract owners may not have selected all available and applicable contract options as discussed in Notes 3 and 4.

 

(*) These ratios, which are not annualized, represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the sub-account from the underlying Trust portfolio, net of management fees assessed by the Trust portfolio adviser, divided by the average net assets of the sub-account. These ratios exclude those expenses, such as mortality and expense risk charges, that result in direct reductions in unit values. The recognition of investment income by the sub-account is affected by the timing of the declarations of dividends by the underlying Trust portfolio in which the sub-accounts invest. It is the practice of the Trusts, for income tax reasons, to declare dividends in April for investment income received in the previous calendar year for all sub-accounts of the Trusts except for the Money Market Trust which declares and reinvests dividends on a daily basis. Any dividend distribution received from a sub-account of the Trusts is reinvested immediately, at the net asset value, in shares of that sub-account and retained as assets of the corresponding sub-account so that the unit value of the sub-account is not affected by the declaration and reinvestment of dividends.

 

(**) These ratios represent the annualized contract expenses of the separate account, consisting primarily of mortality and expense risk charges, for the period indicated. The ratios include only those expenses that result in a direct reduction in unit values. Charges made directly to contract owner accounts through the redemption of units and expenses of the underlying Trust portfolio are excluded.

 

(***) These ratios, which are not annualized, represent the total return for the period indicated, including changes in the value of the underlying Trust portfolio, and reflect deductions for all items included in the expense ratio. The total return does not include any expenses assessed through the redemption of units; inclusion of these expenses in the calculation would result in a reduction in the total return presented.

 

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Prospectus dated May 2, 2011

for interests in

Separate Account N

Interests are made available under

CORPORATE VUL

JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)
(“John Hancock USA”)

500 Index
500 Index B
Active Bond
All Cap Core
All Cap Value
Alpha Opportunities
American Asset Allocation
American Blue Chip Income and Growth
American Bond
American Fundamental Holdings
American Global Diversification
American Global Growth
American Global Small Capitalization
American Growth
American Growth-Income
American High-Income Bond
American International
American New World
Balanced
Blue Chip Growth
Capital Appreciation
Capital Appreciation Value
Core Allocation Plus
Core Bond
Core Diversified Growth & Income
Core Strategy
Disciplined Diversification
Emerging Markets Value
Equity-Income
Financial Services
Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation
Fundamental Value
Global
Global Bond
Health Sciences
High Yield
International Core
International Equity Index A
International Opportunities
International Small Company
International Value
Investment Quality Bond
Large Cap
Lifestyle Aggressive
Lifestyle Balanced
Lifestyle Conservative
Lifestyle Growth
Lifestyle Moderate
Mid Cap Index
Mid Cap Stock
Mid Value
Money Market
Natural Resources
Optimized All Cap
Optimized Value
PIMCO VIT All Asset
Real Estate Securities
Real Return Bond
Science & Technology
Short Term Government Income
Small Cap Growth
Small Cap Index
Small Cap Opportunities
Small Cap Value
Small Company Value
Smaller Company Growth
Strategic Income Opportunities
Total Return
Total Stock Market Index
Ultra Short Term Bond
Utilities
Value

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Please note that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

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Page No.
   
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND RISKS
3
Benefits
3
Risks
3
FEE TABLES
4
Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers
6
POLICY SUMMARY
15
General
15
Death Benefits
15
Premiums
16
Policy Value
16
Policy Loans
16
Surrender and Partial Withdrawals
16
Lapse and Reinstatement
16
Charges and Deductions
16
Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers
16
Description of John Hancock USA
17
Description of Separate Account N
17
ISSUING A POLICY
17
Use of the Policy
17
Requirements
17
Temporary Insurance Agreement
18
Underwriting
18
Right to Examine the Policy
19
Life Insurance Qualification
19
DEATH BENEFITS
19
Flexible Term Insurance Option Rider
21
Death Benefit Options
22
Changing the Death Benefit Option
22
Changing the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits
23
PREMIUM PAYMENTS
25
Initial Premiums
25
Subsequent Premiums
25
Premium Limitations
26
Premium Allocation
26
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
26
Premium Charge
26
Sales Charge
26
Monthly Deductions
27
Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts
28
Reduction in Charges and Enhanced Surrender Values
28
COMPANY TAX CONSIDERATIONS
28
POLICY VALUE
28
Determination of the Policy Value
28
Units and Unit Values
29
Transfers of Policy Value
29
POLICY LOANS
31
Interest Charged on Policy Loans
31
Loan Account
31
POLICY SURRENDER AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS
32
Policy Surrender
32
Partial Withdrawals
32
LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT
32
Lapse
32
Reinstatement
33
THE GENERAL ACCOUNT
33
Fixed Account
33
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY
33
Policy Owner Rights
33
Policy Cancellation
34
Beneficiary
34
Incontestability
34
Misstatement of Age or Sex
34
Suicide Exclusion
35
Supplementary Benefits
35
Tax considerations
35
General
35
Death benefit proceeds and other policy distributions
35
Policy loans
36
Diversification rules and ownership of the Account
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7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status
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Corporate and H.R. 10 retirement plans
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Withholding
38
Life insurance purchases by residents of Puerto Rico
38
Life insurance purchases by non-resident aliens
38
OTHER INFORMATION
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Payment of Proceeds
38
Reports to Policy Owners
39
Distribution of policies
39
Compensation
39
Responsibilities of John Hancock USA
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Voting Rights
41
Substitution of Portfolio Shares
41
Records and Accounts
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State Regulation
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Financial statements reference
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Registration statement filed with the SEC
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Independent registered public accounting firm
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APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
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The purpose of this variable life insurance policy is to provide insurance protection for the beneficiary named therein. No claim is made that this variable life insurance policy is in any way similar or comparable to a systematic investment plan of a mutual fund.

Examine this prospectus carefully. The Policy Summary will briefly describe the policy. More detailed information will be found further in the prospectus. You should rely on the information contained in this prospectus, the portfolio prospectuses, and the corresponding Statements of Additional Information, which contains the audited financial statements for JHUSA and Separate Account N. The portfolio prospectuses describe the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of, and the risks relating to, investment in the investment options. In the case of any of the portfolios that are operated as “feeder funds,” the prospectus for the corresponding “master fund” is also provided. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from the information contained in the aforementioned documents.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND RISKS

Benefits

Some of the benefits of purchasing the policy are described below.

Death Benefit Protection: This prospectus describes a flexible premium variable life insurance policy, which provides for a death benefit payable to the beneficiary of the policy upon the death of the insured person. Variable life insurance is a flexible tool for financial and investment planning for persons needing death benefit protection. You should consider other forms of investments if death benefit protection is not one of your financial planning objectives, as there are additional costs and expenses in providing the insurance.

Access to Your Policy Values: Your variable life insurance policy offers access to your Policy Value through policy loans, policy surrender and partial withdrawal. There are limitations on partial withdrawals. See “Policy Surrender and Partial Withdrawals” for further information. Policy loans permanently affect the Policy Value, and may also result in adverse tax consequences.

Tax Deferred Accumulation: Variable life insurance has several tax advantages under current tax laws. For example, Policy Value accumulates on a tax-deferred basis and a transfer of values from one sub-account to another within the policy does not generate a taxable gain or loss. Any investment income and realized capital gains within a sub-account or interest from the Fixed Account are automatically reinvested without current income taxation to the policy owner.

Investment Options: In addition to the Fixed Account, the policy provides for access to a number of variable investment options, which permit you to reallocate your Policy Value to meet your changing personal objectives, goals, and investment conditions. Information regarding each investment option may be found in the portfolio prospectuses.

Flexibility: The policy is a flexible premium variable life insurance policy in which varying premium payments are permitted. You may select death benefit options and policy riders. You may increase or decrease the amount of death benefit. You are able to select, monitor, and change investment choices within your policy.

Risks

Some of the risks of purchasing the policy are described below.

Fluctuating Investment Performance: Policy Values invested in a sub-account are not guaranteed. Policy Values will increase and decrease according to investment performance. You assume the investment risk of Policy Value allocated to the sub-accounts. A comprehensive discussion of each sub-account’s objective and risk is found in the portfolio prospectuses. You should review the prospectuses carefully before allocating Policy Values to any sub-accounts.

Unsuitable for Short-Term Investment: The policy is intended for long-term financial planning, and is unsuitable for short-term goals. The policy is not designed to serve as a vehicle for frequent trading.

Policy Lapse: Sufficient premiums must be paid to keep the policy in force. There is a risk of lapse if the Policy Value is too low in relation to the insurance amount, if investment results are less favorable than anticipated or if extensive policy loans are taken. A policy lapse could have adverse tax consequences since the amount received (including any loans) less the investment in the policy may be treated as ordinary income subject to tax. Withdrawals reduce your Policy Value and increase the risk of lapse.

Decreasing Death Benefit: Any outstanding policy loans and any amount that you have surrendered or withdrawn will reduce your policy’s death benefit.

Adverse Consequences of Early Surrender: Depending on the Policy Value at the time of surrender, there may be little or no Net Cash Surrender Value paid to you when the policy is surrendered. In addition, there are adverse consequences associated with partial withdrawals including potential policy lapse and adverse tax consequences. There may also be adverse consequences associated with full surrender of the policy.

Adverse Tax Consequences: You should always consult a tax adviser about the application of federal and state tax law to your individual situation. The federal income tax treatment of life insurance is complex and current tax treatment of life insurance may change.

FEE TABLES

The following tables describe the fees and expenses (on a guaranteed basis) that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. Except where necessary to show a rate greater than zero, all rates shown in the tables have been rounded to two decimal places as required by the prospectus disclosure rules. Consequently, the actual rates charged may be slightly higher or lower than those shown. The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the policy, surrender the policy, or transfer cash value between investment options.

Transaction Fees
Charge When Charge is Deducted Amount Deducted
Premium Charge Upon receipt of premium 2.5% of each premium paid
Sales Charge Upon receipt of premium 13% (Coverage Year 1)1
Transfer Fees Upon transfer $25 (only applies to transfers in excess of 12 in a Policy Year)
Dollar Cost Averaging Upon transfer Guaranteed$ 5.00
Current$ 0.00
Asset Allocation Balancer Upon transfer Guaranteed$ 15.00
Current$ 0.00

1 The sales charge declines in subsequent Coverage Years as noted below:

Coverage Year Percentage
1 13.00%
2 6.25%
3 3.50%
4 2.50%
5 0.50%
6 0.50%
7+ 0.00%

The next table describes the fees and expenses (on a guaranteed basis) that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy. These fees and expenses do not include fees and expenses of the portfolios, which are the underlying variable investment options for your policy.

Charges Other Than Those of the Portfolios
Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
Cost of Insurance1 Monthly Minimum and Maximum Charge The possible range of the cost of insurance is from $0.00 to $83.33 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Charge for a Representative Policy Owner (a 45 year old non-smoking male) (rating classification is for short form underwriting) The cost of insurance rate is $0.08 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Cost of Insurance – Optional FTIO Rider (Flexible Term Insurance Option)1 Monthly Minimum and Maximum Charges The possible range of the cost of insurance is from $0.00 to $83.33 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Charge for a Representative Policy Owner (a 45 year old non-smoking male) rating classification is for short form underwriting) The cost of insurance rate is $0.38 per month per $1,000 of the net amount at risk.
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge Monthly 0.50% annually2
Administration Charge Monthly $12 per Policy Month
Loan Interest Rate (Net) Annually 0.75%3

1 The cost of insurance varies based on individual characteristics and the charges shown in the table may not be representative of the charge a particular policy owner will pay. A policy owner may obtain additional information regarding cost of insurance charge by contacting the Company. The election (or failure to elect) the optional FTIO rider will impact the total cost of insurance charges.

2 Currently the Company is charging the following rates:

Policy Years Annual Rate
1-10 0.45%
11+ 0.25%

3 The Loan Interest Rate (Net) is equal to the rate of interest charged on the policy loan less the interest credited to the Loan Account. Currently this rate is 0.75% for Policy Years 1-10 and 0.25% for Policy Years 11 and higher. The maximum loan rate is 4%.

The next table describes the minimum and maximum portfolio level fees and expenses charged by any of the portfolios underlying a variable investment option offered through this prospectus, expressed as a percentage of average net assets (rounded to two decimal places). These expenses are deducted from portfolio assets.

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses Minimum Maximum
Range of expenses, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses1 0.49% 2.90%

1Certain of the portfolios’ advisers or subadvisers have contractually agreed to reimburse or waive certain portfolio level expenses. The minimum and maximum expenses shown do not reflect these contractual expense reimbursements or waivers. If such reimbursements or waivers were reflected, the minimum and maximum expenses would be 0.25% and 0.92%, respectively.

Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers

When you select a Separate Account investment option, we invest your money in shares of a corresponding portfolio of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust” or “JHVIT”) (or the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (the “PIMCO Trust”) with respect to the PIMCO VIT All Asset portfolio) and hold the shares in a subaccount of the Separate Account. Fees and expenses of the portfolios are not fixed or specified under the terms of the policies and may vary from year to year. These fees and expenses differ for each portfolio and reduce the investment return of each portfolio. Therefore, they also indirectly reduce the return you will earn on any Separate Account investment options you select. For more information, please refer to the prospectus for the underlying portfolios.

The JHVIT and the PIMCO Trust are so-called “series” type mutual funds and each is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (“JHIMS”) provides investment advisory services to the Trust and receives investment management fees for doing so. JHIMS pays a portion of its investment management fees to other firms that manage the Trust’s portfolios. We are affiliated with JHIMS and may indirectly benefit from any investment management fees JHIMS retains. The PIMCO VIT All Asset portfolio of the PIMCO Trust receives investment advisory services from Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) and pays investment management fees to PIMCO.

Each of the American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Fundamental Holdings, American Global Diversification, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International, American New World and Core Diversified Growth & Income portfolios invests in shares of the corresponding investment portfolio of the Trust. The American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International and American New World portfolios operate as “feeder funds,” which means that the portfolios do not buy investment securities directly. Instead, they invest in a “master fund” which in turn purchases investment securities. Each of the American feeder fund portfolios has the same investment objective and limitations as its master fund. The prospectus for the American Fund master fund is included with the prospectuses for the underlying funds. We pay American Funds Distributors, Inc., the principal underwriter for the American Funds Insurance Series, a percentage of some or all of the amounts allocated to the “American” portfolios of the Trust for the marketing support services it provides.

The portfolios pay us or certain of our affiliates compensation for some of the distribution, administrative, shareholder support, marketing and other services we or our affiliates provide to the portfolios. The amount of this compensation is based on a percentage of the assets of the portfolios attributable to the variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue. These percentages may differ from portfolio to portfolio and among classes of shares within a portfolio. In some cases, the compensation is derived from the Rule 12b-1 fees that are deducted from a portfolio’s assets for the services we or our affiliates provide to that portfolio. These compensation payments do not, however, result in any charge to you in addition to what is shown in the Fee Tables.

The following table provides a general description of the portfolios that underlie the variable investment options we make available under the policy. You bear the investment risk of any portfolio you choose as an investment option for your policy. You can find a full description of each portfolio, including the investment objectives, policies, restrictions, and risks, in the prospectus for that portfolio. You should read the portfolio’s prospectus carefully before investing in the corresponding variable investment option.

The investment options in the Separate Account are not publicly traded mutual funds. The investment options are only available to you as investment options in the policies, or in some cases through other variable annuity contracts or variable life insurance policies issued by us or by other life insurance companies. In some cases, the investment options also may be available through participation in certain qualified pension or retirement plans. The portfolios’ investment advisers and managers (i.e. subadvisers) may manage publicly traded mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives. However, the portfolios are not directly related to any publicly traded mutual fund. You should not compare the performance of any investment option described in this prospectus with the performance of a publicly traded mutual fund. The performance of any publicly traded mutual fund could differ substantially from that of any of the investment options of our Separate Account.

The portfolios available under the policies are as described in the following table:

Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
500 Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
500 Index B John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
Active Bond Declaration Management & Research LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified mix of debt securities and instruments. The portfolio seeks to invest its assets in debt securities and instruments with an average duration of between 4 to 6 years; however, there is no limit on the portfolio’s average maturity.
All Cap Core QS Investors, Inc. To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in common stocks and other equity securities within all asset classes (small, medium and large-capitalization) of those included in the Russell 3000 Index.*
All Cap Value Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC To seek capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio primarily purchases equity securities of U.S. and multinational companies in all capitalization ranges that the subadviser believes are undervalued.
Alpha Opportunities Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term total return. The portfolio employs a “multiple sleeve structure,” which means the portfolio has several components that are managed separately in different styles. The portfolio seeks to obtain its objective by combining these different component styles in a single portfolio.
American Asset Allocation Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide high total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with preservation of capital over the long term. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Asset Allocation Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities, bonds and other intermediate and long-term debt securities, and money market instruments.
American Blue Chip Income and Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to produce income exceeding the average yield on U.S. stocks generally and to provide an opportunity for growth of principal consistent with sound common stock investing. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks of larger, more established companies domiciled in the U.S. with market capitalizations of $4 billion and above.
American Bond Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to maximize current income and preserve capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade debt securities (including cash and cash equivalents) and invests up to 35% of its assets in debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality (so called “junk bonds”). The master fund may invest in debt securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S. and may also invest up to 20% of its assets in preferred stocks, including convertible and non-convertible preferred stocks.
American Fundamental Holdings John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in four underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Growth Fund, Growth-Income Fund and International Fund.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
American Global Diversification John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests a significant portion of its assets in securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, that are located outside the U.S. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in five underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Global Growth Fund, Global Small Capitalization Fund, High-Income Bond Fund and New World Fund.
American Global Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located around the world that the adviser believes have potential for growth.
American Global Small Capitalization Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Small Capitalization Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. Under normal market conditions, the master fund invests primarily in stocks of smaller companies located around the world. Normally, the master fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in growth-oriented common stocks and other equity securities.
American Growth Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. The master fund may also invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American Growth–Income Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth-Income Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks or other securities which demonstrate the potential for appreciation and/or dividends. Although the master fund focuses on investments in medium to large-capitalization companies, the master fund’s investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
American High-Income Bond Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the High-Income Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by NRSROs or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality, including corporate loan obligations. Such securities are sometimes referred to as “junk bonds.” The portfolio may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American International Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the International Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located outside the U.S. that the adviser believes have the potential for growth. The master fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging market countries.
American New World Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series) To seek to make the shareholders’ investment grow over time. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the New World Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in stocks of companies with significant exposure to countries with developing economies and/or markets that the adviser believes have potential of providing capital appreciation. The master fund may also invest in debt securities of issuers, including issuers of lower rated bonds, with exposure to these countries.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Balanced T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in both equity and fixed-income securities. The portfolio employs growth, value and core approaches to allocate its assets among stocks of small, medium and large-capitalization companies in both the U.S. and foreign countries. The portfolio may purchase a variety of fixed-income securities, including investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”) with maturities that range from short to longer term, as well as cash.
Blue Chip Growth T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of large and medium-sized blue chip growth companies.
Capital Appreciation Jennison Associates LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that, at the time of investment, exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the subadviser believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally medium to large-capitalization companies.
Capital Appreciation Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of established U.S. companies that have above-average potential for capital growth. Common stocks typically constitute at least 50% of the portfolio’s total assets. The remaining assets are generally invested in other securities, including convertible securities, corporate and government debt, foreign securities, futures and options. The portfolio may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.
Core Allocation Plus Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity and fixed-income securities of issuers located within and outside the U.S. The portfolio allocates its assets between fixed-income securities, which may include investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities with maturities that range from short to longer term, and equity securities based upon the subadviser’s targeted asset mix, which may change over time. Under normal market conditions, the targeted asset mix may range between 75%-50% equity instruments and 50%-25% fixed-income instruments and will generally reflect the subadviser’s long-term, strategic asset allocation analysis.
Core Bond Wells Capital Management, Inc. To seek total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a broad range of investment-grade debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and money market instruments.
Core Diversified Growth & Income John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio generally invests between 65% and 75% of its assets in equity securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, and between 25% and 35% of its assets in fixed-income securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds.
Core Strategy John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in other portfolios of JHVIT and other investment companies (including exchange traded funds) as well as other types of investments. The portfolio invests approximately 70% of its total assets in equity securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and approximately 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Disciplined Diversification Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek total return consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities and fixed-income securities of domestic and international issuers, including equities of issuers in emerging markets, in accordance with the following range of allocations:
Target AllocationRange of Allocation
Equity Securities: 70%65% – 75%
Fixed-Income Securities: 30%25% – 35%
Emerging Markets Value Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies associated with emerging markets designated from time to time by the subadviser.
Equity-Income T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek to provide substantial dividend income and also long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, with at least 65% in common stocks of well-established companies paying above-average dividends.
Financial Services Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies that, at the time of investment, are principally engaged in financial services, and the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of financial services companies.
Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and in other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio currently invests primarily in three underlying funds: Global Fund, Income Fund and Mutual Shares Fund.
Fundamental Value Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion. The portfolio may also invest in companies with smaller capitalizations.
Global Templeton Global Advisors Limited To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of companies located throughout the world, including emerging markets.
Global Bond Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the U.S.), which may be represented by futures contracts (including related options) with respect to such securities, and options on such securities. These fixed-income instruments may be denominated in foreign currencies or in U.S. dollars, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Health Sciences T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of companies engaged, at the time of investment, in the research, development, production, or distribution of products or services related to health care, medicine, or the life sciences. While the portfolio may invest in companies of any size, the majority of its assets are expected to be invested in large and medium-capitalization companies.
High Yield Western Asset Management Company To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in high yield securities. The portfolio’s investments may include corporate bonds, preferred stocks, U.S. Government and foreign securities, mortgage-backed securities, loan assignments or participations and convertible securities that have the following ratings (or, if unrated, are considered by the subadviser to be of equivalent quality):
Rating Agency
Moody’s:Ba through C
S&P’s:BB through D
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
International Core Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC To seek high total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity investments. The portfolio typically invests in equity investments in companies from developed markets outside the U.S.
International Equity Index A SSgA Funds Management, Inc. To seek to track the performance of a broad-based equity index of foreign companies primarily in developed countries and, to a lesser extent, in emerging markets. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in securities listed in the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Excluding U.S. Index* or American Depositary Receipts or Global Depositary Receipts representing such securities.
International Opportunities Marsico Capital Management, LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in common stocks of foreign companies that are selected for their long-term growth potential. The portfolio may invest in an unlimited number of companies of any size throughout the world. The portfolio invests in issuers from at least three different countries not including the U.S. The portfolio may invest in common stocks of companies economically tied to emerging markets. Some issuers of securities in the portfolio may be based in or economically tied to the U.S.
International Small Company Dimensional Fund Advisors LP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of small capitalization companies in the particular markets in which the portfolio invests. The portfolio primarily invests in a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non-U.S. small companies of developed markets, but may also hold equity securities of companies located in emerging markets.
International Value Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the U.S., including in emerging markets. The portfolio invests at least 85% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.
Investment Quality Bond Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek to provide a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds rated investment-grade at the time of investment. The portfolio will tend to focus on corporate bonds and U.S. Government bonds with intermediate to longer-term maturities.
Large Cap UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc. To seek to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. large-capitalization companies. The portfolio defines large-capitalization companies as those with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index.*
Lifestyle Aggressive John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is not a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 100% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Lifestyle Balanced John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Conservative John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a high level of current income with some consideration given to growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 80% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 20% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Lifestyle Growth John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 70% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 30% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Moderate John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and
John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on income. The portfolio normally invests approximately 60% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Mid Cap Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a medium-capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Mid Cap Stock Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-sized companies with significant capital appreciation potential. For the portfolio, “medium-sized companies” are those with market capitalizations within the collective market capitalization range of companies represented in either the Russell Midcap Index* or the S&P MidCap 400 Index.*
Mid Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies with market capitalizations that are within the S&P MidCap 400 Index* or the Russell Midcap Value Index.* The portfolio invests in a diversified mix of common stocks of mid-size U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation.
Money Market John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to obtain maximum current income consistent with preservation of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in high quality, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. Certain market conditions may cause the return of the portfolio to become low or possibly negative.
Natural Resources Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource-related companies worldwide, including emerging markets. Natural resource-related companies include companies that own or develop energy, metals, forest products and other natural resources, or supply goods and services to such companies.
Optimized All Cap John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. The portfolio will focus on equity securities of U.S. companies across the three market capitalization ranges of large, medium and small.
Optimized Value John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies with the potential for long-term growth of capital, with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index.*
PIMCO VIT All Asset (a series of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust) (only Class M is available) Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum real return consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The portfolio is a fund of funds and normally invests substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class shares of underlying PIMCO funds.
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Real Estate Securities Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. To seek to achieve a combination of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of real estate investment trusts and real estate companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into common stock.
Real Return Bond Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. Governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Science & Technology RCM Capital Management LLC; and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is incidental to the portfolio’s objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies expected to benefit from the development, advancement, and/or use of science and technology. For purposes of satisfying this requirement, common stock may include equity-linked notes and derivatives relating to common stocks, such as options on equity-linked notes.
Short Term Government Income John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities. Under normal circumstances, the portfolio’s effective duration is no more than 3 years.
Small Cap Growth Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*
Small Cap Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a small-capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Russell 2000 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Russell 2000 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Small Cap Opportunities Dimensional Fund Advisors LP; and Invesco Advisers, Inc. To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, Invesco Advisers, Inc. invests at least 80% of its subadvised net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP generally invests its subadvised net assets in a broad and diverse group of common stocks of small and medium-capitalization companies traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter market that Dimensional Fund Advisors LP determines to be value stocks at the time of purchase.
Small Cap Value Wellington Management Company, LLP To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*
Portfolio Portfolio Manager Investment Objective
Small Company Value T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, that do not exceed the maximum market capitalization of any security in the Russell 2000 Index.* The portfolio invests in small companies whose common stocks are believed to be undervalued.
Smaller Company Growth Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC;
Perimeter Capital Management; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in small-capitalization equity securities.
Strategic Income Opportunities John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the following types of securities: foreign government and corporate debt securities from developed and emerging markets, U.S. Government and agency securities, and domestic high-yield bonds. The portfolio may also invest in preferred stock and other types of debt securities.
Total Return Pacific Investment Management Company LLC To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Total Stock Market Index John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Ultra Short Term Bond John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC To seek a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic, investment-grade, debt securities. Debt securities may be issued by governments, companies or special purpose entities and may include notes, discount notes, bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and assignments, participations and other interests in bank loans. The portfolio may also invest in cash and cash equivalents.
Utilities Massachusetts Financial Services Company To seek capital growth and current income (income above that available from the portfolio invested entirely in equity securities). Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of companies in the utilities industry. The subadviser considers a company to be in the utilities industry if, at the time of investment, the subadviser determines that a substantial portion (i.e., at least 50%) of the company’s assets or revenues are derived from one or more utilities.
Value Invesco Advisers, Inc. To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of 3 to 5 years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity securities of companies with capitalizations, at the time of investment, similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell Midcap Index.*

*“Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index®” is a trademark of Wilshire Associates. “MSCI All Country World Excluding U.S. Index” is a trademark of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated.“Russell 1000,®” “Russell 2000,®” “Russell 2500,TM”“Russell 1000 Value,®” “Russell 3000,®” “Russell Midcap,®” and “Russell Midcap Value®” are trademarks of Frank Russell Company. “S&P MidCap 400,®” and “S&P SmallCap 600®” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. None of the portfolios are sponsored, endorsed, managed, advised, sold or promoted by any of these companies, and none of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the portfolios.

The indices referred to in the portfolio objectives track companies having the approximate market capitalization, as of February 28, 2011 (except as otherwise indicated), set out below:

MSCI All Country World Ex US Index — $466 million to $275.1 billion
Russell 1000 Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion
Russell 1000 Value Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion
Russell 2000 Index — maximum of $6.2 billion
Russell 2500 Index — maximum of $11 billion (as of March 31, 2011)
Russell 3000 Index — $5 million to $425.9 billion
Russell Midcap Index — $221 million to $22.3 billion
Russell Midcap Value Index — $310 million to $19 billion
S&P MidCap 400 Index — $703 million to $9.9 billion
S&P SmallCap 600 Index — maximum of $3.7 billion
Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index — less than $1 million to $431 billion

**The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (which represents the U.S. investment grade bond market) is a bond index that relies on indicators such as quality, liquidity, term and duration as relevant measures of performance.

POLICY SUMMARY

General

The policy is a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy. This summary provides a general description of the important features of the policy. It is not comprehensive and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information contained in this prospectus. Unless otherwise stated or implied by the context, the discussions in this prospectus assume that the policy is not in default, that there is no outstanding Policy Debt and the death benefit is not determined by the Minimum Death Benefit Percentage. Your policy’s provisions may vary in some states and the terms of the policy, and any endorsements or riders, supersede the disclosure in this prospectus.

Death Benefits

The policy provides a death benefit in the event of the death of the Life Insured while the policy is in force. The basic death benefit amount is the Face Amount, which is provided for the lifetime of the Life Insured with no maturity or expiration date. There may be other amounts added to the death benefit as described below.

Flexible Term Insurance Option. You may add a Flexible Term Insurance Option rider (the “FTIO Rider”) to the policy to provide additional term life insurance coverage on the Life Insured. Cost of insurance rates are less than or equal to those of the policy and no sales charge will apply. However, unlike the Face Amount of the policy, the FTIO Rider will terminate at the Life Insured’s Attained Age 100. The FTIO Rider also offers the flexibility to schedule varying death benefit amounts on future dates (the “Scheduled Death Benefits”).

Death Benefit Options. There are two death benefit options. Option 1 provides a death benefit equal to the Face Amount of the policy or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the term insurance benefit of the FTIO option. Option 2 provides a death benefit equal to the Face Amount plus the Policy Value or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the term insurance benefit of the FTIO option. You may change the death benefit option and increase or decrease the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits.

Age 100 Advantage. If the Life Insured is alive on the Policy Anniversary when the Life Insured reaches Attained Age 100, the policy will continue in force subject to the following unless the policy owner chooses to surrender the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value:

  • the policy will be continued until the earlier of the death of the Life Insured or the date the policy owner surrenders the policy;
  • no additional premium payments will be accepted although loan repayments will be accepted;
  • no additional charges or deductions (described under “Charges and Deductions”) will be assessed;
  • interest on any Policy Debt will continue to accrue;
  • the policy owner may continue to transfer portions of the Policy Value among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Accounts as described in this prospectus.

Premiums

Premium payments may be made at any time prior to Attained Age 100 and in any amount, subject to certain limitations (see “Premium Payments — Premium Limitations”). Net Premiums will be allocated to one or more of the Fixed Account and the sub-accounts of the Separate Account. You may change allocations and make transfers among the accounts subject to limitations described below.

Policy Value

The Policy Value is the accumulation of premiums paid, less charges and deductions we take for expenses and cost of insurance, plus or minus the investment returns of the accounts to which the Policy Value has been allocated. You may obtain a portion of the Policy Value by taking a policy loan or a partial withdrawal or by full surrender of the policy.

Policy Loans

You may borrow against the Net Cash Surrender Value of the policy. Loan interest will accrue daily and be payable in arrears on each Policy Anniversary. The Policy Debt will be deducted from amounts payable at the Life Insured’s death or upon surrender of the policy.

Surrender and Partial Withdrawals

You may make a partial withdrawal of the Policy Value. It may result in a decrease in the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits. You may surrender the policy for its Net Cash Surrender Value at any time.

Lapse and Reinstatement

Your policy will lapse and terminate without value when the Net Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to pay the next monthly deduction and a grace period of 61 days expires without an adequate premium payment from you. You may reinstate a lapsed policy within five years following lapse if the policy was not surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value. Evidence of insurability is required, along with a premium payment described under “Lapse and Reinstatement  —  Reinstatement.”

The policy differs in two important ways from conventional life insurance policies. First, failure to make planned premium payments will not in itself cause the policy to lapse. Second, a policy can lapse even if planned premiums have been paid.

Charges and Deductions

We assess certain charges and deductions in connection with the policy. These include: (i) charges in the form of monthly deductions for the cost of insurance and administrative expenses, (ii) charges assessed daily against amounts in the Investment Account and (iii) charges deducted from premiums paid. These charges are summarized in the Fee Tables.

In addition, there are charges deducted from each portfolio. For more information, please refer to the prospectus for the underlying portfolio.

Reduction in Charges and Enhancement of Surrender Values: The policy is designed for employers and other sponsoring organizations that may purchase multiple policies as a case. The size or nature of the case may result in expected savings of sales, underwriting, administrative or other costs. If so, we expect to offer reductions of policy charges and enhancements of surrender value. We may change the nature and amount of reductions and enhancements available from time to time. They will be determined in a way that is not unfairly discriminatory to policy owners.

Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers

You may allocate Net Premiums to the Fixed Account or to one or more of the sub-accounts of the Separate Account. Each of the sub-accounts invests in the shares of one of the portfolios described in the Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers.

The Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers describes the portfolios and shows the subadvisers that provide investment subadvisory services.

Allocating Net Premiums only to one or a small number of the investment options (other than the Lifestyle Trusts) should not be considered a balanced investment strategy. In particular, allocating Net Premiums to a small number of investment options that concentrate their investments in a particular business or market sector will increase the risk that the value of your policy will be more volatile since these investment options may react similarly to business or market specific events. Examples of business or market sectors where this risk historically has been and may continue to be particularly high include: (a) technology related businesses, including internet related businesses, (b) small cap securities, and (c) foreign securities. The Company does not provide advice regarding appropriate investment allocations. Please discuss this matter with your financial adviser.

Description of John Hancock USA

We are a stock life insurance company incorporated in Maine on August 20, 1955 by a special act of the Maine legislature and redomesticated under the laws of Michigan. We are a licensed life insurance company in the District of Columbia and all states of the United States except New York. Our ultimate parent is Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Canada. MFC is the holding company of John Hancock USA and its subsidiaries. However, neither John Hancock USA nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the investment performance of the Account.

We are ranked and rated by independent financial rating services, which may include Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, Fitch and A.M. Best. The purpose of these ratings is to reflect the financial strength or claims-paying ability of the company, but they do not specifically relate to its products, the performance (return) of these products, the value of any investment in these products upon withdrawal or to individual securities held in any portfolio. These ratings do not apply to the safety and performance of the Separate Account.

Description of Separate Account N

The investment accounts shown on page 1 are in fact subaccounts of Separate Account N, a separate account operated by us under Michigan law. The Account meets the definition of “separate account” under the Federal securities laws and is registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act. Such registration does not involve supervision by the SEC of the management of the Account or of us.

The Account’s assets are our property. Each policy provides that amounts we hold in the Account pursuant to the policies cannot be reached by any other persons who may have claims against us and can’t be used to pay any indebtedness of John Hancock USA other than those arising out of policies that use the Account. Income, gains and losses credited to, or charged against, the Account reflect the Account’s own investment experience and not the investment experience of John Hancock USA’s other assets.

New subaccounts may be added and made available to policy owners from time to time. Existing subaccounts may be modified or deleted at any time.

ISSUING A POLICY

Use of the Policy

The policy is designed to provide employers or other organizations with life insurance coverage on employees or other individuals in whose lives they have an insurable interest. The policy may be owned by an individual or a corporation, trust, association, or similar entity. The policy may be used for such purposes as funding non-qualified executive deferred compensation or salary continuation liabilities or death benefit liabilities of executive retirement plans, or as a source for funding cash flow obligations under such plans.

Requirements

To purchase a policy, you must submit a completed application. Your policy will not be issued until the underwriting process is completed to our satisfaction.

With our prior approval, the policy may be issued on a basis that does not distinguish between the Life Insured’s sex and/or smoking status. A policy will only be issued on the lives of insureds from Issue Ages 20 through 80.

Each policy has a Policy Date, an Effective Date and an Issue Date (see “Definitions” in Appendix A). The Policy Date is the date from which the first monthly deductions are calculated and from which Policy Years, Policy Months and Policy Anniversaries are determined. The Policy Date is also the effective date of the initial Coverage Amount. The Policy Date is the same date as the Effective Date unless the policy is backdated (see “Backdating a Policy”). The Effective Date is the date we become obligated under the policy and when the first monthly deductions are taken. It is the later of the date we approve issuance of the policy and the date we receive at least the Minimum Initial Premium. The Issue Date is the date from which the Suicide and Incontestability provisions of the policy are determined.

If we approve issuance of a policy before we receive the Minimum Initial Premium then the Effective Date will be later than the Issue Date. The Minimum Initial Premium must be received by us within 60 days after the Issue Date and the Life Insured must be in good health on the Effective Date. If the Minimum Initial Premium is not paid or if the application is rejected, the policy will be canceled and any premiums paid will be returned to the applicant.

Net Premiums received prior to the Effective Date will be credited with interest at the rate of return earned on amounts allocated to the Money Market portfolio. On the Effective Date, Net Premiums received plus any interest credited will be allocated to Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account according to your instructions, unless first allocated to the Money Market portfolio for the duration of the right to examine period (see “Right to Examine the Policy”).

Minimum Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefit. The minimum Face Amount is $50,000 unless the FTIO Rider is added to the policy. With an FTIO Rider, the minimum Face Amount is $25,000 and the minimum Scheduled Death Benefit is $50,000.

Backdating a Policy. You may request that we backdate the policy by assigning a Policy Date earlier than the date the application is signed. We will not backdate the policy to a date earlier than that allowed by state law, which is generally three months to one year prior to the date of application for the policy. Monthly deductions will be made for the period the Policy Date is backdated.

Temporary Insurance Agreement

Temporary insurance coverage may be provided under the terms of a Temporary Insurance Agreement, subject to our underwriting practices. Generally, temporary life insurance may not exceed $1,000,000 and may not be in effect for more than 90 days. It is issued on a conditional receipt basis, which means that benefits would only be paid if the Life Insured met our usual and customary underwriting standards for the coverage applied for.

Underwriting

The policies are offered on three underwriting classes that require different types and amounts of information from the applicant and prospective Life Insured. Current cost of insurance charges in early Policy Years will vary by the type of underwriting, and charges will generally be lower where underwriting information is more extensive. Under any of the underwriting bases, the acceptance of an application is subject to our underwriting rules and we may request additional information or reject an application for any reason.

Short Form Underwriting. The proposed Life Insured must answer qualifying questions in the application but is not required to provide detailed medical history, submit records or undergo examinations or tests unless requested to do so by us. Availability of short form underwriting depends on characteristics of the case, such as the number of lives to be insured, the amounts of insurance and other factors, and it is generally available only up to Issue Age 65.

Simplified Underwriting. The proposed Life Insured must satisfactorily answer certain health questions in the application and may be required to submit existing medical records, but requirements to undergo examinations and tests are minimized. Availability of simplified underwriting and the nature of the requirements will depend on characteristics of the case and the proposed lives to be insured.

Regular (Medical) Underwriting. Where short form or simplified underwriting is unavailable we require satisfactory evidence of insurability under our regular underwriting guidelines for individual applicants. This may include medical exams and other information. A proposed Life Insured who fails to qualify for a standard risk classification may be eligible to be insured with an additional substandard rating.

Right to Examine the Policy

You may return your policy for a refund within 10 days after you receive it. Some states provide a longer period of time for this right, which will be stated in the policy if applicable. The policy can be mailed or delivered to the Company agent who sold it to you or to our Service Office. Immediately upon such delivery or mailing, the policy shall be deemed void from the beginning. Within seven days after receipt of the returned policy at our Service Office we will refund an amount equal to the value of amounts in the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account on the date we receive the returned policy, plus all charges deducted prior to that date, not including the fees and expenses of the portfolios, minus any partial withdrawals and policy loans.

Some state laws require the refund of premiums paid without adjustment for investment gains and losses of the Separate Account. In these states, all Net Premiums will be allocated to the Money Market portfolio during the Right to Examine period and the refund amount will be equal to all premiums received less any partial withdrawals and policy loans.

If you request a Face Amount increase that results in new sales charge, you will have the same rights described above to cancel the increase. If canceled the Policy Value and sales charge will be recalculated to be as they would have been had the premiums not been paid.

We reserve the right to delay the refund of any premium paid by check until the check has cleared.

(Applicable to Residents of California Only)

Residents of California, age 60 and greater, may return the policy for a refund at any time within 30 days after receiving it. The policy can be mailed or delivered to the Company’s agent who sold it, or to our Service Office. If you cancel the policy during this 30 day period and your premiums were allocated to a Fixed Account or the Money Market portfolio, we will refund you the amount of all premiums paid. If your premiums were allocated to one or more of the Investment Accounts (other than the Money Market portfolio), we will refund you the value of amounts in the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account on the date we receive the returned policy plus all charges deducted prior to that date, not including the fees and expenses of the portfolios, minus any partial withdrawals and policy loans. Your premiums will be placed in either (a) the Fixed Account, (b) the Money Market portfolio or (c) in one or more of the Investment Accounts, based upon your instructions. If no instructions are given, your premiums will be placed in the Money Market portfolio.

Life Insurance Qualification

A policy must satisfy either of two tests to qualify as a life insurance contract as defined in Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). At the time of application, you must choose either the Cash Value Accumulation Test (“CVA Test”) or the Guideline Premium Test (“GP Test”) and the test cannot be changed once the policy is issued.

Cash Value Accumulation Test. The CVA Test requires the death benefit at any time to be at least a certain ratio of the Policy Value, based on prescribed calculations. The Minimum Death Benefit provision described below will ensure that the CVA Test is met. There is no restriction on the amount of premiums you may pay, but we will require you to provide satisfactory evidence of insurability before we accept an amount of premium that would increase the death benefit by more than the increase in Policy Value.

Guideline Premium Test. The GP Test limits the amount of premiums you may pay into the policy, given its death benefit, based on prescribed calculations. In addition, the GP Test requires the death benefit at any time to be at least a prescribed ratio of the Policy Value. These prescribed multiples are generally lower than those calculated under the CVA Test. The Minimum Death Benefit provision described below will ensure that this second requirement is met.

Changes to the policy or FTIO Rider, such as changes in Face Amount, Scheduled Death Benefit, death benefit option or partial withdrawals, may affect the premium limits under the GP Test. Some changes will reduce future premium limits and may cause premiums already paid to exceed the new limits and force you to make a partial withdrawal.

DEATH BENEFITS

If the policy is in force at the time of the Life Insured’s death we will pay an insurance benefit to the beneficiary. The policy may remain in force for the Life Insured’s entire lifetime and there is no specified maturity or expiration date.

Insurance benefits are only payable when we receive due proof of death at our Service Office, in the form of either a certified copy of the death certificate, a certified copy of a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction as to the finding of death or other proof satisfactory to us.

The amount of the insurance benefit payable will be the death benefit on the date of death, as described below, less any Policy Debt, accrued interest, and outstanding monthly deductions on the date of death. The insurance benefit will be paid in one lump sum unless another form of settlement is agreed to by the beneficiary and us. If the insurance benefit is paid in one sum, we will pay interest from the date of death to the date of payment. If the Life Insured should die after our receipt of a request for surrender, no insurance benefit will be payable, and we will pay only the Net Cash Surrender Value.

Minimum Death Benefit. Both the CVA Test and the GP Test require the death benefit to be at least a prescribed ratio of the Policy Value at all times. The policy’s Minimum Death Benefit ensures that these requirements are met by providing that the death benefit shall be at least equal to the Policy Value multiplied by the applicable Minimum Death Benefit Percentage for the Attained Age of the Life Insured. Tables of Minimum Death Benefit Percentages appear below.

Table of Minimum Death Benefit Percentages.
GP Test CVA Test GP Test CVA Test
Age Percent Male Female Unisex Age Percent Male Female Unisex
20 250% 644% 768% 665% 42 236% 319% 372% 328%
21 250% 625% 743% 645% 43 229% 309% 361% 318%
22 250% 607% 720% 626% 44 222% 299% 350% 308%
23 250% 589% 697% 608% 45 215% 290% 339% 299%
24 250% 572% 674% 589% 46 209% 281% 329% 290%
25 250% 554% 652% 571% 47 203% 273% 319% 281%
26 250% 537% 631% 554% 48 197% 265% 309% 272%
27 250% 520% 611% 536% 49 191% 257% 300% 264%
28 250% 504% 591% 519% 50 185% 249% 291% 257%
29 250% 488% 572% 502% 51 178% 242% 282% 249%
30 250% 472% 553% 486% 52 171% 235% 274% 242%
31 250% 457% 535% 470% 53 164% 228% 266% 235%
32 250% 442% 517% 455% 54 157% 222% 258% 229%
33 250% 428% 500% 440% 55 150% 216% 251% 222%
34 250% 414% 484% 426% 56 146% 210% 244% 216%
35 250% 400% 468% 412% 57 142% 205% 237% 210%
36 250% 387% 453% 399% 58 138% 199% 230% 205%
37 250% 375% 438% 386% 59 134% 194% 224% 199%
38 250% 362% 424% 373% 60 130% 189% 218% 194%
39 250% 351% 410% 361% 61 128% 184% 211% 189%
40 250% 340% 397% 350% 62 126% 180% 206% 185%
41 243% 329% 384% 339% 63 124% 175% 200% 180%
64 122% 171% 194% 176% 83 105% 122% 127% 124%
65 120% 167% 189% 172% 84 105% 121% 125% 122%
66 119% 164% 184% 168% 85 105% 120% 123% 121%
67 118% 160% 180% 164% 86 105% 118% 121% 119%
68 117% 157% 175% 160% 87 105% 117% 120% 118%
69 116% 153% 171% 157% 88 105% 116% 118% 117%
70 115% 150% 166% 154% 89 105% 115% 117% 116%
71 113% 147% 162% 151% 90 105% 114% 115% 115%
72 111% 145% 158% 147% 91 104% 113% 114% 114%
73 109% 142% 154% 145% 92 103% 112% 113% 112%
74 107% 139% 151% 142% 93 102% 111% 112% 111%
75 105% 137% 147% 139% 94 101% 110% 110% 110%
76 105% 135% 144% 137% 95 100% 109% 109% 109%
77 105% 133% 141% 135% 96 100% 107% 107% 107%
78 105% 131% 139% 133% 97 100% 106% 106% 106%
Table of Minimum Death Benefit Percentages.
GP Test CVA Test GP Test CVA Test
Age Percent Male Female Unisex Age Percent Male Female Unisex
79 105% 129% 136% 131% 98 100% 104% 104% 104%
80 105% 127% 133% 129% 99 100% 103% 103% 103%
81 105% 125% 131% 127% 100+ 100% 100% 100% 100%
82 105% 124% 129% 125%

Flexible Term Insurance Option Rider

You may add an FTIO Rider to the policy to provide additional death benefit coverage on the Life Insured. The FTIO Rider provides flexible term life insurance to Attained Age 100 with cost of insurance charges less than or equal to those of the policy. The election of (or failure to elect) the FTIO Rider will impact the total cost of insurance charges. The FTIO Rider will terminate at the earlier of Attained Age 100, the date the policy lapses or is surrendered, and your request to cancel the FTIO Rider.

You may schedule the death benefit amounts that will apply at specified times (the “Scheduled Death Benefits”). Scheduled Death Benefits may be constant or varying from time to time. The Scheduled Death Benefits will be shown in the policy .

The term insurance benefit of the FTIO Rider is equal to (a) minus (b) but not less than zero where:

(a) is the Scheduled Death Benefit for the Policy Month, and

(b) is the Face Amount of the policy or, if greater, the policy’s Minimum Death Benefit.

Even if the term insurance benefit may be zero in a Policy Month, the FTIO Rider will not terminate.

Example. A policy is purchased for an executive as part of an employee benefit plan. The death benefit provided by the policy is to be equal to the executive’s salary of $100,000 increasing at 5% per year through age 64. Assuming the executive is currently 55, the policy will be issued with a Scheduled Death Benefit as follows:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 105,000
3 110,250
4 115,763
5 121,551
6 127,628
7 134,010
8 140,710
9 147,746
10+ 155,133

The FTIO Rider amount will change each year as necessary to provide the benefits shown in the schedule, as follows:

Policy
Year
Total
Death Benefit
Face
Amount
Flexible Term
Insurance Amount
1 100,000 100,000 0
2 105,000 100,000 5,000
3 110,250 100,000 10,250
4 115,763 100,000 15,763
5 121,551 100,000 21,551
6 127,628 100,000 27,628
7 134,010 100,000 34,010
8 140,710 100,000 40,710
9 147,746 100,000 47,746
10 155,133 100,000 55,133

Death Benefit Options

You may choose either of two death benefit options:

Death Benefit Option 1. The death benefit on any date is the Face Amount of the policy or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the term insurance benefit of the FTIO Rider.

Death Benefit Option 2. The death benefit on any date is the Face Amount plus the Policy Value or, if greater, the Minimum Death Benefit, plus the term insurance benefit of the FTIO Rider.

Changing the Death Benefit Option

You may change the death benefit option at any time. The change will take effect at the beginning of the next Policy Month at least 30 days after your written request is received at our Service Office. We reserve the right to limit changes that could cause the policy to fail to qualify as life insurance for tax purposes.

A change in the death benefit option will result in a change in the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits to avoid any change in the amount of death benefit, as follows:

Change from Option 1 to Option 2. The new Face Amount will be equal to the Face Amount prior to the change less the Policy Value on the date of the change.

The Scheduled Death Benefit amounts for dates on or after the date of the change will be the amounts scheduled prior to the change less the Policy Value on the date of the change.

Coverage Amounts will be reduced or eliminated in the order that they are listed in the policy until the total decrease in coverage amounts equals the decrease in Face Amount.

Example. A policy is issued with a Face Amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 1, and the following schedule:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

The death benefit option is changed to Option 2 at the beginning of Policy Year 3. If the Policy Value at the time of the change is $10,000, then the Face Amount after the change will be $90,000 (the Face Amount prior to the change less the Policy Value), and the Scheduled Death Benefit after the change will become:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 140,000
4 165,000
5+ 190,000

Change from Option 2 to Option 1. The new Face Amount will be the Face Amount prior to the change plus the Policy Value on the date of the change (but the new Face Amount will be no greater than the Scheduled Death Benefit on the date of the change).

The resulting Face Amount increase amount will be added to the first Coverage Amount listed in the policy.

The Annual Premium Target for this Coverage Amount will not be increased and new sales charges will not apply, however, for an increase solely due to a change in the death benefit option.

Example. A policy is issued with a Face amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 2, and the following schedule:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

The death benefit option is changed to Option 1 at the beginning of Policy Year 3. If the Policy Value at the time of the change is $10,000, then the Face Amount after the change will be $110,000 (the Face Amount prior to the change plus the Policy Value), and the Scheduled Death Benefit after the change will become:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 160,000
4 185,000
5+ 210,000

Changing the Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits

At any time, you may request an increase or decrease to the Face Amount or any Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of change. We reserve the right to limit changes that could cause the policy to fail to qualify as life insurance for tax purposes.

Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits. Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits are subject to the following conditions:

  • Increases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits will require satisfactory evidence of the Life Insured’s insurability.
  • Increases will take effect at the beginning of the next Policy Month after we approve the request.
  • We may refuse a requested increase that would not meet our requirements for new policy issues at the time due to the Life Insured’s Attained Age or other factors.
  • If the Face Amount is increased (other than as required by a death benefit option change) then all Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the change will be increased by the amount of the Face Amount increase.

New Sales Loads for a Face Amount Increase. Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the increase will be added to the policy as follows:

  • First, Coverage Amounts that were reduced or eliminated by a prior Face Amount decrease will be restored.
  • Second, if needed, a new Coverage Amount will be added to the policy with an Annual Premium Target and new sales charges. Any new Coverage Amount will be based on the Life Insured’s Attained Age and other relevant factors on the effective date of the increase.

Premiums paid on or after the increase may be attributed to the new Coverage Amount and result in sales charges (see “Charges and Deductions — Attribution of Premiums”).

Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits. Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits are subject to the following conditions:

  • Decreases in Face Amount and Scheduled Death Benefits will take effect at the beginning of the next Policy Month which is 30 days after your written request is received at our Service Office.
  • If the Face Amount is decreased then all Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the change will be decreased by the same amount.
  • If at any time the Scheduled Death Benefit decreases to less than the Face Amount, the Face Amount will be decreased to be equal to the Scheduled Death Benefit at that time.
  • Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the Face Amount decrease will be reduced or eliminated in the reverse order that they are listed in the policy.

Decreases in Face Amount Under Death Benefit Option 1 Due to a Partial Withdrawal. If death benefit Option 1 is in effect when a partial withdrawal is made, the Face Amount will be decreased by an amount equal to (a) minus (b) but not less than zero, where:

(a) is the partial withdrawal amount and

(b) is the excess, if any, of the policy’s Minimum Death Benefit over its Face Amount, immediately prior to the partial withdrawal.

Decreases in Face Amount under death benefit Option 1 due to a partial withdrawal are subject to the following conditions:

  • Coverage Amounts equal to the amount of the Face Amount decrease will be reduced or eliminated in the reverse order that they are listed in the policy.
  • All Scheduled Death Benefits effective on or after the date of the partial withdrawal will be decreased by the amount of the Face Amount decrease, unless you request otherwise and we approve.

Example for Face Increases and Decreases. A policy is issued with a Face Amount of $100,000, death benefit Option 1, and a Scheduled Death Benefit as follows:

Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
1 100,000
2 125,000
3 150,000
4 175,000
5+ 200,000

Assume the following policy activity:

Activity Effect on Policy Change in Benefit
Schedule
In Policy Year 2, the Face Amount is reduced to $80,000. The initial Coverage Amount is reduced to $80,000. Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
2 105,000
3 130,000
4 155,000
5+ 180,000
In Policy Year 3, the Face Amount is increased to $120,000 The initial Coverage Amount (which earlier was reduced to $80,000) is restored to its original level of $100,000. A new Coverage Amount for $20,000 is added to the policy. This new Coverage Amount will have its own Annual Premium Target, and its own sales charges. A portion of the future premiums paid will be attributed to this Coverage Amount to determine the amount of the sales charges. Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
3 170,000
4 195,000
5+ 220,000
In Policy Year 4, a partial withdrawal of $30,000 is made. The Face Amount is reduced to $90,000. The most recent Coverage Amount of $20,000 is reduced to $0, and the initial Coverage Amount is reduced to $90,000. Policy Year Scheduled
Death Benefit
4 165,000
5 190,000

Factors that Affect the Death Benefit. In the case of death benefit Option 2 where the death benefit is the Face Amount plus the Policy Value, changes in the Policy Value will affect the amount of death benefit. Factors that affect the Policy Value are the investment performance of the variable investment options chosen and the charges deducted. For a discussion of how these factors affect Policy Value see the “Summary of Benefits and Risks”. These factors do not affect the Face Amount of the policy. Therefore, the amount of death benefit under Option 1 will not be less than the Face Amount as long as the policy does not lapse.

PREMIUM PAYMENTS

Initial Premiums

No premiums will be accepted prior to receipt of a completed application by us. All premiums received prior to the Effective Date of the policy will be held in our general account and credited with interest from the date of receipt at the rate of return earned on amounts allocated to the Money Market portfolio.

On the Effective Date, the Net Premiums paid plus interest credited will be allocated among the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account in accordance with your instructions, unless first allocated to the Money Market portfolio for the duration of the Right to Examine period (see “Right to Examine the Policy”).

Subsequent Premiums

After the payment of the initial premium, premiums may be paid at any time during the lifetime of the Life Insured prior to Attained Age 100 and in any amount subject to the premium limitations described below.

A policy will be issued with a planned premium, which is based on the amount of premium you wish to pay. We will send you notices of your planned premium at the payment interval you select. However, you are under no obligation to make the planned premium payment.

Payment of premiums will not guarantee that the policy will stay in force and failure to pay premiums will not necessarily cause the policy to lapse. The policy will remain in force so long as the Net Cash Surrender Value is sufficient to cover policy charges.

Premium Limitations

If the policy is issued under the GP Test, the total of all premiums paid may not exceed the then-current maximum premium limitations established by federal income tax law for the policy to qualify as life insurance. The GP Test premium limits are stated in the policy. If a premium is received which would result in total premiums exceeding the applicable GP Test limit, we will only accept that portion of the premium that will not exceed the limit. Any premium in excess of that amount will be returned to you.

If the policy is issued under the CVA Test, there is no restriction on the amount of premiums that may be paid into a policy, but you must provide satisfactory evidence of insurability before we accept any premium that would increase the death benefit by an amount greater than the increase in Policy Value.

Premium Allocation

You may allocate premiums to the Fixed Account and Investment Accounts. Allocations may be made as percentages that are between zero and 100% that sum to exactly 100%. Alternatively, you may allocate a premium in dollar amounts that sum to exactly the Net Premium amount. You may change premium allocations at any time and the change will take effect on the date a request for change satisfactory to us is received at our Service Office.

CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS

Premium Charge

We will deduct a premium charge as a percentage of each premium payment that is guaranteed never to exceed 2.5%. Currently, we waive this charge in Policy Years 4 and later and charge 0%.

The charge is intended to cover a portion of the aggregate amount of various taxes and fees we pay to federal, state and local governments. It is not based on the actual premium tax rate of your state of residence or any other specific tax.

Sales Charge

The sales charge is intended to cover a portion of our costs of marketing and distributing the policies.

Attribution of Premiums. An Annual Premium Target is associated with each Coverage Amount. Annual Premium Targets are based on the Coverage Amount and the Life Insured’s Attained Age, sex and smoking status on the effective date of the Coverage Amount. The Annual Premium Targets are listed with the Coverage Amounts in the policy.

Premium payments will be attributed to Coverage Amounts that have been in effect for less than 5 years. Attribution will begin with the first applicable Coverage Amount that is listed in the policy. The sum of all premium amounts attributed to a Coverage Amount in a Coverage Year is limited to the Annual Premium Target shown in the policy. Premium amounts that exceed the Annual Premium Target will be attributed to the next listed Coverage Amount, up to its own Annual Premium Target. Attribution will continue in this manner until either the entire premium is attributed to Coverage Amounts or the Annual Premium Target is exceeded for all applicable Coverage Amounts.

Sales Charge. We deduct a sales charge from all premium amounts attributed to a Coverage Amount designated as having a sales charge. The sales charge is a percentage of premiums guaranteed never to exceed the percentages below. Currently we are charging these percentages.

Coverage Year Percentage
1 13.00%
Coverage Year Percentage
2 6.25%
3 3.50%
4 2.50%
5 0.50%
6 0.50%
7+ 0.00%

Monthly Deductions

On the Policy Date and at the beginning of each Policy Month prior to Attained Age 100, a deduction is due from the Net Policy Value to cover certain charges described below. Monthly deductions due prior to the policy’s Effective Date will be taken on the Effective Date. Unless otherwise allowed by us and specified by you, the monthly deduction will be allocated among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each of the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Administration Charge. Currently we deduct a charge of $12 per Policy Month, which is guaranteed never to be exceeded. This charge is intended to cover certain administrative expenses associated with the policy, including maintaining policy records, collecting premiums and processing death claims, surrender and withdrawal requests and various changes permitted under a policy.

Cost of Insurance Charge. A monthly charge for the cost of insurance is paid to us and is determined by multiplying a cost of insurance rate by the net amount at risk at the beginning of each Policy Month.

Death Benefit Option 1. The net amount at risk is equal to the greater of zero, or (a) minus (b), where

(a) is the applicable death benefit amount on the first day of the month, divided by 1.0024663; and

(b) is the Policy Value attributed to that death benefit amount on the first day of the month.

Death Benefit Option 2. The net amount at risk is equal to the Face Amount of insurance.

Cost of insurance rates and net amounts at risk are determined separately for each Coverage Amount and for the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount (the Face Amount is the sum of the Coverage Amounts).

Attribution of Policy Value for Net Amounts at Risk. To determine the net amounts at risk, the Policy Value will be attributed to Coverage Amounts in the order listed in the policy. The amount of Policy Value attributed to a Coverage Amount will be limited to the amount that results in zero net amount at risk, and any excess Policy Value will then be attributed to the next listed Coverage Amount. Attribution will continue in this manner until either the entire Policy Value is attributed or the end of the list of Coverage Amounts is reached. Any remaining Policy Value will then be attributed to the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount.

Current Cost of Insurance Rates. Cost of insurance rates are determined separately for each Coverage Amount and the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount. There are different current cost of insurance rate bases for:

  • Coverage Amounts having sales charges, and
  • The excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount, including any term insurance benefit under the FTIO Rider.

The cost of insurance rate in a specific Policy Month for an applicable death benefit amount will depend on:

  • the cost of insurance rate basis for the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the Life Insured’s Attained Age, sex (unless unisex rates are required by law) and smoking status on the effective date of the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the underwriting class of the applicable death benefit amount,
  • the Coverage Year, or Policy Year for the excess of the death benefit over the Face Amount,
  • any extra charges for substandard ratings, as stated in the policy.

Since the net amount of risk for death benefit Option 1 is based on a formula that includes as factors the Policy Value, the net amount at risk is affected by the investment performance of the underlying investment options chosen, payment of premiums and charges assessed.

Cost of insurance rates will generally increase with the Life Insured’s age and the Coverage Year.

Cost of insurance rates reflect our expectation as to future mortality experience. They are also intended to cover our general costs of providing the policy, to the extent that these costs are not covered by other charges. Current cost of insurance rates may be changed by us on a basis that does not unfairly discriminate within the class of lives insured.

Guaranteed Maximum Cost of Insurance Rates. In no event will the cost of insurance rates we charge exceed the guaranteed maximum rates set forth in the policy, except to the extent that an extra charge is imposed for a substandard rating. The guaranteed rates are based on the 1980 Commissioners Standard Ordinary Sex Distinct (unless unisex rates are required by law) ANB Aggregate Ultimate Mortality Tables. Current cost of insurance rates may be less than the guaranteed rates.

Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts

We assess a daily charge against amounts in the Investment Accounts. This charge is intended to compensate us for insurance risks we assume under the policy, such as benefit payments and expenses that are higher than we expected. We will realize a gain from this charge to the extent it is not needed to provide benefits and pay expenses under the policy. The charge is a percentage of amounts in the Investment Accounts, which will reduce unit values of the sub-accounts. The charge is guaranteed never to exceed an annual rate of 0.50%. Currently, we charge the following rates:

Policy Year Annual Rate
1-10 0.45%
11+ 0.25%

Reduction in Charges and Enhanced Surrender Values

The policy is designed for employers and other sponsoring organizations that may purchase multiple policies as a case. The size or nature of the case may result in expected savings of sales, underwriting, administrative or other costs. If so, we expect to offer reductions of policy charges and enhancements of surrender value. Eligibility for reductions and enhancements and the amounts available will be determined by a number of factors, including the number of lives to be insured, the total premiums expected to be paid, total assets under management for the policy owner, the nature of the relationship among the lives insured, the purpose for which the policies are being purchased, expected persistency of the individual policies, and any other circumstances which we believe to be relevant to the expected reduction of our expenses. Some of reductions and enhancements may be guaranteed and others may be subject to restrictions or to withdrawal or modification, on a uniform case basis. We may change the nature and amount of reductions and enhancements available from time to time. Reductions and enhancements will be determined in a way that is not unfairly discriminatory to policy owners.

COMPANY TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Currently, we make no specific charge for any federal, state, or local taxes that we incur that may be attributable to the Separate Account or to the policy. We reserve the right in the future, however, to make a charge for any such tax or other economic burden resulting from the application of tax laws that we determine to be properly attributable to the Separate Account or to the policy.

POLICY VALUE

Determination of the Policy Value

A policy has a Policy Value, a portion of which is available to you by making a policy loan or partial withdrawal, or upon surrender of the policy. The Policy Value may also affect the amount of the death benefit. The Policy Value at any time is equal to the sum of the values in the Investment Accounts, the Fixed Account, and the Loan Account.

The Policy Value is affected by the investment performance of the Investment Account chosen and the rate of interest credited if amounts are allocated to the Fixed Account. The Policy Value is also affected by the charges deducted. For a discussion of how these factors affect Policy Value see the “Summary of Benefits and Risks”.

Investment Accounts. An Investment Account is established under each policy for each sub-account of the Separate Account to which Net Premiums or transfer amounts have been allocated. Each Investment Account under a policy measures

the interest of the policy in the corresponding sub-account. The value of the Investment Account established for a particular sub-account is equal to the number of units of that sub-account credited to the policy multiplied by the value of such units.

Fixed Account. Amounts in the Fixed Account do not vary with the investment performance of any sub-account. Instead, these amounts are credited with interest at a rate determined by us. See “The General Account  —  Fixed Account”.

Loan Account. Amounts borrowed from the policy are transferred to the Loan Account. Amounts in the Loan Account do not vary with the investment performance of any sub-account. Instead, these amounts are credited with interest at a rate determined by us that is lower than the loan interest rate charged on Policy Debt. See “Policy Loans  —  Loan Account”.

Units and Unit Values

Crediting and Canceling Units. Units of a particular sub-account are credited to a policy when Net Premiums are allocated to that sub-account or amounts are transferred to that sub-account. Units of a sub-account are cancelled whenever amounts are deducted, transferred or withdrawn from the sub-account. The number of units credited or cancelled for a specific transaction is based on the dollar amount of the transaction divided by the value of the unit on the Business Day on which the transaction occurs. The number of units credited with respect to a premium payment will be based on the applicable unit values for the Business Day on which the premium is received at our Service Office, except for any premiums received before the Effective Date. For premiums received before the Effective Date, the values will be determined on the Effective Date.

Units are valued at the end of each Business Day. When an order involving the crediting or canceling of units is received after the end of a Business Day, or on a day that is not a Business Day, the order will be processed on the basis of unit values determined on the next Business Day. Similarly, any determination of Policy Value, Investment Account value or death benefit to be made on a day that is not a Business Day will be made on the next Business Day.

Unit Values. For each Business Day the unit value for each sub-account is determined by multiplying the net investment factor for the that sub-account by the unit value for the immediately preceding Business Day.

The net investment factor for a sub-account on any Business Day is equal to (a) divided by (b) minus (c), where:

(a) is the net asset value of the underlying portfolio shares held by that sub-account as of the end of such Business Day before any policy transactions are made on that day;
(b) is the net asset value of the underlying portfolio shares held by that sub-account as of the end of the immediately preceding Business Day after all policy transactions were made for that day; and
(c) is a charge not exceeding the daily mortality and expense risk charge shown in the “Charges and Deductions  —  Asset Based Risk Charge Deducted from Investment Accounts” section.

The value of a unit may increase, decrease, or remain the same, depending on the investment performance of a sub-account from one Business Day to the next.

Transfers of Policy Value

Market timing and disruptive trading risks The policy is not designed for professional market timers or highly active traders, including persons or entities that engage in programmed, large or frequent transfers among the investment accounts or between the investment accounts and any available fixed account. The policy is also not designed to accommodate trading that results in transfers that are large in relation to the total assets of the underlying portfolio.

Variable investment options in variable life insurance products can be a prime target for abusive transfer activity because these products value their investment options on a daily basis and allow transfers among investment options without immediate tax consequences. As a result, some investors may seek to frequently transfer into and out of variable investment options or to make large transfers in reaction to market news or to exploit a perceived pricing inefficiency. Whatever the reason, long-term investors in a variable investment option can be harmed by large or frequent transfer activity. For example, such activity may expose the investment account’s underlying portfolio to increased portfolio transaction costs and/or disrupt the portfolio manager‘s ability to effectively manage the portfolio’s investments in accordance with the portfolio’s investment objectives and policies. This could include causing the portfolio to maintain higher levels of cash than would otherwise be the
case, or liquidating investments prematurely. Accordingly, frequent or large transfers may result in dilution with respect to interests held for long-term investment and adversely affect policy owners, beneficiaries and the underlying portfolios.

To discourage market timing and disruptive trading activity, we impose restrictions on transfers and reserve the right to change, suspend or terminate telephone and facsimile transaction privileges. In addition, we reserve the right to take other actions at any time to restrict trading, including, but not limited to: (i) restricting the number of transfers made during a defined period, (ii) restricting the dollar amount of transfers, (iii) restricting transfers into and out of certain investment options, (iv) restricting the method used to submit transfers, and (v) deferring a transfer at any time we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of the underlying portfolio.

We may also impose additional administrative conditions upon, or prohibit a transfer request made by a third party giving instructions on behalf of multiple policies, whether owned by the same owner or different owners. If you engage a third party for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transfer restrictions because of the actions of that party in providing those services. We will notify the third party you have engaged if we exercise this right.

While we seek to identify and prevent disruptive trading activity, it may not always be possible to do so. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the restrictions we impose will be successful in preventing all disruptive trading and avoiding harm to long-term investors.

Our current practice is to restrict transfers into or out of variable investment options to two per calendar month (except with respect to those policies described in the following paragraph). In applying this restriction any transfer request involving the transfer of account value into or out of multiple variable investment options will still count as only one request. No more than one transfer request may be made on any day. You may, however, transfer to the Money Market portfolio even if the two transfer per month limit has been reached, but only if 100% of the Policy Value in all variable investment options is transferred to the Money Market portfolio. If such a transfer to the Money Market investment portfolio is made, then, for the 30 calendar day period after such transfer, no transfers from the Money Market portfolio to any other variable investment options or to the Fixed Account may be made. If a policy offers a dollar cost averaging or automatic asset allocation rebalancing program, any transfers pursuant to such program are not considered transfers subject to these restrictions on frequent trading. The restrictions described in this paragraph will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

Policies may be purchased by a corporation or other entity as a means to informally finance the liabilities created by an employee benefit plan, and to this end the entity may aggregately manage the policies purchased to match its liabilities under the plan. Policies sold under these circumstances are subject to special transfer restrictions. In lieu of the two transfers per month restriction, we will allow the policy owner under these circumstances to rebalance the investment options in its policies within the following limits: (i) during the 10 calendar day period after any account values are transferred from one portfolio into a second portfolio, the values can only be transferred out of the second investment option if they are transferred into the Money Market portfolio; and (ii) any account values that would otherwise not be transferable by application of the 10 day limit described above and that are transferred into the Money Market portfolio may not be transferred out of the Money Market portfolio into any other investment options (variable or fixed) for 30 calendar days. The restrictions described in this paragraph will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

Subject to our approval, we may offer policies purchased by a corporation or other entity that has purchased policies to match its liabilities under an employee benefit plan, as described above, the ability to electronically rebalance the investment options in its policies. Under these circumstances, in lieu of imposing any specific limit upon the number or timing of transfers, we will monitor aggregate trades among the sub-accounts for frequency, pattern and size for potentially harmful investment practices. If we detect trading activity that we believe may be harmful to the overall operation of any investment account or underlying portfolio, we may impose conditions on policies employing electronic rebalancing to submit trades, including setting limits upon the number and timing of transfers, and revoking privileges to make trades by any means other than written communication submitted via U.S. mail. The restrictions described in these paragraphs will be applied uniformly to all policy owners subject to the restrictions.

We reserve the right to modify or terminate the transfer privilege at any time in accordance with applicable law. Transfer privileges are also subject to any restrictions that may be imposed by the portfolios. In addition, we reserve the right to defer the transfer privilege at any time that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of a portfolio.

Rule 22c-2 under the 1940 Act requires us to provide tax identification numbers and other policy owner transaction information to John Hancock Trust or to other investment companies in which the Separate Account invests, at their request. An investment company will use this information to identify any pattern or frequency of investment account transfers that
may violate their frequent trading policy. An investment company may require us to impose trading restrictions in addition to those described above if violations of their frequent trading policy are discovered.

Transfers Involving Fixed Account. While the policy is in force, you may transfer the Policy Value from any of the Investment Accounts to the Fixed Account without incurring transfer charges:

  • within eighteen months after the Issue Date; or
  • within 60 days of the effective date of a material change in the investment objectives of any of the sub-accounts; or
  • within 60 days of the date of notification of such change, whichever is later.
Such transfers will not count against the twelve transfers that may be made free of charge in any Policy Year.

The maximum amount that you may transfer from the Fixed Account in any one Policy Year is the greater of $2,000, 15% of the Fixed Account value at the previous Policy Anniversary, or the amount transferred out of the Fixed Account during the previous policy year. Any transfer which involves a transfer out of the Fixed Account may not involve a transfer to the Investment Account for the Money Market portfolio.

Telephone Transfers. Transfer requests must be in writing in a form satisfactory to us, or by telephone if a currently valid telephone transfer authorization form is on file. Although failure to follow reasonable procedures may result in our being liable for any losses resulting from unauthorized or fraudulent telephone transfers, we will not be liable for following instructions communicated by telephone that we reasonably believe to be genuine. We will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. Such procedures shall consist of confirming that a valid telephone authorization form is on file, tape recording of all telephone transactions and providing written confirmation thereof.

POLICY LOANS

At any time while this policy is in force, you may borrow against the Policy Value. This policy is the only security for the loan. Policy loans may have tax consequences, see “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits  —  Policy Loans”.

A policy loan will affect future Policy Values, since the portion of the Policy Value in the Loan Account will receive the loan interest credited rate rather than varying with the performance of the underlying portfolios or increasing at the Fixed Account interest credited rate. A policy loan may cause a policy to be more susceptible to lapse since it reduces the Net Cash Surrender Value from which monthly deductions are taken. A policy loan causes the amount payable upon death of the Life Insured to be reduced by the amount of outstanding Policy Debt.

Maximum Loan. The amount of any loan cannot exceed the amount that would cause the Policy Debt to equal the policy’s Cash Surrender Value less the monthly deductions due from the date of the loan to the next Policy Anniversary.

Interest Charged on Policy Loans

Interest on the Policy Debt will accrue daily and be payable annually on the Policy Anniversary. The rate of interest charged will be an effective annual rate of 4%.

Loan Account

When a loan is made, an amount equal to the loan will be deducted from the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account and transferred to the Loan Account. You may designate how this amount is allocated among the accounts. If you give no instructions, the amount transferred will be allocated among the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Investment Account and the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value. A transfer from an Investment Account will result in the cancellation of units of the underlying sub-account equal in value to the amount transferred from the Investment Account. However, since the Loan Account is part of the Policy Value, transfers made in connection with a loan will not change the Policy Value.

Interest Credited to the Loan Account. Policy Value in the Loan Account will earn interest at an effective annual rate guaranteed to be at least 3.25%. We may declare a current interest rate that is greater than this, subject to change at any time.
The excess of the loan interest charged rate (4%) over the loan interest credited rates will result in a net charge against the Policy Value with respect to any Policy Debt.

Currently we credit loan interest rates which vary by Policy Year as follows:

Policy Years Current Loan Interest
Credited Rates
Excess Loan Interest
Charged Rate
1-10 3.25% 0.75%
11+ 3.75% 0.25%
Loan Account Adjustments. On the first day of each Policy Month the difference between the Loan Account and the Policy Debt is transferred to the Loan Account from the Investment Accounts or the Fixed Account. The amount transferred will be allocated to the Investment Accounts and the Fixed Account in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each Investment Account or the Fixed Account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Loan Repayments. Policy Debt may be repaid, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the death of the Life Insured while the policy is in force. A loan repayment amount will be credited to the Loan Account and transferred to the Fixed Account or the Investment Accounts in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each account bears to the Net Policy Value.

Amounts paid to us not specifically designated in writing as loan repayments will be treated as premiums.

POLICY SURRENDER AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS

Policy Surrender

A policy may be surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value at any time while the Life Insured is living. The Net Cash Surrender Value is equal to the Policy Value less any outstanding monthly deductions due minus the Policy Debt. The Net Cash Surrender Value will be determined at the end of the Business Day on which we receive the policy and a written request for surrender at our our Service Office. After a policy is surrendered, the insurance coverage and all other benefits under the policy will terminate.

Partial Withdrawals

You may make a partial withdrawal of the Net Cash Surrender Value at any time. You may designate how the withdrawal amount is allocated among the Investment Account and the Fixed Account. If you give no instructions, the withdrawal amount will be allocated among the accounts in the same proportion as the Policy Value in each account bears to the Net Policy Value.

The death benefit may be reduced as a result of a Partial Withdrawal. (See “Death Benefits — Decreases in Face Amount under Death Benefit Option 1 due to a Partial Withdrawal”).

LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT

Lapse

A policy will go into default at the beginning of a Policy Month if the Net Cash Surrender Value would be zero and below after deducting the monthly deduction then due. A lapse could have adverse tax consequences as described under “Tax Considerations  —  Other Policy Distributions”. We will notify you of the default and will allow you a 61 day grace period in which you may make a premium payment sufficient to bring the policy out of default. The required payment will be equal to the amount necessary to bring the Net Cash Surrender Value to zero, if it was less than zero on the date of default, plus the monthly deductions due at the date of default and payable at the beginning of each of the two Policy Months thereafter, plus any applicable premium charge. If the required payment is not received by the end of the grace period, the policy will terminate with no value.

Death During Grace Period. If the Life Insured should die during the grace period, the Policy Value used in the calculation of the death benefit will be the Policy Value on the date of default and the insurance benefit will be reduced by any outstanding monthly deductions due at the time of death.

Reinstatement

You may reinstate a policy that has terminated after going into default at any time within the five-year period following the date of termination subject to the following conditions:

  • The policy must not have been surrendered for its Net Cash Surrender Value;
  • Evidence of the Life Insured’s insurability satisfactory to us must be provided; and
  • A premium equal to the payment required during the grace period following default to keep the policy in force is paid.
Generally, the suicide exclusion and incontestability provision will apply from the effective date of the reinstatement. Your policy will indicate if this is not the case.

THE GENERAL ACCOUNT

The general account of John Hancock USA consists of all assets owned by us other than those in Separate Account N and other separate accounts of the Company. Subject to applicable law, we have sole discretion over investment of the assets of the general account.

By virtue of exclusionary provisions, interests in the general account of John Hancock USA have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (“1933 Act”) and the general account has not been registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, neither the general account nor any interests therein are subject to the provisions of these acts, and as a result the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the disclosures in this prospectus relating to the general account. Disclosures regarding the general account may, however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of statements made in a prospectus.

Fixed Account

You may elect to allocate Net Premiums to the Fixed Account or transfer all or a portion of the Policy Value to the Fixed Account from the Investment Accounts. We will hold the reserves required for any portion of the Policy Value allocated to the Fixed Account in our general account. Transfers from the Fixed Account to the Investment Accounts are subject to restrictions.

Policy Value in the Fixed Account. The Policy Value in the Fixed Account is equal to:

  • the portion of the Net Premiums allocated to it; plus
  • any amounts transferred to it; plus
  • interest credited to it; less
  • any charges deducted from it; less
  • any partial withdrawals from it; less
  • any amounts transferred from it.
Interest on the Fixed Account. An allocation of Policy Value to the Fixed Account does not entitle you to share in the investment experience of the general account. Instead, we guarantee that the Policy Value in the Fixed Account will accrue interest daily at an effective annual rate of at least 3%, without regard to the actual investment experience of the general account. We may declare a current interest rate in excess of the guaranteed rate, subject to change at any time.

OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY

Policy Owner Rights

Who owns the policy? That’s up to the person who applies for the policy. The owner of the policy is the person who can exercise most of the rights under the policy, such as the right to choose the accounts in which to invest or the right to surrender the policy. In many cases, the person buying the policy is also the person who will be the owner. However, the application for a policy can name another person or entity (such as a trust) as owner. Whenever we‘ve used the term “you” in this prospectus, we’ve assumed that the reader is the person who has whatever right or privilege is being discussed. There may be tax consequences if the owner and the insured person are different, so you should discuss this issue with your tax adviser.

While the insured person is alive, you will have a number of options under the policy. Here are some major ones:

  • Determine when and how much you invest in the various accounts
  • Borrow or withdraw amounts you have in the accounts
  • Change the beneficiary who will receive the death benefit
  • Change the amount of insurance
  • Turn in (i.e., “surrender”) the policy for the full amount of its Net Cash surrender value
  • Choose the form in which we will pay out the death benefit or other proceeds
It is possible to name so-called “joint owners” of the policy. If more than one person owns a policy, all owners must join in most requests to exercise rights under the policy.

Policy Cancellation

Unless otherwise restricted by a separate agreement, you may:

  • Vary the premiums paid under the policy.
  • Change the death benefit option.
  • Change the premium allocation for future premiums.
  • Take loans and/or partial withdrawals.
  • Surrender the policy.
  • Transfer ownership to a new owner.
  • Name a contingent owner that will automatically become owner if you die before the Life Insured.
  • Change or revoke a contingent owner.
  • Change or revoke a beneficiary.
Assignment of Rights. We will not be bound by an assignment until we receive a copy of the assignment at our Service Office. We assume no responsibility for the validity or effects of any assignment.

Beneficiary

You may appoint one or more beneficiaries of the policy by naming them in the application. Beneficiaries may be appointed in three classes  —  primary, secondary, and final. Beneficiaries may also be revocable or irrevocable. Unless an irrevocable designation has been elected, you may change the beneficiary during the Life Insured’s lifetime by giving written notice in a form satisfactory to us. If the Life Insured dies and there is no surviving beneficiary, you, or your estate if you are the Life Insured, will be the beneficiary. If a beneficiary dies before the seventh day after the death of the Life Insured, we will pay the insurance benefit as if the beneficiary had died before the Life Insured.

Incontestability

We will not contest the validity of a policy after it has been in force during the Life Insured’s lifetime for two years from the Issue Date stated in the policy, nor will we contest the validity of an increase in Face Amount after it has been in force during the Life Insured’s lifetime for two years. If a policy has been reinstated, we can contest any misrepresentation of a fact material to the reinstatement for a period of two years after the reinstatement date.

Misstatement of Age or Sex

If the Life Insured’s stated age or sex or both in the policy are incorrect, we will change the Face Amount so that the death benefit will be that which the most recent monthly charge for the cost of insurance would have purchased for the correct age and sex.

Suicide Exclusion

If the Life Insured, whether sane or insane, dies by suicide within two years from the Issue Date stated in the policy (or within the maximum period permitted by the state in which the policy was delivered, if less than two years), we will pay only the premiums paid less any partial withdrawals and any Policy Debt. If the Life Insured should die by suicide within two years after a Face Amount increase, the death benefit for the increase will be limited to the monthly deductions for the increase. At our discretion, this provision may be waived; for example, with policies purchased in conjunction with certain existing benefit plans.

Supplementary Benefits

Subject to certain requirements, one or more supplementary benefits may be added to a policy, including the FTIO Rider (see “Death Benefits  —  Flexible Term Insurance Option Rider”) and, in the case of a policy owned by a corporation or other similar entity, a benefit permitting a change in the Life Insured (a taxable event). More detailed information concerning this supplementary benefit may be obtained from us. There is no cost for any supplementary benefit currently offered by us, with the exception of the FTIO Rider (see “Charges and Deductions  —  Monthly Deductions”).

Tax considerations

This description of Federal income tax consequences is only a brief summary and is neither exhaustive nor authoritative. It was written to support the promotion of our products. It does not constitute legal or tax advice, and it is not intended to be used and cannot be used to avoid any penalties that may be imposed on you. Tax consequences will vary based on your own particular circumstances, and for further information you should consult a qualified tax adviser. Federal, state and local tax laws, regulations and interpretations can change from time to time. As a result, the tax consequences to you and the beneficiary may be altered, in some cases retroactively. The policy may be used in various arrangements, including non-qualified deferred compensation or salary continuation plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, retiree medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each individual arrangement. Therefore, if the value of using the policy in any such arrangement depends in part on the tax consequences, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice.

General

We are taxed as a life insurance company. Under current tax law rules, we include the investment income (exclusive of capital gains) of the Separate Account in our taxable income and take deductions for investment income credited to our policy holder reserves. We are also required to capitalize and amortize certain costs instead of deducting those costs when they are incurred. We do not currently charge the Separate Account for any resulting income tax costs, other than a charge we may impose against the Separate Account to compensate us for the cost of a delay in the deductibility of deferred acquisition costs (the “DAC tax” adjustment) pursuant to section 848 of the Internal Revenue Code. We also claim certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by the series funds. These benefits can be material. We do not pass these benefits through to the Separate Account, principally because: (i) the deductions and credits are allowed to us and not the policy owners under applicable tax law; and (ii) the deductions and credits do not represent investment return on the Separate Account assets that is passed through to policy owners.

The policies permit us to deduct a charge for any taxes we incur that are attributable to the operation or existence of the policies or the Separate Account. Currently, we do not anticipate making any specific charge for such taxes other than any DAC tax charge and premium taxes where applicable. If the level of the current taxes increases, however, or is expected to increase in the future, we reserve the right to make a charge in the future.

Death benefit proceeds and other policy distributions

Generally, death benefits paid under policies such as yours are not subject to income tax unless policy ownership has been transferred in exchange for payment. Earnings on your policy value are ordinarily not subject to income tax as long as we don’t pay them out to you. If we do pay out any amount of your policy value upon surrender or partial withdrawal, all or part of that distribution would generally be treated as a return of the premiums you’ve paid and not subjected to income tax. However certain distributions associated with a reduction in death benefit or other policy benefits within the first fifteen years after issuance of the policy are ordinarily taxable in whole or in part. Amounts you borrow are generally not taxable to you.

However, some of the tax rules change if your policy becomes a modified endowment contract. This can happen if you’ve paid premiums in excess of limits prescribed by the tax laws. Additional taxes and penalties may be payable for policy distributions of any kind, including loans. (See “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status” below.)

We expect the policy to receive the same Federal income and estate tax treatment as fixed benefit life insurance policies. Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code defines a life insurance contract for Federal tax purposes. For a policy to be treated as a life insurance contract, it must satisfy either the cash value accumulation test or the guideline premium test. These tests limit the amount of premium that you may pay into the policy. We will monitor compliance with these standards. If we determine that a policy does not satisfy section 7702, we may take whatever steps are appropriate and reasonable to bring it into compliance with section 7702.

If the policy complies with section 7702, the death benefit proceeds under the policy ordinarily should be excludable from the beneficiary’s gross income under section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code. (As noted above, a transfer of the policy for valuable consideration may limit the exclusion of death benefits from the beneficiary’s income.)

Increases in policy value as a result of interest or investment experience will not be subject to Federal income tax unless and until values are received through actual or deemed distributions. In general, unless the policy is a modified endowment contract, the owner will be taxed only on the amount of distributions that exceed the premiums paid under the policy. An exception to this general rule occurs in the case of a decrease in the policy’s death benefit or any other change that reduces benefits under the policy in the first fifteen years after the policy is issued and that results in a cash distribution to the policy owner. Changes that reduce benefits include partial withdrawals, death benefit option changes, and distributions required to keep the policy in compliance with section 7702. For purposes of this rule any distribution within the two years immediately before a reduction in benefits will also be treated as if it were a result of the reduction. A cash distribution that reduces policy benefits will be taxed in whole or in part (to the extent of any gain in the policy) under rules prescribed in section 7702. The taxable amount is subject to limits prescribed in section 7702(f)(7). Any taxable distribution will be ordinary income to the owner (rather than capital gain).

Distributions for tax purposes include amounts received upon surrender or partial withdrawals. You may also be deemed to have received a distribution for tax purposes if you assign all or part of your policy rights or change your policy’s ownership.

It is possible that, despite our monitoring, a policy might fail to qualify as a life insurance contract under section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. This could happen, for example, if we inadvertently failed to return to you any premium payments that were in excess of permitted amounts, or if any of the funds failed to meet certain investment diversification or other requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. If this were to occur, you would be subject to income tax on the income credited to the policy from the date of issue to the date of the disqualification and for subsequent periods.

Tax consequences of ownership or receipt of policy proceeds under Federal, state and local estate, inheritance, gift and other tax laws will depend on the circumstances of each owner or beneficiary. If the person insured by the policy is also its owner, either directly or indirectly through an entity such as a revocable trust, the death benefit will be includible in his or her estate for purposes of the Federal estate tax. If the owner is not the person insured, the value of the policy will be includible in the owner’s estate upon his or her death. Even if ownership has been transferred, the death proceeds or the policy value may be includible in the former owner’s estate if the transfer occurred less than three years before the former owner’s death or if the former owner retained certain kinds of control over the policy. You should consult your tax adviser regarding these possible tax consequences.

Because there may be unfavorable tax consequences (including recognition of taxable income and the loss of income tax-free treatment for any death benefit payable to the beneficiary), you should consult a qualified tax adviser prior to changing the policy’s ownership or making any assignment of ownership interests.

Policy loans

We expect that, except as noted below (see “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status”), loans received under the policy will be treated as indebtedness of an owner and that no part of any loan will constitute income to the owner. However, if the policy terminates for any reason other than the payment of the death benefit, the amount of any outstanding loan that was not previously considered income will be treated as if it had been distributed to the owner upon such termination. This could result in a considerable tax bill. Under certain circumstances involving large amounts of outstanding loans, you might find yourself having to choose between high premiums required to keep your policy from lapsing and a significant tax burden if you allow the lapse to occur.

Diversification rules and ownership of the Account

Your policy will not qualify for the tax benefits of a life insurance contract unless the Account follows certain rules requiring diversification of investments underlying the policy. In addition, the rules require that the policy owner not have “investor control” over the underlying assets.

In certain circumstances, the owner of a variable life insurance policy may be considered the owner, for Federal income tax purposes, of the assets of the separate account used to support the policy. In those circumstances, income and gains from the separate account assets would be includible in the policy owner’s gross income. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has stated in published rulings that a variable policy owner will be considered the owner of separate account assets if the policy owner possesses incidents of ownership in those assets, such as the ability to exercise investment control over the assets. A Treasury Decision issued in 1986 stated that guidance would be issued in the form of regulations or rulings on the “extent to which Policyholders may direct their investments to particular sub-accounts of a separate account without being treated as owners of the underlying assets.” As of the date of this prospectus, no comprehensive guidance on this point has been issued. In Rev. Rul. 2003-91, however, the IRS ruled that a contract holder would not be treated as the owner of assets underlying a variable life insurance or annuity contract despite the owner’s ability to allocate funds among as many as twenty subaccounts.

The ownership rights under your policy are similar to, but different in certain respects from, those described in IRS rulings in which it was determined that policyholders were not owners of separate account assets. Since you have greater flexibility in allocating premiums and policy values than was the case in those rulings, it is possible that you would be treated as the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account.

We do not know what future Treasury Department regulations or other guidance may require. We cannot guarantee that the funds will be able to operate as currently described in the series funds’ prospectuses, or that a series fund will not have to change any fund’s investment objectives or policies. We have reserved the right to modify your policy if we believe doing so will prevent you from being considered the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account, but we are under no obligation to do so.

7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status

At the time of policy issuance, we will determine whether the Planned Premium schedule will exceed the 7-pay limit discussed below. If so, our standard procedures prohibit issuance of the policy unless you sign a form acknowledging that fact.

The 7-pay limit at any time during the first seven contract years is the total of net level premiums that would have been payable at or before that time under a comparable fixed policy that would be fully “paid-up” after the payment of seven equal annual premiums. “Paid-up” means that no further premiums would be required to continue the coverage in force until maturity, based on certain prescribed assumptions. If the total premiums paid at any time during the first seven policy years exceed the 7-pay limit, the policy will be treated as a modified endowment contract, which can have adverse tax consequences.

Policies classified as modified endowment contracts are subject to the following tax rules:

  • First, all partial withdrawals from such a policy are treated as ordinary income subject to tax up to the amount equal to the excess (if any) of the policy value immediately before the withdrawal over the investment in the policy at such time. If you own any other modified endowment contracts issued to you in the same calendar year by the same insurance company or its affiliates, their values will be combined with the value of the policy from which you take the withdrawal for purposes of determining how much of the withdrawal is taxable as ordinary income.
  • Second, loans taken from or secured by such a policy and assignments or pledges of any part of its value are treated as partial withdrawals from the policy and taxed accordingly. Past-due loan interest that is added to the loan amount is treated as an additional loan.
  • Third, a 10% additional penalty tax is imposed on the portion of any distribution (including distributions on surrender) from, or loan taken from or secured by, such a policy that is included in income except where the distribution or loan:
  • is made on or after the date on which the policy owner attains age 59½;
  • is attributable to the policy owner becoming disabled; or
  • is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments for the life (or life expectancy) of the policy owner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the policy owner and the policy owner’s beneficiary.

These exceptions to the 10% additional tax do not apply in situations where the policy is not owned by an individual.

Furthermore, any time there is a “material change” in a policy, the policy will begin a new 7-pay testing period as if it were a newly-issued policy. The material change rules for determining whether a policy is a modified endowment contract are complex. In general, however, the determination of whether a policy will be a modified endowment contract after a material change depends upon the relationship among the death benefit of the policy at the time of such change, the policy value at the time of the change, and the additional premiums paid into the policy during the seven years starting with the date on which the material change occurs.

Moreover, if there is a reduction in benefits under a policy (such as a reduction in the death benefit or the reduction or cancellation of certain rider benefits) during a 7-pay testing period, the 7-pay limit will generally be recalculated based on the reduced benefits and the policy will be re-tested from the beginning of the 7-pay testing period using the lower limit. If the premiums paid to date at any point during the 7-pay testing period are greater than the recalculated 7-pay limit, the policy will become a modified endowment contract.

If your policy is issued as a result of an exchange subject to section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code, it may be considered to be a modified endowment contract if the death benefit under the new policy is smaller than the death benefit under the exchanged policy, or if you reduce coverage in your new policy after it is issued. Therefore, if you desire to reduce the face amount as part of a 1035 exchange, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice. A new policy issued in exchange for a modified endowment contract will also be a modified endowment contract regardless of any change in the death benefit.

All modified endowment contracts issued by the same insurer (or its affiliates) to the same owner during any calendar year generally are required to be treated as one contract for the purpose of applying the rules on taxation of withdrawals from modified endowment contracts. You should consult your tax adviser if you have questions regarding the possible impact of the 7-pay limit on your policy.

Corporate and H.R. 10 retirement plans

The policy may be acquired in connection with the funding of retirement plans satisfying the qualification requirements of section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code. If so, the Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to such plans and life insurance benefits thereunder should be carefully scrutinized. We are not responsible for compliance with the terms of any such plan or with the requirements of applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Withholding

To the extent that policy distributions to you are taxable, they are generally subject to withholding for your Federal income tax liability. However if you reside in the United States, you can generally choose not to have tax withheld from distributions.

Life insurance purchases by residents of Puerto Rico

In Rev. Rul. 2004-75, 2004-31 I.R.B. 109, the Internal Revenue Service ruled that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under a life insurance policy issued by a United States company is U.S.-source income that is subject to United States Federal income tax.

Life insurance purchases by non-resident aliens

If you are not a U.S. citizen or resident, you will generally be subject to U.S. Federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, you may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes imposed by your country of citizenship or residence. You should consult with a qualified tax adviser before purchasing a policy.

OTHER INFORMATION

Payment of Proceeds

As long as the policy is in force, we will ordinarily pay any policy loans, surrenders, partial withdrawals or insurance benefit within seven days after receipt at our Service Office of all the documents required for such a payment. We will

ordinarily pay any death benefit, withdrawal, surrender value or loan within 7 days after we receive the last required form or request (and, with respect to the death benefit, any other documentation that may be required). If we don’t have information about the desired manner of payment within 7 days after the date we receive documentation of the insured person’s death, we will pay the proceeds as a single sum.

We will ordinarily pay any death benefit, withdrawal, surrender value or loan within 7 days after we receive the last required form or request (and, with respect to the death benefit, any other documentation that may be required). If we don’t have information about the desired manner of payment within 7 days after the date we receive documentation of the insured person’s death, we will pay the proceeds as a single sum. We may delay the payment of any policy loans, surrenders, partial withdrawals, or insurance benefit that depends on Fixed Account values for up to six months or in the case of any Investment Account for any period during which:

(i) the New York Stock Exchange is closed for trading (except for normal weekend and holiday closings),
(ii) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted
(iii) an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which disposal of securities held in the Separate Account is not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable to determine the value of the Separate Account’s net assets or
(iv) the SEC, by order, so permits for the protection of security holders; provided that applicable rules and regulations of the SEC shall govern as to whether the conditions described in (ii) and (iii) exist.

Reports to Policy Owners

Within 30 days after each Policy Anniversary, we will send you a statement showing, among other things:

  • the amount of death benefit;
  • the Policy Value and its allocation among the Investment Accounts, the Fixed Account and the Loan Account;
  • the value of the units in each Investment Account to which the Policy Value is allocated;
  • the Policy Debt and any loan interest charged since the last report;
  • the premiums paid and other policy transactions made during the period since the last report; and
  • any other information required by law.

You will also be sent an annual and a semi-annual report for each portfolio, which will include a list of the securities, held in each portfolio as required by the 1940 Act.

Distribution of policies

John Hancock Distributors LLC (“JH Distributors”), a Delaware limited liability company affiliated with us, is the principal distributor and underwriter of the securities offered through this prospectus and of other annuity and life insurance products we and our affiliates offer. JH Distributors also acts as the principal underwriter of the Trust, whose securities are used to fund certain investment accounts under the policies and under other annuity and life insurance products we offer.

JH Distributors’ principal address is 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada M4W 1E5 and it also maintains offices with us at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. JH Distributors is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

We offer the policies for sale through individuals who are licensed as insurance agents and who are registered representatives of broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with JH Distributors. Our affiliate, Signator Investors, Inc., is one such broker-dealer. In addition, we, either directly or through JH Distributors, have entered into agreements with other financial intermediaries that provide marketing, sales support and certain administrative services to help promote the policies (“financial intermediaries”). In a limited number of cases, we have entered into loans, leases or other financial agreements with these broker-dealers or financial intermediaries or their affiliates.

Compensation

The broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries that distribute or support the marketing of our policies may be compensated by means of various compensation and revenue sharing arrangements. A general description of these

arrangements is set out below under “Standard compensation” and “Additional compensation and revenue sharing.” These arrangements may differ between firms, and not all broker-dealers or financial intermediaries will receive the same compensation and revenue sharing benefits for distributing our policies. Also, a broker-dealer may receive more or less compensation or other benefits for the promotion and sale of our policy than it would expect to receive from another issuer.

Under their own arrangements, broker-dealers determine how much of any amounts received from us is to be paid to their registered representatives. Our affiliated broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc., may pay its registered representatives additional compensation and benefits, such as bonus payments, expense payments, health and retirement benefits or the waiver of overhead costs or expenses in connection with the sale of the policies that they would not receive in connection with the sale of policies issued by unaffiliated companies.

Policy owners do not pay any compensation or revenue sharing benefits directly. These payments are made from JH Distributors’ and our own revenues, profits or retained earnings, which may be derived from a number of sources, such as fees received from an underlying fund’s distribution plan (“12b-1 fees”), the fees and charges imposed under the policy and other sources.

You should contact your registered representative for more information on compensation arrangements in connection with your purchase of a policy. We provide additional information on special compensation or reimbursement arrangements involving broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available upon request.

Standard compensation. JH Distributors pays compensation to broker-dealers for the promotion and sale of the policies, and for providing ongoing service in relation to policies that have already been purchased. We may also pay a limited number of broker-dealers commissions or overrides to “wholesale” the policies; that is, to provide marketing support and training services to the broker-dealer firms that do the actual selling.

The compensation JH Distributors pays to broker-dealers may vary depending on the selling agreement. The compensation paid is not expected to exceed 30% of the target premium paid in policy year 1, 5% of target premium paid in years 2-5, and 2.5% of the target premium paid in years 6 and after. Compensation on any premium paid in excess of target premium in any year will not exceed 2.5%. Broker-dealers may also receive a service fee of up to $100 per policy per year, and an asset trail of up to .10%. This compensation schedule is exclusive of additional compensation and revenue sharing and inclusive of overrides and expense allowances paid to broker-dealers for sale of the policies (not including riders).

Additional compensation and revenue sharing. To the extent permitted by SEC and FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations, we may enter into special compensation or reimbursement arrangements (“revenue sharing”), either directly or through JH Distributors, with selected broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries. In consideration of these arrangements, a firm may feature our policy in its sales system, give us preferential access to sales staff, or allow JH Distributors or its affiliates to participate in conferences, seminars or other programs attended by the firm’s sales force. We hope to benefit from these revenue sharing and other arrangements through increased sales of our policies.

Selling broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries may receive, directly or indirectly, additional payments in the form of cash, other compensation or reimbursement. These additional compensation or reimbursement arrangements may include, for example, payments in connection with the firm’s “due diligence” examination of the policies, payments for providing conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, payment for travel expenses, including lodging, incurred by registered representatives and other employees for such seminars or training programs, seminars for the public or client seminars, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the policies, payments to assist a firm in connection with its systems, operations and marketing expenses and/or other events or activities sponsored by the firms. We may contribute to, as well as sponsor, various educational programs, sales promotions, and/or other contests in which participating firms and their sales persons may receive gifts and prizes such as merchandise, cash or other rewards as may be permitted under FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities of John Hancock USA

John Hancock USA entered into an agreement with JH Distributors pursuant to which John Hancock USA, on behalf of JH Distributors will pay the sales commissions in respect of the policies and certain other policies issued by John Hancock USA, prepare and maintain all books and records required to be prepared and maintained by JH Distributors with respect to the policies and such other policies, and send all confirmations required to be sent by JH Distributors with respect to the policies and such other policies. JH Distributors will promptly reimburse John Hancock USA for all sales commissions paid

by John Hancock USA and will pay John Hancock USA for its other services under the agreement in such amounts and at such times as agreed to by the parties.

Finally, John Hancock USA may, from time to time in its sole discretion, enter into one or more reinsurance agreements with other life insurance companies under which policies issued by it may be reinsured, such that its total amount at risk under a policy would be limited for the life of the insured.

Voting Rights

As stated previously, all of the assets held in each sub-account of the Separate Account will be invested in shares of a particular portfolio. John Hancock USA is the legal owner of those shares and as such has the right to vote upon certain matters that are required by the 1940 Act to be approved or ratified by the shareholders of a mutual fund and to vote upon any other matters that may be voted upon at a shareholders’ meeting. However, John Hancock USA will vote shares held in the sub-accounts in accordance with instructions received from policyholders having an interest in such sub-accounts. Shares held in each sub-account for which no timely instructions from policyholders are received, including shares not attributable to the policies, will be voted by John Hancock USA in the same proportion as those shares in that sub-account for which instructions are received. Should the applicable federal securities laws or regulations change so as to permit John Hancock USA to vote shares held in the Separate Account in its own right, it may elect to do so.

The number of shares in each sub-account for which instructions may be given by a policyholder is determined by dividing the portion of the Policy Value derived from participation in that sub-account, if any, by the value of one share of the corresponding portfolio. The number will be determined as of a date chosen by John Hancock USA, but not more than 90 days before the shareholders’ meeting. Fractional votes are counted. Voting instructions will be solicited in writing at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

John Hancock USA may, if required by state officials, disregard voting instructions if such instructions would require shares to be voted so as to cause a change in the sub-classification or investment policies of one or more of the portfolios, or to approve or disapprove an investment management contract. In addition, we may disregard voting instructions that would require changes in the investment policies or investment adviser, provided that we reasonably disapprove such changes in accordance with applicable federal regulations. If John Hancock USA does disregard voting instructions, it will advise policyholders of that action and its reasons for such action in the next communication to policyholders.

Substitution of Portfolio Shares

It is possible that in the judgment of the Company, one or more of the portfolios may become unsuitable for investment by the Separate Account because of a change in investment policy or a change in the applicable laws or regulations, because the shares are no longer available for investment, or for some other reason. In that event, John Hancock USA may seek to substitute the shares of another portfolio or of an entirely different mutual fund. Before this can be done, the approval of the SEC and one or more state insurance departments may be required.

John Hancock USA also reserves the right (i) to combine other Separate Accounts with the Separate Account, (ii) to create new Separate Accounts, (iii) to establish additional sub-accounts within the Separate Account to invest in additional portfolios of the Trust or another management investment company, (iv) to eliminate existing sub-accounts and to stop accepting new allocations and transfers into the corresponding portfolio, (v) to combine sub-accounts or to transfer assets in one sub-account to another sub-account or (vi) to transfer assets from the Separate Account to another Separate Account and from another Separate Account to the Separate Account. We also reserve the right to operate the Separate Account as a management investment company or other form permitted by law, and to de-register the Separate Account under the 1940 Act. Any such change would be made only if permissible under applicable federal and state law.

Records and Accounts

Our Service Office is responsible for performing all administrative functions, such as decreases, increases, surrender and partial withdrawals, and fund transfers although certain of these functions may be delegated to a third party administrator.

All records and accounts relating to the Separate Account and the portfolios will be maintained by us. All financial transactions will be handled by us. All reports required to be made and information required to be given will be provided the Company or by McCamish Systems on behalf of us.

State Regulation

John Hancock USA is subject to the regulation and supervision by the Michigan Department of Insurance, which periodically examines its financial condition and operations. It is also subject to the insurance laws and regulations of all jurisdictions in which it is authorized to do business. The policies have been filed with insurance officials in each jurisdiction where they are sold.

John Hancock USA is required to submit annual statements of its operations, including financial statements, to the insurance departments of the various jurisdictions in which it does business for the purposes of determining solvency and compliance with local insurance laws and regulations.

Financial statements reference

The financial statements of John Hancock USA and the Account can be found in the Statement of Additional Information. The financial statements of John Hancock USA should be distinguished from the financial statements of the Account and should be considered only as bearing upon the ability of John Hancock USA to meet its obligations under the policies. Our general account is comprised of securities and other investments, the value of which may decline during periods of adverse market conditions.

Registration statement filed with the SEC

This prospectus omits certain information contained in the Registration Statement which has been filed with the SEC. More details may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee.

Independent registered public accounting firm

The consolidated financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, and the financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing in the Statement of Additional Information of the Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst &Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS

Annual Premium Target: is an amount set forth in the policy that limits the amount of premium attributable to a Coverage Amount in Sales Load calculations.

Attained Age: is the Issue Age of the Life Insured plus the number of completed Policy Years.

Business Day: is any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. A Business Day ends at the close of regularly scheduled trading of the New York Stock Exchange (currently 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on that day.

Case: is a group of policies insuring individual lives with common employment or other relationship, independent of the policies.

Cash Surrender Value: is the Policy Value less any outstanding monthly deductions due.

Coverage Amount: is an amount of insurance coverage under the policy with a distinct effective date. The Face Amount of the policy at any time is the sum of the Coverage Amounts in effect.

Coverage Year: is a one-year period beginning on a Coverage Amount‘s effective date and on each anniversary of this date. For Coverage Amounts in effect on the policy’s Effective Date, the Coverage Year is the same as the Policy Year.

Fixed Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects the value you have in our general account.

Investment Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects the value you have in one of the sub-accounts of the Separate Account.

Issue Age: is the Life Insured’s age on the birthday closest to the Policy Date.

Loan Account: is the part of the Policy Value that reflects policy loans and interest credited to the Policy Value in connection with such loans.

Minimum Initial Premium: is the sum of the monthly deductions due for the first 3 Policy Months plus the Premium Charges deductible from this amount.

Net Cash Surrender Value: is the Cash Surrender Value less the Policy Debt.

Net Policy Value: is the Policy Value less the value in the Loan Account.

Net Premium: is the premium paid less the Premium Load and Sales Load.

Policy Date, Policy Anniversary, Policy Month and Policy Year: Policy Date is the date from which the first monthly deductions are calculated and from which Policy Years, Policy Months, and Policy Anniversaries are measured.

Policy Debt: on any date is the aggregate amount of policy loans, including borrowed and accrued interest, less any loan repayments.

Policy Value: is the sum of the values in the Loan Account, the Fixed Account, and the Investment Accounts.

Service Office: is PO Box 192, Boston, MA 02117-0192, or such other address as we specify to you by written notice.

In addition to this prospectus, John Hancock USA has filed with the SEC a Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) which contains additional information about John Hancock USA and the Separate Account, including information on our history, services provided to the Separate Account, legal and regulatory matters and the audited financial statements for John Hancock USA and the Separate Account. The SAI and personalized illustrations of death benefits, policy values and surrender values are available, without charge, upon request. You may obtain the personalized illustrations from your John Hancock USA representative. The SAI may be obtained by contacting the John Hancock USA Service Office. You should also contact the John Hancock USA Service Office to request any other information about your policy or to make any inquiries about its operation.

SERVICE OFFICE
Express Delivery Mail Delivery
Specialty Products
197 Clarendon Street, C-6
Boston, MA 02117
Specialty Products and Distribution
P.O. Box 192
Boston, MA 02117
Phone: Fax:
1-800-521-1234 1-617-572-1571










Information about the Account (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Branch, 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC, 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-551-5850. Reports and other information about the Account are available on the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of such information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-0102.










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Statement of Additional Information

dated May 2, 2011

for interests in

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Account N (“Registrant”)

Interests are made available under

CORPORATE VUL

a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy issued by

JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

(“John Hancock USA”)

This is a Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”). It is not the prospectus. The prospectus, dated the same date as this SAI, may be obtained from a John Hancock USA representative or by contacting the John Hancock USA Servicing Office at Specialty Products, 197 Clarendon Street, C-6, Boston, MA 02117 or telephoning 1-800-521-1234.

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Contents of this SAI    Page No.  

Description of the Depositor

     2   

Description of the Registrant

     2   

Services

     2   

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     2   

Legal and Regulatory Matters

     2   

Principal Underwriter/Distributor

     3   

Additional Information About Charges

     4   

Financial Statements of Registrant and Depositor

  


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Description of the Depositor

Under the Federal securities laws, the entity responsible for organization of the registered separate account underlying the variable life insurance policy is known as the “Depositor.” The Depositor is John Hancock USA, a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of Maine on August 20, 1955 by a special act of the Maine legislature and redomesticated under the laws of Michigan. We are a licensed life insurance company in the District of Columbia and all states of the United States except New York. Until 2004, John Hancock USA had been known as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.).

Our ultimate parent is Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Canada. MFC is the holding company of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, collectively known as Manulife Financial.

Description of the Registrant

Under the Federal securities laws, the registered separate account underlying the variable life insurance policy is known as the “Registrant.” In this case, the Registrant is John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”), a separate account established by John Hancock USA under Michigan law. The variable investment options shown on page 1 of the prospectus are subaccounts of the Account. The Account meets the definition of “separate account” under the Federal securities laws and is registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”). Such registration does not involve supervision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of the management of the Account or of John Hancock USA.

New subaccounts may be added and made available to policy owners from time to time. Existing subaccounts may be modified or deleted at any time.

Services

Administration of policies issued by John Hancock USA and of registered separate accounts organized by John Hancock USA may be provided by other affiliates. Neither John Hancock USA nor the separate accounts are assessed any charges for such services.

Custodianship and depository services for the Registrant are provided by State Street Investment Services (“State Street”). State Street’s address is 2 Avenue De Lafayette, LCC5N, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The consolidated financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, and the financial statements of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2010, appearing in this Statement of Additional Information of the Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst &Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

Legal and Regulatory Matters

There are no legal proceedings to which the Depositor, the Account or the principal underwriter is a party or to which the assets of the Account are subject that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Account or the ability of the principal underwriter to perform its contract with the Account or of the Depositor to meet its obligations under the policies.

On June 25, 2007, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the “Adviser”) and John Hancock Distributors LLC (the “Distributor”) and two of their affiliates (collectively, the “John Hancock Affiliates”) reached a settlement with the SEC that resolved an investigation of certain practices relating to the John Hancock Affiliates’ variable annuity and mutual fund operations involving directed brokerage and revenue sharing. Under the terms of the settlement, each John Hancock Affiliate was censured and agreed to pay a $500,000 civil penalty to the United States Treasury. In addition, the Adviser and the Distributor agreed to pay disgorgement of $14,838,943 and prejudgment interest of $2,001,999 to the John Hancock Trust funds that participated in the Adviser’s commission recapture program during the period from

 

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2000 to April 2004. Collectively, all John Hancock Affiliates agreed to pay a total disgorgement of $16,926,420 and prejudgment interest of $2,361,460 to the entities advised or distributed by John Hancock Affiliates. The Adviser discontinued the use of directed brokerage in recognition of the sale of fund shares in April 2004.

Principal Underwriter/Distributor

John Hancock Distributors LLC (“JH Distributors”), a Delaware limited liability company affiliated with us, is the principal distributor and underwriter of the securities offered through this prospectus. JH Distributors acts as the principal distributor of a number of other annuity and life insurance products we and our affiliates offer. JH Distributors also acts as the principal underwriter of John Hancock Trust (the “Trust”), whose securities are used to fund certain variable investment options under the policies and under other annuity and life insurance products we offer.

JH Distributors’ principal address is 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada M4W 1E5 and it also maintains offices with us at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. JH Distributors is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

We offer the policies for sale through individuals who are licensed as insurance agents and who are registered representatives of broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with JH Distributors. Our affiliate Signator Investors, Inc. is one such broker-dealer.

The aggregate dollar amount of underwriting commissions paid to JH Distributors by the Depositor and its affiliates in connection with the sale of variable life products in 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $145,301,936, $152,873,991 and $224,191,519 respectively. JH Distributors did not retain any of these amounts during such periods.

The compensation JH Distributors pays to broker-dealers may vary depending on the selling agreement. Compensation is exclusive of additional compensation and revenue sharing and inclusive of overrides and expense allowances paid to broker-dealers for sale of the policies (not including riders). The compensation paid is not expected to exceed 30% of the target premium paid in policy year 1, 5% of target premium paid in years 2-5, and 2.5% of the target premium paid in years 6 and after. Compensation on any premium paid in excess of target premium in any year will not exceed 2.5% . Broker-dealers may also receive a service fee of up to $100 per policy per year, and an asset trail of up to .10%.

The registered representative through whom your policy is sold will be compensated pursuant to the registered representative’s own arrangement with his or her broker-dealer. Compensation to broker-dealers for the promotion and sale of the policies is not paid directly by policy owners but will be recouped through the fees and charges imposed under the policy.

Additional compensation and revenue sharing arrangements may be offered to certain broker-dealer firms and other financial intermediaries. The terms of such arrangements may differ among firms we select based on various factors. In general, the arrangements involve three types of payments or any combination thereof:

 

   

Fixed dollar payments: The amount of these payments varies widely. JH Distributors may, for example, make one or more payments in connection with a firm’s conferences, seminars or training programs, seminars for the public, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the policies, to assist a firm in connection with its systems, operations and marketing expenses, or for other activities of a selling firm or wholesaler. JH Distributors may make these payments upon the initiation of a relationship with a firm, and at any time thereafter.

 

   

Payments based upon sales: These payments are based upon a percentage of the total amount of money received, or anticipated to be received, for sales through a firm of some or all of the insurance products that we and/or our affiliates offer. JH Distributors makes these payments on a periodic basis.

 

   

Payments based upon “assets under management”: These payments are based upon a percentage of the policy value of some or all of our (and/or our affiliates’) insurance products that were sold through the firm. JH Distributors makes these payments on a periodic basis.

Our affiliated broker-dealer, Signator Investors, Inc., may pay its respective registered representatives additional cash incentives, such as bonus payments, expense payments, health and retirement benefits or the waiver of overhead costs or expenses in connection with the sale of the policies that they would not receive in connection with the sale of policies issued by unaffiliated companies.

 

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Additional Information About Charges

A policy will not be issued until the underwriting process has been completed to the Depositor’s satisfaction. The underwriting process generally includes the obtaining of information concerning your age, medical history, occupation and other personal information. This information is then used to determine the cost of insurance charge.

Reduction In Charges

The policy is available for purchase by corporations and other groups or sponsoring organizations. Group or sponsored arrangements may include reduction or elimination of withdrawal charges and deductions for employees, officers, directors, agents and immediate family members of the foregoing. John Hancock USA reserves the right to reduce any of the Policy’s charges on certain cases where it is expected that the amount or nature of such cases will result in savings of sales, underwriting, administrative, commissions or other costs. Eligibility for these reductions and the amount of reductions will be determined by a number of factors, including the number of lives to be insured, the total premiums expected to be paid, total assets under management for the policyowner, the nature of the relationship among the insured individuals, the purpose for which the policies are being purchased, expected persistency of the individual policies, and any other circumstances which John Hancock USA believes to be relevant to the expected reduction of its expenses. Some of these reductions may be guaranteed and others may be subject to withdrawal or modifications, on a uniform case basis. Reductions in charges will not be unfairly discriminatory to any policyowners. John Hancock USA may modify from time to time, on a uniform basis, both the amounts of reductions and the criteria for qualification.

 

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AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

INDEX TO AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-1   

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets-

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009

     F-2   

Consolidated Statements of Operations-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-4   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-

For the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008

     F-8   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2010 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for variable interest entities, in 2009 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities, and in 2008 the Company changed their method of accounting and reporting for certain assets to a fair value measurement approach.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

March 30, 2011

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets

     

Investments

     

Fixed maturities:

     

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$60,956; 2009—$55,386)

       $ 62,402           $ 55,581   

Held-for-trading—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$1,616; 2009—$1,231)

(includes variable interest entity assets, at fair value, of $401 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     1,627         1,208   

Equity securities:

     

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$486; 2009—$489)

     588         558   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     13,343         12,623   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     3,610         3,084   

Policy loans

     5,050         4,949   

Short-term investments

     1,472         3,973   

Other invested assets

     3,883         3,417   
                 

Total Investments

     91,975         85,393   

Cash and cash equivalents (includes variable interest entity assets of $44 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     2,772         4,915   

Accrued investment income (includes variable interest entity assets of $6 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     974         896   

Goodwill

     1,453         3,053   

Value of business acquired

     1,959         2,171   

Deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements

     10,006         9,565   

Amounts due from and held for affiliates

     3,673         3,828   

Intangible assets

     1,285         1,294   

Reinsurance recoverable

     10,910         10,171   

Derivative asset

     2,975         2,142   

Other assets

     2,044         2,035   

Separate account assets (includes variable interest entity assets of $116 and $106 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     136,002         122,466   
                 

Total Assets

       $   266,028           $   247,929   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (CONTINUED)

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

     

Liabilities

     

Future policy benefits

       $ 82,231           $ 78,478   

Policyholders’ funds

     8,308         9,125   

Unearned revenue

     2,600         2,615   

Unpaid claims and claim expense reserves

     1,292         1,303   

Policyholder dividends payable

     595         619   

Amounts due to affiliates

     2,290         3,714   

Short-term debt

     7         6   

Long-term debt (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $351 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     838         484   

Consumer notes

     966         1,205   

Current income tax payable

     21         232   

Deferred income tax liability

     2,765         1,755   

Coinsurance funds withheld

     4,871         4,359   

Derivative liability (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $10 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     3,404         2,629   

Other liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $7 and $0 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     3,737         3,363   

Separate account liabilities (includes variable interest entity liabilities of $116 and $106 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively

     136,002         122,466   
                 

Total Liabilities

     249,927         232,353   

Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings (Note 11)

     

Shareholder’s Equity

     

Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009)

     -         -   

Common stock ($1.00 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 4,728,939 and 4,728,938 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     5         5   

Additional paid-in capital

     12,776         12,427   

Retained earnings

     1,907         2,822   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     1,168         129   
                 

Total John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Shareholder’s Equity

     15,856         15,383   

Noncontrolling interests

     245         193   
                 

Total Shareholder’s Equity

     16,101         15,576   
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

       $   266,028           $   247,929   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

      

Premiums

       $ 3,922          $ 3,946          $ 81   

Fee income

     3,759        3,561        3,427   

Net investment income

     4,567        4,346        4,441   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses):

      

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses

     (178     (754     (1,767

Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income

     57        91        -   
                        

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

     (121     (663     (1,767

Other net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     502        (1,174     1,544   
                        

Total net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     381        (1,837     (223

Other revenue

     26        46        62   
                        

Total revenues

     12,655        10,062        7,788   

Benefits and expenses

      

Benefits to policyholders

     6,887        4,558        4,771   

Policyholder dividends

     846        918        939   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     752        1,211        (336

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -   

Other operating costs and expenses

     3,225        3,071        3,064   
                        

Total benefits and expenses

     13,310        9,758        8,438   
                        

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (655     304        (650

Income tax expense (benefit)

     222        (7     (339
                        

Net (loss) income

     (877     311        (311

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     36        (16     16   
                        

Net (loss) income attributable to John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

       $ (913       $ 327          $ (327
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2008

  $ 5      $ 11,926      $ 3,046      $ 1,083      $ 16,060      $ 143      $ 16,203        4,829   

Comprehensive (loss) income:

               

Net (loss) income

        (327       (327     16        (311  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment losses

          (2,534     (2,534       (2,534  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          (23     (23       (23  

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (1     (1       (1  

Change in net actuarial loss

          (666     (666       (666  

Cash flow hedges

          1,055        1,055          1,055     
                 

Comprehensive (loss) income

            (2,496     16        (2,480  

Adoption of ASC 825, fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities

        7          7          7     

Adoption of ASC 715, accounting for endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements

        (1       (1       (1  

Share-based payments

      9            9          9     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              62        62     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (38     (38  

Capital contribution from Parent

      477            477          477     

Dividends paid to Parent

        (960       (960       (960  
       

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ 5      $ 12,412      $ 1,765      $ (1,086   $ 13,096      $ 183      $ 13,279        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - (CONTINUED)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $ 5      $ 12,412      $ 1,765      $ (1,086   $ 13,096      $ 183      $ 13,279        4,829   

Comprehensive income (loss):

               

Net income (loss)

        327          327        (16     311     

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment gains

          2,916        2,916          2,916     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          5        5          5     

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (2     (2       (2  

Change in net actuarial loss

          60        60          60     

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit

          2        2          2     

Cash flow hedges

          (1,005     (1,005       (1,005  
                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

            2,303        (16     2,287     

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

        730        (761     (31       (31  

Share-based payments

      8            8          8     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              39        39     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (13     (13  

Capital contribution from Parent

      7            7          7     
       

Balance at December 31, 2009

  $ 5      $ 12,427      $ 2,822      $ 129      $ 15,383      $ 193      $ 15,576        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S

EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - (CONTINUED)

 

    Capital
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total John
Hancock Life
Insurance
Company
(U.S.A.)
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
    Outstanding
Shares
 
       
    (in millions, except for outstanding shares)     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

  $ 5      $ 12,427      $ 2,822      $ 129      $ 15,383      $ 193      $ 15,576        4,829   

Comprehensive (loss) income:

               

Net (loss) income

        (913       (913     36        (877  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Net unrealized investment gains

          776        776          776     

Foreign currency translation adjustment

          (53     (53       (53  

Pension and postretirement benefits:

               

Change in prior service cost

          (2     (2       (2  

Change in net actuarial loss

          9        9          9     

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit

          2        2          2     

Cash flow hedges

          (166     (166       (166  
                 

Comprehensive (loss) income

            (347     36        (311  

Adoption of ASC 810, consolidation of variable interest entities

        (2       (2     45        43     

Share-based payments

      12            12          12     

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

              23        23     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

              (52     (52  

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

      (13       473        460          460     

Capital contribution from Parent

      350            350          350     
       

Balance at December 31, 2010

  $ 5      $ 12,776      $ 1,907      $ 1,168      $ 15,856      $ 245      $ 16,101        4,829   
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net (loss) income

       $ (877       $ 311          $ (311

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts associated with investments, net

     174        153        168   

Net realized investment and other (gains) losses

     (381     1,837        223   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     752        1,211        (336

Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements

     (1,240     (1,642     (2,009

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -   

Depreciation and amortization

     132        134        129   

Net cash flows from trading securities

     73        (151     46   

(Increase) decrease in accrued investment income

     (78     17        12   

Decrease (increase) in other assets and other liabilities, net

     1,224        (885     2,030   

Increase (decrease) in policyholder liabilities and accruals, net

     2,652        (143     4,178   

Increase in deferred income taxes

     447        29        114   
        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,478        871        4,244   

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Sales of:

      

Fixed maturities

     20,277        11,418        10,428   

Equity securities

     1,153        1,022        422   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     961        1,782        1,771   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     22        2        7   

Other invested assets

     377        71        884   

Maturities, prepayments, and scheduled redemptions of:

      

Fixed maturities

     2,149        2,101        2,318   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     383        330        285   

Other invested assets

     233        234        -   

Purchases of:

      

Fixed maturities

     (27,481     (14,722     (12,491

Equity securities

     (1,118     (733     (288

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     (602     (151     (233

Other invested assets

     (1,031     (578     (1,056

Mortgage loans on real estate issued

     (2,117     (2,467     (2,627

Issuance of notes receivable to affiliates

     -        -        (755

Net redemptions (purchases) of short-term investments

     2,501        (303     (944

Other, net

     (783     705        692   
        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (5,076     (1,289     (1,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (CONTINUED)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Capital contribution from Parent

       $ 350          $ 7          $ 477   

Dividends paid to Parent

     -        -        (500

(Decrease) increase in amounts due to affiliates

       (1,254     1,425        (964

Universal life and investment-type contract deposits

     3,725        6,440        7,375   

Universal life and investment-type contract maturities and withdrawals

     (4,169       (5,287       (7,948

Net transfers from (to) separate accounts related to universal life and investment-type contracts

     7        (1,486     (1,918

Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments

     5        8        2   

Repayments of consumer notes, net

     (239     (395     (557

Issuance of short-term debt

     2        -        -   

Repayments of short-term debt

     (1     -        -   

Issuance of long-term debt

     2        1        2   

Repayments of long-term debt

     (101     -        (6

Unearned revenue on financial reinsurance

     112        (44     1,592   

Net reinsurance recoverable

     (23     (186     (125
        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (1,584     483        (2,570
        

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,182     65        87   

Adoption of ASC 810, consolidation of variable interest entities

     39        -        -   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     4,915        4,850        4,763   
        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

       $ 2,772          $ 4,915          $ 4,850   
        

Non-cash financing activities during the year:

      

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

       $ (13       $ -          $ -   

Dividend of note receivable to Parent

     -        -        (460

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business. John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA” or the “Company”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manufacturers Investment Corporation (“MIC”). MIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Hancock Holdings (Delaware) LLC (“JHHLLC”), which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”). MLI, in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a Canadian-based, publicly traded financial services holding company.

The Company provides a wide range of insurance and investment products to both individual and institutional customers located primarily in the United States. These products, including individual life insurance, individual and group fixed and variable annuities, individual and group long-term care insurance, and mutual funds, are sold through an extensive network of agents, securities dealers, and other financial institutions. The Company also offers investment management services with respect to the Company’s separate account assets and to mutual funds and institutional customers. The Company is licensed in 49 states.

On December 31, 2009, John Hancock Life Insurance Company (“JHLICO”), which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (“JHFS”), and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company (“JHVLICO”), which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHLICO, merged with and into JHUSA. As a result of the merger, JHLICO and JHVLICO ceased to exist, and the companies’ property and obligations became the property and obligations of JHUSA.

On December 31, 2009, JHFS, which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHHLLC, merged with and into MIC. As a result of the merger, JHFS ceased to exist, and the company’s property and obligations became the property and obligations of MIC.

On December 31, 2009, Manulife Holdings (Delaware) LLC (“MHDLLC”), which was the parent company of MIC, merged with and into JHHLLC. As a result of the merger, MHDLLC ceased to exist, and the company’s property and obligations became the property and obligations of JHHLLC.

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company give effect to the merger of JHUSA with JHLICO and JHVLICO, which was reflected in JHUSA’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, as a merger of entities under common control.

These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Partnerships, joint venture interests, and other equity investments in which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest, but has significant influence, are recorded using the equity method of accounting and are included in other invested assets. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. For further discussion regarding VIEs, see Note 3 – Relationships with Variable Interest Entities.

Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Investments. The Company classifies its fixed maturity securities, other than leveraged leases, as either available-for-sale or held-for-trading and records these securities at fair value. Unrealized investment gains and losses related to available-for-sale securities are reflected in shareholder’s equity, net of policyholder related amounts and deferred income taxes. Unrealized investment gains and losses related to held-for-trading securities are reflected in net realized investment and other gains (losses). Interest income is generally recognized on the accrual basis. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for other-than-temporary impairments, amortization of premiums, and accretion of discounts to maturity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are included in net investment income. The Company recognizes an impairment loss only when management does not expect to recover the amortized cost of the security.

The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturity securities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

For mortgage-backed securities, the Company recognizes income using a constant effective yield based on anticipated prepayments and the estimated economic life of the securities. When actual prepayments differ significantly from anticipated prepayments, the effective yield is recalculated to reflect actual payments to date plus anticipated future payments, and any resulting adjustment is included in net investment income.

Equity securities primarily include common stock. Equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value. For equity securities that the Company classifies as available-for-sale, unrealized investment gains and losses are reflected in shareholder’s equity, as described above for available-for-sale fixed maturity securities. Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are carried at cost and are included in other invested assets. The cost of equity securities is written down to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary. The Company considers its intent and ability to hold a particular equity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its value. Dividends are recorded as income on the ex-dividend date.

Mortgage loans on real estate are carried at unpaid principal balances and are adjusted for amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts, less an allowance for probable losses. Premiums or discounts are amortized over the life of the mortgage loan contract in a manner that results in a constant effective yield. Interest income and amortization amounts and other costs that are recognized as an adjustment of yield are included as components of net investment income. When contractual payments of mortgage investments are more than 90 days in arrears, interest is no longer accrued. Mortgage loans on real estate are evaluated periodically as part of the Company’s loan review procedures and are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts of principal and interest due according to the contractual terms of the mortgage loan agreement. The valuation allowance established as a result of impairment is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or is based on the collateral value of the loan if higher and the loan is collateral dependent. The Company estimates this level to be adequate to absorb estimated probable credit losses that exist at the balance sheet date. Any change to the valuation allowance for mortgage loans on real estate is reported as a component of net realized investment and other gains (losses). Interest received on impaired mortgage loans on real estate is applied to reduce the outstanding investment balance. If foreclosure becomes probable, the measurement method used is based on the collateral’s fair value. Foreclosed real estate is recorded at the collateral’s fair value at the date of foreclosure, which establishes a new cost basis.

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber, which the Company has the intent to hold for the production of income, is carried at depreciated cost, using the straight-line method of depreciation, less adjustments for impairments in value. In those cases where it is determined that the carrying amount of investment real estate, agriculture, and timber is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized based on the difference between the depreciated cost and fair value of the asset. The Company reports impairment losses as part of net realized investment and other gains (losses).

Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances.

Short-term investments, which include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than three months, at the time of purchase, are reported at fair value.

Net realized investment and other gains (losses), other than those related to separate accounts for which the Company does not bear the investment risk, are determined on a specific identification method and are reported net of amounts credited to participating contract holder accounts.

Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company uses derivative financial instruments (“derivatives”) to manage exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, and other market risks arising from on-balance sheet financial instruments and selected anticipated transactions. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments (“host instruments”), such as investment securities, reinsurance contracts, and certain benefit guarantees, are separately recorded as derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host instrument, the terms of the embedded derivative are the same as those of a stand-alone derivative, and the host instrument is not held-for-trading or carried at fair value. Derivatives are recorded at fair value. Derivatives with unrealized gains are reported as derivative assets and derivatives with unrealized losses are reported as derivative liabilities.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

A determination is made for each relationship as to whether hedge accounting can be applied. Where hedge accounting is not applied, changes in fair value of derivatives are recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

Where the Company has elected to use hedge accounting, a hedge relationship is designated and documented at inception. Hedge effectiveness is evaluated at inception and throughout the term of the hedge, and hedge accounting is only applied when the Company expects that each hedging instrument will be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or changes in cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged. Hedge effectiveness is assessed quarterly using a variety of techniques, including regression analysis and cumulative dollar offset. When it is determined that the hedging relationship is no longer effective or the hedged item has been sold or terminated, the Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively. In such cases, if the derivative hedging instruments are not sold or terminated, any subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recognized in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

In a fair value hedging relationship, changes in the fair value of the hedging derivatives are recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses), along with changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. The carrying value of the hedged item is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. To the extent the changes in the fair value of derivatives do not offset the changes in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk in net realized investment and other gains (losses), any ineffectiveness will remain in net realized investment and other gains (losses). When hedge accounting is discontinued, the carrying value of the hedged item is no longer adjusted and the cumulative fair value adjustments are amortized to investment income over the remaining term of the hedged item unless the hedged item is sold, at which time the balance is recognized immediately in net investment income.

In a cash flow hedge relationship, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, while the ineffective portion is recognized in net realized investment and other gains (losses). Gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized in income during the same periods as the variability in the cash flows hedged or the hedged forecasted transactions are recognized.

Gains and losses on cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified immediately to income when the hedged item is sold or forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur. When a hedge is discontinued, but the hedged forecasted transaction remains highly probable to occur, the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to income in the periods during which variability in the cash flows hedged or the hedged forecasted transaction is recognized in income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash and all highly liquid debt investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less when purchased.

Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets. On April 28, 2004 (the “acquisition date”), MFC acquired JHFS and its subsidiaries, which was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The allocation of purchase consideration resulted in the recognition of goodwill, value of business acquired (“VOBA”), and other intangible assets as of the acquisition date.

Goodwill recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets represents primarily the excess of the cost over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired by MFC.

VOBA is the present value of estimated future profits of insurance policies in-force related to businesses acquired by MFC. The Company amortizes VOBA using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) and tests for recoverability at least annually.

Other intangible assets include brand name, investment management contracts (fair value of the investment management relationships between the Company and the mutual funds managed by the Company), distribution networks, and other investment management contracts (institutional investment management contracts managed by the Company’s investment management subsidiaries) recognized at the acquisition date. Brand name and investment management contracts are not subject to amortization. Distribution networks and other investment management contracts are amortized over their respective estimated lives in other operating costs and expenses.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

 

The Company tests goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Amortizing intangible assets are reviewed for impairment only upon the occurrence of certain triggering events. An impairment is recorded whenever an intangible asset’s fair value is deemed to be less than its carrying value. For discussion regarding a goodwill impairment the Company recorded during 2010, see Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements. DAC are costs that vary with, and are related primarily to, the production of new business and have been deferred to the extent that they are deemed recoverable. Such costs include sales commissions, certain policy issuance and underwriting costs, and certain agency expenses. Similarly, any amounts assessed as initiation fees or front-end loads are recorded as unearned revenue. The Company tests the recoverability of DAC at least annually.

DAC related to participating traditional life insurance is amortized over the life of the policies at a constant rate based on the present value of the estimated gross margin amounts expected to be realized over the lives of the policies. Estimated gross margin amounts include anticipated premiums and investment results less claims and administrative expenses, changes in the net level premium reserve, and expected annual policyholder dividends. For annuity, universal life insurance, and investment-type products, DAC and unearned revenue are amortized generally in proportion to the change in present value of expected gross profits arising principally from surrender charges, investment results, including realized gains (losses), and mortality and expense margins. DAC amortization is adjusted retrospectively when estimates are revised. For annuity, universal life insurance, and investment-type products, the DAC asset is adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains (losses) on investments as if these gains (losses) had been realized, with corresponding credits or charges included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

DAC and unearned revenue related to non-participating traditional life insurance and DAC related to long-term care insurance are amortized over the premium-paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves.

The Company offers sales inducements, including enhanced crediting rates or bonus payments, to contract holders on certain of its individual and group annuity products. The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the life of the underlying contracts using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize DAC.

Reinsurance. Assets and liabilities related to reinsurance ceded contracts are reported on a gross basis. The accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflect premiums, benefits, and settlement expenses net of reinsurance ceded. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, benefits, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. The Company remains liable to its contract holders to the extent that counterparties to reinsurance ceded contracts do not meet their contractual obligations.

Separate Account Assets and Liabilities. Separate account assets and liabilities reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets represent funds that are administered and invested by the Company to meet specific investment objectives of contract holders. Net investment income and net realized investment and other gains (losses) generally accrue directly to such contract holders who bear the investment risk, subject, in some cases, to principal guarantees and minimum guaranteed rates of income. The assets of each separate account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other business of the Company. Separate account assets are reported at fair value, and separate account liabilities are set equal to the fair value of the separate account assets. Deposits, surrenders, net investment income, net realized investment and other gains (losses), and the related liability changes of separate accounts are offset within the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Fees charged to contract holders, principally mortality, policy administration, investment management, and surrender charges, are included in the revenues of the Company.

 

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Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders’ Funds. Future policy benefits for participating traditional life insurance policies are based on the net level premium method. The net level premium reserve is calculated using the guaranteed mortality and dividend fund interest rates. The liability for annual dividends represents the accrual of annual dividends earned. Settlement dividends are accrued in proportion to gross margins over the life of the policies. Participating business represented 35% and 38% of the Company’s traditional life net insurance in-force at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 77%, 81%, and 85% of the Company’s traditional life net insurance premiums for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Benefit liabilities for annuities during the accumulation period are equal to accumulated contract holders’ fund balances and after annuitization are equal to the present value of expected future payments.

For payout annuities in loss recognition, future policy benefits are computed using estimates of expected mortality, expenses, and investment yields as determined at the time these contracts first moved into loss recognition. Payout annuity reserves are adjusted for the impact of net realized investment and other gains (losses) associated with the underlying assets.

Future policy benefits for long-term care insurance policies are based on the net level premium method. Assumptions established at policy issue as to mortality, morbidity, persistency, and interest and expenses, which include a margin for adverse deviation, are based on estimates developed by management.

For non-participating traditional life insurance policies, future policy benefits are estimated using a net level premium method based upon actuarial assumptions as to mortality, persistency, interest, and expenses established at the policy issue or acquisition date. Assumptions established at policy issue as to mortality and persistency are based on the Company’s experience, which, together with interest and expense assumptions, include a margin for adverse deviation.

Policyholders’ funds are generally equal to the total of the policyholder account values before surrender charges, additional reserves established to adjust for lower market interest rates as of the acquisition date, and additional reserves established on certain guarantees offered in certain investment-type products. Policyholder account values include deposits plus credited interest or change in investment value less expense and mortality fees, as applicable, and withdrawals. Policy benefits are charged to expense and include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policy account balances and interest credited to policyholders’ account balances.

Components of policyholders’ funds were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Participating pension contracts

       $   1,799           $   1,976   

Funding agreements

     1,010         1,753   

Guaranteed investment contracts

     823         948   
        

Total liabilities for investment-type products

     3,632         4,677   

Individual and group annuities

     2,225         2,124   

Certain traditional life insurance policies and other

     2,451         2,324   
        

Total policyholders’ funds

       $ 8,308           $ 9,125   
        

Funding agreements are purchased from the Company by special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which in turn issue medium-term notes to global investors that are non-recourse to the Company. The SPEs are not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim expenses include estimates of payments to be made on reported individual and group life, long-term care, and group accident and health insurance claims and estimates of incurred but not reported claims based on historical claims development patterns.

Estimates of future policy benefit reserves, claim reserves, and expenses are reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted as necessary. Any changes in estimates are reflected in current earnings.

 

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Policyholder Dividends. Policyholder dividends for the closed blocks are approved annually by the Company’s Board of Directors. The aggregate amount of policyholder dividends is calculated based upon actual interest, mortality, morbidity, persistency, and expense experience for the year as appropriate, as well as management’s judgment as to the proper level of statutory surplus to be retained by the Company. For policies included in the JHUSA closed block, expense experience is included in determining policyholder dividends. Expense experience is not included for policies included in the JHLICO closed block. For additional information on the closed blocks, see Note 6 — Closed Blocks.

Revenue Recognition. Premiums from participating and non-participating traditional life insurance, annuity policies with life contingencies, and reinsurance contracts are recognized as revenue when due. When premiums are due over a significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are provided, any excess profit is deferred and recognized into income in a constant relationship to insurance in-force or, for annuities, the amount of expected future benefit payments.

Premiums from long-term care insurance contracts are recognized as income when due.

Deposits related to universal life and investment-type products are credited to policyholders’ account balances. Revenues from these contracts, as well as annuity contracts, consist of amounts assessed against policyholders’ account balances for mortality, policy administration, and surrender charges and are recorded in fee income in the period in which the services are provided.

Fee income also includes advisory fees, broker-dealer commissions and fees, and administration service fees. Such fees and commissions are recognized in the period in which the services are performed. Commissions related to security transactions and related expenses are recognized as income on the trade date. Contingent deferred selling charge commissions are recognized as income when received. Selling commissions paid to the selling broker-dealer for sales of mutual funds that do not have a front-end sales charge are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from one to six years. This is the approximate period of time expected to be benefited and during which fees earned pursuant to Rule 12b-1 distribution plans are received from the funds and contingent deferred sales charges are received from shareholders of the funds.

Share-Based Payments. The Company provides compensation to certain employees and directors in the form of stock options, deferred share units, restricted share units, and performance share units in MFC. The Company recognizes the costs resulting from share-based payment transactions with employees in its consolidated financial statements utilizing a fair value-based measurement method.

Share-based compensation costs are recognized over the applicable vesting period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to a vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. The share-based payments are a legal obligation of MFC, but in accordance with U.S. GAAP, are recorded in the accounts of the Company in other operating costs and expenses.

The Company reports the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost as a financing cash flow item.

Income Taxes. The provision for federal income taxes includes amounts currently payable or recoverable and deferred income taxes, computed under the liability method, resulting from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that an amount will not be realized. Foreign subsidiaries and U.S. subsidiaries operating outside of the United States are taxed under applicable foreign statutory rates.

Foreign Currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates during the year. The resulting net translation adjustments for each year are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses on foreign currency transactions are reflected in earnings.

 

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Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Financing Receivables

Effective December 31, 2010, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” which amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification ™ (“ASC”) Topic 310, “Receivables.” ASU No. 2010-20 requires enhanced disclosures related to the allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of financing receivables, such as aging information and credit quality indicators. Most of the requirements are effective for the Company on December 31, 2010 with certain additional disclosures effective on December 31, 2011. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to the Company’s financing receivables, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Effective July 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2010-11, “Derivatives and Hedging- Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives,” which amends ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). ASU No. 2010-11 clarifies the scope exception for embedded credit derivative features related to the transfer of credit risk created by the subordination of one financial instrument to another. The amendments address how to determine which embedded credit derivative features, including those in collateralized debt obligations and synthetic collateralized debt obligations, are considered to be embedded derivatives that should not be analyzed for potential bifurcation and separate accounting at fair value. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which is now incorporated into ASC 815. This guidance provides extensively expanded disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities and applies to all derivative instruments, including bifurcated derivative instruments and related hedged items. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-17, “Consolidation – Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities,” which amends ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation” (“ASC 810”).

The amendments revise the accounting principles for assessing consolidation of a VIE and include the following features:

 

   

A new concept of control - now defined as an entity’s ability to make decisions that are most economically significant to the VIE coupled with economic exposure to the VIE’s variability. This definition replaces the previous concept of “exposure to the majority of the VIE’s variability” in determining when to consolidate another entity.

 

   

New guidance for determining which party, among parties with shared decision making powers over a VIE, makes the most significant decisions for the VIE.

 

   

A bright line test for removal rights over an entity’s decision maker by its equity owners, whereby removal rights are disregarded as an element of control unless they can be exercised successfully by a single party.

 

   

Expanded guidance on whether fees charged to a VIE by its decision maker are variable interests, leading to consolidation by the decision maker.

 

   

Removal of the previous scope exception for qualifying special purpose entities.

ASC 810 retains a scope exception for consolidation by investment companies of their investments.

 

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The Company also adopted ASU No. 2010-10, “Consolidation – Amendments for Certain Investment Funds,” which amends ASC 810. This guidance was effective January 1, 2010 and deferred application of the amendments described above to certain entities that apply specialized accounting guidance for investment companies.

Adoption of ASC 810 resulted in consolidation of certain collateralized debt obligations sponsored by the Company. The impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 1, 2010 was an increase in assets of $518 million, an increase in liabilities of $475 million, an increase in noncontrolling interests of $45 million, and a decrease in retained earnings of $2 million, net of tax.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51,” which is now incorporated into ASC 810. ASC 810 establishes accounting guidance for noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary and for deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries are included as a separate component of shareholder’s equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net income attributable to both the Company’s interest and the noncontrolling interests is presented separately on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and any changes in the Company’s ownership of a subsidiary, which do not result in deconsolidation, would be accounted for as transactions in the Company’s own stock. Deconsolidation typically results in the recognition of a gain or loss, with any retained noncontrolling interest measured initially at fair value. This accounting guidance was applied prospectively, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which were applied retrospectively. Adoption of this guidance had no measurement impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, “Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities,” which is now incorporated into ASC 810. This guidance requires enhanced disclosures about transfers of financial assets and interests in VIEs. While the Company is not involved in securitizing financial assets, it does have significant relationships with VIEs. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to VIEs, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Transfers of Financial Assets

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-16, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets,” which amends ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing” (“ASC 860”). ASC 860 focuses on securitization activity, and these amendments affect the transferor’s derecognition principles for assets transferred. Amendments to ASC 860 eliminate the concept of qualifying special purpose entities, removing their previous exemption from consolidation accounting by transferors of financial assets to them. Further, ASC 860 does not permit derecognition accounting for transfers of portions of financial assets when the portions transferred do not meet the definition of a participating interest. ASC 860 strengthens the requirement that transferred assets be legally isolated from the transferor and all of its consolidated affiliates in order for the transfer to be accounted for as a sale. ASC 860 requires that retained interests in transferred assets be recognized at fair value instead of amounts based on relative fair value allocations of the previous carrying value of assets transferred.

These new requirements were applicable to transfers of financial assets occurring on or after January 1, 2010. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements,” which amends ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). This guidance requires new disclosures about significant transfers between Level 1 and 2 measurement categories and clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation and inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The guidance also requires separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements, which will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to fair value measurements, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-12, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Investment in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset per Share (or Its Equivalent).” This amendment to ASC 820 allows entities to use the net asset value of certain investments when determining fair value, provided certain criteria are met. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.” This amendment to ASC 820 simplifies, in certain instances, the assessment of fair value of a liability. This amendment, when applicable, allows the use of the fair value of the instrument associated with the liability when it is traded as an asset as a proxy for its fair value as a liability, given inherent difficulties in measuring the fair value of such liabilities directly. The fair value of the liability is not adjusted to reflect any restrictions on its transfer. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This accounting guidance carries forward and elaborates on previous fair value concepts. The fair value of an asset or liability continues to be the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under then current market conditions. ASC 820 provides indicators of when a transaction is considered disorderly and elaborates on how to determine the fair value of a financial instrument if such conditions exist. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This pronouncement provided additional guidance on determining fair values of illiquid securities. This guidance was immediately effective, retroactive to prior reporting periods for which financial statements had not yet been issued. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13,” which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This guidance provides a scope exception for applying Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”),” fair value methodologies to the evaluation criteria on lease classification or measurement. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, which is now incorporated into ASC 820. This guidance provides a single definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements.

ASC 820 requires, among other things, an exit value approach for valuing assets and liabilities, using the best available information about what a market would bear. The exit value approach focuses on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Exit values for liabilities should include margins for risk even if they are not observable. ASC 820 provides guidance on how to measure fair value when required under existing accounting standards. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, sorted into three levels (“Level 1, 2, and 3”) with the most observable input level being Level 1. The impact of changing valuation methods to comply with ASC 820 resulted in adjustments to actuarial liabilities, which were recorded as an increase in net income of $60 million, net of tax, on January 1, 2008.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” (“ASC 715”). This guidance requires enhanced disclosures of the assets of the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans in

 

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the Company’s consolidated financial statements. ASC 715 requires a narrative description of investment policies and strategies for plan assets and discussion of long-term rate of return assumptions for plan assets. ASC 715 requires application of ASC 820 style disclosures to fair values of plan assets, including disclosure of fair values of plan assets sorted by asset category and valuation Levels 1, 2, and 3, with roll forward of Level 3 plan assets and discussion of valuation processes used. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans, but had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 06-10, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements,” which is now incorporated into ASC 715. This guidance requires employers to recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangements. ASC 715 also requires employers to recognize and measure an asset based on the nature and substance of the collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement. The impact of adoption of this guidance was recorded directly to the beginning balance of 2008 retained earnings and reported as a change in accounting principle. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements,” which is now incorporated into ASC 715. This guidance requires employers that enter into endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide an employee with a postretirement benefit to recognize a liability for the future benefits promised based on the substantive agreement made with the employer. Whether the accrual is based on a death benefit or on the future cost of maintaining the insurance depends on what the employer has effectively agreed to provide during the employee’s retirement. The purchase of an endorsement-type life insurance policy does not qualify as a settlement of the liability. The impact of adoption of this guidance was recorded directly to the beginning balance of 2008 retained earnings and reported as a change in accounting principle. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

FASB Accounting Standards Codification

Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” and ASU No. 2009-01, “Topic 105- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles amendments based on Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168 – The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.”

ASC Topic 105 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ as the single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities and to supersede all previous U.S. GAAP literature. Adoption of the ASC had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations, as it did not change U.S. GAAP principles.

Subsequent Events

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events.” This guidance was retroactively amended by the FASB in February 2010 by issuance of ASU No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events,” which requires an entity which files or furnishes its financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to evaluate subsequent events through the date that its financial statements are issued. Adoption of this guidance resulted in expanded disclosures related to subsequent events, but had no impact on the Company’s Balance Sheets or Statements of Operations.

 

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FSP No. FAS 115-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC 320”). This new guidance removes the concept of “intent and ability to hold until recovery of value” associated with other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security whose fair value is less than its cost. Impairment losses should be recorded in earnings on an available-for-sale debt security only when management does not expect to recover the amortized cost of the security. For additional information regarding the Company’s impairment process, see Note 2 – Investments.

The Company’s adoption of this guidance required reassessment of previous impairment losses recorded on debt securities held at March 31, 2009, with any reversals of previous impairment losses recorded through retained earnings and offset to accumulated other comprehensive income for available-for-sale debt securities and other actuarial related amounts included in other comprehensive income, and related impact on deferred policy acquisition costs, as of April 1, 2009.

As a result of adoption of ASC 320, the Company recognized an increase in retained earnings of $730 million, net of tax, on April 1, 2009, with a corresponding (decrease) increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of ($761) million, net of tax, attributable to (1) available-for-sale debt securities of ($898) million, (2) unearned revenue liability of ($5) million, (3) deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements of $96 million, (4) value of business acquired of $30 million, and (5) future policy benefits of $16 million. Other balance sheet items were impacted as follows: value of business acquired decreased by $36 million, deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements decreased by $11 million, deferred income tax liability decreased by $17 million, and future policy benefits increased by $1 million.

Investments

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted FSP No. EITF 99-20-1, “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance EITF Issue No. 99-20,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 325, “Investments – Other” (“ASC 325”). This guidance helps conform the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” which is also now incorporated into ASC 325, to the impairment guidance of ASC 320. This impairment guidance applies to debt securities backed by securitized financial assets (“ABS”), which are of less than high credit quality and can be contractually prepaid in a way that the investor could lose part of its investment. These securities are categorized as available-for-sale and most have fair values below their carrying values. ASC 325 allows the Company to consider its own expectations about probabilities that the ABS can and will be held until the fair values recover, while assessing whether the ABS is other-than-temporarily impaired. Adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which is now incorporated into ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”). The objective of this guidance is to enable companies to mitigate the earnings volatility caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. ASC 825 provides the option to use fair value accounting for most financial assets and financial liabilities, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Selection of the fair value option is irrevocable and can be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis.

The Company elected to adopt ASC 825 for certain bonds classified as available-for-sale that support certain actuarial liabilities to participating policyholders. The book and market value for these bonds prior to this election were $1,307 million and $1,314 million, respectively. The amount of net unrealized gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income on January 1, 2008 was $7 million. The actuarial liabilities in these products are recorded through earnings primarily based on fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying bonds. The bonds were classified as held-for-trading on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2008. The adoption of ASC 825 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings of $7 million as of January 1, 2008.

 

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Future Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

In October 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-26, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts,” which amends ASC Topic 944, “Financial Services – Insurance” (“ASC 944”). ASU No. 2010-26 clarifies the costs that should be deferred when issuing and renewing insurance contracts and also specifies that only costs related directly to successful acquisition of new or renewal contracts can be capitalized. All other acquisition-related costs should be expensed as incurred. This guidance is to be applied prospectively upon the date of adoption, with retrospective application permitted, but not required. ASU No. 2010-26 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Consolidated Financial Statements

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-15, “How Investments Held through Separate Accounts Affect an Insurer’s Consolidation Analysis of Those Investments,” which amends ASC 944. Under ASU No. 2010-15, an insurance entity should not consider the interests held through separate accounts for the benefit of policyholders in the insurer’s evaluation of its economics in a VIE, unless the separate account contract holder is a related party. This guidance is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods upon the date of adoption. ASU No. 2010-15 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2011. Adoption of this guidance will result in deconsolidation of $983 million of separate account assets, offset by deconsolidation of $983 million of separate account liabilities on January 1, 2011.

 

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Note 2 — Investments

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

The Company’s investments in available-for-sale fixed maturities and equity securities are summarized below:

 

     December 31, 2010  
        
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

     Fair Value      Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairments
in AOCI (2)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities and equity securities:

              

Corporate debt securities

   $ 39,259       $ 2,503       $ 563       $ 41,199       $ (85

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,211         156         120         4,247         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     684         2         226         460         (31

Collateralized debt obligations

     246         -         110         136         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     970         68         9         1,029         (1

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     8,176         55         390         7,841         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     4,079         60         112         4,027         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,399         139         7         1,531         -   
        

Fixed maturities

     59,024         2,983         1,537         60,470         (117

Other fixed maturities (1)

     1,932         -         -         1,932         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     60,956         2,983         1,537         62,402         (117

Equity securities available-for-sale

     486         107         5         588         -   
        

Total fixed maturities and equity securities available-for-sale

   $ 61,442       $ 3,090       $ 1,542       $ 62,990       $ (117
        
(1) The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

     Fair Value      Other-Than-
Temporary
Impairments
in AOCI (2)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities and equity securities:

              

Corporate debt securities

   $ 41,667       $ 1,803       $ 965       $ 42,505       $ (98

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,643         69         238         4,474         (1

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     843         1         368         476         (8

Collateralized debt obligations

     291         -         156         135         (1

Other asset-backed securities

     1,238         41         37         1,242         -   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     1,945         40         17         1,968         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,533         11         53         1,491         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,214         98         34         1,278         -   
        

Fixed maturities

     53,374         2,063         1,868         53,569         (108

Other fixed maturities (1)

     2,012         -         -         2,012         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     55,386         2,063         1,868         55,581         (108

Equity securities available-for-sale

     489         77         8         558         -   
        

Total fixed maturities and equity securities available-for-sale

   $ 55,875       $ 2,140       $ 1,876       $ 56,139       $ (108
        
(1) The Company classifies its leveraged leases as fixed maturities and calculates their carrying value by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in AOCI, which from the date of adoption of ASC 320 on April 1, 2009 were not included in earnings.

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturities at December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below:

 

     Amortized Cost      Fair Value  
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities:

     

Due in one year or less

       $ 2,255           $ 2,280   

Due after one year through five years

     10,788         11,237   

Due after five years through ten years

     11,148         11,813   

Due after ten years

     28,722         29,268   
                 
     52,913         54,598   

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities

     6,111         5,872   
                 

Total

       $ 59,024           $     60,470   
                 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because eligible borrowers may exercise their right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are shown separately in the table above, as they are not due at a single maturity date.

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities Impairment Review

The Company has a process in place to identify securities that could potentially have an impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves monitoring market events that could impact issuers’ credit ratings, business climate, management changes, litigation and government actions, and other similar factors. This process also involves monitoring late payments, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts, and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

At the end of each quarter, the MFC Loan Review Committee reviews all securities where market value is less than 80 percent of amortized cost for six months or more or if there is a significant unrealized loss at the balance sheet date to determine whether impairments need to be taken. The analysis focuses on each company’s or project’s ability to service its debts in a timely fashion and the length of time the security has been trading below amortized cost. The results of this analysis are reviewed by the Credit Committee at MFC. This committee includes MFC’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and other senior management. This quarterly process includes a fresh assessment of the credit quality of each investment in the entire fixed maturities portfolio.

The Company considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether the impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include (1) the length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the financial position of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events; and (3) the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security to maturity or until it recovers in value. If the Company intends to sell, or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell an impaired security prior to recovery of its cost basis, the security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired, and the Company records a charge to earnings for the full amount of impairment (the difference between the current carrying amount and fair value of the security). For those securities in an unrealized loss position where the Company does not intend to sell or is not more likely than not to be required to sell, the Company determines its ability to recover the amortized cost of the security by comparing the net present value of the projected future cash flows to the amortized cost of the security. If the net present value of the cash flow is less than the security’s amortized cost, then the difference is recorded as a credit loss. The difference between the estimates of the credit loss and the overall unrealized loss on the security is the non-credit-related component. The credit loss portion is charged to net realized investment and other gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, while the non-credit loss is charged to accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The net present value used to determine the credit loss is calculated by discounting the Company’s best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. The Company may use the estimated fair value of collateral as a proxy for the net present value if it believes that the security is dependent on the liquidation of collateral for recovery of its investment. The projection of future cash flows is subject to the same analysis the Company applies to its overall impairment evaluation process, as noted above, which incorporates security specific information such as late payments, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, and fundamentals of the industry and geographic area in which the issuer operates, as well as overall macroeconomic conditions.

The projections are estimated using assumptions regarding probability of default and estimates regarding timing and amount of recoveries associated with a default. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, cash flow estimates, including prepayment assumptions, are based on data from third-party data sources or internal estimates and are driven by assumptions regarding the underlying collateral, including default rates, recoveries, and changes in value.

There are a number of significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the process of monitoring impairments and determining if impairment is other-than-temporary. These risks and uncertainties include (1) the risk that the Company’s assessment of an issuer’s ability to meet all of its contractual obligations will change based on changes in the credit characteristics of that issuer; (2) the risk that the economic outlook will be worse than expected or have more of an impact on the issuer than anticipated; (3) the risk that fraudulent information could be provided to the Company’s investment professionals who determine the fair value estimates and other-than-temporary impairments; and (4) the risk that new information obtained by the Company or changes in other facts and circumstances lead it to change its intent to hold the security to maturity or until it recovers in value. Any of these situations could result in a charge to earnings in a future period.

The cost amounts for both fixed maturity securities and equity securities are net of other-than-temporary impairment charges.

 

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Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The following table rolls forward the amount of credit losses recognized in earnings on available-for-sale fixed maturities for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was also recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:

Credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturities:

(in millions)

 

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 361   

Additions:

  

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

     93   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized

     10   

Deletions:

  

Amounts related to sold, matured, or paid down available-for-sale fixed maturities

     (65
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 399   
        

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ -   

Additions:

  

Credit losses remaining in retained earnings related to adoption of new authoritative guidance on April 1, 2009

     726   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized

     159   

Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized

     15   

Deletions:

  

Amounts related to sold, matured, or paid down available-for-sale fixed maturities

     (539
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 361   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The following table shows the carrying value and gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and equity securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

Unrealized Losses on Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Securities — By Investment Age

 

     Year ended December 31, 2010  
        
     Less than 12 months      12 months or more      Total  
        
   
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 
        
   
                   (in millions)                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 4,729       $ 173       $ 3,345       $ 390       $ 8,074       $ 563   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     269         15         448         105         717         120   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     -         -         409         226         409         226   

Collateralized debt obligations

     -         -         135         110         135         110   

Other asset-backed securities

     72         2         140         7         212         9   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     5,924         390         -         -         5,924         390   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,983         92         133         20         2,116         112   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     86         1         56         6         142         7   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     13,063         673         4,666         864         17,729         1,537   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     70         3         28         2         98         5   
        

Total

   $ 13,133       $ 676       $ 4,694       $ 866       $ 17,827       $ 1,542   
        
     Year ended December 31, 2009  
        
     Less than 12 months      12 months or more      Total  
        
   
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Carrying
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 
        
   
                   (in millions)                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 6,358       $ 235       $ 6,167       $ 730       $ 12,525       $ 965   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     772         38         946         200         1,718         238   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     194         147         275         221         469         368   

Collateralized debt obligations

     5         1         103         155         108         156   

Other asset-backed securities

     199         7         325         30         524         37   

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies

     1,155         17         -         -         1,155         17   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,148         50         23         3         1,171         53   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     335         12         67         22         402         34   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     10,166         507         7,906         1,361         18,072         1,868   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     40         3         58         5         98         8   
        

Total

   $ 10,206       $ 510       $ 7,964       $ 1,366       $ 18,170       $ 1,876   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

Unrealized losses can be created by rising interest rates or by rising credit concerns and hence widening credit spreads. Credit concerns are apt to play a larger role in the unrealized loss on below investment grade securities. Unrealized losses on investment grade securities principally relate to changes in interest rates or changes in credit spreads since the securities were acquired. Credit rating agencies’ statistics indicate that investment grade securities have been found to be less likely to develop credit concerns. The gross unrealized loss on below investment grade available-for-sale fixed maturity securities decreased to $464 million at December 31, 2010 from $606 million at December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 1,138 and 1,545 available-for-sale fixed maturity securities with an aggregate gross unrealized loss of $1,537 million and $1,868 million, respectively, of which the single largest unrealized loss was $198 million and $24 million, respectively. The Company anticipates that these fixed maturity securities will perform in accordance with their contractual terms and currently has the ability and intent to hold these securities until they recover or mature.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 88 and 141 equity securities with an aggregate gross unrealized loss of $5 million and $8 million, respectively, of which the single largest unrealized loss was $1 million and $2 million, respectively. The Company anticipates that these equity securities will recover in value in the near term.

Available-for-sale securities with amortized cost of $436 million were non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Non-income producing assets represent investments that have not produced income for the 12 months preceding December 31, 2010.

Securities Lending

The Company participated in a securities lending program for the purpose of enhancing income on securities held in 2010 and 2009, but there were no securities on loan and no collateral held as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. The Company maintains collateral at a level of at least 102% of the loaned securities’ market value and monitors the market value of the loaned securities on a daily basis.

Assets on Deposit

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, fixed maturity securities with a fair value of $34 million and $50 million, respectively, were on deposit with government authorities as required by law.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

At December 31, 2010, the mortgage portfolio was diversified by specific collateral property type and geographic region as displayed below:

 

Collateral

Property Type

   Carrying
Amount
      

Geographic

Concentration

   Carrying
Amount
 
            
     (in millions)             (in millions)  

Apartments

   $ 1,789         East North Central    $ 1,296   

Industrial

     1,828         East South Central      211   

Office buildings

     3,756         Middle Atlantic      2,304   

Retail

     3,370         Mountain      898   

Mixed use

     174         New England      1,026   

Agricultural

     670         Pacific      3,492   

Agri business

     1,026         South Atlantic      2,523   

Other

     764         West North Central      514   
        West South Central      910   
        Canada/Other      203   

Provision for losses

     (34      Provision for losses      (34
                      

Total

   $ 13,343         Total    $ 13,343   
                      

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

At the end of each quarter, the MFC Loan Review Committee reviews all mortgage loans rated BB or lower, as determined by review of the underlying collateral, and decides whether an allowance for credit loss is needed. The Company considers collateral value, the borrower’s ability to pay, normal historical credit loss levels, and future expectations in evaluating whether an allowance for credit losses is required for impaired loans.

Changes in the allowance for probable losses on mortgage loans on real estate are summarized below:

 

     Balance at Beginning
of Period
   Additions    Recoveries    Charge-offs and
Disposals
   Balance at End of
Period
    
     (in millions)

Year ended December 31, 2010

   $  42    $  38    $  5    $  41    $  34

Year ended December 31, 2009

       29        36        -        23        42

Year ended December 31, 2008

       17        15        -          3        29

A mortgage loan charge-off is recorded when the impaired loan is disposed or when an impaired loan is determined to be a full loss with no possibility of recovery.

Mortgage loans with a carrying value of $81 million were non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Mortgage loans with a carrying value of $81 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, mortgage loans with a carrying value of $4 million were delinquent by less than 90 days and $4 million were delinquent by 90 days or more.

The Company provides for credit risk on mortgage loans by establishing allowances against the carrying value of the impaired loans. The total recorded investment in mortgage loans that is considered to be impaired along with the related allowance for credit losses was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Impaired mortgage loans on real estate with provision for losses

   $ 115      $ 150   

Allowance for credit losses

     (34     (42
                

Net impaired mortgage loans on real estate

   $ 81      $ 108   
                

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the interest income recognized on impaired loans were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010      2009      2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Average recorded investment in impaired loans

   $ 130       $ 113       $ 60   

Interest income recognized on impaired loans

     -         -         -   

For mortgage loans, the Company develops an internal risk rating (“IRR”) by utilizing the Mortgage Risk Rating System. The IRR is a designated grade that measures the riskiness of expected loss. These ratings are updated on a quarterly basis.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

The carrying value of mortgage loans by IRR was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

AAA

   $ 116       $ 93   

AA

     1,335         1,502   

A

     2,523         2,435   

BBB

     8,488         7,770   

BB

     570         527   

B & Lower and Unrated

     311         296   
                 

Total

   $ 13,343       $ 12,623   
                 

Investment Real Estate, Agriculture, and Timber

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber of $128 million was non-income producing for the year ended December 31, 2010. Depreciation expense on investment real estate, agriculture, and timber was $63 million, $53 million, and $51 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Accumulated depreciation was $467 million and $413 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Other Invested Assets

Other invested assets primarily consist of unconsolidated joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability corporations, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments totaled $3,571 million and $3,059 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Net investment income (loss) on investments accounted for under the equity method totaled $199 million, $78 million, and $(4) million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Total combined assets of such investments were $46,563 million and $34,412 million (consisting primarily of investments) and total combined liabilities were $14,546 million and $9,960 million (including $8,911 million and $6,539 million of debt) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2010 were $3,998 million and $4,895 million, respectively, resulting in $897 million of total combined loss from operations. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2009 were $4,199 million and $4,075 million, respectively, resulting in $124 million of total combined income from operations. Total combined revenues and expenses of these investments in 2008 were $3,071 million and $3,482 million, respectively, resulting in $411 million of total combined loss from operations. Depending on the timing of receipt of the audited financial statements of these other invested assets, the above investee level financial data may be up to one year in arrears.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 2 — Investments - (continued)

 

Net Investment Income and Net Realized Investment and Other Losses

The following information summarizes the components of net investment income and net realized investment and other losses:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Net investment income

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 3,273      $ 3,333      $ 3,286   

Equity securities

     9        31        56   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     766        739        714   

Investment real estate, agriculture, and timber

     171        146        155   

Policy loans

     326        332        322   

Short-term investments

     12        27        182   

Equity method investments and other

     279        15        (8
        

Gross investment income

     4,836        4,623        4,707   

Less investment expenses

     269        277        266   
        

Net investment income (1)

   $ 4,567      $ 4,346      $ 4,441   
        
     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 821      $ (180   $ (1,577

Equity securities

     37        (59     (129

Mortgage loans on real estate

     (62     (83     (23

Derivatives and other invested assets

     (332     (1,366     1,317   

Amounts credited to participating contract holders

     (83     (149     189   
        

Net realized investment and other gains (losses) (1)

   $ 381      $ (1,837   $ (223
        
(1) Includes net investment income and net realized investment and other gains (losses) on assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 – Related Party Transactions for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement.

The change in net unrealized loss on fixed maturities classified as held-for-trading of $(18) million, $(107) million, and $216 million is included in net realized investment and other gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

For 2010, 2009, and 2008, net investment income passed through to participating contract holders as interest credited to policyholders’ account balances amounted to $106 million, $111 million, and $138 million, respectively.

Gross gains were realized on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $774 million, $363 million, and $352 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, and gross losses were realized on the sale of available-for-sale securities of $194 million, $131 million, and $30 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. In addition, other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale securities of $115 million, $663 million, and $1,767 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively, were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 3 — Relationships with Variable Interest Entities

In its capacities as an investor and as an investment manager, the Company has relationships with various types of entities, some of which are considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

The variable interest holder, if any, that has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. The Company’s analysis to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE includes review of the Company’s contractual rights and responsibilities, fees received, and interests held. For the purpose of disclosing consolidated variable interest entities, the Company aggregates similar entities.

If it is not considered to be the primary beneficiary, the Company assesses the materiality of its relationship with the VIE to determine if it holds a significant variable interest, which requires disclosure. This assessment considers the materiality of the VIE relationship to the Company as, among other factors, a percentage of total investments, percentage of total net investment income, and percentage of total funds under management. For purposes of assessing materiality and disclosing significant variable interests, the Company aggregates similar entities.

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents the total assets and total liabilities relating to VIEs for which the Company has concluded that it is the primary beneficiary, and which are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs do not represent claims against the general assets of the Company. Conversely, the assets recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs can only be used to settle the liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating the VIEs.

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     Total Assets      Total Liabilities      Total Assets      Total Liabilities  
                                   
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (1)

   $ 451       $ 368       $ -       $ -   

Timber funds (2)

     116         116         106         106   
        

Total

   $ 567       $ 484       $ 106       $ 106   
        
(1) As discussed in Note 1, upon adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, the Company consolidated certain asset-backed investment vehicles, commonly known as collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), which were previously reported in the unconsolidated VIE table below. The Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary of the CDOs as it provides investment management services, earns a fee for those services, and also holds investments in the entities. At December 31, 2010, these entities held total assets of $451 million, consisting of $401 million of securities classified by the Company as held-for-trading fixed maturities, $44 million of cash, and $6 million of accrued investment income. These entities held total liabilities of $368 million, consisting of $351 million of long-term debt, $10 million of derivative liabilities, and $7 million of other liabilities. See the table below for further discussion regarding CDOs.
(2) The Company’s separate accounts are considered to be the primary beneficiary of certain timberland VIEs, as discussed further below. The Company consolidates the noncontrolling interests in these VIEs within separate account assets and separate account liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Variable Interests in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

The following table presents the total assets of, investment in, and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs for which the Company has concluded that it holds significant variable interests, but it is not the primary beneficiary, and which have not been consolidated. The Company does not record any liabilities related to the unconsolidated VIEs.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 3 — Relationships with Variable Interest Entities - (continued)

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010  
        
     Total Assets      Investment (1)      Maximum
Exposure to

Loss  (2)
 
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (3)

   $ 1,033       $ -       $ -   

Real estate limited partnerships (4)

     1,307         441         455   

Timber funds (5)

     1,748         106         143   
        

Total

   $ 4,088       $ 547       $ 598   
        
     December 31,  
        
     2009  
        
     Total Assets      Investment (1)      Maximum
Exposure to

Loss  (2)
 
     (in millions)  

Collateralized debt obligations (3)

   $ 1,431       $ 27       $ 27   

Real estate limited partnerships (4)

     1,166         466         522   

Timber funds (5)

     1,583         80         83   
        

Total

   $ 4,180       $ 573       $ 632   
        
(1) The Company’s investments in unconsolidated VIEs are included in available-for-sale fixed maturities and other invested assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The maximum exposure to loss related to CDOs is limited to the investment reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The maximum exposure to loss related to real estate limited partnerships and timber funds is limited to the Company’s investment plus unfunded capital commitments. The maximum loss is expected to occur only upon bankruptcy of the issuer or investee or as a result of a natural disaster in the case of the timber funds.
(3) The Company acts as an investment manager to certain CDOs for which it collects a management fee. In addition, the Company may invest in debt or equity securities issued by these CDOs or by CDOs managed by others. CDOs raise capital by issuing debt and equity securities and use the proceeds to purchase investments.
(4) Real estate limited partnerships include partnerships established for the purpose of investing in real estate that qualifies for low income housing and/or historic tax credits. Limited partnerships are owned by a general partner, who manages the business, and by limited partners, who invest capital, but have limited liability and are not involved in the partnerships’ management. The Company is typically the sole limited partner or investor member of each and is not a general partner or managing member.
(5) The Company acts as investment manager for the VIEs owning the timberland properties (the “timber funds”), which the general account and institutional separate accounts invest in. Timber funds are investment vehicles used primarily by large institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension plans, whose primary source of return is derived from the growth and harvest of timber and long-term appreciation of the property. The primary risks of timberland investing include market uncertainty (fluctuation of timber and timberland investments), relative illiquidity (compared to stocks and other investment assets), and environmental risk (natural hazards or legislation related to threatened or endangered species). These risks are mitigated through effective investment management and geographic diversification of timberland investments. The Company collects an advisory fee from each timber fund and is also eligible for performance and forestry management fees.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments

Types of Derivatives and Derivative Strategies

Interest Rate Contracts. The Company uses interest rate futures contracts, interest rate swap agreements, and cancelable interest rate swap agreements as part of its overall strategies of managing the duration of assets and liabilities or the average life of certain asset portfolios to specified targets. Interest rate futures contracts are contractual obligations to buy or sell a financial instrument, foreign currency, or other underlying commodity on a pre-determined future date at a specified price. Interest rate futures contracts are agreements with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. Interest rate swap agreements are contracts with counterparties to exchange interest rate payments of a differing character (i.e., fixed-rate payments exchanged for variable-rate payments) based on an underlying principal balance (notional principal). The net differential to be paid or received on interest rate swap agreements is accrued and recognized as a component of net investment income.

The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with future fixed income asset acquisitions, which will support the Company’s long-term care and life insurance businesses. These agreements will reduce the impact of future interest rate changes on the cost of acquiring adequate assets to support the investment income assumptions used in pricing these products. During future periods when the acquired assets are held by the Company, the accumulated gain or loss will be amortized into investment income as a yield adjustment on the assets.

The Company also uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable cash flows associated with payments that it will receive on certain floating rate fixed income securities. The accumulated gain or loss will be amortized into investment income as a yield adjustment when the payments are made.

The Company also enters into basis swaps to better match the cash flows from assets and related liabilities. Basis swaps are included in interest rate swaps for disclosure purposes. The Company utilizes basis swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Inflation swaps are used to reduce inflation risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities. Inflation swaps are classified within interest rate swaps for disclosure purposes. The Company utilizes inflation swaps in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Forward and futures agreements are contractual obligations to buy or sell a financial instrument, foreign currency, or other underlying commodity on a predetermined future date at a specified price. Forward contracts are OTC contracts negotiated between counterparties, whereas futures agreements are contracts with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. The Company uses exchange-traded interest rate futures primarily to hedge mismatches between the duration of assets in a portfolio and the duration of liabilities supported by those assets, to hedge against changes in value of securities the Company owns or anticipates acquiring, and to hedge against changes in interest rates on anticipated liability issuances by replicating U.S. Treasury or swap curve performance. The Company utilizes exchange-traded interest rate futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Options are contractual agreements whereby the holder has the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a security, exchange rate, interest rate, or other financial instrument at a predetermined price/rate within a specified time. The Company also purchases interest rate caps and floors primarily to protect against interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities (duration mismatches). The Company utilizes interest rate caps and floors in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Foreign Currency Contracts. Foreign currency derivatives, including foreign currency swaps and foreign currency forwards, are used by the Company to reduce the risk from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

Cross currency rate swap agreements are used to manage the Company’s exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate fluctuations, or both, on foreign currency financial instruments. Cross currency rate swap agreements are contracts to exchange the currencies of two different countries at the same rate of exchange at specified future dates. The net differential to be paid or received on cross currency rate swap agreements is accrued and recognized as a component of net investment income.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

Under foreign currency forwards, the Company agrees with other parties to deliver a specified amount of an identified currency at a specified future date. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date. The maturities of these forwards correspond with the future periods in which the foreign currency transactions are expected to occur. The Company utilizes currency forwards in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Equity Market Contracts. Total return swaps are contracts that involve the exchange of payments based on changes in the value of a reference asset, including any returns such as interest earned on these assets, in exchange for amounts based on reference rates specified in the contract. The Company utilizes total return swaps in qualifying and non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Equity index futures contracts are contractual obligations to buy or sell a specified amount of an underlying equity index at an agreed contract price on a specified date. Equity index futures are contracts with standard amounts and settlement dates that are traded on regulated exchanges. The Company utilizes currency forwards in non-qualifying hedging relationships.

The table below provides a summary of the gross notional amount and fair value of derivatives contracts by the underlying risk exposure for all derivatives in hedging and non-hedging relationships:

 

          December 31, 2010      December 31, 2009  
                    
          Notional
Amount
     Fair
Value
Assets
     Fair
Value
Liabilities
     Notional
Amount
     Fair
Value
Assets
     Fair
Value
Liabilities
 
                    
          (in millions)  

Qualifying Hedging Relationships

                 

Fair value hedges

  

Interest rate swaps

   $ 11,995       $ 433       $ 709       $ 14,922       $ 402       $ 752   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,017         53         223         883         -         253   

Cash flow hedges

  

Interest rate swaps

     18,467         1,337         540         12,961         912         66   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,861         29         189         629         4         122   
  

Foreign currency forwards

     140         29         -         266         43         -   
  

Equity market contracts

     20         1         1         38         8         -   
                    

Total Derivatives in Hedging Relationships

   $ 33,500       $ 1,882       $ 1,662       $ 29,699       $ 1,369       $ 1,193   
                    

Non-Hedging Relationships

                 
  

Interest rate swaps

   $ 38,111       $ 951       $ 915       $ 22,535       $ 526       $ 500   
  

Interest rate futures

     1,598         -         -         407         -         -   
  

Foreign currency swaps

     1,660         128         166         4,461         238         319   
  

Foreign currency forwards

     134         4         -         115         -         1   
  

Foreign currency futures

     1,100         -         -         278         -         -   
  

Equity market contracts

     31         3         1         -         -         -   
  

Equity index futures

     4,954         -         -         1,030         -         -   
  

Interest rate options

     181         -         -         287         1         -   
  

Embedded derivatives – fixed maturities

     -         -         -         86         -         2   
  

Embedded derivatives – reinsurance contracts

     -         7         660         -         8         614   
  

Embedded derivatives – participating pension contracts (1)

     -         -         98         -         -         71   
  

Embedded derivatives – benefit guarantees (1)

     -         1,497         456         -         1,703         640   
                    

Total Derivatives in Non-Hedging Relationships

     47,769         2,590         2,296         29,199         2,476         2,147   
                    

Total Derivatives (2)

   $ 81,269       $ 4,472       $ 3,958       $ 58,898       $ 3,845       $ 3,340   
                    

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

(1) Embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts are reported as part of future policy benefits and embedded derivatives related to benefit guarantees are reported as part of reinsurance recoverable or future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The fair values of all derivatives in an asset position are reported within derivative asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and derivatives in a liability position are reported within derivative liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, excluding embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts and benefit guarantees.

Hedging Relationships

The Company uses derivatives for economic hedging purposes. In certain circumstances, these hedges also meet the requirements for hedge accounting. Hedging relationships eligible for hedge accounting are designated as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, as described below.

Fair Value Hedges. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value of fixed-rate financial instruments caused by changes in interest rates. The Company also uses cross currency swaps to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations.

The Company recognizes gains and losses on derivatives and the related hedged items in fair value hedges in net realized investment and other gains (losses). For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company did not recognize any gains or losses related to the portion of the hedging instruments that were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. At December 31, 2010, the Company had no hedges of firm commitments.

The following table shows the investment gains (losses) recognized:

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ (70   $ 157      $ 87   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     62        (64     (2

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (73     111        38   
   

Total

   $ (81   $ 204      $ 123   
   

For the year ended December 31, 2009

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ 470      $ (348   $ 122   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     (310     263        (47

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     90        (83     7   
   

Total

   $ 250      $ (168   $ 82   
   

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008

  

   
   

Derivatives in Fair Value

Hedging Relationships

  

Hedged Items in Fair

Value Hedging

Relationships

   Gains (Losses)
Recognized on
Derivatives
    Gains (Losses)
Recognized for
Hedged Items
    Ineffectiveness
Recognized
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

   $ (657   $ 684      $ 27   
  

Fixed-rate liabilities

     220        (272     (52

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (114     92        (22
   

Total

   $ (551   $ 504      $ (47
   

Cash Flow Hedges. The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge the variability in cash flows from variable rate financial instruments and forecasted transactions. The Company also uses cross currency swaps and forward agreements to hedge currency exposure on foreign currency financial instruments and foreign currency denominated expenses, respectively. Total return swaps are used to hedge the variability in cash flows associated with certain stock-based compensation awards. Inflation swaps are used to reduce inflation risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, all of the Company’s hedged forecast transactions qualified as cash flow hedges. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, no cash flow hedges were discontinued because it was probable that the original forecasted transactions would not occur by the end of the originally specified time period documented at inception of the hedging relationship.

The following table presents the effects of derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity:

 

For the year ended December 31, 2010

  

   
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

    Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)
 
   
     (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

   $ 48      $ (129   $ 3   
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     (43     -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (25     -        -   
  

Floating rate assets

     (4     -        -   

Foreign currency forwards

  

Forecasted expenses

     (9     -        -   
  

Foreign currency assets

     (1     -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     (3     -        -   
   

Total

   $ (37   $ (129   $ 3   
   

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2009

  

   
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

   

Ineffectiveness

Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)

 
   
     (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Floating rate assets

   $ (23   $ -      $ -   
  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

     (1,082     (5     (17
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     108        -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     (35     -        -   

Foreign currency forwards

  

Forecasted expenses

     28        -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     4        -        -   
   

Total

   $ (1,000   $ (5   $ (17
   

 

For the year ended December 31, 2008

      
   

Derivatives in Cash Flow

Hedging Relationships

   Hedged Items in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
   Gains (Losses)
Deferred in AOCI on
Derivatives (Net of Tax)
   

Gains Reclassified from
AOCI into Net Realized
Investment and Other
Gains  (Losses)

(Net of Tax)

    Ineffectiveness
Recognized in Net
Realized Investment
and Other Gains
(Losses)
 
   
          (in millions)  

Interest rate swaps

  

Floating rate assets

   $ 37      $ -      $ -   
  

Forecasted fixed-rate assets

     1,118        (31     30   
  

Inflation indexed liabilities

     (73     -        -   

Foreign currency swaps

  

Fixed-rate assets

     5        -        -   

Equity market contracts

  

Stock-based compensation

     (1     -        -   
   

Total

   $ 1,086      $ (31   $ 30   
   

The Company anticipates that pre-tax net gains of approximately $41 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings within the next 12 months. The maximum time frame for which variable cash flows are hedged is 36 years.

For a roll forward of the net accumulated gains (losses) on cash flow hedges see Note 12 – Shareholder’s Equity.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments. The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements, cancelable interest rate swap agreements, total return swap agreements, interest rate futures contracts, credit default swaps, and interest rate cap and floor agreements to manage exposure to interest rates without designating the derivatives as hedging instruments. Credit default swaps are contracts in which the buyer makes a series of payments to the seller and, in exchange, receives compensation if one of the events specified in the contract occurs. Interest rate cap agreements are contracts with counterparties which require the payment of a premium for the right to receive payments for the difference between the cap interest rate and a market interest rate on specified future dates based on an underlying principal balance (notional principal).

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

In addition, the Company uses interest rate floor agreements to hedge the interest rate risk associated with minimum interest rate guarantees in certain of its life insurance and annuity businesses, without designating the derivatives as hedging instruments.

The Company offers certain variable annuity products with a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (“GMWB”) and guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”). These guarantees are effectively an embedded option on the basket of mutual funds offered to contract holders. Beginning in November 2007, for certain contracts, the Company implemented a hedging program to reduce its exposure to the GMWB and GMDB guarantees. This dynamic hedging program uses interest rate swap agreements, equity index futures (including but not limited to the Dow Jones Industrial, Standard & Poor’s 500, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 indices), U.S. Treasury futures, and foreign currency futures to match the sensitivities of the GMWB and GMDB liabilities to the market risk factors.

Beginning in December 2010, the Company implemented a macro equity risk hedging program using equity and currency futures. This program is designed to reduce the Company’s overall exposure to public equity markets arising from several sources including, but not limited to, variable annuity guarantees not dynamically hedged, separate account fees not associated with guarantees, and Company equity holdings.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, net losses of $709 million, net losses of $2,679 million, and net gains of $2,901 million, respectively, related to derivatives in a non-hedge relationship were recognized by the Company. These amounts were recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses).

 

For the years ended December 31,    2010     2009     2008  
   
     (in millions)  

Non-Hedging Relationships

      

Investment (losses) gains:

      

Interest rate swaps

   $ 145      $ (906   $ 818   

Interest rate futures

     (56     3        (28

Interest rate options

     (1     4        -   

Foreign currency swaps

     (68     (121     31   

Foreign currency forwards

     22        18        (28

Foreign currency futures

     (18     (24     (2

Embedded derivatives

     (93     (1,390     1,944   

Equity market contracts

     12        30        (25

Equity index futures

     (652     (293     191   
        

Total Investment (Losses) Gains from Derivatives in Non-Hedging Relationships

   $ (709   $ (2,679   $ 2,901   
        

Embedded Derivatives. The Company has certain embedded derivatives that are required to be separated from their host contracts and accounted for as derivatives. These host contracts include fixed maturities, reinsurance contracts, participating pension contracts, and certain benefit guarantees.

For more details on the Company’s embedded derivatives, see Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

Credit Risk. The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the derivative financial instruments. The current credit exposure of the Company’s derivative contracts is limited to the fair value in excess of the collateral held at the reporting date.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 4 — Derivatives and Hedging Instruments - (continued)

 

The Company manages its credit risk by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties, obtaining collateral where appropriate, and entering into master netting agreements that provide for a netting of payments and receipts with a single counterparty. The Company enters into credit support annexes with its over-the-counter derivative dealers in order to manage its credit exposure to those counterparties. As part of the terms and conditions of those agreements, the pledging and accepting of collateral in connection with the Company’s derivative usage is required. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had accepted collateral consisting of various securities with a fair value of $824 million and $861 million, respectively, which is held in separate custodial accounts. In addition, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company pledged collateral of $690 million and $598 million, respectively, which is included in available-for-sale fixed maturities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 5 — Income Taxes

Prior to 2010, the Company filed tax returns as part of two consolidated groups, MHDLLC and JHHLLC. MHDLLC included JHUSA and JHHLLC included JHLICO and JHVLICO. For the 2010 tax year, the Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of JHHLLC with the following affiliates and wholly-owned subsidiaries: MIC, Manulife Reinsurance Limited, Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited, Manulife Service Corporation, John Hancock International Holdings, Inc., John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York (“JHNY”), and John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC.

In accordance with the income tax sharing agreements in effect for the applicable tax years, the income tax provision (or benefit) is computed as if each entity filed separate federal income tax returns. Intercompany settlements of income taxes are made through an increase or reduction to amounts due to or from affiliates. Such settlements occur on a periodic basis in accordance with the tax sharing agreements. Tax benefits from operating losses are provided at the U.S. statutory rate plus any tax credits attributable, provided the consolidated group utilizes such benefits currently.

(Loss) income before income taxes includes the following:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009      2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Domestic

   $ (669   $ 290       $ (670

Foreign

     14        14         20   
        

(Loss) income before income taxes

   $ (655   $ 304       $ (650
        

The components of income taxes were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Current taxes:

      

Federal

   $ (230   $ (45   $ (462

Foreign

     6        6        4   

State

     -        3        5   
        

Total

     (224     (36     (453
        

Deferred taxes:

      

Federal

     450        31        111   

Foreign

     (1     (1     2   

State

     (3     (1     1   
        

Total

     446        29        114   
        

Total income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 222      $ (7   $ (339
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

A reconciliation of income taxes at the federal income tax rate to income tax expense charged to operations follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Tax at 35%

   $ (229   $ 106      $ (227

Add (deduct):

      

Prior year taxes

     47        14        26   

Tax credits

     (65     (76     (72

Tax-exempt investment income

     (119     (76     (92

Lease income

     (5     63        3   

Unrecognized tax benefits

     34        (44     15   

Goodwill impairment

     560        -        -   

Other

     (1     6        8   
        

Total income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 222      $ (7   $ (339
        

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from tax effecting the differences between the financial statement values and income tax values of assets and liabilities at each Consolidated Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Deferred tax assets:

     

Policy reserves

       $   1,309           $   1,339   

Net operating loss carryforwards

     725         384   

Net capital loss carryforwards

     108         74   

Tax credits

     732         670   

Unearned revenue

     907         915   

Deferred compensation

     48         212   

Federal interest deficiency

     381         307   

Dividends payable to policyholders

     135         144   

Securities and other investments

     805         1   

Other

     97         245   
        

Total deferred tax assets

     5,247         4,291   
        

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Unrealized investment gains on securities

     653         493   

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     2,503         2,367   

Intangibles

     1,134         1,213   

Premiums receivable

     56         42   

Deferred sales inducements

     124         132   

Deferred gains

     638         628   

Securities and other investments

     2,648         1,091   

Other

     256         80   
        

Total deferred tax liabilities

     8,012         6,046   
        

Net deferred tax liabilities

       $   2,765           $   1,755   
        

At December 31, 2010, the Company had $2,070 million of operating loss carryforwards, which will expire between 2022 and 2025, and $309 million of capital loss carryforwards, which will expire between 2013 and 2014. The Company believes that it will realize the full benefit of its deferred tax assets.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

The Company received an income tax refund of $31 million in 2010 and made income tax payments of $4 million and $13 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years before 1996.

For MHDLLC, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its examinations and the appeals process for years 1998 through 2003, and the Company received income tax refunds for these years in April 2009 totaling $44 million, including interest. The IRS completed its examination of this group’s income tax returns for the years 2004 and 2005 in July 2009. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. The IRS commenced an examination of this group’s income tax returns for years 2006 and 2007 in November 2009.

For JHHLLC, the IRS completed its examinations for years 1996 through 1998 in September 2003. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. In June 2008, the Company and the IRS Appeals Division agreed to compromise settlement on several issues that arose in the 1996 through 1998 examinations, and in December 2008, the IRS issued a statutory notice of deficiency covering the remaining issues. In March 2009, the Company filed a petition in U.S. Tax Court contesting the statutory notice of deficiency.

The IRS completed its examinations of this group’s income tax returns for the years 1999 through 2001 in October 2006. In August 2009, the Company and the IRS Appeals Division agreed to compromise settlement on several issues that arose in the examinations, and in December 2009, the IRS issued a statutory notice of deficiency covering the remaining issues. In March 2010, the Company filed a petition in U.S. Tax Court contesting the statutory notice of deficiency.

The IRS completed its examination of this group’s income tax returns for the years 2002 through 2004 in August 2009. The Company filed protests with the IRS Appeals Division for various adjustments raised by the IRS in its examinations of these years. The IRS examination for years 2005 and 2006 commenced in January 2010.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     December 31  
        
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning balance

   $   2,161      $   1,869   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     202        182   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     177        349   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (144     (239
        

Ending balance

   $ 2,396      $ 2,161   
        

Included in the balances as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are $338 million and $356 million of unrecognized benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate.

Included in the balances as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are $2,058 million and $1,805 million of tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, other than interest or penalties, the disallowance of the shorter deductibility period would not affect the annual effective tax rate, but would accelerate the payment of taxes to an earlier period.

An estimate of the change in unrecognized tax benefits attributable to deductions for dividends received cannot be made at this time because there is no specific information available with respect to either the position that will be taken by the U.S. Treasury Department or the effective dates of the anticipated regulations.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 5 — Income Taxes - (continued)

 

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense (part of other operating costs and expenses) and penalties in income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company recognized approximately $166 million, $224 million, and $195 million in interest expense, respectively. The Company had approximately $1,044 million and $878 million accrued for interest as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company did not recognize any material amounts of penalties during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Note 6 — Closed Blocks

The Company operates two separate closed blocks for the benefit of certain classes of individual or joint traditional participating whole life insurance policies. The JHUSA closed block was established upon the demutualization of MLI for those designated participating policies that were in-force on September 23, 1999. The JHLICO closed block was established upon the demutualization of JHLICO for those designated participating policies that were in-force on February 1, 2000.

Assets were allocated to the closed blocks in an amount that, together with anticipated revenues from policies included in the closed blocks, was reasonably expected to be sufficient to support such business, including provision for payment of benefits, direct asset acquisition and disposition costs, and taxes, and for continuation of dividend scales, assuming experience underlying such dividend scales continues. Assets allocated to the closed blocks inure solely to the benefit of the holders of the policies included in the closed blocks and will not revert to the benefit of the shareholder of the Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing, or lending of assets can be made between the closed blocks and other portions of the Company’s general account, any of its separate accounts, or any affiliate of the Company without prior approval from the State of Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation.

If, over time, the aggregate performance of the assets and policies of a closed block is better than was assumed in funding that closed block, dividends to policyholders for that closed block will be increased. If, over time, the aggregate performance of the assets and policies of a closed block is less favorable than was assumed in funding that closed block, dividends to policyholders for that closed block will be reduced.

The assets and liabilities allocated to the closed blocks are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations on the same basis as other similar assets and liabilities. The carrying amount of the closed blocks’ liabilities in excess of the carrying amount of the closed blocks’ assets at the date the closed blocks were established (adjusted to eliminate the impact of related amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income) represents the maximum future earnings from the assets and liabilities designated to the closed blocks that can be recognized in income over the period the policies in the closed blocks remain in force. The Company has developed an actuarial calculation of the timing of such maximum future shareholder earnings, and this is the basis of the policyholder dividend obligation.

If actual cumulative earnings of a closed block are greater than expected cumulative earnings of that block, only expected earnings will be recognized in that closed block’s income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings of a closed block represent undistributed accumulated earnings attributable to policyholders, which are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because the excess will be paid to the policyholders of that closed block as an additional policyholder dividend unless otherwise offset by future closed block performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If actual cumulative performance of a closed block is less favorable than expected, expected earnings for that closed block will be recognized in net income, unless the policyholder dividend obligation has been reduced to zero, in which case actual earnings will be recognized in income. Actual experience within the JHLICO closed block, in particular realized and unrealized losses, resulted in a reduction of the remaining policyholder dividend obligation to zero during the year ended December 31, 2008. The policyholder dividend obligation for the JHUSA closed block remains zero at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

For all closed block policies, the principal cash flow items that affect the amount of closed block assets and liabilities are premiums, net investment income, purchases and sales of investments, policyholders’ benefits, policyholder dividends, premium taxes, guaranty fund assessments, and income taxes. For the JHLICO closed block policies, the principal income and expense items excluded from the closed block are management and maintenance expenses, commissions, and net investment income and realized investment gains and losses of investment assets outside the closed block that support the closed block business, all of which enter into the determination of total gross margins of closed block policies for the purpose of the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs. There are no exclusions applicable to the JHUSA closed block. The amounts shown in the following tables for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the closed blocks are those that enter into the determination of amounts that are to be paid to policyholders.

The following tables set forth certain summarized financial information relating to the closed blocks as of the dates indicated:

JHUSA Closed Block

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities

    

Future policy benefits

   $   8,443      $   8,632   

Policyholders’ funds

     78        79   

Policyholder dividends payable

     184        202   

Other closed block liabilities

     587        526   
        

Total closed block liabilities

   $ 9,292      $ 9,439   
        

Assets

    

Investments

    

Fixed maturities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$2,898; 2009—$3,084)

   $ 3,094      $ 3,179   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     643        652   

Investment real estate

     655        656   

Policy loans

     1,550        1,619   

Other invested assets

     5        3   
        

Total investments

     5,947        6,109   

Cash borrowings and cash equivalents

     (168     (244

Accrued investment income

     104        117   

Amounts due from and held for affiliates

     1,830        1,779   

Other closed block assets

     642        667   
        

Total assets designated to the closed block

   $ 8,355      $ 8,428   
        

Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block

   $ 937      $ 1,011   

Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized appreciation, net of deferred income tax expense of $199 million and $142 million, respectively

     370        264   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred income tax benefit of $64 million and $46 million, respectively

     (119     (85

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (85     (67
        

Total amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income

     166        112   
        

Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities

   $ 1,103      $ 1,123   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHUSA Closed Block

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

      

Premiums

   $ 597      $ 624      $ 647   

Net investment income

     415        455        473   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     97        (35     (9
        

Total revenues

     1,109        1,044        1,111   

Benefits and Expenses

      

Benefits to policyholders

     713        734        782   

Policyholder dividends

     367        392        411   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     (28     (76     (218

Other closed block operating costs and expenses

     26        24        25   
        

Total benefits and expenses

     1,078        1,074        1,000   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses before income taxes

     31        (30     111   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     11        (11     39   
        

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

   $ 20      $ (19   $ 72   
        

Maximum future earnings from closed block assets and liabilities:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning of period

   $ 1,123      $ 1,127   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

     (20     19   

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (23
        

End of period

   $ 1,103      $ 1,123   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHLICO Closed Block

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Liabilities

    

Future policy benefits

   $ 10,798      $ 10,916   

Policyholders’ funds

     1,501        1,511   

Policyholder dividends payable

     401        407   

Other closed block liabilities

     116        118   
        

Total closed block liabilities

   $ 12,816      $ 12,952   
        

Assets

    

Investments

    

Fixed maturities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(amortized cost: 2010—$6,530; 2009—$6,378)

   $ 6,766      $ 6,456   

Equity securities:

    

Available-for-sale—at fair value

(cost: 2010—$9; 2009—$7)

     12        8   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     2,105        1,928   

Policy loans

     1,500        1,533   

Other invested assets

     121        153   
        

Total investments

     10,504        10,078   

Cash borrowings, cash, and cash equivalents

     (38     299   

Accrued investment income

     141        134   

Other closed block assets

     92        165   
        

Total assets designated to the closed block

   $ 10,699      $ 10,676   
        

Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block

   $ 2,117      $ 2,276   

Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized appreciation, net of deferred income tax expense of $98 million and $28 million, respectively

     183        53   
        

Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities

   $ 2,300      $ 2,329   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 6 — Closed Blocks - (continued)

 

JHLICO Closed Block

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010      2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Revenues

       

Premiums

   $ 621       $ 648      $ 699   

Net investment income

     585         588        581   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     18         (12     (118
        

Total revenues

     1,224         1,224        1,162   

Benefits and Expenses

       

Benefits to policyholders

     733         761        794   

Policyholder dividends

     439         461        478   

Change in the policyholder dividend obligation

     -         -        (62

Other closed block operating costs and expenses

     11         3        2   
        

Total benefits and expenses

     1,183         1,225        1,212   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses before income taxes

     41         (1     (50

Income tax expense (benefit)

     12         (2     (17
        

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

   $ 29       $ 1      $ (33
        

Maximum future earnings from closed block assets and liabilities:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Beginning of period

   $ 2,329      $ 2,372   

Revenues, net of benefits and expenses and income taxes

     (29     (1

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (42
        

End of period

   $ 2,300      $ 2,329   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 7 — Debt and Line of Credit

External short-term and long-term debt consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Short-term debt:

    

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 7      $ 6   

Long-term debt:

    

Surplus notes, 7.38% maturing in 2024 (1)

     489        491   

Variable rate notes payable, interest ranging from LIBOR plus 0.45% to LIBOR plus 3.15% due in varying amounts to 2019 (2)

     222        -   

Fixed rate notes payable, interest ranging from 6.1% to 13.84% due in varying amounts to 2016 (2)

     149        15   

Fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps (1)

     (15     (16
        
     845        490   

Less current maturities of long-term debt

     (7     (6
        

Total long-term debt

   $     838      $ 484   
        

Consumer notes:

    

Notes payable, interest ranging from 0.83% to 6.25% due in varying amounts to 2036

   $     966      $     1,205   
        
(1) As part of its interest rate management, the Company uses interest rate swaps to convert the interest expense on the surplus notes from fixed to variable. Under ASC 815, these swaps are designated as fair value hedges, which results in the carrying value of the notes being adjusted for changes in fair value.
(2) As a result of the adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, long-term debt at December 31, 2010 includes $222 million of variable rate notes and $129 million of fixed rate notes related to consolidated variable interest entities. For further information regarding the adoption of ASC 810, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Long-Term Debt

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2011—$7 million; 2012—$162 million; 2013—$0 million; 2014—$35 million; 2015—$12 million; and thereafter—$629 million.

Interest expense on debt, included in other operating costs and expenses, was $47 million, $34 million, and $34 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Interest paid on debt was $47 million, $34 million, and $34 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Any payment of interest or principal on the surplus notes requires the prior approval of the Michigan Commissioner of Financial and Insurance Regulation (the “Commissioner”).

Consumer Notes

The Company issues consumer notes through its SignatureNotes program. SignatureNotes is an investment product sold through a broker-dealer network to retail customers in the form of publicly traded fixed and/or floating rate securities. SignatureNotes have a variety of maturities, interest rates, and call provisions.

Aggregate maturities of consumer notes, net of unamortized dealer fees, are as follows: 2011—$155 million; 2012—$109 million; 2013—$55 million; 2014—$233 million; 2015—$146 million; and thereafter—$268 million.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 7 — Debt and Line of Credit - (continued)

 

Interest expense on consumer notes, included in other operating costs and expenses, was $48 million, $47 million, and $104 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Interest paid amounted to $48 million, $50 million, and $104 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Line of Credit

At December 31, 2010, the Company had a committed line of credit established by MFC totaling $1 billion pursuant to a 364-day revolving credit facility. MFC will commit, when requested, to loan funds at prevailing interest rates as determined in accordance with the line of credit agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to maintain a certain minimum level of net worth and comply with certain other covenants, which were met at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the agreement.

At December 31, 2010, the Company, MFC, and other MFC subsidiaries had a committed line of credit through a group of banks totaling $500 million pursuant to a multi-year facility, which will expire in 2014. The banks will commit, when requested, to loan funds at prevailing interest rates as determined in accordance with the line of credit agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, MFC is required to maintain a certain minimum level of net worth, and MFC and the Company are required to comply with certain other covenants, which were met at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010, MFC and its subsidiaries, including the Company, had no outstanding borrowings under the agreement.

Note 8 — Related Party Transactions

Reinsurance Transactions

Effective December 31, 2008, the Company entered into an amended and restated reinsurance agreement with an affiliate, John Hancock Reassurance Company Limited (“JHRECO”), to reinsure 20% of the risk related to payout annuity policies issued January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 and 65% of the risk related to payout annuity policies issued prior to January 1, 2008. The reinsurance agreement is written on a modified coinsurance basis where the assets supporting the reinsured policies remain invested with the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company recorded a reduction of $3,640 million in premiums in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and recorded a modified coinsurance reserve adjustment of $3,640 million, which reduced benefits to policyholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company reinsured certain portions of its long-term care insurance and group annuity contracts with JHRECO. The Company entered into these reinsurance contracts in order to facilitate its capital management process. These reinsurance contracts are written both on a funds withheld basis where the related financial assets remain invested at the Company and a modified coinsurance agreement. As of July 1, 2010, amendments were made to the contracts to update the calculation of investment income and the expense allowance to reflect current experience. The Company recorded a liability for coinsurance amounts withheld from JHRECO of $4,784 million and $4,147 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded a reinsurance recoverable from JHRECO of $5,414 million and $4,749 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which was included with reinsurance recoverable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Premiums ceded to JHRECO were $625 million, $644 million, and $656 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Claims incurred ceded to JHRECO were $652 million, $603 million, and $538 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Effective October 1, 2008, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with an affiliate, Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited (“MRBL”), to reinsure 75% of certain group annuity contracts in-force. The reinsurance agreement covers all contracts, excluding the guaranteed benefit rider, issued and in-force as of September 30, 2008. As the underlying contracts being reinsured are considered investment contracts, the agreement does not meet the criteria for reinsurance accounting and was classified as a financial instrument. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company received initial consideration of $1,495 million, which was classified as unearned revenue. Effective October 1, 2009, the original agreement was amended to increase the quota share percentage from 75% to 87%. Under the terms of the amended agreement, additional consideration of $250 million was due to the Company on December 31, 2009, which was paid by MRBL on March 31, 2010. The Company recorded this amount as a receivable as of December 31, 2009. As a result of the amendment,

 

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Note 8 — Related Party Transactions - (continued)

 

the unearned revenue of $250 million as of September 30, 2009 was included with the balance of unearned revenue related to the initial consideration. These amounts are being amortized into income through other operating costs and expenses on a basis consistent with the manner in which the deferred policy acquisition costs on the underlying reinsured contracts are recognized. The balance of the unearned revenue liability was $1,563 million and $1,705 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Effective October 1, 2008, the Company entered into an amended and restated reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 90% of a significant block of variable annuity contracts in-force. All substantial risks, including all guaranteed benefits, related to certain specified policies not already reinsured to third parties, are reinsured under the agreement. The base contracts are reinsured on a modified coinsurance basis, while the guaranteed benefit reinsurance coverage is apportioned in accordance with the reinsurance agreement provisions between modified coinsurance and coinsurance funds withheld. The assets supporting the reinsured policies remain invested with the Company. As of November 15, 2010, the agreement was amended to update the calculation of investment income. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Company reported a reinsurance recoverable for ceded reserves and cost of reinsurance of $1,595 million and $1,681 million and a liability for coinsurance funds withheld of $72 million and $194 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2010, the Company reported a reinsurance settlement receivable from MRBL of $180 million, which was included with amounts due from and held for affiliates, and as of December 31, 2009, the Company reported a reinsurance settlement payable to MRBL of $261 million, which was included with amounts due to affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net MRBL reinsurance recoverable includes the impact of ongoing reinsurance cash flows and is accounted for over the life of the underlying reinsured policies using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying policies with changes to ceded reserves and cost of reinsurance recognized as a component of benefits to policyholders on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2004, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 75% of the non-reinsured risk of the JHLICO closed block. The Company amended this treaty during 2008 to increase the portion of non-reinsured risk reinsured under this treaty to 90% and amended it during 2009 to provide additional surplus relief. The reinsurance agreement is written on a modified coinsurance basis where the related financial assets remain invested within the Company. As the reinsurance agreement does not subject the reinsurer to the reasonable possibility of significant loss, it was classified as financial reinsurance and given deposit-type accounting treatment with only the reinsurance risk fee being reported in other operating costs and expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective December 31, 2003, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with MRBL to reinsure 90% of the non-reinsured risk of the JHUSA closed block. As approximately 90% of the mortality risk is covered under previously existing contracts with third-party reinsurers and the resulting limited mortality risk is inherent in the new contract with MRBL, it was classified as financial reinsurance and given deposit-type accounting treatment. The Company retained title to the invested assets supporting this block of business. These invested assets are held in trust on behalf of MRBL and are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amounts held at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $2,394 million and $2,290 million, respectively, and are accounted for as fixed maturities available-for-sale.

Service Agreements

The Company has formal service agreements with MFC and MLI, which can be terminated by either party upon two months notice. Under the various agreements, the Company will pay direct operating expenses incurred by MFC and MLI on behalf of the Company. Services provided under the agreements include legal, actuarial, investment, data processing, accounting, and certain other administrative services. Costs incurred under the agreements were $372 million, $394 million, and $374 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had amounts receivable from MFC and MLI of $1 million and amounts payable to MFC and MLI of $10 million, respectively.

Management believes the allocation methods used are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances; however, the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets may not necessarily be indicative of the financial condition that would have existed if the Company operated as an unaffiliated entity.

 

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Note 8 — Related Party Transactions - (continued)

 

Debt Transactions

Pursuant to a subordinated surplus note dated September 30, 2008, the Company borrowed $110 million from an affiliate, John Hancock Insurance Agency, Inc. (“JHIA”) (formerly John Hancock Financial Holdings (Delaware), Inc.). The interest rate is fixed at 7%, and interest is payable semi-annually. The note matures on March 31, 2033. Interest expense was $8 million, $8 million, and $2 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Pursuant to a subordinated surplus note dated September 30, 2008, the Company borrowed $295 million from JHIA. The interest rate is fixed at 7%, and interest is payable semi-annually. The note matures on March 31, 2033. Interest expense was $21 million, $21 million, and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

On December 22, 2006, the Company issued a subordinated note to MHDLLC in the amount of $136 million due December 15, 2016 (the “Original Note”). Interest on the Original Note accrued at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.3% per annum calculated and reset quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 and payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year until December 15, 2011, and thereafter at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.3% per annum reset quarterly as aforesaid until payment in full. On September 30, 2008, the Original Note was converted to a subordinated surplus note on the same economic terms. Interest on the subordinated surplus note from October 1, 2008 until December 15, 2011 accrues at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.3% per annum calculated and reset quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 and payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year. Thereafter, interest accrues at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.3% per annum reset quarterly as aforementioned and payable semi-annually on June 15 and September 15 of each year until payment in full. Pursuant to the merger of MHDLLC into JHHLLC, as discussed in Note 1, MHDLLC ceased to exist, and the loan was transferred to JHHLLC effective December 31, 2009. Interest expense was $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The issuance of the above surplus notes by the Company was approved by the Commissioner, and any payments of interest or principal on the surplus notes require the prior approval of the Commissioner. The surplus notes were included with amounts due to affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Pursuant to a demand note dated September 30, 2008, the Company loaned $295 million to JHFS. The interest rate is calculated at a fluctuating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 50 basis points. Pursuant to the merger of JHFS into MIC, as discussed in Note 1, JHFS ceased to exist, and the loan was transferred to MIC effective December 31, 2009. Interest income was $3 million, $4 million, and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Pursuant to a senior promissory note dated March 1, 2007, the Company borrowed $477 million from MHDLLC. The note was repaid on September 30, 2008. Interest was calculated at a fluctuating rate equal to 3-month LIBOR plus 33.5 basis points. Interest expense was $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Capital Stock Transactions

On December 16, 2010, the Company issued one share of common stock to MIC for $350 million in cash.

On September 30, 2008, the Company issued two shares of common stock to MIC for $477 million in cash.

Other

On December 31, 2010, the Company issued a noncash dividend of $13 million to MIC as part of the transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans. For additional information on the transfer, see Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.

On December 10, 2008, the Company issued a dividend in-kind of $460 million to JHFS as repayment on an outstanding loan.

The Company, in the ordinary course of business, invests funds deposited by customers and manages the resulting invested assets for growth and income for customers. From time to time, successful investment strategies of the Company may attract

 

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Note 8 — Related Party Transactions - (continued)

 

deposits from affiliates of the Company. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company managed approximately $7,233 million and $6,098 million of deposits from affiliates, respectively.

The Company operates a liquidity pool in which affiliates can invest excess cash. Terms of operation and participation in the liquidity pool are set out in the Second Restated and Amended Liquidity Pool and Loan Facility Agreement effective January 1, 2010. The maximum aggregate amounts that the Company can accept into the Liquidity Pool are $5 billion in U.S. dollar deposits and $200 million in Canadian dollar deposits. Under the terms of the agreement, certain participants may receive advances from the Liquidity Pool up to certain predetermined limits. Interest payable on the funds will be reset daily to the one-month London Interbank Bid Rate.

The following table details the affiliates and their participation in the Company’s Liquidity Pool:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions)  

The Manufacturers Investment Corporation

   $ 48       $ 84   

John Hancock Holdings (Delaware) LLC

     102         40   

Manulife Reinsurance Limited

     22         197   

Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited

     281         949   

Manulife Hungary Holdings KFT

     51         62   

John Hancock Life Insurance Company of Vermont

     25         52   

John Hancock Reassurance Company Limited

     20         482   

John Hancock Insurance Agency, Inc.

     69         6   
        

Total

   $     618       $     1,872   
        

The balances above are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as amounts due to affiliates.

On July 15, 2009, MFC fully and unconditionally guaranteed payments from the guarantee periods of the accumulation phase of the Company’s new market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts.

On July 8, 2005, MFC fully and unconditionally guaranteed JHLICO’s SignatureNotes, both those outstanding at that time and those to be issued subsequently. Pursuant to the merger of JHLICO into JHUSA, as discussed in Note 1, those SignatureNotes became obligations of the Company. MFC continues to guarantee the SignatureNotes originally issued by JHLICO. On December 9, 2009, MFC issued a guarantee of any new SignatureNotes to be issued by the Company.

MFC’s guarantees of the market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts and SignatureNotes are unsecured obligations of MFC and are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all other obligations of MFC, except for other guarantees or obligations of MFC, which by their terms are designated as ranking equally in right of payment with or subordinate to MFC’s guarantees of the market value adjusted deferred annuity contracts and SignatureNotes. As a result of the guarantees by MFC, the Company is exempt from filing quarterly and annual reports with the SEC pursuant to SEC Rule 12h-5, and in lieu thereof, MFC reports condensed consolidating financial information regarding the Company in its quarterly and annual reports.

Effective March 31, 1996, MLI provides a claims paying guarantee to certain U.S. policyholders. The Claims Guarantee Agreement was revoked effective August 13, 2008, but still remains in effect with respect to policies issued by the Company prior to that date.

 

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Note 9 — Reinsurance

The effect of reinsurance on life, health, and annuity premiums earned was as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Direct

   $ 5,897      $ 5,680      $ 5,677   

Assumed

     1,198        1,384        1,221   

Ceded

     (3,173     (3,118     (6,817
        

Net life, health, and annuity premiums earned

   $ 3,922      $ 3,946      $ 81   
        

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, benefits to policyholders under life, health, and annuity ceded reinsurance contracts were $4,433 million, $3,442 million, and $2,964 million, respectively.

The Company utilizes reinsurance agreements to provide for greater diversification of business, allowing management to control exposure to potential losses arising from large risks, and provide additional capacity for growth.

Reinsurance ceded contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. The Company remains liable to its policyholders for the portion reinsured to the extent that any reinsurer does not meet its obligations for reinsurance ceded to it under the reinsurance agreements. Failure of the reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company; consequently, estimates are established for amounts deemed or estimated to be uncollectible. To minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurance insolvencies, the Company evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentration of credit risk arising from similar characteristics among the reinsurers.

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company accounted for its share of the qualified defined benefit plan, the non-qualified defined benefit plan, and the employee welfare plan as direct legal obligations of the Company and accounted for the corresponding plan obligations on its Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations. Effective December 31, 2010, the Company transferred the sponsorship of these plans to MIC, the Company’s immediate parent, along with the associated net liabilities. The impact of the transfer on the Company’s December 31, 2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet was a decrease in total liabilities of $460 million, a decrease in additional paid-in capital of $13 million, and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $473 million, net of tax.

As of the transfer date, the assets and liabilities of these plans became direct obligations of MIC, while JHUSA became a participating employer in the plans transferred. Prospectively, the Company will remain jointly and severally liable for the funding requirements of the plans and will recognize its required contributions as net periodic benefit cost in its consolidated financial statements.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company sponsored a funded qualified defined benefit plan (the ‘Plan”) that covers substantially all of its employees. Historically, pension benefits were calculated utilizing a traditional formula. Under the traditional formula, benefits were provided based upon length of service and final average compensation. As of January 1, 2002, all defined benefit pension plans were amended to a cash balance basis. Under the cash balance formula, participants are credited with benefits equal to a percentage of eligible pay, as well as interest. Certain grandfathered employees are eligible to receive benefits based upon the greater of the traditional formula or cash balance formula. In addition, early retirement benefits are subsidized for certain grandfathered employees.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s funding policy for its qualified defined benefit plan was to contribute annually an amount at least equal to the minimum annual contribution required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and other applicable laws and generally not greater than the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. In 2010, 2009, and 2008, no contributions were made to the qualified plan.

 

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Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company also sponsored an unfunded non-qualified defined benefit plan. This plan provides supplemental benefits in excess of the compensation limit outlined in the Internal Revenue Code for certain employees.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s funding policy for its non-qualified defined benefit plan was to contribute an amount equal to the plan’s benefit payments made during the year. The contribution to the non-qualified plan was $31 million, $34 million, and $33 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company provided postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for its retired employees and their spouses through its sponsorship of the John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Employee Welfare Plan. Effective January 1, 2010, the plan was renamed the John Hancock Employee Welfare Plan and plan sponsorship was transferred from JHFS to the Company. Certain employees hired prior to January 1, 2005 who meet age and service criteria may be eligible for these postretirement benefits in accordance with the plan’s provisions. The majority of retirees contribute a portion of the total cost of postretirement medical benefits. Life insurance benefits are based on final compensation subject to the plan maximum.

The welfare plan was amended effective January 1, 2007 whereby participants who had not reached a certain age and years of service with the Company were no longer eligible for such Company contributory benefits. Also, the number of years of service required to be eligible for the benefit was increased to 15 years for all participants. The future retiree life insurance coverage amount was frozen as of December 31, 2006.

Prior to December 31, 2010, the Company’s policy was to fund its other postretirement benefits in amounts at or below the annual tax qualified limits. The contribution for the other postretirement benefits was $48 million, $54 million, and $59 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company participates in a non-qualified defined contribution pension plan maintained by MFC, which was established as of January 1, 2008 with participant directed investment options. The expense for the plan was $8 million in 2010 and $7 million in both 2009 and 2008. The prior non-qualified defined benefit plan was frozen except for grandfathered participants as of January 1, 2008, and the benefits accrued under the prior plan continue to be subject to the prior plan provisions.

The Company participates in qualified defined contribution plans for its employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Sponsorship of these plans transferred from JHFS to the Company effective January 1, 2010. These plans include the Investment-Incentive Plan for John Hancock Employees and the John Hancock Savings and Investment Plan. The expense for the defined contribution plans was $18 million, $19 million, and $19 million in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

The Company uses a December 31 measurement date to account for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Obligations and Funded Status of Defined Benefit Plans

The amounts disclosed below represent the Company’s share of the pension and other postretirement benefit plans described above:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits    

Other Postretirement

Benefits

 
        
     2010     2009     2010     2009  
        
           (in millions)        

Change in benefit obligation:

        

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 2,354      $ 2,237      $ 548      $ 573   

Service cost

     32        30        1        1   

Interest cost

     124        128        28        33   

Participant contributions

     -        -        4        5   

Actuarial loss (gain)

     132        132        4        (8

Retiree drug subsidy

     -        -        3        3   

Benefits paid

     (175     (173     (52     (59

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (2,467     -        (536     -   
        

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ -      $ 2,354      $ -      $ 548   
        

Change in plan assets:

        

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 1,843      $ 1,628      $ 306      $ 245   

Actual return on plan assets

     281        354        40        61   

Employer contributions

     32        34        48        54   

Participant contributions

     -        -        4        5   

Benefits paid

     (175     (173     (52     (59

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (1,981     -        (346     -   
        

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ -      $ 1,843      $ -      $ 306   
        

Funded status at end of year

   $ -      $ (511   $ -      $ (242
        

Amounts recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets:

        

Assets

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -   

Liabilities

     -        (511     -        (242
        

Net amount recognized

   $ -      $ (511   $ -      $ (242
        

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income:

        

Prior service cost

   $ (26   $ (29   $ -      $ -   

Net actuarial loss

     735        739        19        29   

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent

     (709     -        (19     -   
        

Total

   $ -      $ 710      $ -      $ 29   
        

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $0 million and $2,329 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

 

     December 31,  
         2010              2009      
        
     (in millions)  

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ -       $ 2,329   

Projected benefit obligation

     -         2,354   

Fair value of plan assets

     -         1,843   

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits    Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010     2009     2008    2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Service cost

   $ 32      $ 30      $      30    $ 1      $ 1      $ 1   

Interest cost

     124        128      129      28        33        34   

Expected return on plan assets

     (161     (175   (181)      (26     (26     (26

Amortization of prior service cost

     (3     (3   (3)      -        -        -   

Recognized actuarial loss

     15        4      5      -        -        -   
        

Net periodic benefit cost (income)

   $ 7      $ (16   $  (20)    $ 3      $ 8      $ 9   
        

Assumptions

Weighted–average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits     Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010      2009     2010      2009  
        

Discount rate

     N/A         5.50     N/A         5.50

Rate of compensation increase

     N/A         4.35     N/A         N/A   

Health care cost trend rate for following year

          N/A         8.50

Ultimate trend rate

          N/A         5.00

Year ultimate rate reached

          N/A         2028   

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     Pension Benefits     Other Postretirement
Benefits
 
        
     2010     2009     2008     2010     2009     2008  
        

Discount rate

     5.50     6.00     6.00     5.50     6.00     6.00

Expected long-term return on plan assets

     7.75     8.00     8.00     7.75     8.00     8.00

Rate of compensation increase

     4.35     4.10     5.10     N/A        N/A        N/A   

Health care cost trend rate for following year

           8.50     8.50     9.00

Ultimate trend rate

           5.00     5.00     5.00

Year ultimate rate reached

           2028        2016        2016   

The overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption reflects the Company’s best estimate. The general approach used to develop the assumption takes into consideration the allocation of assets held on the measurement date, plus the target allocation of expected contributions to the plan for the upcoming fiscal year, net of investment expenses. The rate is calculated using historical weighted-average real returns for each significant class of plan assets including the effects of continuous reinvestment of earnings. In addition, the calculation includes a long-term expectation of general inflation. Current market conditions and published commentary are also considered when assessing the reasonableness of the overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets assumption.

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement healthcare plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

     One-Percentage
Point Increase
     One-Percentage
Point Decrease
 
        
     (in millions)  

Effect on total service and interest costs in 2010

   $ 1       $ (1

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2010

     N/A         N/A   

Plan Assets

The Company’s overall investment strategy was to achieve a mix of approximately 94% of investments for long-term growth and 6% for near-term benefit payments, with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies, and fund managers.

The target allocations for plan assets are 52% equity securities, 35% fixed income securities, and 13% to all other types of investments. Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from a diverse range of industries, mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. Treasuries. Other types of investments include investments in private equity funds and timber and agriculture investments that follow several different strategies.

Pension plan assets of $0 million and $702 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were investments managed by related parties. Welfare plan assets of $0 million and $185 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were investments in related parties.

The plans did not own any of the Company’s or MFC’s common stock at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Fair Value Measurements

Following ASC 820 guidance, the Company categorizes its fair value measurements of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the plans’ valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For additional information regarding the valuation hierarchy and the Company’s determination of fair value, see Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy:

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying values for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Cash and cash equivalents are included in Level 1.

Domestic equity – Includes investments in separate accounts and common/collective trusts. Separate account fair values are determined by the fair value of the underlying assets. Underlying domestic equity assets are valued based on observable quoted prices in active markets, and these separate account investments are included in Level 1. Collective trust fair values are determined monthly and bi-monthly based on observable quoted prices in an inactive market, and these investments are included in Level 2.

International equity – Includes investments in mutual funds and common/collective trusts. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable net asset values (“NAV”), and these investments are included in Level 1. Collective trust fair values are determined monthly and bi-monthly based on observable quoted prices in an inactive market, and these investments are included in Level 2.

 

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Domestic fixed income – Includes investments in mutual funds and separate accounts of the group annuity contract. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable NAV, and these investments are included in Level 1. Fair values of investments in separate accounts of the group annuity contract are based upon the fair value of underlying assets. Underlying domestic fixed-income investments are valued based on observable quoted prices in active and inactive markets, as well as observable market inputs other than quoted prices. These investments are included in Level 2.

International fixed income – Includes investments in mutual funds and separate accounts of the group annuity contract. Mutual fund fair values are determined based upon observable NAV, and these investments are included in Level 1. Fair values of investments in separate accounts of the group annuity contract are based upon the fair value of underlying assets. Underlying international fixed-income investments are valued based on observable quoted prices in active markets, as well as observable market inputs other than quoted prices. These investments are included in Level 2.

Private equity – Fair values are determined based upon market inputs other than quoted prices and significant unobservable assumptions. Private equity investments are included in Level 3.

Timber/Agriculture – Fair values are determined based upon market inputs other than quoted prices and significant unobservable assumptions. Timber/agriculture investments are included in Level 3.

401(h) account net assets – Fair values are determined based upon the fair values of the investments held in the Plan, as described above. The 401(h) account net assets are included in Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2009, by asset category is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
    

Total Fair

Value

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 26       $ 26       $ -       $ -   

Equity

           

Domestic

     783         331         452         -   

International

     268         108         160         -   

Fixed income

           

Domestic (a)

     437         142         215         80   

International (b)

     121         80         41         -   

Other types of investments

           

Private equity (c)

     129         -         -         129   

Timber / agriculture (d)

     79         -         -         79   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 1,843       $ 687       $ 868       $ 288   
        
(a) This category consists of approximately 40% corporate bonds from U.S. issuers in diverse industries, 18% invested in the general account of the Company, 13% mortgage-backed securities, 13% U.S. Treasuries and other government debt, 9% cash and other domestic fixed income investments, and 7% sovereign debt. Investments in the general account of the Company consist primarily of domestic fixed income securities.
(b) This category consists of approximately 95% sovereign debt, with the remaining 5% invested in foreign currency and other international fixed income investments.
(c) This category consists of limited partnerships with buyout, mezzanine, and fund-of-fund private equity investments.
(d) This category consists of limited partnerships with timber and agriculture investments.

 

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Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the year ended December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

 

     Domestic
Fixed Income
    Private
Equity
    Timber /
Agriculture
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 73      $ 150      $ 72   

Actual return on plan assets:

      

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

     18        (19     6   

Relating to assets sold during the period

     -        5        2   

Purchases, sales, and settlements (net)

     (11     (7     (1

Transfers into and/or out of Level 3

     -        -        -   
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 80      $ 129      $ 79   
        

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2009, by asset category is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2009  
        
     Total
Fair Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23       $ 23       $ -       $ -   

Equity

           

Domestic

     129         14         115         -   

International

     22         11         11         -   

Fixed income

           

Domestic (a)

     124         24         98         2   

International (b)

     3         2         1         -   

Other types of investments

           

Private equity (c)

     3         -         -         3   

Timber / agriculture (d)

     2         -         -         2   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 306       $ 74       $ 225       $ 7   
        

 

(a) This category consists of approximately 44% corporate bonds from U.S. issuers in diverse industries, 27% mortgage-backed securities, 17% U.S. Treasuries and other government debt, 6% cash and other domestic fixed income investments, 4% sovereign debt, and 2% invested in the general account of the Company. Investments in the general account of the Company consist primarily of domestic fixed income securities.
(b) This category consists of approximately 95% sovereign debt, with the remaining 5% invested in foreign currency and other international fixed income investments.
(c) This category consists of limited partnerships with buyout, mezzanine, and fund-of-fund private equity investments.
(d) This category consists of limited partnerships with timber and agriculture investments.

The fair value of Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2009 was $7 million.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Risk Management Practices and Investment Goals

Investment allocation decisions for plan assets were made in accordance with the criteria and limitations set forth in the most recent Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (the “Statement”), as amended and restated effective November 17, 2009. The Company relies on the Statement to set forth guidelines for adopting and maintaining certain funding policies in accordance with the provisions of ERISA and to ensure that the Plan maintains sufficient amounts to meet the obligations of the Plan as they come due.

The Company’s board of directors had delegated the fiduciary oversight responsibility of the Plan to the U.S. Benefits Committee (the “Committee”), which in turn, established and actively monitors specialized subcommittees to ensure continued prudent and effective management of the Plan. One such subcommittee, the Investment Committee, is responsible for diversification of plan assets to achieve a suitable combination of investment risk and rate of return for the exclusive benefit of plan participants and beneficiaries. In order to satisfy the Plan’s ongoing obligations and minimize the likelihood of a significant deterioration in the Plan’s funded status resulting from capital market activity, the Investment Committee retained an Investment Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management Services LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, to assist in the overall strategic investment direction of the fund.

Investment Policies and Strategies

The overall investment policies and strategies of the Plan were based on the guiding principle of diversification. Plan investments were allocated primarily between the major asset classes of fixed income and equity, with a relatively smaller proportion of investments in alternative asset classes. These investments fall into two broad categories within the context of the current asset allocation policy.

Liability-Hedging Assets – These assets consist primarily of fixed income investments, such as bonds, that generally have characteristics similar to pension liabilities, including predictable cash flows and comparable durations. In addition to capital preservation, the payment streams provided by liability-hedging assets are used to satisfy plan obligations as they become due.

Return-Seeking Assets – All non-fixed income investments, such as equities and certain alternative asset classes, fall into this category. In pursuing these investments, the Plan seeks to experience higher returns from appreciation in asset values. Historically, the long-term rate of return on equities has been higher than most investment grade fixed income securities. The increased yield comes at the expense of increased volatility and unpredictability in cash flows.

Permitted and Prohibited Investments

Plan investments were permitted to be made either directly, through pooled or mutual funds, or through insurance contracts, and both active and passive strategies have been used. In order to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility and to ensure that plan assets are invested prudently, the Committee has compiled a list of prohibited investments, as well as placed constraints on certain permitted investments. Moreover, the Plan was not permitted to borrow funds to acquire securities or otherwise deal in margin trading. Additional restrictions and constraints, by asset class, are outlined below.

Fixed Income

The Plan’s fixed income exposure was achieved through investments in separate accounts or mutual funds. For securities held in separate accounts, the combined market value of any individual investments, as a percentage of the aggregate market value of all fixed income investments, was not to exceed the maximum quality limits outlined below. Each mutual fund investment was governed by its own prospectus, and therefore not subject to these quality limits.

 

Investment Rating    Maximum Limit  
   

AAA

     100

AA

     90

A

     75

BBB & Lower

     50

BB & Lower

     8

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 10 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - (continued)

 

Equities

The Plan’s domestic and international equity investments were required to be fully diversified across sectors and countries at all times. In addition, the Plan was prohibited from acquiring more than 7.5% of the outstanding securities of any one company. The Plan was also prohibited from holding greater than 10% of its assets in the form of MFC stock.

Derivatives, Options, and Futures

The use of derivatives was permitted for the purpose of hedging investment risks, including market, interest rate, credit, liquidity, and currency risks. Derivatives may also have been used to replicate direct investments, in instances where the Plan would benefit from lower costs or transactional ease. Conversely, the use of derivatives to create leverage for speculative purposes was prohibited. The Plan was also required to hold cash and cash equivalents equal to the underlying market exposure of derivatives, net of margin funds. The Plan was permitted to invest in options and futures on any securities that were not specifically prohibited by the Statement, but it was prohibited from selling derivatives on securities it did not own.

Investments in Other Assets

Pursuant to the asset allocation policy, the Plan was permitted to make investments in alternative asset classes. The Plan was permitted to invest in private equity, power and infrastructure equity, timber and agricultural investments, but hedge funds were prohibited. The Investment Committee was required to approve any proposed investments in other assets that were not specifically permitted above.

Note 11 — Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings

Commitments. The Company has extended commitments to purchase U.S. private debt and to issue mortgage loans on real estate totaling $1,824 million and $130 million, respectively, at December 31, 2010. If funded, loans related to real estate mortgages would be fully collateralized by the mortgaged properties. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of borrowers under long-term bond commitments and requires collateral as deemed necessary. The majority of these commitments expire in 2011.

The Company leases office space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements of various expiration dates. Rental expenses, net of sub-lease income, were $24 million, $26 million, and $22 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

During 2001, the Company entered into an office ground lease agreement, which expires on September 20, 2096. The terms of the lease agreement provide for adjustments in future periods. The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under the remaining ground lease and other non-cancelable operating leases along with the associated sub-lease income are as follows:

 

     Non-
cancelable
Operating
Leases
     Sub-lease
Income
 
        
     (in millions)  

2011

   $ 48       $ 17   

2012

     42         17   

2013

     39         17   

2014

     29         14   

2015

     13         3   

Thereafter

     410         -   
        

Total

   $ 581       $ 68   
        

Guarantees. In the course of business, the Company enters into guarantees which vary in nature and purpose and which are accounted for and disclosed under U.S. GAAP specific to the insurance industry. The Company had no guarantees outstanding outside the scope of insurance accounting at December 31, 2010.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 11 — Commitments, Guarantees, Contingencies, and Legal Proceedings - (continued)

 

Contingencies. The Company is an investor in leveraged leases and has established provisions for possible disallowance of the tax treatment and for interest on past due taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company increased this provision by $94 million and $186 million, net of tax, respectively. The Company continues to believe that deductions originally claimed in relation to these arrangements are appropriate. Although not expected to occur, should the tax attributes of the leveraged leases be fully denied, the maximum after tax exposure including interest would be an additional estimated $218 million at December 31, 2010.

The Company owns an 80% interest in Phipps Tower Associates LLC, a limited liability company formed for the purpose of development, construction, leasing, and operation of Phipps Tower, an office building located in Atlanta, Georgia. The construction of Phipps Tower was completed in February 2010 and is currently in the leasing phase. Under an LLC agreement entered into by the Company with its partner developer, both parties have rights to a one-time put/call option when the project has achieved its stabilization stage, defined as when 85% of the gross rentable area of the building has been leased and the tenants under such leases have accepted delivery of the premises. At that time, the Company may exercise its call option to purchase the partner developer’s interest in the project, and the partner developer may exercise its put option and sell its interest to the Company. If on or before March 5, 2013 the stabilization stage has not been achieved, or stabilization has been achieved but options have not been exercised, the Company is obligated to purchase the partner developer’s entire interest (20%) in the project for the greater of the project cost or 95% of market value at the time of the buyout. The current estimated minimum amount that the Company would be required to pay is $7 million. This estimate is 20% of the $108 million cost of construction, net of $73 million of related loans payable.

Legal Proceedings. The Company is regularly involved in litigation, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. The litigation naming the Company as a defendant ordinarily involves its activities as a provider of insurance protection and wealth management products, an employer, and a taxpayer. In addition, state regulatory bodies, state attorneys general, the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and other government and regulatory bodies regularly make inquiries and, from time to time, require the production of information or conduct examinations concerning the Company’s compliance with, among other things, insurance laws, securities laws, and laws governing the activities of broker-dealers. The Company does not believe that the conclusion of any current legal or regulatory matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity

Capital Stock

The Company has two classes of capital stock, preferred stock and common stock. All of the outstanding preferred and common stock of the Company is owned by MIC, its parent.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
    Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2008

   $ 577      $ 350      $ 27      $ 129      $ 1,083   

Gross unrealized investment losses (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1,574 million)

     (2,932     -        -        -        (2,932

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $101 million)

     (187     -        -        -        (187

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax expense of $87 million)

     162        -        -        -        162   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax expense of $216 million)

     403        -        -        -        403   

Adjustment for policyholder dividend obligation (net of deferred income tax expense of $11 million)

     20        -        -        -        20   
        

Net unrealized investment losses

     (2,534     -        -        -        (2,534

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        (23     -        (23

Pension and postretirement benefits:

          

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -        (1     (1

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax benefit of $359 million)

     -        -        -        (666     (666

Net gains on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax expense of $586 million)

     -        1,086        -        -        1,086   

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $17 million)

     -        (31     -        -        (31
        

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ (1,957   $ 1,405      $ 4      $ (538   $ (1,086
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
     Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ (1,957   $ 1,405      $ 4       $ (538   $ (1,086

Gross unrealized investment gains (net of deferred income tax expense of $1,883 million)

     3,498        -        -         -        3,498   

Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income (net of deferred income tax expense of $109 million)

     202        -        -         -        202   

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax benefit of $67 million)

     (126     -        -         -        (126

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax benefit of $354 million)

     (658     -        -         -        (658
        

Net unrealized investment gains

     2,916        -        -         -        2,916   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        5         -        5   

Pension and postretirement benefits:

           

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -         (2     (2

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax expense of $31 million)

     -        -        -         60        60   

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit (net of deferred income tax expense of $1 million)

     -        -        -         2        2   

Net losses on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax benefit of $538 million)

     -        (1,000     -         -        (1,000

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $3 million)

     -        (5     -         -        (5

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments (net of deferred income tax benefit of $410 million)

     (761     -        -         -        (761
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 198      $ 400      $ 9       $ (478   $ 129   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

     Net Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
    Net
Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
on Cash
Flow Hedges
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
    Additional
Pension and
Postretirement
Unrecognized
Net Periodic
Benefit Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 198      $ 400      $ 9      $ (478   $ 129   

Gross unrealized investment gains (net of deferred income tax expense of $808 million)

     1,501        -        -        -        1,501   

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $313 million)

     (582     -        -        -        (582

Adjustment for policyholder liabilities (net of deferred income tax expense of $23 million)

     42        -        -        -        42   

Adjustment for deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability (net of deferred income tax benefit of $100 million)

     (185     -        -        -        (185
        

Net unrealized investment gains

     776        -        -        -        776   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     -        -        (53     -        (53

Pension and postretirement benefits:

          

Change in prior service cost (net of deferred income tax benefit of $1 million)

     -        -        -        (2     (2

Change in net actuarial loss (net of deferred income tax expense of $5 million)

     -        -        -        9        9   

Net unrealized gain on split-dollar life insurance benefit (net of deferred income tax expense of $1 million)

     -        -        -        2        2   

Net losses on the effective portion of the change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of deferred income tax benefit of $20 million)

     -        (37     -        -        (37

Reclassification of net cash flow hedge gains to net income (net of deferred income tax benefit of $69 million)

     -        (129     -        -        (129

Transfer of certain pension and postretirement benefit plans to Parent (net of deferred income tax expense of $255 million)

     -        -        -        473        473   
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 974      $ 234      $ (44   $ 4      $ 1,168   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 12 — Shareholder’s Equity - (continued)

 

Net unrealized investment gains (losses) included on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of shareholder’s equity are summarized below:

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010     2009     2008  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, end of year comprises:

      

Unrealized investment gains (losses) on:

      

Fixed maturities

   $ 1,852      $ 547      $ (3,345

Equity securities

     360        249        (79

Other investments

     (5     (3     (91
        

Total (1)

     2,207        793        (3,515

Amounts of unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to:

      

Deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, and unearned revenue liability

     (653     (368     458   

Policyholder liabilities

     (56     (121     49   

Deferred income taxes

     (524     (106     1,051   
        

Total

     (1,233     (595     1,558   
        

Net unrealized investment gains (losses)

   $ 974      $ 198      $ (1,957
        
(1) Includes unrealized investment gains (losses) on invested assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 — Related Party Transactions, for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement.

Statutory Results

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, JHNY and John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, are required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments of their states of domicile, which are Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts, respectively.

At December 31, 2008, JHUSA, with the explicit permission of the Commissioner, used the implied forward rates from the rolling average of the swap rates that have been observed over the past three years instead of the implied forward rates from the swap curve observed at December 31, 2008 for purposes of its C-3 Phase II calculation. The impact of using this approach was a $53 million decrease in JHUSA’s authorized control level risk-based capital as of December 31, 2008. This permitted practice was effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2008 and ended September 30, 2009.

At December 31, 2008, JHUSA, with the explicit permission of the Commissioner, recorded an increase in the net admitted deferred tax asset (“DTA”) instead of the deferred tax calculation required by prescribed statutory accounting practices. If the net admitted DTA was reflected on the statutory balance sheet based on prescribed practices, the DTA and statutory surplus at December 31, 2008 would both be decreased by $84 million. The permitted practice had no effect on statutory net income. This permitted practice was effective for reporting periods beginning on or after December 31, 2008 and ended September 30, 2009.

The Company’s statutory net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $35 million (unaudited), $(76) million, and $(2,407) million, respectively. The Company’s statutory capital and surplus as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $5,093 million (unaudited) and $5,012 million, respectively.

Unless approved by the Commissioner prior to payment, dividends to the shareholder shall be declared or paid only from the Company’s earned surplus. Dividends to the shareholder that may be paid without prior approval of the Commissioner are limited by the laws of the State of Michigan. Such dividends are permissible if, together with other dividends or distributions made within the preceding 12 months, they do not exceed the greater of 10% of the Company’s surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year, or the net gain from operations for the 12 month period ending December 31 of the immediately preceding year.

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information

The Company operates in the following three business segments: (1) Insurance and (2) Wealth Management, which primarily serve retail and institutional customers and (3) Corporate and Other, which includes the institutional advisory business, the remaining international insurance operations, the reinsurance operations, and the corporate account.

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units offering different products and services. The reportable segments are managed separately, as they focus on different products, markets, and distribution channels.

Insurance Segment. Offers a variety of individual life insurance products, including participating whole life, term life, universal life, and variable life insurance, and individual and group long-term care insurance. Products are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing.

Wealth Management Segment. Offers individual and group annuities and mutual fund products and services. Individual annuities consist of fixed deferred annuities, fixed immediate annuities, and variable annuities. Mutual fund products and services primarily consist of open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, institutional advisory accounts, and privately managed accounts. These products are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents and brokers affiliated with the Company, securities brokerage firms, financial planners, pension plan sponsors, pension plan consultants, and banks.

This segment also offers a variety of retirement products to qualified defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and non-qualified buyers, including guaranteed investment contracts, funding agreements, single premium annuities, and general account participating annuities and fund-type products. These contracts provide non-guaranteed, partially guaranteed, and fully guaranteed investment options through general and separate account products.

These products are distributed through a combination of dedicated regional representatives, pension consultants, and investment professionals. The segment’s consumer notes program is distributed primarily through brokers affiliated with the Company and securities brokerage firms.

Corporate and Other Segment. Primarily consists of the Company’s remaining international insurance operations, certain corporate operations, the institutional advisory business, reinsurance operations, and businesses that are either disposed or in run-off. Corporate operations primarily include certain financing activities, income on capital not specifically allocated to the reporting segments, and certain non-recurring expenses not allocated to the segments. Reinsurance refers to the transfer of all or part of certain risks related to policies issued by the Company to a reinsurer or to the assumption of risk from other insurers. The disposed business primarily consists of group health insurance and related group life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and selected broker-dealer operations.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Allocations of net investment income are based on the amount of assets allocated to each segment. Other costs and operating expenses are allocated to each segment based on a review of the nature of such costs, cost allocations utilizing time studies, and other relevant allocation methodologies.

The following table summarizes selected financial information by segment for the periods indicated. Included in the Insurance Segment for all periods presented are the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the closed blocks. For additional information on the closed blocks, see Note 6 — Closed Blocks.

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information - (continued)

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2010

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 4,460      $ 2,765      $ 482      $ 7,707   

Net investment income

     2,619        1,710        238        4,567   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     381        (202     202        381   

Inter-segment revenues

     3        -        (3     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 7,463      $ 4,273      $ 919      $ 12,655   
        

Total net (loss) income

   $ (1,486   $ 506      $ 103      $ (877
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income (loss) of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 158      $ 62      $ (21   $ 199   

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     2,157        1,129        285        3,571   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     512        239        1        752   

Goodwill impairment

     1,600        -        -        1,600   

Interest expense

     -        -        47        47   

Income tax expense

     48        135        39        222   

Segment assets

   $ 82,106      $ 160,978      $ 22,944      $ 266,028   
     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2009

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 4,366      $ 2,652      $ 535      $ 7,553   

Net investment income

     2,265        1,624        457        4,346   

Net realized investment and other losses

     (732     (1,103     (2     (1,837

Inter-segment revenues

     -        1        (1     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 5,899      $ 3,174      $ 989      $ 10,062   
        

Total net (loss) income

   $ (258   $ 412      $ 157      $ 311   
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 28      $ 9      $ 41      $ 78   

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     1,622        1,123        314        3,059   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     308        898        5        1,211   

Interest expense

     -        -        34        34   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (167     63        97        (7

Segment assets

   $ 75,509      $ 149,336      $ 23,084      $ 247,929   

 

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Note 13 — Segment Information - (continued)

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
    Corporate
and Other
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

2008

        

Revenues from external customers

   $ 3,407      $ (357   $ 520      $ 3,570   

Net investment income

     2,300        1,578        563        4,441   

Net realized investment and other gains (losses)

     120        102        (445     (223

Inter-segment revenues

     -        1        (1     -   
        

Revenues

   $ 5,827      $ 1,324      $ 637      $ 7,788   
        

Total net income (loss)

   $ 272      $ (360   $ (223   $ (311
        

Supplemental Information:

        

Equity in net income (loss) of investees accounted for under the equity method

   $ 8      $ 26      $ (38   $ (4

Carrying value of investments accounted for under the equity method

     1,418        991        438        2,847   

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, and value of business acquired

     (362     21        5        (336

Interest expense

     -        -        34        34   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     137        (413     (63     (339

The Company operates primarily in the United States and has no reportable major customers. The following table summarizes selected financial information by geographic location for or at the end of periods presented:

 

Location    Revenues     

Income
(Loss) Before

Income Taxes

    Long-Lived
Assets
     Assets  
   
     (in millions)  

2010

          

United States

   $ 12,582       $ (669   $ 173       $ 265,908   

Foreign — other

     73         14        -         120   
        

Total

   $ 12,655       $ (655   $ 173       $ 266,028   
        

2009

          

United States

   $ 10,004       $ 290      $ 198       $ 247,786   

Foreign — other

     58         14        -         143   
        

Total

   $ 10,062       $ 304      $ 198       $ 247,929   
        

2008

          

United States

   $ 7,722       $ (670     

Foreign — other

     66         20        
             

Total

   $ 7,788       $ (650     
             

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. Fair values have been determined by using available market information and the valuation methodologies described below.

 

     December 31,  
        
     2010      2009  
        
    

Carrying

Value

    

Fair

Value

    

Carrying

Value

    

Fair

Value

 
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities:

           

Available-for-sale (1)

   $ 60,470       $ 60,470       $ 53,569       $ 53,569   

Held-for-trading

     1,627         1,627         1,208         1,208   

Equity securities:

           

Available-for-sale

     588         588         558         558   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     13,343         14,301         12,623         13,252   

Policy loans

     5,050         5,050         4,949         4,949   

Short-term investments

     1,472         1,472         3,973         3,973   

Cash and cash equivalents

     2,772         2,772         4,915         4,915   

Derivatives:

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,721         2,721         1,840         1,840   

Foreign currency swaps

     210         210         242         242   

Foreign currency forwards

     33         33         43         43   

Interest rate options

     -         -         1         1   

Equity market contracts

     4         4         8         8   

Embedded derivatives

     1,504         1,504         1,711         1,711   

Assets held in trust

     2,394         2,394         2,290         2,290   

Separate account assets

     136,002         136,002         122,466         122,466   
        

Total assets

   $ 228,190       $ 229,148       $ 210,396       $ 211,025   
        

Liabilities:

           

Consumer notes

   $ 966       $ 983       $ 1,205       $ 1,234   

Debt

     845         839         490         463   

Guaranteed investment contracts and funding agreements

     1,833         1,850         2,701         2,760   

Fixed-rate deferred and immediate annuities

     8,971         8,866         9,255         8,696   

Supplementary contracts without life contingencies

     47         48         51         53   

Derivatives:

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,164         2,164         1,318         1,318   

Foreign currency swaps

     578         578         694         694   

Foreign currency forwards

     -         -         1         1   

Equity market contracts

     2         2         -         -   

Embedded derivatives

     1,214         1,214         1,327         1,327   
        

Total liabilities

   $ 16,620       $ 16,544       $ 17,042       $ 16,546   
        
(1) Fixed maturities available-for-sale exclude leveraged leases of $1,932 million and $2,012 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company calculates the carrying value of its leveraged leases by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit value. The exit value assumes the asset or liability is exchanged in an orderly transaction; it is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (continued)

 

ASC 820 created the following two primary categories for the purpose of fair value disclosure:

 

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value and Reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets – This category includes assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Financial instruments measured on a recurring basis include fixed maturities, equity securities, short-term investments, derivatives, and separate account assets. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include mortgage loans, joint ventures, limited partnership interests, and goodwill, which are reported at fair value only in the period in which an impairment is recognized.

 

Other Assets and Liabilities Not Reported at Fair Value – This category includes assets and liabilities, which do not require the additional ASC 820 disclosures, as follows:

Mortgage loans on real estate – The fair value of unimpaired mortgage loans is estimated using discounted cash flows and takes into account the contractual maturities and discount rates, which were based on current market rates for similar maturity ranges and adjusted for risk due to the property type.

Policy loans – These loans are carried at unpaid principal balances, which approximate their fair values.

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying values for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Consumer notes, guaranteed investment contracts, and funding agreements – The fair values associated with these financial instruments are determined by projecting cash flows and discounting at current corporate rates, defined as U.S. Treasury rates plus MFC’s corporate spread. The fair value attributable to credit risk represents the present value of the spread.

Debt – The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar type of borrowing arrangements. As a result of the adoption of ASC 810 effective January 1, 2010, long-term debt at December 31, 2010 includes variable and fixed rate notes related to consolidated variable interest entities. The carrying value of this debt approximates fair value at December 31, 2010. For further information regarding the adoption of ASC 810, see Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

The carrying values for commercial paper and short-term borrowings approximate fair value.

Fixed-rate deferred and immediate annuities – The fair value of fixed-rate deferred annuities is estimated by projecting multiple stochastically generated interest rate scenarios under a risk neutral environment reflecting inputs (interest rates, volatility, etc.) observable at the valuation date. The fair value of fixed immediate annuities is determined by projecting cash flows and discounting at current corporate rates, defined as U.S. Treasury rates plus MFC’s corporate spread. The fair value attributable to credit risk represents the present value of the spread.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets

Valuation Hierarchy

Following ASC 820 guidance, the Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

• Level 1 – Fair value measurements that reflect unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuations are based on quoted prices reflecting market transactions involving assets or liabilities identical to those being measured. Level 1 assets primarily include exchange traded equity securities and certain separate account assets.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

• Level 2 – Fair value measurements using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in inactive markets, inputs that are observable that are not prices (such as interest rates, credit risks, etc.), and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

Most debt securities are classified within Level 2. Also included in the Level 2 category are derivative instruments that are priced using models with observable market inputs, including most derivative financial instruments and certain separate account assets.

• Level 3 – Fair value measurements using significant nonmarket observable inputs. These include valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived using data, some or all of which is not market observable data, including assumptions about risk.

Level 3 securities include less liquid securities, such as structured asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other securities that have little or no price transparency. Embedded and complex derivative financial instruments and separate account investments in real estate are also included in Level 3.

Determination of Fair Value

The valuation methodologies used to determine the fair values of assets and liabilities under ASC 820 reflect market participant assumptions and are based on the application of the fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable market inputs over unobservable inputs. When available, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine fair value and classifies such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation techniques, which discount expected cash flows utilizing independent market observable interest rates based on the credit quality and duration of the instrument. Items valued using models are classified according to the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though significant market observable inputs are used.

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy:

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Fixed Maturities

For fixed maturities, including corporate debt, U.S. Treasury, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations, issuances by foreign governments, and obligations of state and political subdivisions, fair values are based on quoted market prices when available. When market prices are not available, fair value is generally estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating current market inputs for similar financial instruments with comparable terms and credit quality (matrix pricing). The significant inputs into these models include, but are not limited to, yield curves, credit risks and spreads, measures of volatility, and prepayment speeds. These fixed maturities are classified within Level 2. Fixed maturities with significant pricing inputs which are unobservable are classified within Level 3.

Equity Securities

Equity securities are comprised of common stock and are classified within Level 1, as fair values are based on quoted market prices.

Short-term Investments

Short-term investments are comprised of securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase that are traded in active markets and are classified within Level 1, as fair values are based on quoted market prices. Securities such as commercial paper and discount notes are classified within Level 2 because these securities are typically not actively traded due to their short maturities and, as such, their cost generally approximates fair value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Derivatives

The fair value of derivatives is determined through the use of quoted market prices for exchange-traded derivatives or through the use of pricing models for over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives. The pricing models used are based on market standard valuation methodologies, and the inputs to these models are consistent with what a market participant would use when pricing the instruments. Derivative valuations can be affected by changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, financial indices, credit spreads, default risk (including the counterparties to the contract), and volatility. The Company’s derivatives are generally classified within Level 2 given the significant inputs to the pricing models for most OTC derivatives are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Inputs that are observable generally include interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rate curves; however, certain OTC derivatives may rely on inputs that are significant to the fair value, but are unobservable in the market or cannot be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data and would be classified within Level 3. Inputs that are unobservable generally include broker quotes, volatilities, and inputs that are outside of the observable portion of the interest rate curve or other relevant market measures. These unobservable inputs may involve significant management judgment or estimation.

Even though unobservable, these inputs are based on assumptions deemed appropriate given the circumstances and consistent with what market participants would use when pricing such instruments. The credit risk of both the counterparty and the Company are considered in determining the fair value for all OTC derivatives after taking into account the effects of netting agreements and collateral arrangements.

Embedded Derivatives

As defined in ASC 815, the Company holds assets and liabilities classified as embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets include guaranteed minimum income benefits that are ceded under modified coinsurance reinsurance arrangements (“Reinsurance GMIB Assets”). Liabilities include policyholder benefits offered under variable annuity contracts such as guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits with a term certain (“GMWB”) and embedded reinsurance derivatives.

Embedded derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, separately from their host contract, and the change in their fair value is reflected in net income. Many factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, credit ratings, variations in actuarial assumptions regarding policyholder liabilities, and risk margins related to non-capital market inputs may result in significant fluctuations in the fair value of these embedded derivatives that could materially affect net income.

The fair value of embedded derivatives is estimated as the present value of future benefits less the present value of future fees. The fair value calculation includes assumptions for risk margins including nonperformance risk.

Risk margins are established to capture the risks of the instrument which represent the additional compensation a market participant would require to assume the risks related to the uncertainties of such actuarial assumptions as annuitization, persistency, partial withdrawal, and surrenders. The establishment of these actuarial assumptions, risk margins, nonperformance risk, and other inputs requires the use of significant judgment.

Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled and affects the value of the liability. The fair value measurement assumes that the nonperformance risk is the same before and after the transfer; therefore, fair value reflects the reporting entity’s own credit risk.

Nonperformance risk for liabilities held by the Company is based on MFC’s own credit risk, which is determined by taking into consideration publicly available information relating to MFC’s debt, as well as its claims paying ability. Nonperformance risk is also reflected in the Reinsurance GMIB Assets held by the Company. The credit risk of the reinsurance companies is most representative of the nonperformance risk for the Reinsurance GMIB Assets and is derived from publicly available information relating to the reinsurance companies’ publicly issued debt.

The fair value of embedded derivatives related to reinsurance agreements is determined based on a total return swap methodology. These total return swaps are reflected as assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets representing the difference between the statutory book value and fair value of the related modified coinsurance assets with ongoing changes in fair value recorded in net realized investment and other gains (losses). The fair value of the underlying assets is based on the valuation approach for similar assets described herein.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Separate Account Assets

Separate account assets are reported at fair value and reported as a summarized total on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in accordance with SOP No. 03-1, “Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Nontraditional Long-Duration Contracts and for Separate Accounts,” which is now incorporated into ASC 944. The fair value of separate account assets is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the separate account. Assets owned by the Company’s separate accounts primarily include investments in mutual funds, fixed maturity securities, equity securities, real estate, short-term investments, and cash and cash equivalents.

The fair value of mutual fund investments is based upon quoted market prices or reported net asset values. Open-ended mutual fund investments that are traded in an active market and have a publicly available price are included in Level 1. The fair values of fixed maturity securities, equity securities, short-term investments, and cash equivalents held by separate accounts are determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar financial instruments held within the Company’s general account.

Separate account assets classified as Level 3 consist primarily of debt and equity investments in private companies, which own real estate and carry it at fair value. The values of the real estate investments are estimated using generally accepted valuation techniques. A comprehensive appraisal is performed shortly after initial purchase of properties and at two or three-year intervals thereafter, depending on the property. Appraisal updates are conducted according to client contracts, generally at one-year or six-month intervals. In the quarters in which an investment is not independently appraised or its valuation updated, the market value is reviewed by management. The valuation of a real estate investment is adjusted only if there has been a significant change in economic circumstances related to the investment since acquisition or the most recent independent valuation and upon the independent appraiser’s review and concurrence with management. Further, these valuations are prepared giving consideration to the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches of estimating property value. These real estate investments are classified as Level 3 by the companies owning them. The equity investments in these companies are considered to be Level 3 by the Company.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by fair value hierarchy level:

 

     December 31, 2010  
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities available-for-sale (1):

           

Corporate debt securities

   $ 41,199       $ -       $ 37,898       $ 3,301   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,247         -         3,762         485   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     460         -         10         450   

Collateralized debt obligations

     136         -         33         103   

Other asset-backed securities

     1,029         -         950         79   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     7,841         -         7,841         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     4,027         -         3,619         408   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,531         -         1,531         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     60,470         -         55,644         4,826   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

           

Corporate debt securities

     1,177         8         1,133         36   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     224         -         209         15   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -         -         3   

Collateralized debt obligations

     4         -         1         3   

Other asset-backed securities

     66         -         65         1   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     101         -         101         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     51         -         51         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1         -         1         -   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     1,627         8         1,561         58   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     588         588         -         -   

Short-term investments

     1,472         -         1,472         -   

Derivative assets (2):

           

Interest rate swaps

     2,721         -         2,652         69   

Foreign currency swaps

     210         -         210         -   

Foreign currency forwards

     33         -         33         -   

Equity market contracts

     4         -         -         4   

Embedded derivatives (3):

           

Reinsurance contracts

     7         -         7         -   

Benefit guarantees

     1,497         -         -         1,497   

Assets held in trust (4)

     2,394         913         1,420         61   

Separate account assets (5)

     136,002         130,884         2,092         3,026   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 207,025       $ 132,393       $ 65,091       $ 9,541   
        

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities (2):

           

Interest rate swaps

   $ 2,164       $ -       $ 2,156       $ 8   

Foreign currency swaps

     578         -         534         44   

Equity market contracts

     2         -         -         2   

Embedded derivatives (3):

           

Reinsurance contracts

     660         -         660         -   

Participating pension contracts

     98         -         98         -   

Benefit guarantees

     456         -         -         456   
        

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 3,958       $ -       $ 3,448       $ 510   
        

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

     December 31, 2009  
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
        
     (in millions)  

Assets:

           

Fixed maturities available-for-sale (1):

           

Corporate debt securities

   $ 42,505       $ -       $ 39,889       $ 2,616   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     4,474         -         4,039         435   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     476         -         16         460   

Collateralized debt obligations

     135         -         57         78   

Other asset-backed securities

     1,242         -         1,151         91   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     1,968         -         1,968         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,491         -         1,261         230   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     1,278         -         1,213         65   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     53,569         -         49,594         3,975   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

           

Corporate debt securities

     898         -         882         16   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     216         -         206         10   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -         -         3   

Collateralized debt obligations

     2         -         1         1   

Other asset-backed securities

     21         -         20         1   

U.S. Treasury and agency securities

     29         -         29         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     26         -         23         3   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     13         -         -         13   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     1,208         -         1,161         47   

Equity securities available-for-sale

     558         558         -         -   

Short-term investments

     3,973         -         3,973         -   

Derivative assets (2)

     2,134         -         2,074         60   

Embedded derivatives (3)

     1,711         -         8         1,703   

Assets held in trust (4)

     2,290         624         1,666         -   

Separate account assets (5)

     122,466         116,875         2,494         3,097   
        

Total assets at fair value

   $ 187,909       $ 118,057       $ 60,970       $ 8,882   
        

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities (2)

   $ 2,013       $ -       $ 1,987       $ 26   

Embedded derivatives (3)

     1,327         -         688         639   
        

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 3,340       $ -       $ 2,675       $ 665   
        
(1) Fixed maturities available-for-sale exclude leveraged leases of $1,932 million and $2,012 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company calculates the carrying value of its leveraged leases by accruing income at their expected internal rate of return.
(2) Derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross to reflect the presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are presented net for purposes of the Level 3 rollforward in the following table.
(3) Embedded derivatives related to fixed maturities and reinsurance contracts are reported as part of the derivative asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Embedded derivatives related to benefit guarantees are reported as part of the reinsurance recoverable or future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Embedded derivatives related to participating pension contracts are reported as part of future policy benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(4) Represents the fair value of assets held in trust on behalf of MRBL, which are included in amounts due from and held for affiliates on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8 — Related Party Transactions for information on the associated MRBL reinsurance agreement. The fair value of the trust assets is determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar financial instruments.
(5) Separate account assets are recorded at fair value. Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contract holders whose interest in the separate account assets is recorded by the Company as separate account liabilities. Separate account liabilities are set equal to the fair value of separate account assets.

 

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Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

Level 3 Financial Instruments

The changes in Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are summarized as follows:

 

            Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in:
          Transfers               
     Balance at
January 1,
2010
    

Earnings

(1)

   

AOCI

(2)

    Purchases,
issuances, and
settlements
(net)
   

Into

Level 3

(3)

    

Out of

Level 3

(3)

    Balance at
December 31,
2010
     Change in
unrealized gains
(losses) included in
earnings on
instruments still
held
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities available-for-sale:

                   

Corporate debt securities

   $ 2,616       $ (50   $ 223      $ 80      $ 733       $ (301   $ 3,301       $ -   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     435         1        105        (54     -         (2     485         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     460         (22     131        (119     -         -        450         -   

Collateralized debt obligations

     78         (3     39        (11     -         -        103         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     91         (4     14        (22     -         -        79         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     230         -        (6     247        342         (405     408         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     65         -        (65     -        -         -        -         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     3,975         (78     441        121        1,075         (708     4,826         -   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

                   

Corporate debt securities

     16         15        -        4        2         (1     36         15   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     10         5        -        -        -         -        15         5   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         -        -        -        -         -        3         1   

Collateralized debt obligations

     1         2        -        -        -         -        3         2   

Other asset-backed securities

     1         -        -        -        -         -        1         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     3         -        -        3        -         (6     -         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     13         (13     -        -        -         -        -         (13
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     47         9        -        7        2         (7     58         10   

Net derivatives

     34         15        (30     -        -         -        19         19   

Net embedded derivatives

     1,064         (23 (4)      -        -        -         -        1,041         (23

Assets held in trust

     -         1        3        (10     68         (1     61         3   

Separate account assets (5)

     3,097         (13     5        (125     62         -        3,026         10   
        

Total

   $ 8,217       $ (89   $ 419      $ (7   $ 1,207       $ (716   $ 9,031       $ 19   
        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

            Net realized/unrealized
gains (losses) included in:
                          
     Balance at
January 1,
2009
    

Earnings

(1)

   

AOCI

(2)

    Purchases,
issuances, and
settlements
(net)
   

Net transfers
into and out of
Level 3

(3)

    Balance at
December 31,
2009
     Change in
unrealized gains
(losses) included
in earnings on
instruments still
held
 
        
     (in millions)  

Fixed maturities available-for-sale:

                

Corporate debt securities

   $ 1,792       $ 80      $ 482      $ (67   $ 329      $ 2,616       $ -   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     446         (2     100        (90     (19     435         -   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     624         (87     149        (230     4        460         -   

Collateralized debt obligations

     88         (6     6        (10     -        78         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     299         3        29        (252     12        91         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1         -        (6     315        (80     230         -   

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     62         -        4        (1     -        65         -   
        

Total fixed maturities available-for-sale

     3,312         (12     764        (335     246        3,975         -   

Fixed maturities held-for-trading:

                

Corporate debt securities

     16         2        -        (2     -        16         1   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     7         3        -        -        -        10         3   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     3         1        -        (1     -        3         1   

Collateralized debt obligations

     1         -        -        -        -        1         -   

Other asset-backed securities

     2         -        -        (1     -        1         -   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     -         (1     -        4        -        3         (1

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

     12         1        -        -        -        13         1   
        

Total fixed maturities held-for-trading

     41         6        -        -        -        47         5   

Net derivatives

     195         (38     (12     -        (111     34         (32

Net embedded derivatives

     1,516         (452 (4)      -        -        -        1,064         (452

Separate account assets (5)

     2,972         (493     (1     619        -        3,097         (389
        

Total

   $ 8,036       $ (989   $ 751      $ 284      $ 135      $ 8,217       $ (868
        

 

(1) This amount is included in net realized investment and other gains (losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) For financial assets that are transferred into and/or out of Level 3, the Company uses the fair value of the assets at the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) This amount is included in benefits to policyholders on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contract holders whose liability is reflected within separate account liabilities.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments - (continued)

 

The Company may hedge positions with offsetting positions that are classified in a different level. For example, the gains and losses for assets and liabilities in the Level 3 category presented in the tables above may not reflect the effect of offsetting gains and losses on hedging instruments that have been classified by the Company in the Level 1 and Level 2 categories.

The transfers into Level 3 primarily result from securities that were impaired during the year or securities where a lack of observable market data (versus the previous year) resulted in reclassifying assets into Level 3. The transfers out of Level 3 primarily result from observable market data becoming available for that asset, thus eliminating the need to extrapolate market data beyond observable points.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including investments such as mortgage loans, joint ventures, and limited partnership interests, and goodwill, which are reported at fair value only in the period in which an impairment is recognized. The fair value is calculated using either models that are widely accepted in the financial services industry or the valuation of collateral underlying impaired mortgages. The Company recorded a goodwill impairment of $1,600 million during the year ended December 31, 2010, and the fair value measurement was classified as Level 3. For additional information regarding the impairment, see Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets.

Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment were as follows:

 

     Insurance     Wealth
Management
     Corporate
and Other
     Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 1,600      $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   

Impairment

     (1,600     -         -         (1,600
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ -      $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 1,453   
        

 

     Insurance      Wealth
Management
     Corporate
and Other
     Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 1,600       $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   

Impairment

     -         -         -         -   
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 1,600       $ 1,307       $ 146       $ 3,053   
        

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually as of December 31 and more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, below its carrying amount. In 2010, the Company impaired the entire $1,600 million of goodwill associated with the Insurance segment. The impairment was reflective of the decrease in the expected future earnings for this business. The fair value was determined primarily using an earnings-based approach, which incorporated the segment’s in-force and new business embedded value using internal forecasts of revenue and expense. There were no impairments recorded in 2009, and there were no accumulated impairment losses at December 31, 2009.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 15 — Goodwill, Value of Business Acquired, and Other Intangible Assets - (continued)

 

Value of Business Acquired

The balance of and changes in VOBA as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 2,171      $ 2,564   

Amortization

     (66     (15

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (146     (342

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (36
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 1,959      $ 2,171   
        

The following table provides estimated future amortization (net of tax) for the periods indicated:

 

     VOBA
Amortization
 
     (in millions)  

2011

   $ 94   

2012

     87   

2013

     82   

2014

     68   

2015

     67   

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible asset balances were as follows:

 

     Gross
Carrying Amount
     Accumulated
Net Amortization
     Net
Carrying Amount
 
        
     (in millions)  

December 31, 2010

        

Not subject to amortization:

        

Brand name

   $ 600       $ -       $ 600   

Investment management contracts

     295         -         295   

Other

     5         -         5   

Subject to amortization:

        

Distribution networks

     397         48         349   

Other investment management contracts

     64         28         36   
        

Total

   $ 1,361       $ 76       $ 1,285   
        

December 31, 2009

        

Not subject to amortization:

        

Brand name

   $ 600       $ -       $ 600   

Investment management contracts

     295         -         295   

Subject to amortization:

        

Distribution networks

     397         37         360   

Other investment management contracts

     64         25         39   
        

Total

   $ 1,356       $ 62       $ 1,294   
        

Amortization expense (net of tax) for other intangible assets was $9 million, $9 million, and $8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Amortization expense (net of tax) for other intangible assets is expected to be approximately $10 million in 2011, $11 million in 2012, $11 million in 2013, $12 million in 2014, and $11 million in 2015.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts

The Company issues variable annuity and variable life contracts through its separate accounts for which investment income and investment gains and losses accrue to, and investment risk is borne by, the contract holder. Most contracts contain certain guarantees, which are discussed more fully below.

The assets supporting the variable portion of variable annuities are carried at fair value and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as separate account assets with an equivalent amount reported for separate account liabilities. Amounts assessed against the contract holders for mortality, administrative, and other services are included in revenue, and changes in liabilities for minimum guarantees are included in benefits to policyholders in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no gains or losses on transfers of assets from the general account to the separate account.

The deposits related to the variable life insurance contracts are invested in separate accounts, and the Company guarantees a specified death benefit on certain policies if specified premiums on these policies are paid by the policyholder, regardless of separate account performance.

The following table reflects variable life insurance contracts with guarantees held by the Company:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in millions, except for age)  

Life insurance contracts with guaranteed benefits

     

In the event of death

     

Account value

   $ 7,648       $ 6,969   

Net amount at risk related to deposits

     156         208   

Average attained age of contract holders

     51         50   

Many of the variable annuity contracts issued by the Company offer various guaranteed minimum death, income, and/or withdrawal benefits. Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (“GMDB”) features guarantee the contract holder either (a) a return of no less than total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals; (b) total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals plus a minimum return; (c) the highest contract value on a specified anniversary date minus any withdrawals following the contract anniversary, or (d) a combination of (b) and (c) above.

Contracts with Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit (“GMIB”) riders provide a guaranteed lifetime annuity, which may be elected by the contract holder after a stipulated waiting period (7 to 15 years), and which may be larger than what the contract account balance would purchase at then-current annuity purchase rates.

Multiple variations of an optional Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (“GMWB”) rider have also been offered by the Company. The GMWB rider provides contract holders a guaranteed annual withdrawal amount over a specified time period or in some cases for as long as they live. In general, guaranteed annual withdrawal amounts are based on deposits and may be reduced if withdrawals exceed allowed amounts. Guaranteed amounts may also be increased as a result of “step-up” provisions, which increase the benefit base to higher account values at specified intervals. Guaranteed amounts may also be increased if withdrawals are deferred over a specified period. In addition, certain versions of the GMWB rider extend lifetime guarantees to spouses.

Unaffiliated and affiliated reinsurance has been utilized to mitigate risk related to some of the guarantee benefit riders. Hedging has also been utilized to mitigate risk related to some of the GMWB riders.

For GMDB, the net amount at risk is defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance. For GMIB, the net amount at risk is defined as the excess of the current annuitization income base over the current account value. For GMWB, the net amount at risk is defined as the current guaranteed withdrawal amount minus the current account value. For all the guarantees, the net amount at risk is floored at zero at the single contract level.

The Company had the following variable annuity contracts with guarantees. Amounts at risk are shown net of reinsurance. Note that the Company’s variable annuity contracts with guarantees may offer more than one type of guarantee in each contract; therefore, the amounts listed are not mutually exclusive.

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts - (continued)

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions, except for ages and percents)  

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit

    

Return of net deposits

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 25,630      $ 23,472   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     140        312   

Average attained age of contract holders

     65        64   

Return of net deposits plus a minimum return

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 702      $ 744   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     318        354   

Average attained age of contract holders

     70        70   

Guaranteed minimum return rate

     5     5

Highest specified anniversary account value minus withdrawals post anniversary

    

In the event of death

    

Account value

   $ 29,399      $ 28,414   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     485        843   

Average attained age of contract holders

     65        64   

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit

    

Account value

   $ 6,276      $ 6,293   

Net amount at risk- net of reinsurance

     41        54   

Average attained age of contract holders

     64        63   

Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit

    

Account value

   $ 39,034      $ 35,595   

Net amount at risk

     782        1,012   

Average attained age of contract holders

     64        63   

Account balances of variable contracts with guarantees were invested in various separate accounts with the following characteristics:

 

     December 31,  
     2010      2009  
        
     (in billions)  

Type of Fund

     

Equity

   $ 30       $ 28   

Balanced

     23         22   

Bond

     7         7   

Money Market

     2         2   
        

Total

   $ 62       $ 59   
        

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 16 — Certain Separate Accounts - (continued)

 

The following table summarizes the liabilities for guarantees on variable contracts reflected in the general account:

 

     Guaranteed
Minimum
Death
Benefit
(GMDB)
    Guaranteed
Minimum
Income
Benefit
(GMIB)
    Guaranteed
Minimum
Withdrawal
Benefit
(GMWB)
    Total  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 253      $ 209      $ 663      $ 1,125   

Incurred guarantee benefits

     (100     (60     -        (160

Other reserve changes

     72        28        (156     (56
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

     225        177        507        909   

Reinsurance recoverable

     (78     (1,120     (421     (1,619
        

Net balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 147      $ (943   $ 86      $ (710
        

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 454      $ 442      $ 2,890      $ 3,786   

Incurred guarantee benefits

     (153     (144     -        (297

Other reserve changes

     (48     (89     (2,227     (2,364
        

Balance at December 31, 2009

     253        209        663        1,125   

Reinsurance recoverable

     (104     (1,177     (548     (1,829
        

Net balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 149      $ (968   $ 115      $ (704
        

The GMDB gross and ceded reserves, the GMIB gross reserves, and the life contingent portion of the GMWB reserves were determined in accordance with ASC 944, and the GMIB reinsurance recoverable and non-life contingent GMWB gross reserve were determined in accordance with ASC 815.

The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefits to policyholders, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised.

The following assumptions and methodology were used to determine the amounts above at December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

   

Data used included 1,000 stochastically generated investment performance scenarios. For ASC 815 calculations, risk neutral scenarios were used.

 

   

For life products, reserves were established using stochastic modeling of future separate account returns and best estimate mortality, lapse, and premium persistency assumptions, which vary by product.

 

   

Mean return and volatility assumptions were determined by asset class. Market consistent observed volatilities were used where available for ASC 815 calculations.

 

   

Annuity mortality was based on the 1994 MGDB table multiplied by factors varied by rider types (living benefit/GMDB only) and qualified and non-qualified business.

 

   

Annuity base lapse rates vary by contract type, commission type, and by with or without living benefit or death benefit riders. The lapse rates range from 0.8% to 41.5% for GMDB and 0.3% to 41.5% for GMIB and GMWB.

 

   

The discount rates used in the ASC 944 calculations range from 6.4% to 7%. The discount rates used in the ASC 815 calculations were based on the term structure of swap curves with a credit spread based on the credit standing of MFC (for GMWB) and the reinsurers (for GMIB).

 

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JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 17 — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements

The balance of and changes in deferred policy acquisition costs as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $   9,186      $ 9,419   

Capitalization

     1,228        1,579   

Amortization

     (664     (1,119

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (98     (704

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        11   
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 9,652      $ 9,186   
        

The balance of and changes in deferred sales inducements as of and for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
        
     (in millions)  

Balance, beginning of year

   $     379      $     427   

Capitalization

     12        63   

Amortization

     (22     (77

Change in unrealized investment gains and losses

     (15     (12

Adoption of ASC 320, recognition of other-than-temporary impairments

     -        (22
        

Balance, end of year

   $ 354      $ 379   
        

Note 18 — Share-Based Payments

The Company participates in the stock compensation plans of MFC and uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The stock-based compensation is a legal obligation of MFC, but in accordance with U.S. GAAP, is recorded in the accounts of the Company in other operating costs and expenses.

Stock Options (ESOP)

Under MFC’s Executive Stock Option Plan (“ESOP”), stock options are granted to selected individuals. Options provide the holder with the right to purchase common shares at an exercise price equal to the higher of the prior day or prior five-day average closing market price of MFC’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on the date the options were granted. The options vest over a period not exceeding four years and expire not more than 10 years from the grant date. A total of 73.6 million common shares have been reserved for issuance under the ESOP.

MFC grants Deferred Share Units (“DSUs”) to certain employees under the ESOP. These DSUs vest over a three-year period, and each DSU entitles the holder to receive one common share on retirement or termination of employment. When dividends are paid on MFC’s common shares, holders of DSUs are deemed to receive dividends at the same rate, payable in the form of additional DSUs.

In addition, for certain new employees and pursuant to the deferred compensation program, MFC grants DSUs under the ESOP, which entitle the holder to receive cash payment equal to the value of the same number of common shares plus credited dividends on retirement or termination of employment. In 2010, 17,000 DSUs were issued to certain new hires, which vest over a maximum period of five years. No such DSUs were issued in 2009 or 2008.

In 2010, 2009, and 2008, 35,000, 56,000, and 217,000 DSUs, respectively, were issued to certain employees who elected to defer receipt of all or part of their annual bonus. These DSUs vested immediately upon grant. Also, in 2010 and 2008, 20,000 and 269,000 DSUs were issued to certain employees who elected to defer payment of all or part of their restricted share units and/or performance share units. In 2009, no DSUs were granted to certain employees to defer payment of all or part of their restricted share units since the restricted share units scheduled to vest in 2009 did so without any payment value. Restricted share units and performance share units are discussed below. These DSUs also vested immediately upon grant.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 18 — Share-Based Payments - (continued)

 

Under the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, each eligible director may elect to receive his or her annual director’s retainer and fees in DSUs or common shares in lieu of cash. Upon termination of board service, an eligible director who has elected to receive DSUs will be entitled to receive cash equal to the value of the DSUs accumulated in his or her account or, at his or her direction, an equivalent number of common shares. A total of one million common shares of MFC have been reserved for issuance under the Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

The Company recorded compensation expense for stock options granted of $8 million, $9 million, and $9 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Global Share Ownership Plan (GSOP)

Effective January 1, 2001, MFC established the Global Share Ownership Plan (“GSOP”) for its eligible employees. Under the GSOP, qualifying employees can choose to apply up to 5% of their annual base earnings toward the purchase of common shares of MFC. MFC matches a percentage of the employee’s eligible contributions up to a maximum amount. MFC’s contributions vest immediately. All contributions are used by the GSOP’s trustee to purchase common shares in the open market. The Company’s compensation expense related to the GSOP was $1 million for each of the three years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Restricted Share Unit Plan (RSU)

In 2003, MFC established the Restricted Share Unit (“RSU”) Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, 3.0 million, 3.8 million, and 1.8 million RSUs, respectively, were granted to certain eligible employees under this plan. For the year ended December 31, 2009, 0.6 million Special RSUs and for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, 0.7 million and 1.5 million Performance Share Units (“PSUs”), respectively, were granted to eligible employees under this plan. There were no Special RSUs granted in 2010, and no Special RSUs or PSUs granted in 2008. Each RSU/Special RSU/PSU entitles the recipient to receive payment equal to the market value of one common share, plus credited dividends, at the time of vesting, subject to any performance conditions.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company granted 1.4 million, 2.0 million, and 0.7 million RSUs, respectively, to certain eligible employees. RSUs granted in 2010 vest 25% on the first anniversary and 75% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. RSUs granted in 2009 vest 25% on the first anniversary, 25% on the second anniversary, and 50% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. RSUs granted prior to 2009 vest three years from the grant date. The related compensation expense is recognized over this period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. The Company’s compensation expense related to RSUs was $22 million, $14 million, and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 0.3 million Special RSUs to certain eligible employees. Special RSUs vest on the date that is 22 months from the grant date, and the related compensation expense is recognized over this period, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. No Special RSUs were granted in 2010 or 2008. The Company’s compensation expense related to Special RSUs was $2 million for each of the two years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company granted 0.2 million and 0.4 million PSUs, respectively, to certain eligible employees. PSUs granted in 2010 vest 25% on the first anniversary and 75% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. PSUs granted in 2009 vest 25% on the first anniversary, 25% on the second anniversary, and 50% on the date that is 34 months from the grant date. Both grants are subject to performance conditions that are equally weighted over their respective performance periods, and the related compensation expense is recognized over these periods, except where the employee is eligible to retire prior to the vesting date, in which case the cost is recognized over the period between the grant date and the date on which the employee is eligible to retire. No PSUs were granted in 2008. The Company’s compensation expense related to PSUs was $2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)

 

Note 19 — Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated the recognition and disclosure of subsequent events for its December 31, 2010 consolidated financial statements through the date on which the consolidated financial statements were issued. The Company did not have any subsequent events requiring disclosure.

 

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Audited Financial Statements

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Audited Financial Statements

Year ended December 31, 2010

Contents

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     5   

Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

     8   

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

     12   

Notes to Financial Statements

     77   

Organization

     77   

Significant Accounting Policies

     78   

Mortality and Expense Risks Charge

     79   

Contract Charges

     79   

Federal Income Taxes

     80   

Purchases and Sales of Investments

     80   

Transaction with Affiliates

     83   

Diversification Requirements

     83   

Subsequent Events

     83   

Financial Highlights

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Contract Owners of the sub-accounts of

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

“Active” sub-accounts

 

500 Index Trust B Series 0    Equity-Income Trust Series 1
500 Index Trust Series 1    Financial Services Trust Series 0
Active Bond Trust Series 0    Financial Services Trust Series 1
Active Bond Trust Series 1    Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0
All Cap Core Trust Series 0    Fundamental Value Trust Series 0
All Cap Core Trust Series 1    Fundamental Value Trust Series 1
All Cap Value Trust Series 0    Global Bond Trust Series 0
All Cap Value Trust Series 1    Global Bond Trust Series 1
Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0    Global Trust Series 0
Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1    Global Trust Series 1
American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1    Health Sciences Trust Series 0
American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1    Health Sciences Trust Series 1
American Bond Trust Series 1    High Yield Trust Series 0
American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1    High Yield Trust Series 1
American Global Diversification Trust Series 1    International Core Trust Series 0
American Global Growth Trust Series 1    International Core Trust Series 1
American Growth Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust A Series 0
American Growth-Income Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust A Series 1
American International Trust Series 1    International Equity Index Trust B Series 0
American New World Trust Series 1    International Opportunities Trust Series 0
Balanced Trust Series 0    International Opportunities Trust Series 1
Balanced Trust Series 1    International Small Company Trust Series 0
Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0    International Small Company Trust Series 1
Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1    International Value Trust Series 0
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0    International Value Trust Series 1
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0
Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1
Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1    Large Cap Trust Series 0
Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0    Large Cap Trust Series 1
Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1    Large Cap Value Trust Series 0
Core Bond Trust Series 0    Large Cap Value Trust Series 1
Core Bond Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0
Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1
Core Strategy Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0
Core Strategy Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1
Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0
Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1
Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0
Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1
Equity-Income Trust Series 0    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0

 

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Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1
Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0    Small Cap Index Trust Series 0
Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1    Small Cap Index Trust Series 1
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1
Mid Value Trust Series 0    Small Cap Value Trust Series 0
Mid Value Trust Series 1    Small Cap Value Trust Series 1
Money Market Trust B Series 0    Small Company Value Trust Series 0
Money Market Trust Series 1    Small Company Value Trust Series 1
Natural Resources Trust Series 0    Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0
Natural Resources Trust Series 1    Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1
Optimized Value Trust Series 0    Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0
Optimized Value Trust Series 1    Total Return Trust Series 0
Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0    Total Return Trust Series 1
Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0
Real Return Bond Trust Series 0    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1
Real Return Bond Trust Series 1    Utilities Trust Series 0
Science & Technology Trust Series 0    Utilities Trust Series 1
Science & Technology Trust Series 1    Value Trust Series 0
Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0    Value Trust Series 1
Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1    All Asset Portfolio
Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0   
“Closed” sub-accounts   
All Cap Growth Trust Series 0    Strategic Bond Trust Series 0
All Cap Growth Trust Series 1    Strategic Bond Trust Series 1
Overseas Equity Trust Series 0    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0
Pacific Rim Trust Series 0    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1
Pacific Rim Trust Series 1    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0
Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and contract owners’ equity of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”), comprised of the active sub-accounts as of December 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations and changes in contract owners’ equity of the active and closed sub-accounts for each of the two years in the period then ended (or years since inception), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or years since inception). These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Account’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Account’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian or fund manager of the underlying portfolios. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the active sub-accounts constituting John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N at December 31, 2010, and the results of its operations and changes in contract owners’ equity of the active and closed sub-accounts for each of the two years in the period then ended (or years since inception), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or years since inception), in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 

Chartered Accountants

 

Licensed Public Accountants

 

Toronto, Canada

 

March 31, 2011

 

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets

  

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

500 Index Trust B Series 0 - 1,682,638 shares (cost $21,792,313)

   $ 26,434,250   

500 Index Trust Series 1 - 527,965 shares (cost $5,110,035)

     5,812,898   

Active Bond Trust Series 0 - 40,162 shares (cost $385,377)

     389,972   

Active Bond Trust Series 1 - 146,213 shares (cost $1,366,826)

     1,419,732   

All Cap Core Trust Series 0 - 14,561 shares (cost $182,531)

     241,137   

All Cap Core Trust Series 1 - 30,498 shares (cost $496,887)

     504,744   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     —     

All Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     —     

All Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 26,523 shares (cost $193,362)

     220,669   

All Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 418,251 shares (cost $2,944,489)

     3,492,399   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 314 shares (cost $4,149)

     4,817   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 62 shares (cost $862)

     949   

American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1 -1,027,119 shares (cost $9,055,148)

     11,308,578   

American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1-199,344 shares (cost $1,989,918)

     2,262,559   

American Bond Trust Series 1 -158,129 shares (cost $1,891,742)

     1,910,196   

American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1 -1,552 shares (cost $14,895)

     16,043   

American Global Diversification Trust Series 1 -13,963 shares (cost $144,870)

     145,634   

American Global Growth Trust Series 1 - 27,347 shares (cost $308,999)

     307,651   

American Growth Trust Series 1 - 1,234,396 shares (cost $16,101,613)

     19,293,612   

American Growth-Income Trust Series 1 - 748,275 shares (cost $8,568,338)

     11,141,813   

American International Trust Series 1 - 1,873,872 shares (cost $27,735,821)

     30,600,335   

American New World Trust Series 1 - 40,447 shares (cost $512,244)

     556,143   

Balanced Trust Series 0 - 2,586 shares (cost $39,342)

     42,254   

Balanced Trust Series 1 - 2,158 shares (cost $32,851)

     35,267   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0 - 648,097 shares (cost $10,026,076)

     13,104,521   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1 - 622,493 shares (cost $10,737,500)

     12,605,486   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0 - 43,812 shares (cost $374,611)

     435,495   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1 - 430,740 shares (cost $3,658,863)

     4,281,555   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0 - 22,463 shares (cost $262,110)

     258,101   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1 - 48,167 shares (cost $560,542)

     553,917   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0 - 546 shares (cost $5,605)

     5,951   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1 - 488,861 shares (cost $4,953,884)

     5,323,691   

Core Bond Trust Series 0 - 50,162 shares (cost $697,290)

     684,216   

Core Bond Trust Series 1 - 35,473 shares (cost $467,289)

     485,274   

Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1 - 837 shares (cost $9,369)

     10,146   

Core Strategy Trust Series 0 - 7,015 shares (cost $88,896)

     88,874   

Core Strategy Trust Series 1 - 46 shares (cost $512)

     587   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0 - 7,449 shares (cost $84,401)

     91,767   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1 - 3,621 shares (cost $44,087)

     44,616   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0 - 51,385 shares (cost $794,736)

     821,128   

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1 - 80,131 shares (cost $1,059,705)

   $ 1,281,303   

Equity-Income Trust Series 0 - 1,459,649 shares (cost $16,188,339)

     20,186,947   

Equity-Income Trust Series 1 - 1,079,831 shares (cost $13,077,101)

     14,977,254   

Financial Services Trust Series 0 - 23,790 shares (cost $251,103)

     281,203   

Financial Services Trust Series 1 - 76,468 shares (cost $749,907)

     905,383   

Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0 - 64,316 shares (cost $606,861)

     639,946   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 0 - 199,166 shares (cost $2,292,953)

     2,842,099   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 1 - 776,987 shares (cost $9,222,315)

     11,118,689   

Global Bond Trust Series 0 - 916,430 shares (cost $11,196,239)

     11,803,615   

Global Bond Trust Series 1 - 315,235 shares (cost $3,928,462)

     4,072,834   

Global Trust Series 0 - 16,389 shares (cost $222,766)

     237,151   

Global Trust Series 1 - 134,060 shares (cost $1,784,957)

     1,941,195   

Health Sciences Trust Series 0 - 52,433 shares (cost $673,613)

     817,962   

Health Sciences Trust Series 1 - 126,679 shares (cost $1,610,201)

     1,969,865   

High Yield Trust Series 0 - 434,771 shares (cost $3,246,303)

     2,556,453   

High Yield Trust Series 1 - 993,954 shares (cost $7,603,269)

     5,904,086   

International Core Trust Series 0 - 22,941 shares (cost $208,435)

     223,449   

International Core Trust Series 1 - 353,458 shares (cost $3,415,108)

     3,453,284   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 0 - 20,648 shares (cost $246,802)

     228,165   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 1 - 501,176 shares (cost $5,897,857)

     5,548,020   

International Equity Index Trust B Series 0 - 599,302 shares (cost $7,902,480)

     9,546,882   

International Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 392,676 shares (cost $4,006,133)

     4,939,867   

International Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 41,313 shares (cost $404,447)

     519,724   

International Small Company Trust Series 0 - 58,515 shares (cost $529,915)

     614,404   

International Small Company Trust Series 1 - 267,647 shares (cost $2,363,602)

     2,810,297   

International Value Trust Series 0 - 343,875 shares (cost $3,846,967)

     4,136,819   

International Value Trust Series 1 - 769,114 shares (cost $8,509,692)

     9,306,276   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0 - 56,929 shares (cost $653,793)

     641,591   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1 - 457,588 shares (cost $5,212,444)

     5,170,750   

Large Cap Trust Series 0 - 34,380 shares (cost $383,076)

     423,904   

Large Cap Trust Series 1 - 172,806 shares (cost $2,158,267)

     2,135,887   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 52,117 shares (cost $823,258)

     866,192   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 66,476 shares (cost $889,883)

     1,104,839   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0 - 824,621 shares (cost $5,664,305)

     6,885,583   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1 - 550,510 shares (cost $3,796,848)

     4,596,754   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0 - 968,566 shares (cost $10,574,512)

     11,390,337   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1 - 996,745 shares (cost $10,914,330)

     11,701,787   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0 - 259,583 shares (cost $3,196,215)

     3,268,150   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1 - 186,976 shares (cost $2,220,248)

     2,350,294   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0 - 1,265,108 shares (cost $12,753,442)

     14,460,188   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1 - 736,550 shares (cost $7,309,591)

     8,411,397   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0 - 384,341 shares (cost $4,438,406)

     4,619,782   

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1 - 247,105 shares (cost $2,840,001)

   $ 2,967,735   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0 - 212,767 shares (cost $3,005,912)

     3,772,366   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1 - 687,839 shares (cost $10,282,333)

     12,202,258   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0 - 313,101 shares (cost $3,371,366)

     4,442,910   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1 - 442,215 shares (cost $4,983,784)

     6,248,503   

Mid Value Trust Series 0 - 566,097 shares (cost $5,050,542)

     6,272,355   

Mid Value Trust Series 1 - 464,567 shares (cost $4,238,897)

     5,165,985   

Money Market Trust B Series 0 - 37,529,888 shares (cost $37,529,888)

     37,529,888   

Money Market Trust Series 1 - 21,281,600 shares (cost $21,281,600)

     21,281,600   

Natural Resources Trust Series 0 - 142,636 shares (cost $1,512,221)

     1,791,513   

Natural Resources Trust Series 1 - 483,908 shares (cost $4,895,398)

     6,179,506   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0 - 22,459 shares (cost $229,912)

     290,400   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1 - 23,757 shares (cost $279,112)

     306,228   

Optimized Value Trust Series 0 - 16,040 shares (cost $127,267)

     157,677   

Optimized Value Trust Series 1 - 1 shares (cost $12)

     14   

Overseas Equity Trust Series 0

     —     

Pacific Rim Trust Series 0

     —     

Pacific Rim Trust Series 1

     —     

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0 - 666,269 shares (cost $5,026,554)

     7,528,838   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1 - 1,227,576 shares (cost $15,943,157)

     13,957,541   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 0 - 612,847 shares (cost $7,320,713)

     7,010,975   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 1 - 421,940 shares (cost $5,153,843)

     4,890,281   

Science & Technology Trust Series 0 - 56,028 shares (cost $767,516)

     950,795   

Science & Technology Trust Series 1 - 403,015 shares (cost $5,005,835)

     6,814,980   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0 - 182,880 shares (cost $2,400,206)

     2,362,813   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1 - 305,949 shares (cost $3,978,374)

     3,952,866   

Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0 - 427,952 shares (cost $3,354,357)

     4,343,714   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1 - 98,211 shares (cost $788,177)

     993,900   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 0 - 159,474 shares (cost $1,736,617)

     2,234,231   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 1 - 185,195 shares (cost $2,052,088)

     2,594,585   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 7,229 shares (cost $110,768)

     140,757   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 69,532 shares (cost $1,236,135)

     1,361,445   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 0 - 339,862 shares (cost $4,726,470)

     6,409,799   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 1 - 23,870 shares (cost $324,436)

     451,145   

Small Company Value Trust Series 0 - 54,108 shares (cost $735,529)

     921,462   

Small Company Value Trust Series 1 - 439,115 shares (cost $6,008,374)

     7,495,689   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0 - 10,884 shares (cost $155,843)

     191,551   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1 - 1,093,252 shares (cost $15,121,893)

     19,230,310   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

Strategic Bond Trust Series 1

     —     

 

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Statements of Assets and Contract Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2010

 

Assets (continued)   

Investments at fair value:

  

Sub-accounts invested in John Hancock Trust portfolios:

  

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0 - 110,918 shares (cost $1,599,389)

   $ 1,549,526   

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1 - 187,883 shares (cost $2,739,963)

     2,630,368   

Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0 - 873,885 shares (cost $8,935,606)

     8,869,928   

Total Return Trust Series 0 - 1,499,994 shares (cost $21,151,226)

     21,599,909   

Total Return Trust Series 1 - 3,165,416 shares (cost $45,147,372)

     45,740,261   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0 - 145,991 shares (cost $1,342,774)

     1,709,553   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1 - 162,217 shares (cost $1,692,295)

     1,899,563   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0

     —     

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1

     —     

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0

     —     

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

     —     

Utilities Trust Series 0 - 87,345 shares (cost $942,519)

     1,013,201   

Utilities Trust Series 1 - 143,610 shares (cost $1,370,507)

     1,668,754   

Value Trust Series 0 - 35,264 shares (cost $501,475)

     585,025   

Value Trust Series 1 - 211,814 shares (cost $2,950,550)

     3,518,229   

Sub - accounts invested in Outside Trust portfolios:

  

All Asset Portfolio - 179,672 shares (cost $1,962,859)

   $ 1,987,169   
        

Total assets

   $ 651,045,685   
        

Contract Owners’ Equity

  
        

Variable universal life insurance contracts

   $ 651,045,685   
        

See accompanying notes.

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

 

     Sub-Account  
     500 Index Trust B Series 0     500 Index Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 427,553      $ 416,603      $ 76,943      $ 134,764   
                                

Total Investment Income

     427,553        416,603        76,943        134,764   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     35,257        34,722        14,898        21,872   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     392,296        381,881        62,045        112,892   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (621,962     (3,650,304     163,752        (3,394,051
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (621,962     (3,650,304     163,752        (3,394,051

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,512,008        7,973,200        556,905        5,317,102   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,282,342        4,704,777        782,702        2,035,943   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     2,063,908        1,756,069        168,100        203,477   

Transfer on terminations

     (1,465,712     (1,532,553     (708,143     (10,163,812

Transfer on policy loans

     (141,847     (25,209     (233     (707

Net interfund transfers

     382,781        1,244,013        (956,824     1,918,502   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     839,130        1,442,320        (1,497,100     (8,042,540
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     4,121,472        6,147,097        (714,398     (6,006,597

Assets, beginning of period

     22,312,778        16,165,681        6,527,296        12,533,893   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 26,434,250      $ 22,312,778      $ 5,812,898      $ 6,527,296   
                                

 

(bf) Fund has no Series. Previously presented as Series 0 and Series 1.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Active Bond Trust Series 0     Active Bond Trust Series 1     All Asset Portfolio  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bf)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 27,504      $ 19,289      $ 102,724      $ 83,660      $ 116,318      $ 66,963   
                                             
  27,504        19,289        102,724        83,660        116,318        66,963   
         
  —          —          7,267        4,462        2,906        2,420   
                                             
  27,504        19,289        95,457        79,198        113,412        64,543   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  21,952        3,768        13,850        (22,838     45,178        (110,964
                                             
  21,952        3,768        13,850        (22,838     45,178        (110,964
  (14,558     79,291        50,872        128,683        29,223        159,541   
                                             
  34,898        102,348        160,179        185,043        187,813        113,120   
                                             
         
  5,020        8,948        47,068        7,192        150,422        203,123   
  (41,353     (153,976     (94,582     (207,564     (144,309     (62,533
  (1,421     (13     160        113        9,149        12,870   
  147,807        (128,202     9,185        491,950        220,576        624,983   
                                             
  110,053        (273,243     (38,169     291,691        235,838        778,443   
                                             
  144,951        (170,895     122,010        476,734        423,651        891,563   
  245,021        415,916        1,297,722        820,988        1,563,518        671,955   
                                             
$ 389,972      $ 245,021      $ 1,419,732      $ 1,297,722      $ 1,987,169      $ 1,563,518   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Core Trust Series 0     All Cap Core Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 2,475      $ 2,222      $ 5,156      $ 35,237   
                                

Total Investment Income

     2,475        2,222        5,156        35,237   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          4,134        12,795   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     2,475        2,222        1,022        22,442   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     6,103        2,588        20,604        (2,007,196
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     6,103        2,588        20,604        (2,007,196

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     18,823        39,379        28,019        2,435,832   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     27,401        44,189        49,645        451,078   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     79,869        100,842        31,362        42,828   

Transfer on terminations

     (9,535     (13,522     (131,928     (319,740

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          2,240        3,666   

Net interfund transfers

     (10,219     6,829        (505,578     (4,138,316
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     60,115        94,149        (603,904     (4,411,562
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     87,516        138,338        (554,259     (3,960,484

Assets, beginning of period

     153,621        15,283        1,059,003        5,019,487   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 241,137      $ 153,621      $ 504,744      $ 1,059,003   
                                

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
All Cap Growth Trust Series 0     All Cap Growth Trust Series 1     All Cap Value Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (b)

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 49      $ 346      $ 1,848      $ 5,947      $ 1,149      $ 2,354   
                                             
  49        346        1,848        5,947        1,149        2,354   
         
  —          —          1,730        6,202        —          —     
                                             
  49        346        118        (255)        1,149        2,354   
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  7,500        (9,569     101,627        (717,762     131,982        1,444   
                                             
  7,500        (9,569     101,627        (717,762     131,982        1,444   
  (5,352     20,444        (61,985)        839,598        (43,710)        86,774   
  2,197        11,221        39,760        121,581        89,421        90,572   
                                             
         
  4,979        3,691        12,030        74,394        87,511        92,316   
  (37,778     (33,619     (30,386     (307,319     (25,733     (30,469
  —          —          227        5,598        —          (1
  (18,204     21,023        (914,503     (1,349,678     (452,309     155,835   
                                             
  (51,003     (8,905     (932,632     (1,577,005     (390,531     217,681   
                                             
  (48,806     2,316        (892,872     (1,455,424     (301,110     308,253   
  48,806        46,490        892,872        2,348,296        521,779        213,526   
                                             
  —        $ 48,806        —        $ 892,872      $ 220,669      $ 521,779   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Value Trust Series 1     Alpha Opportunities Trust
Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 11,946      $ 13,649      $ 606        —     
                                

Total Investment Income

     11,946        13,649        606        —     

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     11,728        12,701        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     218        948        606        —     
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          25,990        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     179,203        (2,771,426     (4,563     —     
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     179,203        (2,771,426     21,427        —     

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     358,297        3,240,542        2,137        (1,469
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     537,718        470,064        24,170        (1,469
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     75,921        47,139        1,234        —     

Transfer on terminations

     (92,606     (156,073     (2,070     —     

Transfer on policy loans

     6,519        5,450        —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     1,060,185        (3,233,792     (220,761     203,713   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     1,050,019        (3,337,276     (221,597     203,713   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,587,737        (2,867,212     (197,427     202,244   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,904,662        4,771,874        202,244        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 3,492,399      $ 1,904,662      $ 4,817      $ 202,244   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

Alpha Opportunities Trust
Series 1

    American Asset Allocation Trust
Series 1
    American Blue Chip Income and
Growth Trust Series 1
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 1      $ 170,712      $ 214,307      $ 28,022      $ 21,052   
                                     
  1        170,712        214,307        28,022        21,052   
       
  1        67,018        46,031        6,472        5,700   
                                     
  —          103,694        168,276        21,550        15,352   
                                     
       
  —          4,038        5,551        —          93,161   
  1        623,532        120,975        (55,966     (1,388,447
                                     
  1        627,570        126,526        (55,966     (1,295,286
  87        438,441        1,833,985        282,584        1,425,441   
                                     
  88        1,169,705        2,128,787        248,168        145,507   
                                     
       
  —          835,705        565,089        134,215        63,399   
  (23     (2,316,874     (1,308,007     (161,418     (469,876
  —          28,970        23,725        24,401        20,222   
  884        (385,128     10,350,784        514,586        (909,574
                                     
  861        (1,837,327     9,631,591        511,784        (1,295,829
                                     
  949        (667,622     11,760,378        759,952        (1,150,322
  —          11,976,200        215,822        1,502,607        2,652,929   
                                     
$ 949      $ 11,308,578      $ 11,976,200      $ 2,262,559      $ 1,502,607   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Bond Trust Series 1     American Fundamental Holdings
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 49,953      $ 38,009      $ 236      $ 14   
                                

Total Investment Income

     49,953        38,009        236        14   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     6,077        7,188        48        2   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     43,876        30,821        188        12   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     56,054        (66,318     57        22   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     56,054        (66,318     57        22   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (8,353     240,797        1,058        90   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     91,577        205,300        1,303        124   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     83,608        192,610        334        93   

Transfer on terminations

     (93,403     (189,850     (398     (125

Transfer on policy loans

     (6,602     (115     —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     351,368        (460,700     13,907        805   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     334,971        (458,055     13,843        773   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     426,548        (252,755     15,146        897   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,483,648        1,736,403        897        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,910,196      $ 1,483,648      $ 16,043      $ 897   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(bd) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

American Global Diversification
Trust Series 1

    American Global Growth Trust Series 1     American Growth Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bd)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 2,689      $ 1,275      $ 3,016      $ 58,994      $ 37,506   
                                     
  2,689        1,275        3,016        58,994        37,506   
       
  151        284        26        45,056        48,247   
                                     
  2,538        991        2,990        13,938        (10,741
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          3,604,971   
  7,679        2,349        —          25,742        (10,359,444
                                     
  7,679        2,349        —          25,742        (6,754,473
  (8,538     9,303        (1,349     2,860,405        11,742,937   
                                     
  1,679        12,643        1,641        2,900,085        4,977,723   
                                     
       
  6,401        375        —          839,894        928,758   
  (749     (405     —          (1,585,738     (8,937,299
  —          —          —          26,546        26,253   
  60,293        65,397        306,010        1,993,659        (359,406
                                     
  65,945        65,367        306,010        1,274,361        (8,341,694
                                     
  67,624        78,010        307,651        4,174,446        (3,363,971
  78,010        —          —          15,119,166        18,483,137   
                                     
$ 145,634      $ 78,010      $ 307,651      $ 19,293,612      $ 15,119,166   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Growth-Income Trust
Series 1
    American International Trust
Series 1
 
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 116,961      $ 130,962      $ 475,301      $ 281,653   
                                

Total Investment Income

     116,961        130,962        475,301        281,653   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     60,555        41,959        72,988        67,277   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     56,406        89,003        402,313        214,376   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          167,577        —          5,891,833   

Net realized gains (losses)

     473,706        (446,930     (3,220,442     (9,877,177
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     473,706        (279,353     (3,220,442     (3,985,344

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     539,876        2,705,756        4,769,348        12,616,371   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,069,988        2,515,406        1,951,219        8,845,403   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     761,869        597,149        721,318        750,622   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,587,220     (1,317,027     (1,733,573     (6,949,495

Transfer on policy loans

     55,792        31,606        9,714        3,760   

Net interfund transfers

     (576,306     9,057,406        878,980        3,615,926   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (2,345,865     8,369,134        (123,561     (2,579,187
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (1,275,877     10,884,540        1,827,658        6,266,216   

Assets, beginning of period

     12,417,690        1,533,150        28,772,677        22,506,461   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 11,141,813      $ 12,417,690      $ 30,600,335      $ 28,772,677   
                                

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
American New World Trust
Series 1
    Balanced Trust Series 0     Balanced Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ak)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
 
       
$ 6,055      $ 186      $ 339      $ 164      $ 267   
                                     
  6,055        186        339        164        267   
       
  797        16        —          —          80   
                                     
  5,258        170        339        164        187   
                                     
       
  —          —          372        270        —     
  12,666        147        (25     1        8   
                                     
  12,666        147        347        271        8   
  43,672        227        2,923        (11     2,416   
                                     
  61,596        544        3,609        424        2,611   
                                     
       
  5,390        260        14,800        —          —     
  (15,700     (149     (1,189     (57     (111
  6,709        —          (4,023     —          —     
  478,953        18,540        11,008        17,682        32,767   
                                     
  475,352        18,651        20,596        17,625        32,656   
                                     
  536,948        19,195        24,205        18,049        35,267   
  19,195        —          18,049        —          —     
                                     
$ 556,143      $ 19,195      $ 42,254      $ 18,049      $ 35,267   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 9,025      $ 10,858      $ 9,616      $ 13,619   
                                

Total Investment Income

     9,025        10,858        9,616        13,619   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          54,217        50,501   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     9,025        10,858        (44,601     (36,882
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     508,605        (443,818     695,950        (1,866,157
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     508,605        (443,818     695,950        (1,866,157

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     1,185,364        2,621,915        929,928        5,615,075   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,702,994        2,188,955        1,581,277        3,712,036   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     928,070        302,428        284,523        359,099   

Transfer on terminations

     (389,566     (498,145     (1,411,548     (2,393,932

Transfer on policy loans

     (6,781     (9     15,019        5,759   

Net interfund transfers

     2,291,458        4,554,645        (1,493,169     1,285,852   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     2,823,181        4,358,919        (2,605,175     (743,222
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     4,526,175        6,547,874        (1,023,898     2,968,814   

Assets, beginning of period

     8,578,346        2,030,472        13,629,384        10,660,570   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 13,104,521      $ 8,578,346      $ 12,605,486      $ 13,629,384   
                                

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1     Capital Appreciation Value Trust
Series 0
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 
         
$ 700      $ 576      $ 5,362      $ 8,887      $ 3,740      $ 2,679   
                                             
  700        576        5,362        8,887        3,740        2,679   
         
  —          —          19,661        19,061        —          —     
                                             
  700        576        (14,299     (10,174     3,740        2,679   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          26,785        655   
  27,060        7,249        414,720        (979,450     237        173   
                                             
  27,060        7,249        414,720        (979,450     27,022        828   
  23,495        64,325        (37,448     2,290,857        (2,524     (1,486
                                             
  51,255        72,150        362,973        1,301,233        28,238        2,021   
                                             
         
  90,427        71,831        87,327        72,350        54,200        303   
  (71,987     (67,303     (1,055,699     (877,944     (5,855     (502
  —          —          (1,153     1,101        —          —     
  91,990        76,971        989,923        (1,181,384     32,375        147,321   
                                             
  110,430        81,499        20,398        (1,985,877     80,720        147,122   
                                             
  161,685        153,649        383,371        (684,644     108,958        149,143   
  273,810        120,161        3,898,184        4,582,828        149,143        —     
                                             
$ 435,495      $ 273,810      $ 4,281,555      $ 3,898,184      $ 258,101      $ 149,143   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Value Trust
Series 1
    Classic Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/09 (av)  

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 7,773      $ 415      $ 238   
                        

Total Investment Income

     7,773        415        238   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     1,493        33        —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     6,280        382        238   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     57,891        103        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     255        96        (10,928
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     58,146        199        (10,928

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (7,393     667        11,850   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     57,033        1,248        1,160   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     15,407        846        6,669   

Transfer on terminations

     (14,347     (1,048     (816

Transfer on policy loans

     (21     (36     —     

Net interfund transfers

     472,836        19,052        (26,262
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     473,875        18,814        (20,409
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     530,908        20,062        (19,249

Assets, beginning of period

     23,009        2,947        19,249   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 553,917      $ 23,009        —     
                        

 

(av) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Equity-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Classic Value Trust Series 1     Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0     Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/09 (av)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090 (g)
 
     
$ 927      $ 66      $ 56,654      $ 72,639   
                             
  927        66        56,654        72,639   
     
  163        —          19,717        9,652   
                             
  764        66        36,937        62,987   
                             
     
  —          51        81,538        165,241   
  (125,557     4        376,939        1,799   
                             
  (125,557     55        458,477        167,040   
  102,732        346        4,929        364,879   
                             
  (22,061     467        500,343        594,906   
                             
     
  —          5,111        2,322        167   
  (15,895     (141     (134,619     (62,171
  —          —          —          —     
  (51,287     514        (43,580     4,466,323   
                             
  (67,182     5,484        (175,877     4,404,319   
                             
  (89,243     5,951        324,466        4,999,225   
  89,243        —          4,999,225        —     
                             
  —        $ 5,951      $ 5,323,691      $ 4,999,225   
                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 0     Core Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 16,207      $ 1,963      $ 12,782      $ 12,890   
                                

Total Investment Income

     16,207        1,963        12,782        12,890   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          2,923        3,111   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     16,207        1,963        9,859        9,779   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     1,044        —          3,873        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     1,731        853        14,761        20,669   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     2,775        853        18,634        20,669   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (14,623     1,583        (822     18,868   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     4,359        4,399        27,671        49,316   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     146,667        24,906        7,142        24,994   

Transfer on terminations

     (21,867     (11,542     (23,068     (680,639

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          (1,007

Net interfund transfers

     446,987        87,249        39,923        1,018,460   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     571,787        100,613        23,997        361,808   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     576,146        105,012        51,668        411,124   

Assets, beginning of period

     108,070        3,058        433,606        22,482   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 684,216      $ 108,070      $ 485,274      $ 433,606   
                                

 

(ax) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Renamed on November 16, 2009. Previously known as American Diversified Growth & Income Trust.
(ao) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Fundamental Value Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Core Diversified Growth &
Income Trust Series 1
    Core Equity Trust Series 0     Core Equity Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ax)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ao)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ao)
 
     
$ 150      $ 304      $ 1,855      $ 2,269   
                             
  150        304        1,855        2,269   
     
  44        94        —          381   
                             
  106        210        1,855        1,888   
                             
     
  39        —          —          —     
  2,585        1,523        (32,378     (212,127
                             
  2,624        1,523        (32,378     (212,127
  (1,667     2,444        39,418        175,281   
                             
  1,063        4,177        8,895        (34,958
                             
     
  1,750        —          46,936        12,116   
  (370     (106     (1,964     (24,742
  —          —          —          2   
  (13,852     17,484        (95,323     (93,779
                             
  (12,472     17,378        (50,351     (106,403
                             
  (11,409     21,555        (41,456     (141,361
  21,555        —          41,456        141,361   
                             
$ 10,146      $ 21,555        —          —     
                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 0     Core Strategy Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 1,954      $ 31      $ 13      $ 18   
                                

Total Investment Income

     1,954        31        13        18   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          7        2   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     1,954        31        6        16   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          6        —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     306        4        36        1   
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     306        10        36        1   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (317     295        16        59   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,943        336        58        76   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     5,000        595        11        —     

Transfer on terminations

     (2,014     (33     (39     (20

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     82,252        795        (454     955   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     85,238        1,357        (482     935   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     87,181        1,693        (424     1,011   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,693        —          1,011        —     
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 88,874      $ 1,693      $ 587      $ 1,011   
                                

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Disciplined Diversification Trust
Series 0
    Disciplined Diversification Trust
Series 1
    Emerging Markets Value Trust
Series 0
 
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 1,412      $ 2,907      $ 668      $ 19      $ 8,392      $ 397   
                                             
  1,412        2,907        668        19        8,392        397   
         
  —          —          50        4        —          —     
                                             
  1,412        2,907        618        15        8,392        397   
                                             
         
  —          995        —          7        10,727        190   
  12,569        513        48        1        115,294        91,213   
                                             
  12,569        1,508        48        8        126,021        91,403   
  9,742        (2,375     475        54        (68,839     102,661   
                                             
  23,723        2,040        1,141        77        65,574        194,461   
                                             
         
  58,757        1,437        11        —          89,102        69,613   
  (37,177     (559     (85     (20     (273,490     (179,838
  —          —          —          —          (9,998     —     
  (103,501     147,047        42,540        952        388,964        374,991   
                                             
  (81,921     147,925        42,466        932        194,578        264,766   
                                             
  (58,198     149,965        43,607        1,009        260,152        459,227   
  149,965        —          1,009        —          560,976        101,749   
                                             
$ 91,767      $ 149,965      $ 44,616      $ 1,009      $ 821,128      $ 560,976   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value  Trust
Series 1
    Emerging Small Company  Trust
Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ap)
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 13,148      $ 361        —     
                        

Total Investment Income

     13,148        361        —     

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     4,078        2,300        —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     9,070        (1,939     —     
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     19,877        435        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     114,512        (109,215     (76,221
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     134,389        (108,780     (76,221

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     34,630        385,489        113,636   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     178,089        274,770        37,415   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     11,724        4,159        61,172   

Transfer on terminations

     (66,974     (55,716     (54,628

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     395,446        262,736        (211,199
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     340,196        211,179        (204,655
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     518,285        485,949        (167,240

Assets, beginning of period

     763,018        277,069        167,240   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,281,303      $ 763,018        —     
                        

 

(ap) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Smaller Company Growth Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

Emerging Small Company Trust
Series 1

    Equity-Income Trust Series 0     Equity-Income Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ap)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
  —        $ 363,211      $ 280,890      $ 263,139      $ 308,294   
                                     
  —          363,211        280,890        263,139        308,294   
       
  82,317        —          —          58,108        64,343   
                                     
  (82,317     363,211        280,890        205,031        243,951   
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          —     
  (11,486,138     (497,156     (2,624,572     (626,355     (6,082,934
                                     
  (11,486,138     (497,156     (2,624,572     (626,355     (6,082,934
  15,192,048        2,757,277        5,684,937        2,371,759        9,426,717   
                                     
  3,623,593        2,623,332        3,341,255        1,950,435        3,587,734   
                                     
       
  825,477        1,151,913        519,433        237,392        487,638   
  (2,286,038     (490,139     (750,832     (1,894,922     (8,527,929
  284,330        (6,872     (14     9,879        17,671   
  (18,053,384     2,061,354        3,535,513        1,404,165        1,127,054   
                                     
  (19,229,615     2,716,256        3,304,100        (243,486     (6,895,566
                                     
  (15,606,022     5,339,588        6,645,355        1,706,949        (3,307,832
  15,606,022        14,847,359        8,202,004        13,270,305        16,578,137   
                                     
  —        $ 20,186,947      $ 14,847,359      $ 14,977,254      $ 13,270,305   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Financial Services Trust Series 0     Financial Services Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 981      $ 1,206      $ 2,752      $ 3,307   
                                

Total Investment Income

     981        1,206        2,752        3,307   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          4,152        2,500   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     981        1,206        (1,400     807   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     18,427        (54,630     60,414        (354,763
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     18,427        (54,630     60,414        (354,763

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     4,242        107,974        49,443        436,211   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     23,650        54,550        108,457        82,255   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     24,482        29,798        20,609        18,110   

Transfer on terminations

     (9,423     (12,677     (39,780     (178,264

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          768        959   

Net interfund transfers

     52,963        (21,747     271,125        (884,125
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     68,022        (4,626     252,722        (1,043,320
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     91,672        49,924        361,179        (961,065

Assets, beginning of period

     189,531        139,607        544,204        1,505,269   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 281,203      $ 189,531      $ 905,383      $ 544,204   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Franklin Templeton Founding
Allocation Trust Series 0
    Fundamental Value Trust Series 0     Fundamental Value Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 23,494      $ 12,353      $ 31,436      $ 19,612      $ 116,579      $ 75,247   
                                             
  23,494        12,353        31,436        19,612        116,579        75,247   
         
  —          —          —          —          48,523        36,741   
                                             
  23,494        12,353        31,436        19,612        68,056        38,506   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  48,960        (13,482     293,384        (24,790     1,150,920        (1,222,753
                                             
  48,960        (13,482     293,384        (24,790     1,150,920        (1,222,753
  (16,027     48,872        27,752        628,577        73,690        3,250,040   
                                             
  56,427        47,743        352,572        623,399        1,292,666        2,065,793   
                                             
         
  128,686        2,876        265,312        176,965        421,823        250,355   
  (21,562     (13,352     (288,657     (375,306     (625,347     (877,167
  (3,968     —          —          —          8,848        33,762   
  139,068        147,375        230,923        1,183,613        73,307        2,089,969   
                                             
  242,224        136,899        207,578        985,272        (121,369     1,496,919   
                                             
  298,651        184,642        560,150        1,608,671        1,171,297        3,562,712   
  341,295        156,653        2,281,949        673,278        9,947,392        6,384,680   
                                             
$ 639,946      $ 341,295      $ 2,842,099      $ 2,281,949      $ 11,118,689      $ 9,947,392   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Global Allocation Trust Series 0     Global Allocation Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (am)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (am)
 

Income:

   

Dividend income distribution

  $ 12      $ 17   
               

Total Investment Income

    12        17   

Expenses:

   

Mortality and expense risk

    —          968   
               

Net investment income (loss)

    12        (951
               

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

   

Capital gain distributions

    —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

    2,307        (158,386
               

Realized gains (losses)

    2,307        (158,386

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    30,882        138,294   
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    33,201        (21,043
               

Changes from principal transactions:

   

Transfer of net premiums

    79,426        6,648   

Transfer on terminations

    (7,805     (40,801

Transfer on policy loans

    (604     4,957   

Net interfund transfers

    (167,542     (244,040
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (96,525     (273,236
               

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (63,324     (294,279

Assets, beginning of period

    63,324        294,279   
               

Assets, end of period

    —          —     
               

 

(am) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Lifestyle Balanced Trust on November 16, 2009.
(aq) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Real Estate Securities Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Global Bond Trust Series 0     Global Bond Trust Series 1     Global Real Estate Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (aq)
 
       
$ 387,579      $ 804,947      $ 139,983      $ 523,740        —     
                                     
  387,579        804,947        139,983        523,740        —     
       
  —          —          16,822        16,816        —     
                                     
  387,579        804,947        123,161        506,924        —     
                                     
       
  —          874,405        —          620,814        —     
  (572,137     (665,037     35,896        (1,003,335     (831
                                     
  (572,137     209,368        35,896        (382,521     (831
  1,072,863        (121,888     186,489        328,553        —     
                                     
  888,305        892,427        345,546        452,956        (831
                                     
       
  317,280        204,575        262,785        329,381        —     
  (310,006     (517,212     (331,291     (2,729,871     (81
  —          (3     40,813        27,819        —     
  3,201,155        1,128,950        479,805        840,336        912   
                                     
  3,208,429        816,310        452,112        (1,532,335     831   
                                     
  4,096,734        1,708,737        797,658        (1,079,379     —     
  7,706,881        5,998,144        3,275,176        4,354,555        —     
                                     
$ 11,803,615      $ 7,706,881      $ 4,072,834      $ 3,275,176        —     
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Real Estate Trust Series 1     Global Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (aq)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 2,126      $ 3,500      $ 3,732   
                        

Total Investment Income

     2,126        3,500        3,732   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     13        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     2,113        3,500        3,732   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (2,930     44,816        (89,628
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (2,930     44,816        (89,628

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     1,385        (30,892     187,876   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     568        17,424        101,980   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     126        45,052        134,432   

Transfer on terminations

     (157     (155,582     (143,348

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     (3,017     93,098        (129,857
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (3,048     (17,432     (138,773
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (2,480     (8     (36,793

Assets, beginning of period

     2,480        237,159        273,952   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 237,151      $ 237,159   
                        

 

(aq) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Real Estate Securities Trust on November 16, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Global Trust Series 1     Health Sciences Trust Series 0     Health Sciences Trust Series 1  
Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09  
         
$ 28,757      $ 24,862        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  28,757        24,862        —          —          —          —     
         
  9,853        7,696        —          —          11,113        13,359   
                                             
  18,904        17,166        —          —          (11,113     (13,359
                                             
         
  —          —          —          8,520        —          28,687   
  66,995        (841,265     87,568        (47,569     256,066        (859,822
                                             
  66,995        (841,265     87,568        (39,049     256,066        (831,135
  76,345        1,129,370        31,726        239,654        29,446        1,214,462   
                                             
  162,244        305,271        119,294        200,605        274,399        369,968   
                                             
         
  135,214        95,149        64,303        123,281        95,199        140,520   
  (122,409     (290,366     (203,915     (219,669     (176,316     (563,152
  25,019        24,516        (1,389     (3     3,004        3,196   
  (44,106     (445,949     152,817        86,968        (184,145     (1,890,093
                                             
  (6,282     (616,650     11,816        (9,423     (262,258     (2,309,529
                                             
  155,962        (311,379     131,110        191,182        12,141        (1,939,561
  1,785,233        2,096,612        686,852        495,670        1,957,724        3,897,285   
                                             
$ 1,941,195      $ 1,785,233      $ 817,962      $ 686,852      $ 1,969,865      $ 1,957,724   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     High Yield Trust Series 0     High Yield Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 956,189      $ 163,536      $ 2,163,592      $ 427,721   
                                

Total Investment Income

     956,189        163,536        2,163,592        427,721   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          22,857        19,038   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     956,189        163,536        2,140,735        408,683   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     235,325        (157,625     496,469        (1,239,309
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     235,325        (157,625     496,469        (1,239,309

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (900,339     524,580        (2,065,354     2,320,540   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     291,175        530,491        571,850        1,489,914   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     115,125        74,857        169,648        55,569   

Transfer on terminations

     (206,661     (189,595     (735,473     (494,249

Transfer on policy loans

     (20,193     (124     8,206        3,950   

Net interfund transfers

     506,621        745,569        1,504,203        (409,586
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     394,892        630,707        946,584        (844,316
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     686,067        1,161,198        1,518,434        645,598   

Assets, beginning of period

     1,870,386        709,188        4,385,652        3,740,054   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,556,453      $ 1,870,386      $ 5,904,086      $ 4,385,652   
                                

 

(ar) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Asset Allocation Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Income & Value Trust Series 0     Income & Value Trust Series 1     International Core Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ar)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ar)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
     
$ 309      $ 31,620      $ 4,022      $ 7,300   
                             
  309        31,620        4,022        7,300   
     
  —          20,817        —          —     
                             
  309        10,803        4,022        7,300   
                             
     
  —          —          —          6,408   
  (64,753     (4,669,811     11,498        (68,086
                             
  (64,753     (4,669,811     11,498        (61,678
  62,061        4,493,900        5,665        99,956   
                             
  (2,383     (165,108     21,185        45,578   
                             
     
  10,210        318,719        45,156        41,853   
  (4,447     (882,178     (273,970     (79,440
  —          45,269        (120     (124
  (121,533     (10,124,106     3,475        215,059   
                             
  (115,770     (10,642,296     (225,459     177,348   
                             
  (118,153     (10,807,404     (204,274     222,926   
  118,153        10,807,404        427,723        204,797   
                             
  —          —        $ 223,449      $ 427,723   
                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Core Trust Series 1     International Equity Index Trust A
Series 0
 
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (be)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 61,399      $ 101,271      $ 4,477   
                       

Total Investment Income

    61,399        101,271        4,477   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    20,762        23,881        —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    40,637        77,390        4,477   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          122,012        43,746   

Net realized gains (losses)

    (336,882     (1,785,094     (8,658
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    (336,882     (1,663,082     35,088   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    574,518        2,127,900        (18,636
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    278,273        542,208        20,929   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    122,150        155,138        80,844   

Transfer on terminations

    (661,371     (610,733     (13,971

Transfer on policy loans

    1,032        6,822        (130

Net interfund transfers

    (856,158     (482,477     140,493   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (1,394,347     (931,250     207,236   
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (1,116,074     (389,042     228,165   

Assets, beginning of period

    4,569,358        4,958,400        —     
                       

Assets, end of period

  $ 3,453,284      $ 4,569,358      $ 228,165   
                       

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
International Equity Index Trust A
Series 1
    International Equity Index Trust B
Series 0
    International Opportunities Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 114,302      $ 377,848      $ 222,015      $ 218,455      $ 67,532      $ 34,205   
                                             
  114,302        377,848        222,015        218,455        67,532        34,205   
         
  21,155        11,921        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  93,147        365,927        222,015        218,455        67,532        34,205   
                                             
         
  1,674,049        —          —          94,984        —          —     
  (1,031,490     (1,534,652     6,074        (1,134,219     (305,942     (1,015,016
                                             
  642,559        (1,534,652     6,074        (1,039,235     (305,942     (1,015,016
  (148,080     2,083,978        801,142        2,674,695        818,245        1,804,078   
                                             
  587,626        915,253        1,029,231        1,853,915        579,835        823,267   
                                             
         
  117,288        68,993        1,741,792        1,769,191        92,149        164,967   
  (472,133     (418,973     (587,273     (662,356     (119,355     (112,251
  (1,526     (1,619     (87,522     (142     —          (2
  2,050,238        (882,753     388,495        997,045        660,511        753,265   
                                             
  1,693,867        (1,234,352     1,455,492        2,103,738        633,305        805,979   
                                             
  2,281,493        (319,099     2,484,723        3,957,653        1,213,140        1,629,246   
  3,266,527        3,585,626        7,062,159        3,104,506        3,726,727        2,097,481   
                                             
$ 5,548,020      $ 3,266,527      $ 9,546,882      $ 7,062,159      $ 4,939,867      $ 3,726,727   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Opportunities Trust Series 1     International Small Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (as)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 6,726      $ 7,141      $ 10,174   
                       

Total Investment Income

    6,726        7,141        10,174   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    3,160        4,619        —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    3,566        2,522        10,174   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          —          83,770   

Net realized gains (losses)

    116,806        (1,082,674     (129,286
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    116,806        (1,082,674     (45,516

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    (77,922     1,350,989        270,273   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    42,450        270,837        234,931   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    37,570        91,236        175,590   

Transfer on terminations

    (20,076     (153,042     (361,881

Transfer on policy loans

    —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

    (327,563     (1,217,136     (354,480
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (310,069     (1,278,942     (540,771
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (267,619     (1,008,105     (305,840

Assets, beginning of period

    787,343        1,795,448        305,840   
                       

Assets, end of period

  $ 519,724      $ 787,343        —     
                       

 

(as) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Small Company Trust on November 16, 2009.
(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  

International Small Cap Trust Series 1

    International Small Company Trust Series 0     International Small Company Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (as)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 
       
$ 48,703      $ 14,589      $ 2,886      $ 67,943      $ 20,124   
                                     
  48,703        14,589        2,886        67,943        20,124   
       
  10,377        —          —          12,469        1,627   
                                     
  38,326        14,589        2,886        55,474        18,497   
                                     
       
  775,098        —          —          —          —     
  (3,096,498     7,429        (5,633     31,908        (2,451
                                     
  (2,321,400     7,429        (5,633     31,908        (2,451
  3,391,381        92,826        (8,336     504,518        (57,823
                                     
  1,108,307        114,844        (11,083     591,900        (41,777
                                     
       
  171,057        121,899        13,584        98,986        12,642   
  (1,711,937     (23,132     (2,243     (163,997     (47,638
  5,939        —          —          9,886        38   
  (3,136,225     28,419        372,116        (233,576     2,583,833   
                                     
  (4,671,166     127,186        383,457        (288,701     2,548,875   
                                     
  (3,562,859     242,030        372,374        303,199        2,507,098   
  3,562,859        372,374        —          2,507,098        —     
                                     
  —        $ 614,404      $ 372,374      $ 2,810,297      $ 2,507,098   
                                     

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Value Trust Series 0     International Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 79,907      $ 26,497      $ 172,639      $ 200,854   
                                

Total Investment Income

     79,907        26,497        172,639        200,854   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          38,684        43,349   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     79,907        26,497        133,955        157,505   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          47,592        —          517,178   

Net realized gains (losses)

     168,517        (252,164     (721,214     (4,998,187
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     168,517        (204,572     (721,214     (4,481,009

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     91,700        524,540        1,164,112        7,070,226   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     340,124        346,465        576,853        2,746,722   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     307,377        253,481        169,873        622,775   

Transfer on terminations

     (320,456     (295,470     (1,573,952     (4,726,830

Transfer on policy loans

     (4,865     (11     8,437        3,972   

Net interfund transfers

     2,445,761        445,000        (101,151     193,010   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     2,427,817        403,000        (1,496,793     (3,907,073
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     2,767,941        749,465        (919,940     (1,160,351

Assets, beginning of period

     1,368,878        619,413        10,226,216        11,386,567   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 4,136,819      $ 1,368,878      $ 9,306,276      $ 10,226,216   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0     Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1     Large Cap Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 29,808      $ 12,438      $ 273,117      $ 261,180      $ 3,957      $ 2,693   
                                             
  29,808        12,438        273,117        261,180        3,957        2,693   
         
  —          —          31,060        32,664        —          —     
                                             
  29,808        12,438        242,057        228,516        3,957        2,693   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  10,810        (1,309     9,106        (226,020     1,742        (5,507
                                             
  10,810        (1,309     9,106        (226,020     1,742        (5,507
  (21,435     28,123        87,637        568,082        37,746        32,740   
                                             
  19,183        39,252        338,800        570,578        43,445        29,926   
                                             
         
  40,614        39,453        206,419        205,021        48,546        13,539   
  (38,461     (95,156     (742,913     (1,002,777     (8,668     (59,497
  —          —          22,035        55,725        (1     (5
  349,516        33,734        (80,495     (653,117     67,905        218,442   
                                             
  351,669        (21,969     (594,954     (1,395,148     107,782        172,479   
                                             
  370,852        17,283        (256,154     (824,570     151,227        202,405   
  270,739        253,456        5,426,904        6,251,474        272,677        70,272   
                                             
$ 641,591      $ 270,739      $ 5,170,750      $ 5,426,904      $ 423,904      $ 272,677   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Large Cap Trust Series 1     Large Cap Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 21,460      $ 38,921      $ 9,793      $ 8,524   
                                

Total Investment Income

     21,460        38,921        9,793        8,524   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     11,408        12,279        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     10,052        26,642        9,793        8,524   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (106,634     (1,152,149     49,400        (68,464
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (106,634     (1,152,149     49,400        (68,464

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     359,801        1,657,738        (8,784     129,696   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     263,219        532,231        50,409        69,756   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     88,082        145,432        125,329        178,565   

Transfer on terminations

     (396,739     (289,839     (91,545     (87,211

Transfer on policy loans

     (3,872     2,888        543        (563

Net interfund transfers

     (75,808     (1,149,542     227,917        (85,077
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (388,337     (1,291,061     262,244        5,714   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (125,118     (758,830     312,653        75,470   

Assets, beginning of period

     2,261,005        3,019,835        553,539        478,069   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,135,887      $ 2,261,005      $ 866,192      $ 553,539   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Large Cap Value Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 12,716      $ 38,292      $ 124,530      $ 29,940      $ 79,548      $ 61,098   
                                             
  12,716        38,292        124,530        29,940        79,548        61,098   
         
  7,930        12,513        —          —          32,137        32,796   
                                             
  4,786        25,779        124,530        29,940        47,411        28,302   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  (362,374     (1,840,058     163,063        (591,140     1,486,239        (3,684,544
                                             
  (362,374     (1,840,058     163,063        (591,140     1,486,239        (3,684,544
  437,247        1,991,508        793,607        1,460,251        (920,163     5,603,273   
                                             
  79,659        177,229        1,081,200        899,051        613,487        1,947,031   
                                             
         
  52,002        118,118        1,324,430        1,309,290        195,848        116,867   
  (273,415     (606,379     (557,074     (647,350     (2,181,325     (792,162
  415        (682     (131,258     (185,552     37,951        (1,080
  (1,335,011     (2,421,739     1,961,359        77,514        (811,935     517,333   
                                             
  (1,556,009     (2,910,682     2,597,457        553,902        (2,759,461     (159,042
                                             
  (1,476,350     (2,733,453     3,678,657        1,452,953        (2,145,974     1,787,989   
  2,581,189        5,314,642        3,206,926        1,753,973        6,742,728        4,954,739   
                                             
$ 1,104,839      $ 2,581,189      $ 6,885,583      $ 3,206,926      $ 4,596,754      $ 6,742,728   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 303,520      $ 212,529      $ 294,422      $ 354,113   
                                

Total Investment Income

     303,520        212,529        294,422        354,113   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          52,581        43,333   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     303,520        212,529        241,841        310,780   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          3,328        —          5,819   

Net realized gains (losses)

     434,292        (518,405     955,178        (3,328,730
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     434,292        (515,077     955,178        (3,322,911

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     297,902        1,510,684        (150,633     5,107,895   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,035,714        1,208,136        1,046,386        2,095,764   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     3,210,425        2,777,408        767,997        194,829   

Transfer on terminations

     (717,991     (624,041     (2,684,317     (1,105,882

Transfer on policy loans

     (132,979     (30,539     (29,203     (30,906

Net interfund transfers

     3,575,614        (2,040,347     3,587,645        (871,043
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     5,935,069        82,481        1,642,122        (1,813,002
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     6,970,783        1,290,617        2,688,508        282,762   

Assets, beginning of period

     4,419,554        3,128,937        9,013,279        8,730,517   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 11,390,337      $ 4,419,554      $ 11,701,787      $ 9,013,279   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0     Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 87,005      $ 60,395      $ 61,557      $ 90,429      $ 334,303      $ 245,625   
                                             
  87,005        60,395        61,557        90,429        334,303        245,625   
         
  —          —          10,654        11,061        —          —     
                                             
  87,005        60,395        50,903        79,368        334,303        245,625   
                                             
         
  —          1,596        —          5,783        —          —     
  69,804        2,973        87,620        (524,887     (203,893     (693,757
                                             
  69,804        4,569        87,620        (519,104     (203,893     (693,757
  10,340        82,778        39,010        788,327        1,437,438        2,225,927   
                                             
  167,149        147,742        177,533        348,591        1,567,848        1,777,795   
                                             
         
  980,638        459,332        140,819        94,787        3,924,854        2,191,522   
  (171,206     (96,103     (148,144     (276,063     (1,078,908     (767,364
  (43,218     —          2,862        (141     (409,084     47,698   
  1,118,158        361,633        376,428        (1,933,995     2,027,944        878,005   
                                             
  1,884,372        724,862        371,965        (2,115,412     4,464,806        2,349,861   
                                             
  2,051,521        872,604        549,498        (1,766,821     6,032,654        4,127,656   
  1,216,629        344,025        1,800,796        3,567,617        8,427,534        4,299,878   
                                             
$ 3,268,150      $ 1,216,629      $ 2,350,294      $ 1,800,796      $ 14,460,188      $ 8,427,534   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1     Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 189,486      $ 335,484      $ 120,296      $ 183,282   
                                

Total Investment Income

     189,486        335,484        120,296        183,282   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     56,042        54,324        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     133,444        281,160        120,296        183,282   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     529,125        (3,909,176     76,302        (85,836
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     529,125        (3,909,176     76,302        (85,836

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     354,237        6,467,161        166,281        356,025   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     1,016,806        2,839,145        362,879        453,471   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     283,507        326,373        2,561,599        1,240,599   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,927,610     (1,081,404     (1,092,784     (332,820

Transfer on policy loans

     (41,582     (39,893     (18,386     —     

Net interfund transfers

     (1,357,505     (6,814     (471,442     711,039   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (4,043,190     (801,738     978,987        1,618,818   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (3,026,384     2,037,407        1,341,866        2,072,289   

Assets, beginning of period

     11,437,781        9,400,374        3,277,916        1,205,627   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 8,411,397      $ 11,437,781      $ 4,619,782      $ 3,277,916   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1     Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 74,504      $ 95,971      $ 34,110      $ 15,431      $ 115,208      $ 93,956   
                                             
  74,504        95,971        34,110        15,431        115,208        93,956   
         
  11,607        9,850        —          —          45,568        41,734   
                                             
  62,897        86,121        34,110        15,431        69,640        52,222   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          17,925        —          147,604   
  102,208        (314,847     102,574        (403,221     (1,456     (4,882,606
                                             
  102,208        (314,847     102,574        (385,296     (1,456     (4,735,002
  71,666        636,774        484,531        842,085        2,477,228        7,312,164   
                                             
  236,771        408,048        621,215        472,220        2,545,412        2,629,384   
                                             
         
  113,062        69,532        763,081        410,829        147,050        193,942   
  (94,350     (189,490     (315,319     (301,298     (436,526     (819,007
  (4,001     (5,620     (67,159     —          (401     (60
  478,180        246,802        982,278        199,752        (487,986     (3,606,732
                                             
  492,891        121,224        1,362,881        309,283        (777,863     (4,231,857
                                             
  729,662        529,272        1,984,096        781,503        1,767,549        (1,602,473
  2,238,073        1,708,801        1,788,270        1,006,767        10,434,709        12,037,182   
                                             
$ 2,967,735      $ 2,238,073      $ 3,772,366      $ 1,788,270      $ 12,202,258      $ 10,434,709   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Intersection Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Intersection Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (at)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (at)
 

Income:

   

Dividend income distribution

  $ 251        —     
               

Total Investment Income

    251        —     

Expenses:

   

Mortality and expense risk

    —          —     
               

Net investment income (loss)

    251        —     
               

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

   

Capital gain distributions

    —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

    (5,795     —     
               

Realized gains (losses)

    (5,795     —     

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    14,843        —     
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    9,299        —     
               

Changes from principal transactions:

   

Transfer of net premiums

    1,093        —     

Transfer on terminations

    (22,916     —     

Transfer on policy loans

    —          —     

Net interfund transfers

    (16,149     —     
               

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (37,972     —     
               

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (28,673     —     

Assets, beginning of period

    28,673        —     
               

Assets, end of period

    —          —     
               

 

(at) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Cap Index Trust on November 16, 2009.
(au) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Value Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0     Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1     Mid Cap Value Trust Series 0  

Year Ended
Dec. 31/10

    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (au)
 
       
$ 3        —        $ 4        —        $ 9,185   
                                     
  3        —          4        —          9,185   
       
  —          —          27,222        32,039        —     
                                     
  3        —          (27,218     (32,039     9,185   
                                     
       
  —          —          —          —          —     
  233,520        (613,068     64,292        (3,942,345     60,926   
                                     
  233,520        (613,068     64,292        (3,942,345     60,926   
  609,920        1,321,470        1,116,335        5,466,770        (62,052
                                     
  843,443        708,402        1,153,409        1,492,386        8,059   
                                     
       
  153,959        304,352        153,441        297,066        37,084   
  (288,541     (233,980     (999,245     (5,054,939     (19,466
  297        (1,762     7,234        6,857        —     
  49,985        1,225,553        (372,773     540,302        (1,289,516
                                     
  (84,300     1,294,163        (1,211,343     (4,210,714     (1,271,898
                                     
  759,143        2,002,565        (57,934     (2,718,328     (1,263,839
  3,683,767        1,681,202        6,306,437        9,024,765        1,263,839   
                                     
$ 4,442,910      $ 3,683,767      $ 6,248,503      $ 6,306,437        —     
                                     

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Mid Cap Value Trust Series 1     Mid Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (au)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 41,195      $ 126,192      $ 27,989   
                        

Total Investment Income

     41,195        126,192        27,989   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     5,944        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     35,251        126,192        27,989   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          22,926        —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (3,291,919     835,235        241,080   
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (3,291,919     858,161        241,080   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,360,185        (74,337     1,243,646   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     103,517        910,016        1,512,715   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     30,731        301,763        301,613   

Transfer on terminations

     (518,590     (287,968     (311,246

Transfer on policy loans

     3,028        —          (5

Net interfund transfers

     (5,936,526     65,158        2,579,019   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (6,421,357     78,953        2,569,381   
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (6,317,840     988,969        4,082,096   

Assets, beginning of period

     6,317,840        5,283,386        1,201,290   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 6,272,355      $ 5,283,386   
                        

 

(au) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Mid Value Trust on May 4, 2009.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Mid Value Trust Series 1     Money Market Trust B Series 0     Money Market Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (g)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 99,343      $ 20,429      $ 19,537      $ 275,980        —        $ 190,782   
                                             
  99,343        20,429        19,537        275,980        —          190,782   
         
  20,669        13,293        —          —          132,172        421,836   
                                             
  78,674        7,136        19,537        275,980        (132,172     (231,054
                                             
         
  17,691        —          —          —          273        —     
  704,370        103,867        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  722,061        103,867        —          —          273        —     
  (61,024)        988,112        —          —          —          —     
                                             
  739,711        1,099,115        19,537        275,980        (131,899     (231,054
                                             
         
  92,965        257,809        43,199,669        47,582,393        1,644,376        2,137,204   
  (520,900     (172,851     (9,546,512     (5,037,897     (3,921,465     (41,260,508
  23,329        8,084        (849,514     (2,168,464     122,455        297,294   
  (78,439     3,717,162        (40,221,734     (66,377,209     (12,315,020     (26,374,219
                                             
  (483,045     3,810,204        (7,418,091     (26,001,177     (14,469,654     (65,200,229
                                             
  256,666        4,909,319        (7,398,554     (25,725,197     (14,601,553     (65,431,283
  4,909,319        —          44,928,442        70,653,639        35,883,153        101,314,436   
                                             
$ 5,165,985      $ 4,909,319      $ 37,529,888      $ 44,928,442      $ 21,281,600      $ 35,883,153   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    
     Sub-Account  
     Natural Resources Trust Series 0     Natural Resources Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 11,697      $ 14,511      $ 35,019      $ 54,721   
                                

Total Investment Income

     11,697        14,511        35,019        54,721   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          27,345        25,679   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     11,697        14,511        7,674        29,042   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          367,457        —          2,133,153   

Net realized gains (losses)

     244,429        (512,151     479,742        (5,287,439
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     244,429        (144,694     479,742        (3,154,286

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     16,648        724,384        269,898        5,579,231   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     272,774        594,201        757,314        2,453,987   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     157,881        261,045        261,666        302,444   

Transfer on terminations

     (381,951     (596,135     (268,448     (4,417,470

Transfer on policy loans

     (1,448     (264     8,394        10,533   

Net interfund transfers

     (342,735     1,137,723        167,820        452,805   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (568,253     802,369        169,432        (3,651,688
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (295,479     1,396,570        926,746        (1,197,701

Assets, beginning of period

     2,086,992        690,422        5,252,760        6,450,461   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 1,791,513      $ 2,086,992      $ 6,179,506      $ 5,252,760   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0     Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1     Optimized Value Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 3,099      $ 2,093      $ 3,254      $ 1,113      $ 2,935      $ 1,822   
                                             
  3,099        2,093        3,254        1,113        2,935        1,822   
         
  —          —          927        339        —          —     
                                             
  3,099        2,093        2,327        774        2,935        1,822   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  11,748        (445,985     7,753        (34,930     (159     (10,022
                                             
  11,748        (445,985     7,753        (34,930     (159     (10,022
  29,560        447,848        11,281        46,113        15,180        29,171   
                                             
  44,407        3,956        21,361        11,957        17,956        20,971   
                                             
         
  96,820        69,987        18,197        25,811        44,902        31,556   
  (17,946     (24,831     (24,431     (4,697     (7,684     (10,975
  —          (1     —          —          —          —     
  (18,653     (566,403     194,649        7,374        1,369        34,037   
                                             
  60,221        (521,248     188,415        28,488        38,587        54,618   
                                             
  104,628        (517,292     209,776        40,445        56,543        75,589   
  185,772        703,064        96,452        56,007        101,134        25,545   
                                             
$ 290,400      $ 185,772      $ 306,228      $ 96,452      $ 157,677      $ 101,134   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Optimized Value Trust Series 1     Overseas Equity Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (e)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

     —        $ 4      $ 16,769      $ 44,386   
                                

Total Investment Income

     —          4        16,769        44,386   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     4        20        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (4     (16     16,769        44,386   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     141        (3,555     (215,532     (541,849
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     141        (3,555     (215,532     (541,849

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3        400        175,072        1,052,638   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     140        (3,171     (23,691     555,175   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     25,271        —          8,183        75,026   

Transfer on terminations

     (22     (5,471     (21,953     (221,384

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     (25,387     8,116        (2,403,505     201,074   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (138     2,645        (2,417,275     54,716   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     2        (526     (2,440,966     609,891   

Assets, beginning of period

     12        538        2,440,966        1,831,075   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 14      $ 12        —        $ 2,440,966   
                                

 

(e) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Value Trust on May 3, 2010.
(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Pacific Rim Trust Series 0     Pacific Rim Trust Series 1     Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (n)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 2,180      $ 5,812      $ 11,048      $ 23,781      $ 133,908      $ 143,485   
                                             
  2,180        5,812        11,048        23,781        133,908        143,485   
         
  —          —          4,596        13,114        —          —     
                                             
  2,180        5,812        6,452        10,667        133,908        143,485   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  113,688        (90,332     (101,428     (2,020,866     624,194        (626,012
                                             
  113,688        (90,332     (101,428     (2,020,866     624,194        (626,012
  (103,086     312,129        145,105        2,587,393        1,005,367        1,765,397   
                                             
  12,782        227,609        50,129        577,194        1,763,469        1,282,870   
                                             
         
  8,785        75,098        41,491        125,040        423,894        523,248   
  (8,463     (249,899     (115,665     (530,627     (227,371     (310,507
  —          (130     3,640        7,208        —          (6
  (511,290     (22,207     (2,405,013     (2,308,336     21,475        560,131   
                                             
  (510,968     (197,138     (2,475,547     (2,706,715     217,998        772,866   
                                             
  (498,186     30,471        (2,425,418     (2,129,521     1,981,467        2,055,736   
  498,186        467,715        2,425,418        4,554,939        5,547,371        3,491,635   
                                             
  —        $ 498,186        —        $ 2,425,418      $ 7,528,838      $ 5,547,371   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1     Real Return Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 237,829      $ 351,967      $ 780,339      $ 258,791   
                                

Total Investment Income

     237,829        351,967        780,339        258,791   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     76,773        57,889        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     161,056        294,078        780,339        258,791   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —          123,700   

Net realized gains (losses)

     (1,686,283     (5,701,541     45,576        (89,915
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     (1,686,283     (5,701,541     45,576        33,785   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     4,757,337        7,925,504        (361,379     161,340   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,232,110        2,518,041        464,536        453,916   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     418,136        478,732        842,762        151,782   

Transfer on terminations

     (2,337,158     (3,395,698     (221,468     (152,285

Transfer on policy loans

     46,002        148,587        (1,406     (723

Net interfund transfers

     359,776        (280,997     2,167,194        2,406,357   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (1,513,244     (3,049,376     2,787,082        2,405,131   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,718,866        (531,335     3,251,618        2,859,047   

Assets, beginning of period

     12,238,675        12,770,010        3,759,357        900,310   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 13,957,541      $ 12,238,675      $ 7,010,975      $ 3,759,357   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Real Return Bond Trust Series 1     Science & Technology Trust Series 0     Science & Technology Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 553,396      $ 372,364      $ 1        —        $ 4        —     
                                             
  553,396        372,364        1        —          4        —     
         
  21,849        18,637        —          —          29,721        24,651   
                                             
  531,547        353,727        1        —          (29,717     (24,651
                                             
         
  —          259,321        —          —          —          —     
  98,466        (574,022     168,318        120,281        449,281        (1,034,097
                                             
  98,466        (314,701     168,318        120,281        449,281        (1,034,097
  (269,666     628,212        (4,062     271,187        923,720        3,378,527   
                                             
  360,347        667,238        164,257        391,468        1,343,284        2,319,779   
                                             
         
  130,875        89,987        108,268        124,438        176,411        131,439   
  (194,936     (1,813,255     (197,927     (287,230     (362,586     (584,007
  14,268        21,600        (205     (20,856     952        3,060   
  545,159        (167,780     90,946        91,674        56,570        (1,371,927
                                             
  495,366        (1,869,448     1,082        (91,974     (128,653     (1,821,435
                                             
  855,713        (1,202,210     165,339        299,494        1,214,631        498,344   
  4,034,568        5,236,778        785,456        485,962        5,600,349        5,102,005   
                                             
$ 4,890,281      $ 4,034,568      $ 950,795      $ 785,456      $ 6,814,980      $ 5,600,349   
                                             

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

    Sub-Account  
    Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0     Short Term Government  Income
Trust Series 0
 
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Income:

     

Dividend income distribution

  $ 13,251      $ 15,559      $ 37,549   
                       

Total Investment Income

    13,251        15,559        37,549   

Expenses:

     

Mortality and expense risk

    —          —          —     
                       

Net investment income (loss)

    13,251        15,559        37,549   
                       

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

     

Capital gain distributions

    —          —          853   

Net realized gains (losses)

    33,190        2,319        60,912   
                       

Realized gains (losses)

    33,190        2,319        61,765   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

    (26,249     33,216        (37,393
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

    20,192        51,094        61,921   
                       

Changes from principal transactions:

     

Transfer of net premiums

    6,824        51,727        68,148   

Transfer on terminations

    (13,721     (18,217     (116,732

Transfer on policy loans

    (10,111     (4     (1,419

Net interfund transfers

    (336,775     176,285        2,350,895   
                       

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

    (353,783     209,791        2,300,892   
                       

Total increase (decrease) in assets

    (333,591     260,885        2,362,813   

Assets, beginning of period

    333,591        72,706        —     
                       

Assets, end of period

    —        $ 333,591      $ 2,362,813   
                       

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Short Term Government Income
Trust Series 1
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0     Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
       
$ 58,479        —          —          —          —     
                                     
  58,479        —          —          —          —     
       
  11,207        —          —          3,111        1,628   
                                     
  47,272        —          —          (3,111     (1,628
                                     
       
  705        —          —          —          —     
  33,841        624,663        (749,882     58,719        104,443   
                                     
  34,546        624,663        (749,882     58,719        104,443   
  (25,508     189,306        1,605,777        120,405        84,936   
                                     
  56,310        813,969        855,895        176,013        187,751   
                                     
       
  86,404        158,026        239,996        32,191        2,238   
  (682,929     (174,977     (367,947     (36,983     (742,104
  1,268        —          (7     —          (294
  4,491,813        (38,268     563,651        472,488        834,068   
                                     
  3,896,556        (55,219     435,693        467,696        93,908   
                                     
  3,952,866        758,750        1,291,588        643,709        281,659   
  —          3,584,964        2,293,376        350,191        68,532   
                                     
$ 3,952,866      $ 4,343,714      $ 3,584,964      $ 993,900      $ 350,191   
                                     

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Index Trust Series 0     Small Cap Index Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 10,748      $ 9,456      $ 10,935      $ 16,217   
                                

Total Investment Income

     10,748        9,456        10,935        16,217   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          10,072        10,712   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     10,748        9,456        863        5,505   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          21,645        —          99,631   

Net realized gains (losses)

     156,741        (87,627     132,973        (1,425,949
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     156,741        (65,982     132,973        (1,326,318

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     294,169        353,195        366,361        1,718,258   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     461,658        296,669        500,197        397,445   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     551,588        306,517        18,795        99,785   

Transfer on terminations

     (198,645     (199,506     (212,218     (3,825,710

Transfer on policy loans

     (38,995     (250     337        (566

Net interfund transfers

     168,788        460,667        234,913        2,405,705   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     482,736        567,428        41,827        (1,320,786
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     944,394        864,097        542,024        (923,341

Assets, beginning of period

     1,289,837        425,740        2,052,561        2,975,902   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 2,234,231      $ 1,289,837      $ 2,594,585      $ 2,052,561   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0     Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1     Small Cap Value Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
  —          —          —          —        $ 24,829      $ 26,956   
                                             
  —          —          —          —          24,829        26,956   
         
  —          —          5,061        4,367        —          —     
                                             
  —          —          (5,061     (4,367     24,829        26,956   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  7,981        (1,353     55,769        (535,793     601,707        (608,542
                                             
  7,981        (1,353     55,769        (535,793     601,707        (608,542
  21,718        19,476        114,331        682,931        710,050        1,539,031   
                                             
  29,699        18,123        165,039        142,771        1,336,586        957,445   
                                             
         
  12,332        11,585        28,707        32,222        318,425        268,816   
  (12,673     (12,797     (131,044     (109,726     (132,799     (119,676
  —          —          (196     1,299        —          (337
  49,178        19,193        375,921        80,639        364,413        758,747   
                                             
  48,837        17,981        273,388        4,434        550,039        907,550   
                                             
  78,536        36,104        438,427        147,205        1,886,625        1,864,995   
  62,221        26,117        923,018        775,813        4,523,174        2,658,179   
                                             
$ 140,757      $ 62,221      $ 1,361,445      $ 923,018      $ 6,409,799      $ 4,523,174   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Value Trust Series 1     Small Company Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (an)
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 1,373      $ 1,283      $ 18   
                        

Total Investment Income

     1,373        1,283        18   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     1,886        1,257        404   
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (513     26        (386
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     26,752        (173,727     (863,251
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     26,752        (173,727     (863,251

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     65,035        155,901        852,401   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     91,274        (17,800     (11,236
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     9,433        1,430        73   

Transfer on terminations

     (17,727     (36,244     (29,566

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          —     

Net interfund transfers

     59,448        (221,147     (1,184,620
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     51,154        (255,961     (1,214,113
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     142,428        (273,761     (1,225,349

Assets, beginning of period

     308,717        582,478        1,225,349   
                        

Assets, end of period

   $ 451,145      $ 308,717        —     
                        

 

(an) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Small Company Value Trust on May 4, 2009.
(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Small Company Value Trust Series 0     Small Company Value Trust Series 1     Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (al)
 
         
$ 12,213      $ 3,222      $ 97,198      $ 28,271        —          —     
                                             
  12,213        3,222        97,198        28,271        —          —     
         
  —          —          30,353        31,969        —          —     
                                             
  12,213        3,222        66,845        (3,698     —          —     
                                             
         
  —          102,978        —          1,035,410        3,638        —     
  93,129        (331,552     (30,359     (3,674,689     15,952        (163
                                             
  93,129        (228,574     (30,359     (2,639,279     19,590        (163
  53,147        442,517        1,321,667        4,220,846        26,654        9,054   
                                             
  158,489        217,165        1,358,153        1,577,869        46,244        8,891   
                                             
         
  112,157        198,409        188,439        427,853        38,017        3,807   
  (219,166     (234,614     (1,044,039     (3,154,604     (118,611     (2,031
  —          (2     24,415        18,500        —          —     
  73,205        (274,736     (591,716     (805,722     26,626        188,608   
                                             
  (33,804     (310,943     (1,422,901     (3,513,973     (53,968     190,384   
                                             
  124,685        (93,778     (64,748     (1,936,104     (7,724     199,275   
  796,777        890,555        7,560,437        9,496,541        199,275        —     
                                             
$ 921,462      $ 796,777      $ 7,495,689      $ 7,560,437      $ 191,551      $ 199,275   
                                             

 

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Statements of Operations and Changes in Contract Owners’ Equity

(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1     Strategic Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

     —          —        $ 94,735      $ 36,405   
                                

Total Investment Income

     —          —          94,735        36,405   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     107,364        14,211        —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (107,364     (14,211     94,735        36,405   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     267,017        —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     408,085        4,742        30,526        (2,166
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     675,102        4,742        30,526        (2,166

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,217,690        890,726        (35,294     58,844   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     3,785,428        881,257        89,967        93,083   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     788,036        163,398        139,713        83,614   

Transfer on terminations

     (3,028,607     (391,901     (34,107     (76,762

Transfer on policy loans

     135,193        21,070        (1,435     —     

Net interfund transfers

     (467,579     17,344,015        (698,353     314,686   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (2,572,957     17,136,582        (594,182     321,538   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,212,471        18,017,839        (504,215     414,621   

Assets, beginning of period

     18,017,839        —          504,215        89,594   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 19,230,310      $ 18,017,839        —        $ 504,215   
                                

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.
(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Strategic Bond Trust Series 1     Strategic Income Opportunities
Trust Series 0
    Strategic Income Opportunities
Trust Series 1
 
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10 (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 201,808      $ 121,604      $ 123,610      $ 14,711      $ 201,206      $ 29,698   
                                             
  201,808        121,604        123,610        14,711        201,206        29,698   
         
  8,887        9,256        —          —          5,028        1,614   
                                             
  192,921        112,348        123,610        14,711        196,178        28,084   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  78,470        (346,583     23,031        6,349        25,604        (61,526
                                             
  78,470        (346,583     23,031        6,349        25,604        (61,526
  (68,038     559,730        (57,644     10,146        (111,195     86,567   
                                             
  203,353        325,495        88,997        31,206        110,587        53,125   
                                             
         
  108,240        147,547        125,867        51,626        23,650        40,231   
  (82,751     (270,257     (80,141     (19,812     (115,609     (115,762
  39        4,358        (3,000     —          22        —     
  (1,823,540     (292,601     1,019,502        319,592        1,932,012        (449,605
                                             
  (1,798,012     (410,953     1,062,228        351,406        1,840,075        (525,136
                                             
  (1,594,659     (85,458     1,151,225        382,612        1,950,662        (472,011
  1,594,659        1,680,117        398,301        15,689        679,706        1,151,717   
                                             
  —        $ 1,594,659      $ 1,549,526      $ 398,301      $ 2,630,368      $ 679,706   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0     Total Return Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 388,945      $ 358,260      $ 416,562      $ 401,956   
                                

Total Investment Income

     388,945        358,260        416,562        401,956   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     388,945        358,260        416,562        401,956   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          276,093        227,837   

Net realized gains (losses)

     207,562        12,700        142,712        (21,632
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     207,562        12,700        418,805        206,205   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (60,012     27,515        279,782        271,251   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     536,495        398,475        1,115,149        879,412   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     382,979        113,743        2,813,548        968,793   

Transfer on terminations

     (271,890     (301,807     (1,034,509     (538,570

Transfer on policy loans

     —          —          (47,501     (727

Net interfund transfers

     1,099,956        1,870,463        6,170,177        8,417,130   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     1,211,045        1,682,399        7,901,715        8,846,626   
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     1,747,540        2,080,874        9,016,864        9,726,038   

Assets, beginning of period

     7,122,388        5,041,514        12,583,045        2,857,007   
                                

Assets, end of period

   $ 8,869,928      $ 7,122,388      $ 21,599,909      $ 12,583,045   
                                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Total Return Trust Series 1     Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0     Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 1,103,567      $ 1,837,215      $ 21,717      $ 14,828      $ 23,624      $ 10,327   
                                             
  1,103,567        1,837,215        21,717        14,828        23,624        10,327   
         
  193,185        194,364        —          —          6,974        5,218   
                                             
  910,382        1,642,851        21,717        14,828        16,650        5,109   
                                             
         
  794,901        2,347,016        —          —          —          —     
  2,320,974        (584,852     90,440        (75,674     21,779        (759,303
                                             
  3,115,875        1,762,164        90,440        (75,674     21,779        (759,303
  (707,009     2,423,756        158,737        281,671        254,865        786,415   
                                             
  3,319,248        5,828,771        270,894        220,825        293,294        32,221   
                                             
         
  313,333        373,286        210,799        148,117        54,681        55,932   
  (3,948,815     (15,390,826     (207,999     (136,961     (147,488     (382,838
  69,907        102,090        —          (5     —          —     
  900,010        10,633,363        390,039        613,911        969,629        (625,346
                                             
  (2,665,565     (4,282,087     392,839        625,062        876,822        (952,252
                                             
  653,683        1,546,684        663,733        845,887        1,170,116        (920,031
  45,086,578        43,539,894        1,045,820        199,933        729,447        1,649,478   
                                             
$ 45,740,261      $ 45,086,578      $ 1,709,553      $ 1,045,820      $ 1,899,563      $ 729,447   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     U.S. Government Securities Trust
Series 0
    U.S. Government Securities Trust
Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (az)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
 

Income:

        

Dividend income distribution

   $ 22,010      $ 46,221      $ 42,526      $ 92,307   
                                

Total Investment Income

     22,010        46,221        42,526        92,307   

Expenses:

        

Mortality and expense risk

     —          —          5,552        20,235   
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     22,010        46,221        36,974        72,072   
                                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

        

Capital gain distributions

     71,468        26,716        141,486        96,724   

Net realized gains (losses)

     (57,367     6,052        (103,006     (127,764
                                

Realized gains (losses)

     14,101        32,768        38,480        (31,040

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     (2,548     7,565        (9,321     349,444   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     33,563        86,554        66,133        390,476   
                                

Changes from principal transactions:

        

Transfer of net premiums

     3,864        18,871        44,187        106,734   

Transfer on terminations

     (57,731     (226,572     (199,036     (2,429,816

Transfer on policy loans

     493        (938     (644     1,012   

Net interfund transfers

     (1,534,337     1,482,830        (2,763,833     (2,740,720
                                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (1,587,711     1,274,191        (2,919,326     (5,062,790
                                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (1,554,148     1,360,745        (2,853,193     (4,672,314

Assets, beginning of period

     1,554,148        193,403        2,853,193        7,525,507   
                                

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 1,554,148        —        $ 2,853,193   
                                

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(aw) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Growth-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0     U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1     U.S. Large Cap Trust Series 0  
Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090  (aw)
 
       
$ 167,090      $ 22,987      $ 374,003      $ 37,105      $ 607   
                                     
  167,090        22,987        374,003        37,105        607   
       
  —          —          2,829        1,928        —     
                                     
  167,090        22,987        371,174        35,177        607   
                                     
       
  140,983        —          310,607        —          —     
  (252,765     (2,451     (600,884     158,193        (22,749
                                     
  (111,782     (2,451     (290,277     158,193        (22,749
  (22,149     44,044        (12,034     18,341        22,016   
                                     
  33,159        64,580        68,863        211,711        (126
                                     
       
  38,286        87,975        28,236        5,501        6,903   
  (27,510     (25,329     (22,093     (1,230,340     (1,586
  —          —          —          —          —     
  (328,237     (14,800     (397,347     1,318,180        (53,279
                                     
  (317,461     47,846        (391,204     93,341        (47,962
                                     
  (284,302     112,426        (322,341     305,052        (48,088
  284,302        171,876        322,341        17,289        48,088   
                                     
  —        $ 284,302        —        $ 322,341        —     
                                     

 

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(continued)

 

     Sub-Account  
     U.S. Large Cap Trust Series 1     Utilities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (aw)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
 

Income:

      

Dividend income distribution

   $ 50,481      $ 22,730      $ 39,218   
                        

Total Investment Income

     50,481        22,730        39,218   

Expenses:

      

Mortality and expense risk

     16,035        —          —     
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     34,446        22,730        39,218   
                        

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

      

Capital gain distributions

     —          —          —     

Net realized gains (losses)

     (4,002,347     4,292        (171,617
                        

Realized gains (losses)

     (4,002,347     4,292        (171,617

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     3,780,851        65,579        391,365   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     (187,050     92,601        258,966   
                        

Changes from principal transactions:

      

Transfer of net premiums

     142,576        103,560        95,418   

Transfer on terminations

     (1,193,225     (78,946     (837,868

Transfer on policy loans

     174,040        (2,049     (9

Net interfund transfers

     (7,994,190     376,441        346,865   
                        

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (8,870,799     399,006        (395,594
                        

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     (9,057,849     491,607        (136,628

Assets, beginning of period

     9,057,849        521,594        658,222   
                        

Assets, end of period

     —        $ 1,013,201      $ 521,594   
                        

 

(aw) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to American Growth-Income Trust on May 4, 2009.

See accompanying notes.

 

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Sub-Account  
Utilities Trust Series 1     Value Trust Series 0     Value Trust Series 1  
Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 
         
$ 36,505      $ 55,385      $ 5,449      $ 4,346      $ 33,286      $ 58,973   
                                             
  36,505        55,385        5,449        4,346        33,286        58,973   
         
  8,067        8,487        —          —          18,339        22,081   
                                             
  28,438        46,898        5,449        4,346        14,947        36,892   
                                             
         
  —          —          —          —          —          —     
  20,144        (1,988,258     34,487        (35,012     147,744        (2,363,769
                                             
  20,144        (1,988,258     34,487        (35,012     147,744        (2,363,769
  153,149        2,185,225        61,082        179,051        489,307        4,133,787   
                                             
  201,731        243,865        101,018        148,385        651,998        1,806,910   
                                             
         
  71,613        213,582        125,291        120,760        55,631        69,527   
  (68,770     (500,242     (117,771     (124,224     (873,980     (6,056,221
  20,116        9,763        —          (1     (4,944     6,427   
  (50,649     (2,067,226     (183,501     202,827        118,320        2,156,806   
                                             
  (27,690     (2,344,123     (175,981     199,362        (704,973     (3,823,461
                                             
  174,041        (2,100,258     (74,963     347,747        (52,975     (2,016,551
  1,494,713        3,594,971        659,988        312,241        3,571,204        5,587,755   
                                             
$ 1,668,754      $ 1,494,713      $ 585,025      $ 659,988      $ 3,518,229      $ 3,571,204   
                                             

 

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(continued)

 

     Total  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
 

Income:

    

Dividend income distribution

   $ 14,883,067      $ 12,693,581   
                

Total Investment Income

     14,883,067        12,693,581   

Expenses:

    

Mortality and expense risk

     1,725,217        1,965,323   
                

Net investment income (loss)

     13,157,850        10,728,258   
                

Realized gains (losses) on investments:

    

Capital gain distributions

     3,998,661        20,134,106   

Net realized gains (losses)

     9,205,743        (150,439,710
                

Realized gains (losses)

     13,204,404        (130,305,604

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period

     43,829,217        231,728,470   
                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from operations

     70,191,471        112,151,124   
                

Changes from principal transactions:

    

Transfer of net premiums

     84,653,433        82,281,055   

Transfer on terminations

     (72,050,498     (178,882,691

Transfer on policy loans

     (1,299,170     (965,689

Net interfund transfers

     (12,226,981     (61,596,999
                

Net increase (decrease) in assets from principal transactions

     (923,216     (159,164,324
                

Total increase (decrease) in assets

     69,268,255        (47,013,200

Assets, beginning of period

     581,777,430        628,790,630   
                

Assets, end of period

   $ 651,045,685      $ 581,777,430   
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2010

 

1. Organization

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account”) is a separate account administered and sponsored by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA” or the “Company”). The Account operates as a Unit Investment Trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) and has 126 active investment sub-accounts that invest in shares of a particular John Hancock Trust (the “Trust”) portfolio and 1 sub-account that invests in shares of other outside investment trusts as of December 31, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Act as an open-end management investment company, commonly known as a mutual fund, which does not transact with the general public. Instead, the Trust deals primarily with insurance companies by providing the investment medium for variable contracts. The Account is a funding vehicle for the allocation of net premiums under variable universal life insurance contracts (the “Contracts”) issued by the Company.

The Company is a stock life insurance company incorporated under the laws of Michigan in 1979. The Company is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), a Canadian based publicly traded life insurance company.

The Company is required to maintain assets in the Account with a total fair value at least equal to the reserves and other liabilities relating to the variable benefits under all Contracts participating in the Account. These assets may not be charged with liabilities which arise from any other business the Company conducts. However, all obligations under the Contracts are general corporate obligations of the Company.

Additional assets are held in the Company’s general account to cover the contingency that the guaranteed minimum death benefit might exceed the death benefit which would have been payable in the absence of such guarantee.

Each sub-account that invests in Portfolios of the John Hancock Trust may offer two classes of units to fund the Contracts issued by the Company. These classes, Series 1 and Series 0 represent an interest in the same Trust portfolio but in different share classes of that portfolio. Series 1 represents interests in Series 1 shares of the portfolio and Series 0 represents interests in Series NAV shares of the Trust’s portfolio. Series 1 and Series NAV shares differ in the level of 12b-1 fees and other expenses assessed against the portfolio’s assets.

As the result of portfolio changes, the following sub-account of the Account was renamed as follows:

 

Previous Name

  

New Name

  

Effective Date

Strategic Income Trust    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust    May 3, 2010

 

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The following sub-accounts of the Account were commenced as investment options:

 

New Fund

  

Effective Date

American Global Growth Trust    November 8, 2010
American Global Small Capitalization Trust    November 8, 2010
American High-Income Bond Trust    November 8, 2010
International Equity Index Trust A    May 3, 2010
Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
Ultra Short Term Bond Trust    November 8, 2010

The following sub-accounts of the Account were terminated as investment options and the funds were transferred to existing sub-account funds as follows:

 

Terminated

  

Transferred To

  

Effective Date

All Cap Growth Trust    Capital Appreciation Trust    May 3, 2010
Overseas Equity Trust    International Value Trust    May 3, 2010
Pacific Rim Trust    International Equity Index Trust A    May 3, 2010
Short-Term Bond Trust    Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
Strategic Bond Trust    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust    November 8, 2010
U.S. Government Securities Trust    Short Term Government Income Trust    May 3, 2010
U.S. High Yield Trust    High Yield Trust    November 8, 2010

Where a fund has two series, the changes noted above apply to both Series 0 and Series 1.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Investments of each sub-account consist of shares in the respective portfolios of the Trust. These shares are carried at fair value which is calculated using the fair value of the investment securities underlying each Trust portfolio. Transactions are recorded on the trade date. Income from dividends is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are computed on the basis of the specifically identified cost of the investment sold.

In addition to the Account, a contract holder may also allocate funds to the fixed account contained within the Company’s general account. Because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions, interests in the fixed account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Company’s general account has not been registered as an investment company under the Act. Net interfund transfers include interfund transfers between separate and general accounts.

FAS 157 - Fair Value Measurements, which was adopted effective January 1, 2008, is now incorporated into ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure (“ASC 820”). This guidance provides a single definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit value. An exit value is not a forced liquidation or distressed sale. Assets not measured at fair value are excluded from ASC 820 note disclosure, including Policy Loans which are held to maturity and accounted for at cost.

 

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Following ASC 820 guidance, the Account has categorized its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Account’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

• Level 1 – Fair value measurements that reflect unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Account has the ability to access at the measurement date.

• Level 2 – Fair value measurements using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

• Level 3 – Fair value measurements using significant non-market observable inputs.

Assets owned by the Account are primarily open-ended mutual fund investments issued by the Trust. These are classified within Level 1, as fair values of the underlying funds are based upon reported net asset values (“NAV”), which represent the values at which each sub-account can redeem its investments.

The following table presents the Account’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by ASC 820 fair value hierarchy level, as of December 31, 2010.

 

     Mutual Funds  

Level 1

   $ 651,045,685   

Level 2

     —     

Level 3

     —     
        
   $ 651,045,685   
        

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported herein. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Mortality and Expense Risks Charge

The Company deducts from the assets of the Account a daily charge equivalent to annual rates between 0% and 0.70% of the average net value of the Account’s assets for the assumption of mortality and expense risks.

 

4. Contract Charges

The Company deducts certain charges from gross premiums before placing the remaining net premiums in the sub-account. In the event of a surrender by the contract holder, surrender charges may be levied by the Company against the contract value at the time of termination to cover sales and administrative expenses associated with underwriting and issuing the Contract. Additionally, each month a deduction consisting of an administration charge, a charge for cost of insurance and charges for supplementary benefits is deducted from the contract value. Contract charges are paid through the redemption of sub-account units and are reflected as terminations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

5. Federal Income Taxes

The Account does not file separate tax returns. The taxable income of the Account is consolidated with that of the Company within the consolidated federal tax return. Any tax contingencies arising from the taxable income generated by the Account is the responsibility of the Company and the Company holds any and all tax contingencies on its financial statements. The Account is not a party to the consolidated tax sharing agreement thus no amount of income taxes or tax contingencies are passed through to the Account. The legal form of the Account is not taxable in any state or foreign jurisdictions.

The Income Taxes topic of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification establishes a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken, or expected to be taken, in filing tax returns (including whether the Account is taxable in certain jurisdictions). The topic requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing John Hancock’s tax returns to determine whether tax positions are “more-likely-than not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to meet more-than likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax expense.

The Account complies with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2010, the Account did not have a liability for any uncertain tax positions. The Account recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations.

 

6. Purchases and Sales of Investments

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for the year ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

500 Index Trust B Series 0

   $ 9,769,835       $ 8,538,408   

500 Index Trust Series 1

     3,023,877         4,458,932   

Active Bond Trust Series 0

     293,262         155,705   

Active Bond Trust Series 1

     679,080         621,792   

All Cap Core Trust Series 0

     83,954         21,364   

All Cap Core Trust Series 1

     76,270         679,153   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     8,329         59,283   

All Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     20,839         953,353   

All Cap Value Trust Series 0

     320,658         710,039   

All Cap Value Trust Series 1

     2,242,731         1,192,494   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0

     31,482         226,484   

Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1

     885         24   

American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1

     2,247,752         3,977,348   

American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1

     1,010,650         477,315   

American Bond Trust Series 1

     1,536,306         1,157,459   

American Fundamental Holdings Trust Series 1

     14,449         419   

American Global Diversification Trust Series 1

     142,521         74,038   

American Global Growth Trust Series 1

     309,025         26   

American Growth Trust Series 1

     9,211,415         7,923,117   

American Growth-Income Trust Series 1

     1,351,233         3,640,691   

American International Trust Series 1

     14,585,672         14,306,921   

American New World Trust Series 1

     685,793         205,184   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Balanced Trust Series 0

   $ 26,462       $ 5,155   

Balanced Trust Series 1

     33,023         180   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0

     4,844,533         2,012,327   

Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1

     6,957,697         9,607,473   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0

     218,501         107,370   

Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1

     3,220,199         3,214,099   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 0

     126,268         15,024   

Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1

     649,545         111,499   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 0

     5,714         113   

Core Allocation Plus Trust Series 1

     3,004,731         3,062,133   

Core Bond Trust Series 0

     612,426         23,389   

Core Bond Trust Series 1

     189,460         151,731   

Core Diversified Growth & Income Trust Series 1

     7,148         19,475   

Core Strategy Trust Series 0

     89,206         2,014   

Core Strategy Trust Series 1

     66         542   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 0

     89,353         169,861   

Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1

     43,720         637   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0

     837,040         623,343   

Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1

     798,482         429,339   

Equity-Income Trust Series 0

     5,733,352         2,653,884   

Equity-Income Trust Series 1

     6,749,887         6,788,341   

Financial Services Trust Series 0

     159,414         90,410   

Financial Services Trust Series 1

     1,205,518         954,197   

Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0

     420,032         154,314   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 0

     1,447,316         1,208,301   

Fundamental Value Trust Series 1

     5,484,523         5,537,836   

Global Bond Trust Series 0

     6,087,738         2,491,730   

Global Bond Trust Series 1

     2,730,168         2,154,897   

Global Trust Series 0

     167,526         181,457   

Global Trust Series 1

     818,113         805,490   

Health Sciences Trust Series 0

     394,121         382,305   

Health Sciences Trust Series 1

     1,031,899         1,305,270   

High Yield Trust Series 0

     2,525,905         1,174,825   

High Yield Trust Series 1

     7,746,001         4,658,682   

International Core Trust Series 0

     102,562         324,000   

International Core Trust Series 1

     1,620,889         2,974,599   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 0

     288,563         33,103   

International Equity Index Trust A Series 1

     6,025,836         2,564,772   

International Equity Index Trust B Series 0

     4,203,354         2,525,848   

International Opportunities Trust Series 0

     2,019,269         1,318,433   

International Opportunities Trust Series 1

     549,062         855,565   

International Small Company Trust Series 0

     281,919         140,144   

International Small Company Trust Series 1

     1,674,861         1,908,088   

International Value Trust Series 0

     3,795,651         1,287,927   

International Value Trust Series 1

     5,429,562         6,792,399   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0

     574,630         193,154   

Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1

     1,495,631         1,848,529   

Large Cap Trust Series 0

     440,113         328,375   

Large Cap Trust Series 1

     842,581         1,220,866   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 0

     688,668         416,631   

Large Cap Value Trust Series 1

     253,503         1,804,726   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0

   $ 4,614,837       $ 1,892,848   

Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1

     1,372,973         4,085,024   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0

     8,709,829         2,471,240   

Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1

     7,716,995         5,833,032   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0

     2,378,582         407,205   

Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1

     1,710,726         1,287,857   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0

     9,290,374         4,491,266   

Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1

     2,901,832         6,811,579   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0

     3,548,003         2,448,720   

Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1

     2,446,383         1,890,595   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0

     2,042,745         645,754   

Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1

     5,873,490         6,581,712   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0

     1,399,258         1,483,556   

Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1

     3,753,428         4,991,990   

Mid Value Trust Series 0

     2,685,629         2,457,558   

Mid Value Trust Series 1

     2,257,755         2,644,434   

Money Market Trust B Series 0

     40,857,273         48,255,827   

Money Market Trust Series 1

     52,878,090         67,479,643   

Natural Resources Trust Series 0

     885,004         1,441,561   

Natural Resources Trust Series 1

     3,257,330         3,080,223   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0

     104,687         41,368   

Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1

     1,163,167         972,425   

Optimized Value Trust Series 0

     49,241         7,719   

Optimized Value Trust Series 1

     16,992         17,135   

Overseas Equity Trust Series 0

     529,521         2,930,028   

Pacific Rim Trust Series 0

     109,583         618,370   

Pacific Rim Trust Series 1

     343,063         2,812,158   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0

     2,452,127         2,100,221   

Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1

     3,032,363         4,384,552   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 0

     5,003,675         1,436,253   

Real Return Bond Trust Series 1

     3,226,620         2,199,707   

Science & Technology Trust Series 0

     501,910         500,828   

Science & Technology Trust Series 1

     3,225,116         3,383,486   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0

     5,291,525         2,952,231   

Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1

     6,449,478         2,504,945   

Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0

     441,962         782,493   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0

     2,142,849         2,198,069   

Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1

     961,009         496,424   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 0

     1,171,861         678,377   

Small Cap Index Trust Series 1

     1,603,955         1,561,264   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0

     75,145         26,308   

Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1

     1,541,001         1,272,674   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 0

     2,522,782         1,947,913   

Small Cap Value Trust Series 1

     205,442         154,801   

Small Company Value Trust Series 0

     401,113         422,704   

Small Company Value Trust Series 1

     3,779,749         5,135,805   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 0

     88,527         138,856   

Smaller Company Growth Trust Series 1

     3,169,306         5,582,610   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 0

     800,415         1,299,863   

Strategic Bond Trust Series 1

     1,276,537         2,881,628   

 

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     Purchases      Sales  

Sub-accounts:

     

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0

   $ 1,365,781       $ 179,944   

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1

     2,680,439         644,185   

Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0

     6,057,571         4,457,580   

Total Return Trust Series 0

     11,081,213         2,486,844   

Total Return Trust Series 1

     34,163,149         35,123,433   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0

     837,432         422,874   

Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1

     1,213,616         320,144   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0

     1,073,074         2,567,308   

U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1

     1,952,217         4,693,083   

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0

     536,103         545,489   

U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1

     1,519,857         1,229,280   

Utilities Trust Series 0

     593,705         171,970   

Utilities Trust Series 1

     642,949         642,202   

Value Trust Series 0

     410,281         580,813   

Value Trust Series 1

     1,757,116         2,447,142   

All Asset Portfolio

     1,197,271         848,023   
                 
   $ 421,730,790       $ 405,497,504   
                 

 

7. Transaction with Affiliates

John Hancock Distributors LLC, a registered broker-dealer and wholly owned subsidiary of JHUSA, acts as the principal underwriter of the Contracts pursuant to a distribution agreement with the Company. Contracts are sold by registered representatives of either John Hancock Distributors LLC or other broker-dealers having distribution agreements with John Hancock Distributors LLC who are also authorized as variable life insurance agents under applicable state insurance laws. Registered representatives are compensated on a commission basis.

JHUSA has a formal service agreement with its ultimate parent company, MFC, which can be terminated by either party upon two months’ notice. Under this agreement, JHUSA pays for legal, actuarial, investment and certain other administrative services.

The majority of the investments held by the Account are invested in the Trust (Note 1).

Mortality and expense risks charge, as described in Note 3, are paid to JHUSA.

 

8. Diversification Requirements

The Internal Revenue Service has issued regulations under Section 817(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the provisions of Section 817(h) of the Code, a variable life contract will not be treated as a life contract for federal tax purposes for any period for which the investments of the Separate Account on which the contract is based are not adequately diversified. The Code provides that the “adequately diversified” requirement may be met if the underlying investments satisfy either a statutory safe harbour test or diversification requirements set forth in regulations issued by the Secretary of Treasury. The Company believes that the Account satisfies the current requirements of the regulations, and it intends that the Account will continue to meet such requirements.

 

9. Subsequent Events

In accordance with the provision set forth in ASC 855 “Subsequent Events” (“ASC 855”) formerly known as FAS 165 “Subsequent Events”, Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Account’s financial statements through March 31, 2011 and has determined that no events have occurred that require additional disclosure.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    500 Index Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,301,021        1,219,448        1,025,869        962,976        1,649,564   

Units issued

    517,339        698,381        805,900        588,557        497,491   

Units redeemed

    (527,756     (616,808     (612,321     (525,664     (1,184,079
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,290,604        1,301,021        1,219,448        1,025,869        962,976   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.53 to 24.18        12.77 to 21.05        10.17 to 16.66        16.28 to 26.53        15.57 to 25.20   

Assets, end of period $

    26,434,250        22,312,778        16,165,681        20,742,059        17,764,778   

Investment income ratio*

    1.84     2.30     2.35     3.00     1.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.70     0.40% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.06% to 14.85     25.53% to 26.36     (37.60%) to (37.19 %)      4.51% to 5.25     14.76% to 15.56

 

    Sub-Account  
    500 Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    622,022        1,495,132        1,964,200        895,420        1,012,464   

Units issued

    257,975        1,120,394        694,681        2,318,216        705,327   

Units redeemed

    (398,133     (1,993,504     (1,163,749     (1,249,436     (822,371
                                       

Units, end of period

    481,864        622,022        1,495,132        1,964,200        895,420   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.73 to 12.21        10.29 to 10.67        8.22 to 8.49        13.16 to 13.53        12.47 to 12.91   

Assets, end of period $

    5,812,898        6,527,296        12,533,893        26,274,333        11,434,368   

Investment income ratio*

    1.35     1.52     0.68     2.26     0.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.03% to 14.48     25.13% to 25.64     (37.51%) to (37.26 %)      4.39% to 4.83     14.52% to 15.15

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Active Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     4,896        10,376        10,394        2,511        —     

Units issued

     4,921        3,279        13,837        11,919        11,827   

Units redeemed

     (2,976     (8,759     (13,855     (4,036     (9,316
                                        

Units, end of period

     6,841        4,896        10,376        10,394        2,511   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     57.02        50.05        40.09        44.78        43.05   

Assets, end of period $

     389,972        245,021        415,916        465,396        108,061   

Investment income ratio*

     10.01     4.48     5.06     12.60     22.71

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.91     24.86     (10.48%) to (7.37 %)      4.03     4.54

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Active Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    86,344        67,710        141,516        339,657        329,188   

Units issued

    36,499        108,085        174,296        133,020        111,305   

Units redeemed

    (39,250     (89,451     (248,102     (331,161     (100,836
                                       

Units, end of period

    83,593        86,344        67,710        141,516        339,657   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.91 to 17.34        14.95 to 15.19        12.06 to 12.21        13.54 to 13.69        13.11 to 13.18   

Assets, end of period $

    1,419,732        1,297,722        820,988        1,929,828        4,464,604   

Investment income ratio*

    7.99     9.00     4.00     9.09     2.60

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.11% to 13.62     24.00% to 24.44     (11.11%) to (10.80 %)      3.30% to 3.73     3.70% to 4.05

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     15,886        —     

Units issued

     379        15,886   

Units redeemed

     (15,941     —     
                

Units, end of period

     324        15,886   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     14.89        12.73   

Assets, end of period $

     4,817        202,244   

Investment income ratio*

     0.35     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.98     27.31

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Alpha Opportunities Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     70   

Units redeemed

     (2
        

Units, end of period

     68   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.97   

Assets, end of period $

     949   

Investment income ratio*

     0.70

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.17

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Asset Portfolio  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bf)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    116,482        50,680        52,918        51,984        36,420   

Units issued

    69,869        97,260        51,452        29,880        33,107   

Units redeemed

    (54,479     (31,458     (53,690     (28,946     (17,543
                                       

Units, end of period

    131,872        116,482        50,680        52,918        51,984   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.58 to 18.35        12.05 to 16.67        9.93 to 13.72        16.32 to 16.45        15.21 to 15.30   

Assets, end of period $

    1,987,169        1,563,518        671,955        867,298        793,435   

Investment income ratio*

    6.94     9.51     5.40     6.92     5.36

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.98% to 12.71     20.52% to 20.89     (16.71%) to (12.60 %)      7.29% to 7.52     3.68% to 3.89

 

(bf) Fund has no Series. Previously presented as Series 0 and Series 1.

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Core Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     14,832        1,899        2,196        23        —     

Units issued

     7,798        15,567        207,065        2,544        24   

Units redeemed

     (2,043     (2,634     (207,362     (371     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     20,587        14,832        1,899        2,196        23   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.71        10.36        8.05        13.34        12.98   

Assets, end of period $

     241,137        153,621        15,283        29,280        295   

Investment income ratio*

     1.26     2.08     1.09     1.93     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.09     28.61     (39.60%) to (26.69 %)      2.70     14.77

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Core Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    68,668        411,878        556,146        234,795        180,858   

Units issued

    4,369        79,155        155,444        480,351        126,247   

Units redeemed

    (43,712     (422,365     (299,712     (159,000     (72,310
                                       

Units, end of period

    29,325        68,668        411,878        556,146        234,795   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.08 to 17.78        15.29 to 15.77        11.98 to 12.31        19.90 to 20.46        10.80 to 19.99   

Assets, end of period $

    504,744        1,059,003        5,019,487        11,287,106        4,565,986   

Investment income ratio*

    0.76     1.25     1.55     1.52     0.64

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.25% to 12.70     27.62% to 28.08     (40.02%) to (39.81 %)      1.95% to 2.35     13.95% to 14.40

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Growth Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     4,982        5,749        1,662        69        —     

Units issued

     840        5,181        5,687        23,363        71   

Units redeemed

     (5,822     (5,948     (1,600     (21,770     (2
                                        

Units, end of period

     —          4,982        5,749        1,662        69   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.25        9.80        8.09        13.92        12.42   

Assets, end of period $

     —          48,806        46,490        23,129        847   

Investment income ratio*

     0.12     0.67     0.81     0.07     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     4.64     21.13     (41.91%) to (26.41 %)      12.08     6.63

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (b)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    52,523        164,443        167,960        192,315        377,588   

Units issued

    1,167        77,295        90,328        44,827        87,667   

Units redeemed

    (53,690     (189,215     (93,845     (69,182     (272,940
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          52,523        164,443        167,960        192,315   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.56 to 18.23        16.90 to 17.44        14.05 to 14.44        24.27 to 24.95        11.42 to 22.34   

Assets, end of period $

    —          892,872        2,348,296        4,091,403        4,175,639   

Investment income ratio*

    0.21     0.51     0.34     0.05     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    4.39% to 4.53     20.31% to 20.73     (42.32%) to (42.12 %)      11.27% to 11.72     5.83% to 6.25

 

(b) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Capital Appreciation Trust on May 3, 2010.

 

     Sub-Account  
     All Cap Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     42,141        21,831        3,203        23        —     

Units issued

     24,757        44,155        22,505        4,384        24   

Units redeemed

     (51,856     (23,845     (3,877     (1,204     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,042        42,141        21,831        3,203        23   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.67        12.38        9.78        13.74        12.64   

Assets, end of period $

     220,669        521,779        213,526        44,000        288   

Investment income ratio*

     0.20     0.74     2.30     2.41     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     18.50     26.59     (28.80%) to (19.83 %)      8.68     13.82

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    All Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    115,523        363,932        462,488        116,701        112,887   

Units issued

    129,563        33,538        67,408        390,109        81,884   

Units redeemed

    (65,811     (281,947     (165,964     (44,322     (78,070
                                       

Units, end of period

    179,275        115,523        363,932        462,488        116,701   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.05 to 19.90        16.21 to 16.71        12.88 to 13.23        18.21 to 18.64        16.92 to 17.21   

Assets, end of period $

    3,492,399        1,904,662        4,771,874        8,557,532        1,998,682   

Investment income ratio*

    0.46     0.47     0.80     2.02     0.80

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.59% to 18.12     25.79% to 26.23     (29.25%) to (28.99 %)      7.62% to 8.01     12.98% to 13.32 % 

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Asset Allocation Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,347,946        29,748        —     

Units issued

     228,225        1,527,333        30,140   

Units redeemed

     (433,861     (209,135     (392
                        

Units, end of period

     1,142,310        1,347,946        29,748   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.87 to 10.06        8.87 to 8.98        7.23 to 7.26   

Assets, end of period $

     11,308,578        11,976,200        215,822   

Investment income ratio*

     1.53     2.77     8.19

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.27% to 12.07     22.75% to 23.61     (27.71%) to (27.39 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    American Blue Chip Income and Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    112,395        235,456        198,959        269,745        141,580   

Units issued

    69,650        114,968        219,437        117,978        276,354   

Units redeemed

    (33,546     (238,029     (182,940     (188,764     (148,189
                                       

Units, end of period

    148,499        112,395        235,456        198,959        269,745   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.92 to 16.95        10.64 to 15.23        8.36 to 12.04        13.21 to 19.15        12.99 to 19.17   

Assets, end of period $

    2,262,559        1,502,607        2,652,929        3,540,621        5,160,481   

Investment income ratio*

    1.60     1.30     4.38     2.35     0.55

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.29% to 12.02     26.52% to 27.32     (37.14%) to (36.72 %)      0.99% to 1.65     16.24% to 16.99

 

    Sub-Account  
    American Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    112,892        146,557        284,176        30,383        —     

Units issued

    106,822        109,801        237,329        417,624        34,152   

Units redeemed

    (82,702     (143,466     (374,948     (163,831     (3,769
                                       

Units, end of period

    137,012        112,892        146,557        284,176        30,383   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.92 to 14.41        11.24 to 13.68        10.02 to 12.27        11.10 to 13.68        10.78 to 13.40   

Assets, end of period $

    1,910,196        1,483,648        1,736,403        3,845,351        406,830   

Investment income ratio*

    2.80     2.22     8.31     4.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    5.34% to 6.02     11.48% to 12.21     (10.30%) to (9.72 %)      2.31% to 2.96     5.89% to 6.57

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American Fundamental  Holdings
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     75        —     

Units issued

     1,187        149   

Units redeemed

     (30     (74
                

Units, end of period

     1,232        75   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.01 to 13.15        11.87 to 11.92   

Assets, end of period $

     16,043        897   

Investment income ratio*

     3.18     2.19

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.64% to 10.36     18.70% to 19.20

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     American Global  Diversification
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     6,219        —     

Units issued

     10,108        8,119   

Units redeemed

     (6,017     (1,900
                

Units, end of period

     10,310        6,219   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     14.03 to 14.18        12.54 to 12.59   

Assets, end of period $

     145,634        78,010   

Investment income ratio*

     6.90     1.89

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.85% to 12.57     25.40% to 25.94

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American Global Growth
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bd)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     30,482   

Units redeemed

     —     
        

Units, end of period

     30,482   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.09 to 10.10   

Assets, end of period $

     307,651   

Investment income ratio*

     6.23

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     0.90% to 0.99

 

(bd) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    American Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,055,312        1,656,204        1,130,158        1,885,429        1,469,444   

Units issued

    602,474        1,119,034        1,206,254        653,970        690,357   

Units redeemed

    (507,202     (1,719,926     (680,208     (1,409,241     (274,372
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,150,584        1,055,312        1,656,204        1,130,158        1,885,429   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.48 to 19.34        11.40 to 16.46        8.21 to 11.93        14.71 to 21.52        13.15 to 19.59   

Assets, end of period $

    19,293,612        15,119,166        18,483,137        23,277,773        36,590,362   

Investment income ratio*

    0.36     0.25     2.08     1.23     0.29

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.47% to 18.24     37.98% to 38.87     (44.56%) to (44.20 %)      11.20% to 11.94     9.09% to 9.80

 

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    Sub-Account  
    American Growth-Income Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    839,780        158,070        246,940        164,133        168,096   

Units issued

    90,377        957,864        282,920        204,622        71,113   

Units redeemed

    (242,630     (276,154     (371,790     (121,815     (75,076
                                       

Units, end of period

    687,527        839,780        158,070        246,940        164,133   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.87 to 16.82        10.69 to 15.25        8.17 to 11.77        13.20 to 19.14        12.61 to 18.60   

Assets, end of period $

    11,141,813        12,417,690        1,533,150        4,332,011        3,009,500   

Investment income ratio*

    1.03     1.61     1.08     2.32     1.09

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.70     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.28% to 11.06     29.88% to 30.79     (38.48%) to (38.08 %)      3.96% to 4.64     14.06% to 14.80

 

    Sub-Account  
    American International Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,474,064        1,592,548        1,766,825        1,393,157        705,780   

Units issued

    680,229        761,348        777,351        740,354        930,416   

Units redeemed

    (683,208     (879,832     (951,628     (366,686     (243,039
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,471,085        1,474,064        1,592,548        1,766,825        1,393,157   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.45 to 25.92        14.46 to 24.41        10.14 to 17.23        17.60 to 30.09        14.72 to 25.64   

Assets, end of period $

    30,600,335        28,772,677        22,506,461        46,461,807        30,618,091   

Investment income ratio*

    1.68     1.14     3.64     1.88     0.71

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.19% to 6.88     41.67% to 42.58     (42.74%) to (42.37 %)      18.80% to 19.58     17.77% to 18.54

 

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     Sub-Account  
     American New World
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,441        —     

Units issued

     49,000        1,900   

Units redeemed

     (14,762     (459
                

Units, end of period

     35,679        1,441   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.52 to 15.69        13.30 to 13.36   

Assets, end of period $

     556,143        19,195   

Investment income ratio*

     3.05     4.29

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.67% to 17.43     33.01% to 33.58

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Balanced Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ak)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,515        —     

Units issued

     2,068        1,520   

Units redeemed

     (433     (5
                

Units, end of period

     3,150        1,515   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.41        11.91   

Assets, end of period $

     42,254        18,049   

Investment income ratio*

     1.18     4.81

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.63     19.11

 

(ak) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Balanced Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     2,668   

Units redeemed

     (8
        

Units, end of period

     2,660   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.26   

Assets, end of period $

     35,267   

Investment income ratio*

     2.12

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.86

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     151,164        51,156        31,993        11,570        —     

Units issued

     83,088        127,285        35,457        37,198        11,788   

Units redeemed

     (35,614     (27,277     (16,294     (16,775     (218
                                        

Units, end of period

     198,638        151,164        51,156        31,993        11,570   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     65.97        56.75        39.69        69.05        61.21   

Assets, end of period $

     13,104,521        8,578,346        2,030,472        2,209,133        708,170   

Investment income ratio*

     0.09     0.19     0.47     0.85     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.25     42.97     (42.52%) to (28.71 %)      12.81     9.59

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Blue Chip Growth Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     691,737        759,580        996,389        1,083,341        1,450,904   

Units issued

     306,704        334,151        442,153        327,662        544,153   

Units redeemed

     (494,537     (401,994     (678,962     (414,614     (911,716
                                        

Units, end of period

     503,904        691,737        759,580        996,389        1,083,341   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.66 to 25.92        21.48 to 22.26        15.13 to 15.62        26.40 to 27.25        12.73 to 24.23   

Assets, end of period $

     12,605,486        13,629,384        10,660,570        25,026,470        24,026,155   

Investment income ratio*

     0.08     0.13     0.30     0.71     0.21

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.34% to 15.92     41.96% to 42.54     (42.91%) to (42.68 %)      11.96% to 12.46     8.82% to 9.30

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     22,064        13,784        15,717        8,132        —     

Units issued

     17,891        23,788        80,292        21,870        8,767   

Units redeemed

     (8,588     (15,508     (82,225     (14,285     (635
                                        

Units, end of period

     31,367        22,064        13,784        15,717        8,132   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.88        12.41        8.72        13.89        12.43   

Assets, end of period $

     435,495        273,810        120,161        218,272        101,106   

Investment income ratio*

     0.22     0.31     0.21     0.48     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.88     42.35     (37.24%) to (23.78 %)      11.70     2.38

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     321,766        533,714        579,428        643,831        177,674   

Units issued

     259,764        300,813        275,841        206,246        782,997   

Units redeemed

     (266,122     (512,761     (321,555     (270,649     (316,840
                                        

Units, end of period

     315,408        321,766        533,714        579,428        643,831   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.24 to 13.89        11.97 to 12.34        8.47 to 8.70        13.53 to 13.90        12.21 to 12.46   

Assets, end of period $

     4,281,555        3,898,184        4,582,828        7,967,841        7,949,747   

Investment income ratio*

     0.13     0.24     0.45     0.29     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.05% to 11.61     41.37% to 41.87     (37.63%) to (37.42 %)      10.83% to 11.28     1.56% to 1.90

 

     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation  Value
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/090  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     15,751        —     

Units issued

     9,722        16,050   

Units redeemed

     (1,542     (299
                

Units, end of period

     23,931        15,751   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.79        9.47   

Assets, end of period $

     258,101        149,143   

Investment income ratio*

     2.04     17.30

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.91     30.26

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Capital Appreciation Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     2,458        407        —     

Units issued

     61,199        2,153        422   

Units redeemed

     (11,627     (102     (15
                        

Units, end of period

     52,030        2,458        407   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.59 to 10.67        9.36        7.23   

Assets, end of period $

     553,917        23,009        2,947   

Investment income ratio*

     2.45     7.80     3.95

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.40% to 0.65     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.21% to 13.49     29.36     (27.66 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Allocation  Plus
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     634   

Units redeemed

     (13
        

Units, end of period

     621   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.58   

Assets, end of period $

     5,951   

Investment income ratio*

     2.36

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.57

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Allocation  Plus
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     581,747        —     

Units issued

     310,318        609,771   

Units redeemed

     (330,173     (28,024
                

Units, end of period

     561,892        581,747   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     9.43 to 9.48        8.58 to 8.61   

Assets, end of period $

     5,323,691        4,999,225   

Investment income ratio*

     1.14     3.03

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.30% to 0.50     0.30% to 0.50

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.95% to 10.17     24.57% to 24.81

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     8,529        265        —     

Units issued

     43,634        9,696        523   

Units redeemed

     (1,771     (1,432     (258
                        

Units, end of period

     50,392        8,529        265   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.58        12.67        11.53   

Assets, end of period $

     684,216        108,070        3,058   

Investment income ratio*

     6.30     3.96     10.44

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.17     9.93     1.41% to 3.36

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     28,219        1,599        87        27        6   

Units issued

     10,682        86,727        1,518        121        22   

Units redeemed

     (9,254     (60,107     (6     (61     (1
                                        

Units, end of period

     29,647        28,219        1,599        87        27   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     16.33 to 16.74        15.35 to 15.56        14.05 to 14.15        13.69 to 13.76        12.97   

Assets, end of period $

     485,274        433,606        22,482        1,200        355   

Investment income ratio*

     2.70     2.61     15.48     8.28     2.15

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     6.39% to 6.87     9.22% to 9.55     2.63% to 2.82     5.58% to 5.76     3.13

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Diversified Growth & Income
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ax)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,771        —     

Units issued

     570        3,553   

Units redeemed

     (1,592     (1,782
                

Units, end of period

     749        1,771   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.40 to 13.55        12.16 to 12.21   

Assets, end of period $

     10,146        21,555   

Investment income ratio*

     1.13     1.40

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00% to 0.65     0.00% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.21% to 10.92     21.61% to 22.14

 

(ax)   Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 4, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
  Renamed on November 16, 2009. Previously known as American Diversified Growth & Income Trust.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (ay)
 

Units, beginning of period

     185        —     

Units issued

     8,646        189   

Units redeemed

     (217     (4
                

Units, end of period

     8,614        185   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.32        9.17   

Assets, end of period $

     88,874        1,693   

Investment income ratio*

     20.72     2.88

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.57     21.93

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Core Strategy Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (ay)
 

Units, beginning of period

     111        —     

Units issued

     6        113   

Units redeemed

     (59     (2
                

Units, end of period

     58        111   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.12        9.06   

Assets, end of period $

     587        1,011   

Investment income ratio*

     1.51     4.35

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.70     21.09

 

(ay) Fund available in prior year but no activity. Fund renamed on May 4, 2009. Previously known as Index Allocation Trust.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Disciplined Diversification
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     16,326        —     

Units issued

     9,331        16,641   

Units redeemed

     (16,852     (315
                

Units, end of period

     8,805        16,326   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     10.42        9.19   

Assets, end of period $

     91,767        149,965   

Investment income ratio*

     0.82     15.46

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.45     27.27

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Disciplined Diversification Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     111        —          —     

Units issued

     4,316        113        5,952   

Units redeemed

     (64     (2     (5,952
                        

Units, end of period

     4,363        111        —     
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.23        9.08        7.18   

Assets, end of period $

     44,616        1,009        —     

Investment income ratio*

     8.29     4.72     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.65     0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.66     26.40     (28.19 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     48,314        17,645        —     

Units issued

     60,080        52,715        17,760   

Units redeemed

     (50,946     (22,046     (115
                        

Units, end of period

     57,448        48,314        17,645   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.29        11.61        5.77   

Assets, end of period $

     821,128        560,976        101,749   

Investment income ratio*

     1.95     0.13     18.41

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     23.11     1.56% to 101.36     (51.92 %) 

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Emerging Markets Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (w)
 

Units, beginning of period

     53,349        38,735        6,228        —     

Units issued

     49,763        39,554        35,677        6,275   

Units redeemed

     (29,939     (24,940     (3,170     (47
                                

Units, end of period

     73,173        53,349        38,735        6,228   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     17.42 to 17.58        14.25 to 14.35        7.13 to 7.16        14.93   

Assets, end of period $

     1,281,303        763,018        277,069        93,016   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58     0.08     4.00     2.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.40% to 0.65     0.40% to 0.65     0.40% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.23% to 22.53     99.84% to 100.34     (52.25%) to (52.13 %)      19.46

 

(w) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Equity-Income Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     608,455        422,688        354,274        238,801        —     

Units issued

     214,121        379,345        269,861        177,383        271,056   

Units redeemed

     (104,626     (193,578     (201,447     (61,910     (32,255
                                        

Units, end of period

     717,950        608,455        422,688        354,274        238,801   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     28.12        24.40        19.40        30.29        29.30   

Assets, end of period $

     20,186,947        14,847,359        8,202,004        10,730,873        6,996,068   

Investment income ratio*

     2.09     2.41     2.71     3.15     1.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.23     25.76     (35.94%) to (24.93 %)      3.39     19.05

(g)    Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

       

     Sub-Account  
     Equity-Income Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     616,496        944,208        1,209,463        1,391,728        1,578,724   

Units issued

     274,455        610,045        365,614        555,776        690,921   

Units redeemed

     (317,206     (937,757     (630,869     (738,041     (877,917
                                        

Units, end of period

     573,745        616,496        944,208        1,209,463        1,391,728   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     25.48 to 26.79        22.39 to 23.21        17.93 to 18.51        28.08 to 28.97        20.31 to 28.11   

Assets, end of period $

     14,977,254        13,270,305        16,578,137        33,434,627        37,693,322   

Investment income ratio*

     1.97     2.19     2.35     2.82     1.49

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     14.31% to 14.89     24.91% to 25.41     (36.38%) to (36.12 %)      2.62% to 3.09     18.19% to 18.72

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Financial Services Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     11,361        11,844        2,300        45        —     

Units issued

     9,351        12,978        14,881        6,446        47   

Units redeemed

     (5,691     (13,461     (5,337     (4,191     (2
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,021        11,361        11,844        2,300        45   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     18.72        16.68        11.79        21.29        22.83   

Assets, end of period $

     281,203        189,531        139,607        48,965        1,024   

Investment income ratio*

     0.48     0.77     1.34     1.83     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.22     41.53     (44.63%) to (29.96 %)      (6.73 %)      23.16

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Financial Services Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    40,884        158,003        37,610        135,361        30,934   

Units issued

    91,248        53,886        251,270        45,254        119,009   

Units redeemed

    (70,978     (171,005     (130,877     (143,005     (14,582
                                       

Units, end of period

    61,154        40,884        158,003        37,610        135,361   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.63 to 15.28        13.12 to 13.47        9.34 to 9.56        16.99 to 17.33        18.35 to 18.66   

Assets, end of period $

    905,383        544,204        1,505,269        644,355        2,512,100   

Investment income ratio*

    0.31     0.63     1.65     1.00     0.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.53% to 12.03     40.49% to 40.91     (45.01%) to (44.85 %)      (7.42%) to (7.15 %)      22.32% to 22.69

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08  (f)
 

Units, beginning of period

     38,206        23,066        —     

Units issued

     42,673        39,529        23,225   

Units redeemed

     (16,173     (24,389     (159
                        

Units, end of period

     64,706        38,206        23,066   
                        

Unit value, end of period $

     9.89        8.93        6.79   

Assets, end of period $

     639,946        341,295        156,653   

Investment income ratio*

     5.10     6.82     20.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.71     31.52     (32.08%) to (21.32 %) 

 

(f) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on April 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Fundamental Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     215,913        83,985        8,642        7,976        —     

Units issued

     135,430        253,970        84,974        2,280        8,137   

Units redeemed

     (113,785     (122,042     (9,631     (1,614     (161
                                        

Units, end of period

     237,558        215,913        83,985        8,642        7,976   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.96        10.57        8.02        13.20        12.68   

Assets, end of period $

     2,842,099        2,281,949        673,278        114,075        101,153   

Investment income ratio*

     1.23     1.00     3.24     1.77     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.20     31.83     (39.27%) to (27.52 %)      4.08     14.55

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Fundamental Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     702,850        591,549        235,968        258,420        194,312   

Units issued

     358,046        468,005        477,588        64,277        143,105   

Units redeemed

     (368,131     (356,704     (122,007     (86,729     (78,997
                                        

Units, end of period

     692,765        702,850        591,549        235,968        258,420   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     15.64 to 16.41        13.98 to 14.42        10.68 to 10.97        17.72 to 18.14        17.14 to 17.49   

Assets, end of period $

     11,118,689        9,947,392        6,384,680        4,226,469        4,461,137   

Investment income ratio*

     1.15     1.08     1.75     1.58     0.79

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     12.32% to 12.87     30.92% to 31.39     (39.71%) to (39.50 %)      3.36% to 3.73     13.77% to 14.18

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Bond Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     312,324        280,537        232,906        156,254        —     

Units issued

     219,286        147,097        192,157        144,116        179,125   

Units redeemed

     (98,340     (115,310     (144,526     (67,464     (22,871
                                        

Units, end of period

     433,270        312,324        280,537        232,906        156,254   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     27.24        24.68        21.38        22.37        20.41   

Assets, end of period $

     11,803,615        7,706,881        5,998,144        5,209,990        3,189,038   

Investment income ratio*

     4.19     12.29     0.56     8.01     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.40     15.41     (4.42%) to (1.77 %)      9.61     5.27

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Global Bond Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     142,403        216,580        252,132        263,273        283,511   

Units issued

     107,848        174,925        279,869        131,138        174,167   

Units redeemed

     (89,610     (249,102     (315,421     (142,279     (194,405
                                        

Units, end of period

     160,641        142,403        216,580        252,132        263,273   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.75 to 26.01        22.70 to 23.42        19.80 to 20.36        20.79 to 21.38        18.20 to 19.56   

Assets, end of period $

     4,072,834        3,275,176        4,354,555        5,343,383        5,088,466   

Investment income ratio*

     3.88     14.45     0.57     7.18     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.54% to 10.09     14.65% to 15.05     (5.10%) to (4.78 %)      8.86% to 9.30     4.53% to 4.96

 

     Sub-Account  
     Global Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     21,685        32,930        40,340        7,504        —     

Units issued

     14,679        24,262        24,420        44,553        7,736   

Units redeemed

     (16,254     (35,507     (31,830     (11,717     (232
                                        

Units, end of period

     20,110        21,685        32,930        40,340        7,504   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.79        10.94        8.32        13.75        13.57   

Assets, end of period $

     237,151        237,159        273,952        554,586        101,826   

Investment income ratio*

     2.10     1.16     2.41     2.43     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.82     31.47     (39.49%) to (23.39 %)      1.32     20.42

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Global Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     96,641        145,276        261,353        240,688        227,332   

Units issued

     45,219        62,853        68,244        141,074        148,216   

Units redeemed

     (44,638     (111,488     (184,321     (120,409     (134,860
                                        

Units, end of period

     97,222        96,641        145,276        261,353        240,688   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     19.88 to 20.90        18.66 to 19.26        14.30 to 14.71        23.72 to 24.40        18.08 to 24.15   

Assets, end of period $

     1,941,195        1,785,233        2,096,612        6,258,053        5,725,741   

Investment income ratio*

     1.57     1.83     1.77     2.31     1.27

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     7.01% to 7.54     30.52% to 30.97     (39.94%) to (39.73 %)      0.63% to 1.03     19.49% to 19.96

 

     Sub-Account  
     Health Sciences Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     43,037        40,949        11,504        141        —     

Units issued

     24,062        32,120        73,492        50,077        146   

Units redeemed

     (22,845     (30,032     (44,047     (38,714     (5
                                        

Units, end of period

     44,254        43,037        40,949        11,504        141   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     18.48        15.96        12.11        17.26        14.66   

Assets, end of period $

     817,962        686,852        495,670        198,514        2,065   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.81     31.84     (29.86%) to (21.80 %)      17.73     8.44

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Health Sciences Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    100,165        260,191        235,072        296,297        268,882   

Units issued

    51,255        114,028        280,570        112,666        210,936   

Units redeemed

    (64,021     (274,054     (255,451     (173,891     (183,521
                                       

Units, end of period

    87,399        100,165        260,191        235,072        296,297   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.32 to 23.31        19.41 to 20.01        14.82 to 15.23        21.29 to 21.79        18.21 to 18.57   

Assets, end of period $

    1,969,865        1,957,724        3,897,285        5,076,968        5,446,065   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.95% to 15.47     30.95% to 31.41     (30.36%) to (30.11 %)      16.91% to 17.32     7.67% to 8.05
     Sub-Account  
     High Yield Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     131,736        77,172        58,466        10,318        —     

Units issued

     103,145        142,835        64,061        66,712        10,940   

Units redeemed

     (76,578     (88,271     (45,355     (18,564     (622
                                        

Units, end of period

     158,303        131,736        77,172        58,466        10,318   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     16.15        14.20        9.19        13.03        12.82   

Assets, end of period $

     2,556,453        1,870,386        709,188        761,889        132,294   

Investment income ratio*

     42.98     13.46     9.25     14.49     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.75     54.51     (29.48%) to (24.36 %)      1.64     10.48

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    High Yield Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    224,470        294,419        456,353        622,204        1,025,251   

Units issued

    262,764        170,151        139,507        222,523        335,772   

Units redeemed

    (228,151     (240,100     (301,441     (388,374     (738,819
                                       

Units, end of period

    259,083        224,470        294,419        456,353        622,204   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.35 to 23.49        19.87 to 20.50        12.94 to 13.31        18.42 to 18.94        15.50 to 18.69   

Assets, end of period $

    5,904,086        4,385,652        3,740,054        8,286,870        11,149,819   

Investment income ratio*

    45.08     11.42     7.50     12.22     7.72

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.99% to 13.56     53.51% to 54.05     (29.98%) to (29.73 %)      0.91% to 1.32     9.61% to 10.05

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Core Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (h)
 

Units, beginning of period

     35,484        20,154        13,585        454        —     

Units issued

     8,201        30,718        20,613        20,258        474   

Units redeemed

     (26,781     (15,388     (14,044     (7,127     (20
                                        

Units, end of period

     16,904        35,484        20,154        13,585        454   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     13.22        12.05        10.16        16.55        14.84   

Assets, end of period $

     223,449        427,723        204,797        224,764        6,728   

Investment income ratio*

     1.74     3.08     6.12     2.92     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     9.67     18.62     (38.58%) to (22.22 %)      11.46     24.81

 

(h) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as International Stock Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Core Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (i)
 

Units, beginning of period

    305,807        391,213        504,258        513,665        934,920   

Units issued

    106,060        127,741        137,701        142,487        408,054   

Units redeemed

    (200,806     (213,147     (250,746     (151,894     (829,309
                                       

Units, end of period

    211,061        305,807        391,213        504,258        513,665   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.10 to 16.92        14.85 to 15.33        12.60 to 12.96        20.60 to 21.18        15.30 to 19.01   

Assets, end of period $

    3,453,284        4,569,358        4,958,400        10,486,948        9,619,429   

Investment income ratio*

    1.67     2.35     4.50     2.21     0.60

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.82% to 9.36     17.87% to 18.28     (39.02%) to (38.80 %)      10.64% to 11.08     23.91% to 24.33

 

(i) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as International Stock Trust.

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Equity Index
Trust A Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     23,934   

Units redeemed

     (3,335
        

Units, end of period

     20,599   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     11.08   

Assets, end of period $

     228,165   

Investment income ratio*

     2.63

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     10.76

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Equity Index Trust A Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    174,689        263,204        164,962        438,785        343,997   

Units issued

    233,168        61,341        231,501        126,457        167,620   

Units redeemed

    (138,497     (149,856     (133,259     (400,280     (72,832
                                       

Units, end of period

    269,360        174,689        263,204        164,962        438,785   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.23 to 20.91        18.43 to 18.79        13.45 to 13.67        24.37 to 24.73        21.27 to 21.49   

Assets, end of period $

    5,548,020        3,266,527        3,585,626        4,062,908        9,394,587   

Investment income ratio*

    2.33     12.43     2.45     3.63     0.72

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.09% to 10.64     36.96% to 37.44     (44.90%) to (44.71 %)      14.62% to 15.07     24.62% to 25.11
     Sub-Account  
     International Equity Index Trust B Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     191,837        117,054        34,648        4,914        —     

Units issued

     110,334        139,800        146,008        42,350        169,895   

Units redeemed

     (69,453     (65,017     (63,602     (12,616     (164,981
                                        

Units, end of period

     232,718        191,837        117,054        34,648        4,914   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     41.02        36.81        26.52        47.69        41.18   

Assets, end of period $

     9,546,882        7,062,159        3,104,506        1,652,270        202,332   

Investment income ratio*

     2.79     4.04     3.69     6.71     6.58

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     11.43     38.80     (44.38%) to (27.72 %)      15.82     27.11

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     International Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     295,908        228,989        110,205        12,483        —     

Units issued

     153,539        181,534        202,989        109,273        12,824   

Units redeemed

     (104,614     (114,615     (84,205     (11,551     (341
                                        

Units, end of period

     344,833        295,908        228,989        110,205        12,483   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     14.33        12.59        9.16        18.51        15.41   

Assets, end of period $

     4,939,867        3,726,727        2,097,481        2,039,663        192,374   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58     1.29     1.55     2.56     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     13.75     37.49     (50.51%) to (34.21 %)      20.10     23.96

(g)    Fund available in prior year but no activity.

       

    Sub-Account  
    International Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    51,258        159,575        144,407        112,824        469   

Units issued

    35,228        49,349        175,070        67,598        204,132   

Units redeemed

    (56,612     (157,666     (159,902     (36,015     (91,777
                                       

Units, end of period

    29,874        51,258        159,575        144,407        112,824   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.20 to 17.64        15.24 to 15.45        11.15 to 11.27        22.70 to 22.88        19.03 to 19.12   

Assets, end of period $

    519,724        787,343        1,795,448        3,296,001        2,154,500   

Investment income ratio*

    1.02     0.75     1.25     1.63     0.25

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.85% to 13.36     36.67% to 37.08     (50.88%) to (50.73 %)      19.32% to 19.68     23.04% to 23.40

 

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     Sub-Account  
     International Small Company Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     37,839        —     

Units issued

     26,186        64,995   

Units redeemed

     (13,112     (27,156
                

Units, end of period

     50,913        37,839   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     12.07        9.84   

Assets, end of period $

     614,404        372,374   

Investment income ratio*

     3.20     0.59

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.62     (1.59 %) 

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     International Small Company Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     255,220        —     

Units issued

     164,375        265,040   

Units redeemed

     (185,320)        (9,820)   
                

Units, end of period

     234,275        255,220   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     11.97 to 12.03        9.82 to 9.83   

Assets, end of period $

     2,810,297        2,507,098   

Investment income ratio*

     2.63     0.82

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     21.85% to 22.46     (1.79%) to (1.74 %) 

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    International Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    110,091        67,718        8,699        156        —     

Units issued

    303,935        114,220        89,308        86,980        157   

Units redeemed

    (105,976     (71,847     (30,289     (78,437     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    308,050        110,091        67,718        8,699        156   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.43        12.43        9.15        15.95        14.55   

Assets, end of period $

    4,136,819        1,368,878        619,413        138,707        2,266   

Investment income ratio*

    2.47     2.33     4.68     5.23     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.00     35.94     (42.64%) to (26.82 %)      9.61     29.61

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    International Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    554,278        833,727        1,343,264        1,282,480        1,151,161   

Units issued

    291,724        342,720        462,638        635,732        802,307   

Units redeemed

    (378,134     (622,169     (972,175     (574,948     (670,988
                                       

Units, end of period

    467,868        554,278        833,727        1,343,264        1,282,480   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.23 to 20.22        18.02 to 18.68        13.35 to 13.79        23.37 to 24.12        21.49 to 22.42   

Assets, end of period $

    9,306,276        10,226,216        11,386,567        32,163,348        28,081,796   

Investment income ratio*

    1.85     2.20     3.01     4.36     1.77

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.23% to 7.77     34.90% to 35.44     (43.04%) to (42.81 %)      8.76% to 9.25     28.68% to 29.27

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    21,951        23,104        21,474        —     

Units issued

    41,545        16,454        22,172        28,300   

Units redeemed

    (15,125     (17,607     (20,542     (6,826
                               

Units, end of period

    48,371        21,951        23,104        21,474   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    13.26        12.33        10.97        11.15   

Assets, end of period $

    641,591        270,739        253,456        239,428   

Investment income ratio*

    7.27     3.98     6.27     13.41

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.54     12.43     (1.61%) to 0.35     6.23

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Investment Quality Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    224,572        288,229        364,134        417,247        956,608   

Units issued

    48,281        94,522        58,613        101,824        255,155   

Units redeemed

    (73,018     (158,179     (134,518     (154,937     (794,516
                                       

Units, end of period

    199,835        224,572        288,229        364,134        417,247   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    25.63 to 26.95        24.12 to 24.90        21.59 to 22.21        22.03 to 22.66        18.33 to 21.40   

Assets, end of period $

    5,170,750        5,426,904        6,251,474        8,095,296        8,726,321   

Investment income ratio*

    5.22     4.75     6.28     8.92     7.56

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.71% to 7.24     11.72% to 12.11     (2.31%) to (1.97 %)      5.47% to 5.88     2.84% to 3.26

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,559        8,969        3,559        64        —     

Units issued

    41,910        30,965        7,799        27,296        66   

Units redeemed

    (32,201     (13,375     (2,389     (23,801     (2
                                       

Units, end of period

    36,268        26,559        8,969        3,559        64   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.69        10.27        7.84        12.96        12.77   

Assets, end of period $

    423,904        272,677        70,272        46,121        818   

Investment income ratio*

    1.46     2.72     2.41     0.20     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.84     31.02     (39.55%) to (28.84 %)      1.53     14.38

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    181,411        314,175        303,754        2,302        289   

Units issued

    61,049        73,118        102,040        348,751        2,142   

Units redeemed

    (91,737     (205,882     (91,619     (47,299     (129
                                       

Units, end of period

    150,723        181,411        314,175        303,754        2,302   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.01 to 14.41        12.43 to 12.64        9.54 to 9.69        15.89 to 16.06        15.80 to 15.85   

Assets, end of period $

    2,135,887        2,261,005        3,019,835        4,850,940        36,373   

Investment income ratio*

    1.07     1.86     1.55     0.81     0.27

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.95% to 13.51     29.99% to 30.46     (39.94%) to (39.70 %)      0.68% to 1.09     13.62% to 13.85

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    55,583        53,141        12,352        251        —     

Units issued

    65,445        34,931        50,484        15,544        251   

Units redeemed

    (41,934     (32,489     (9,695     (3,443     —     
                                       

Units, end of period

    79,094        55,583        53,141        12,352        251   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    10.95        9.96        9.00        14.03        13.43   

Assets, end of period $

    866,192        553,539        478,069        173,316        3,364   

Investment income ratio*

    1.91     1.66     3.76     2.11     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.97     10.68     (35.89%) to (22.82 %)      4.45     16.03

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Large Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    138,298        312,286        355,022        217,111        174,124   

Units issued

    13,305        226,016        139,873        249,955        186,497   

Units redeemed

    (97,278     (400,004     (182,609     (112,044     (143,510
                                       

Units, end of period

    54,325        138,298        312,286        355,022        217,111   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.14 to 20.85        18.44 to 18.82        16.78 to 17.07        26.35 to 26.72        25.41 to 25.69   

Assets, end of period $

    1,104,839        2,581,189        5,314,642        9,458,751        5,565,112   

Investment income ratio*

    0.80     1.41     1.77     1.03     0.45

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.21% to 9.69     9.92% to 10.25     (36.33%) to (36.13 %)      3.70% to 4.01     15.18% to 15.53

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (d)
 

Units, beginning of period

    281,048        208,575        49,164        534        —     

Units issued

    395,592        204,213        193,153        77,108        579   

Units redeemed

    (158,661     (131,740     (33,742     (28,478     (45
                                       

Units, end of period

    517,979        281,048        208,575        49,164        534   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.29        11.41        8.41        14.50        13.34   

Assets, end of period $

    6,885,583        3,206,926        1,753,973        712,814        7,133   

Investment income ratio*

    2.58     1.13     2.74     9.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    16.50     35.70     (42.00%) to (28.35 %)      8.66     15.48

 

(d) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Aggressive 1000 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Aggressive Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (r)
 

Units, beginning of period

    382,180        378,274        462,444        348,066        316,430   

Units issued

    70,885        369,002        178,424        197,231        121,063   

Units redeemed

    (228,844     (365,096     (262,594     (82,853     (89,427
                                       

Units, end of period

    224,221        382,180        378,274        462,444        348,066   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.35 to 21.28        17.59 to 18.15        13.05 to 13.42        22.65 to 23.20        16.82 to 21.44   

Assets, end of period $

    4,596,754        6,742,728        4,954,739        10,530,978        7,319,039   

Investment income ratio*

    1.47     1.09     1.90     9.52     7.38

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.69% to 16.22     34.75% to 35.22     (42.37%) to (42.16 %)      7.84% to 8.22     14.72% to 15.11

 

(r) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Aggressive 1000 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (c)
 

Units, beginning of period

    372,821        345,505        218,765        107,849        —     

Units issued

    682,181        542,287        252,640        129,478        110,597   

Units redeemed

    (195,378     (514,971     (125,900     (18,562     (2,748
                                       

Units, end of period

    859,624        372,821        345,505        218,765        107,849   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.25        11.85        9.06        13.19        12.37   

Assets, end of period $

    11,390,337        4,419,554        3,128,937        2,884,985        1,334,204   

Investment income ratio*

    4.09     4.92     4.16     7.63     0.11

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.78     30.89     (31.33%) to (21.25 %)      6.60     12.80

 

(c) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Balanced 640 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Balanced Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (s)
 

Units, beginning of period

    409,137        512,877        525,031        693,715        934,585   

Units issued

    320,506        313,368        216,482        116,050        245,346   

Units redeemed

    (253,813     (417,108     (228,636     (284,734     (486,216
                                       

Units, end of period

    475,830        409,137        512,877        525,031        693,715   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.43 to 25.55        22.00 to 22.71        16.94 to 17.42        24.81 to 25.43        18.61 to 23.96   

Assets, end of period $

    11,701,787        9,013,279        8,730,517        13,079,455        16,303,510   

Investment income ratio*

    3.02     4.47     3.23     7.44     5.76

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.02% to 11.53     29.90% to 30.35     (31.74%) to (31.50 %)      5.77% to 6.15     12.01% to 12.39

 

(s) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Balanced 640 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (a)
 

Units, beginning of period

    100,145        34,442        2,736        114        —     

Units issued

    177,951        102,908        34,420        3,731        115   

Units redeemed

    (31,867     (37,205     (2,714     (1,109     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    246,229        100,145        34,442        2,736        114   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.27        12.15        9.99        11.81        11.21   

Assets, end of period $

    3,268,150        1,216,629        344,025        32,325        1,287   

Investment income ratio*

    4.36     8.43     25.38     9.49     1.13

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.25     21.63     (15.43%) to (10.74 %)      5.35     8.44

 

(a) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Conservative 280 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Conservative Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (t)
 

Units, beginning of period

    75,416        178,286        289,337        55,589        284,921   

Units issued

    65,315        22,075        153,526        257,589        66,508   

Units redeemed

    (50,860     (124,945     (264,577     (23,841     (295,840
                                       

Units, end of period

    89,871        75,416        178,286        289,337        55,589   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    26.01 to 27.21        23.99 to 24.76        19.84 to 20.40        23.65 to 24.23        18.47 to 23.07   

Assets, end of period $

    2,350,294        1,800,796        3,567,617        6,915,236        1,239,063   

Investment income ratio*

    3.07     4.29     3.34     9.12     6.17

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.42% to 8.92     20.92% to 21.35     (16.12%) to (15.82 %)      4.70% to 5.05     7.73% to 8.11

 

(t) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Conservative 280 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (z)
 

Units, beginning of period

    723,983        492,467        279,917        113,970        —     

Units issued

    752,935        372,790        324,378        198,908        118,278   

Units redeemed

    (378,118     (141,274     (111,828     (32,961     (4,308
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,098,800        723,983        492,467        279,917        113,970   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.16        11.64        8.73        13.76        12.79   

Assets, end of period $

    14,460,188        8,427,534        4,299,878        3,850,878        1,457,877   

Investment income ratio*

    2.91     4.17     3.60     7.22     0.08

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.04     33.33     (36.54%) to (24.41 %)      7.55     13.58

 

(z) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Growth 820 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (u)
 

Units, beginning of period

    567,681        616,972        589,218        507,106        416,491   

Units issued

    129,098        342,277        167,165        190,193        158,281   

Units redeemed

    (326,153     (391,568     (139,411     (108,081     (67,666
                                       

Units, end of period

    370,626        567,681        616,972        589,218        507,106   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    22.51 to 23.55        20.04 to 20.69        15.14 to 15.57        24.03 to 24.63        17.42 to 22.91   

Assets, end of period $

    8,411,397       11,437,781        9,400,374        14,223,964        11,424,780   

Investment income ratio*

    1.95     3.52     2.71     7.66     5.75

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.29% to 12.79     32.43% to 32.90     (37.01%) to (36.79 %)      6.82% to 7.20     12.76% to 13.11

 

(u) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Growth 820 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (y)
 

Units, beginning of period

    275,555        128,902        36,346        1,032        —     

Units issued

    272,501        290,244        185,989        51,669        1,056   

Units redeemed

    (197,207     (143,591     (93,433     (16,355     (24
                                       

Units, end of period

    350,849        275,555        128,902        36,346        1,032   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.17        11.90        9.35        12.33        11.71   

Assets, end of period $

    4,619,782        3,277,916        1,205,627        448,263        12,083   

Investment income ratio*

    3.46     9.25     7.22     9.18     0.42

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.69     27.18     (24.16%) to (16.44 %)      5.34     10.49

(y) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Moderate 460 Trust. Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Lifestyle Moderate Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (v)
 

Units, beginning of period

    97,341        93,927        103,478        137,665        143,857   

Units issued

    98,781        84,461        61,722        135,935        158,656   

Units redeemed

    (79,590     (81,047     (71,273     (170,122     (164,848
                                       

Units, end of period

    116,532        97,341        93,927        103,478        137,665   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    25.08 to 26.24        22.84 to 23.57        18.06 to 18.57        23.99 to 24.59        18.23 to 23.42   

Assets, end of period $

    2,967,735        2,238,073        1,708,801        2,495,078        3,158,679   

Investment income ratio*

    3.17     4.98     3.94     6.52     3.83

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.84% to 10.34     26.44% to 26.88     (24.72%) to (24.46 %)      4.61% to 4.98     9.70% to 10.09

 

(v) Fund renamed on May 1, 2006. Previously known as Lifestyle Moderate 460 Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    136,807        105,314        71,068        25,037        —     

Units issued

    137,152        101,997        65,541        85,093        25,693   

Units redeemed

    (45,032     (70,504     (31,295     (39,062     (656
                                       

Units, end of period

    228,927        136,807        105,314        71,068        25,037   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.48        13.07        9.56        15.02        13.97   

Assets, end of period $

    3,772,366        1,788,270        1,006,767        1,067,496        349,681   

Investment income ratio*

    1.44     1.18     1.14     1.69     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.06     36.74     (36.36%) to (29.45 %)      7.55     9.74

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    544,192        855,105        1,227,846        315,280        329,426   

Units issued

    261,685        136,277        151,549        1,720,087        210,019   

Units redeemed

    (301,218     (447,190     (524,290     (807,521     (224,165
                                       

Units, end of period

    504,659        544,192        855,105        1,227,846        315,280   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    23.39 to 24.59        18.78 to 19.38        13.82 to 14.22        21.80 to 22.42        20.42 to 20.92   

Assets, end of period $

    12,202,258        10,434,709        12,037,182        27,299,289        6,517,466   

Investment income ratio*

    1.06     0.95     0.91     1.22     0.63

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.11% to 25.73     35.88% to 36.36     (36.82%) to (36.61 %)      6.76% to 7.19     8.95% to 9.39

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    101,106        60,664        29,434        3,497        —     

Units issued

    36,064        82,168        61,193        29,526        3,810   

Units redeemed

    (38,087     (41,726     (29,963     (3,589     (313
                                       

Units, end of period

    99,083        101,106        60,664        29,434        3,497   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    44.84        36.43        27.71        49.27        39.87   

Assets, end of period $

    4,442,910        3,683,767        1,681,202        1,450,200        139,406   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.01     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    23.07     31.47     (43.75%) to (29.90 %)      23.59     13.66

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Mid Cap Stock Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    395,538        736,367        690,454        746,822        842,918   

Units issued

    221,170        362,044        379,942        268,501        429,518   

Units redeemed

    (297,780     (702,873     (334,029     (324,869     (525,614
                                       

Units, end of period

    318,928        395,538        736,367        690,454        746,822   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.05 to 20.03        15.65 to 16.23        12.00 to 12.39        21.39 to 22.00        17.44 to 18.58   

Assets, end of period $

    6,248,503        6,306,437        9,024,765        15,137,410        13,282,114   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    22.23% to 22.84     30.50% to 31.03     (44.13%) to (43.90 %)      22.70% to 23.20     12.75% to 13.21

 

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10. Financial Highlights

 

     Sub-Account  
     Mid Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     254,696        84,702        110,206        43,969        —     

Units issued

     120,791        251,826        161,497        149,985        46,901   

Units redeemed

     (115,190     (81,832     (187,001     (83,748     (2,932
                                        

Units, end of period

     260,297        254,696        84,702        110,206        43,969   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     24.10        20.74        14.18        21.71        21.60   

Assets, end of period $

     6,272,355        5,283,386        1,201,290        2,392,619        949,770   

Investment income ratio*

     2.12     0.78     1.31     2.30     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     16.16     46.27     (34.67%) to (27.51 %)      0.51     20.34

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Mid Value Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     363,628        —     

Units issued

     149,464        473,014   

Units redeemed

     (182,540     (109,386
                

Units, end of period

     330,552        363,628   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.56 to 15.68        13.49 to 13.52   

Assets, end of period $

     5,165,985        4,909,319   

Investment income ratio*

     2.07     0.51

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     15.41% to 15.93     34.85% to 35.21

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Money Market Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    2,590,839        4,093,720        1,343,526        429,969        —     

Units issued

    2,354,422        2,868,379        4,806,729        2,530,991        705,113   

Units redeemed

    (2,782,116     (4,371,260     (2,056,535     (1,617,434     (275,144
                                       

Units, end of period

    2,163,145        2,590,839        4,093,720        1,343,526        429,969   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.35        17.34        17.26        16.90        16.12   

Assets, end of period $

    37,529,888        44,928,442        70,653,639        22,707,880        6,933,060   

Investment income ratio*

    0.05     0.51     2.02     4.54     4.82

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    0.03     0.47     0.40% to 2.12     4.82     4.70

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Money Market Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,733,854        4,818,232        4,025,524        4,383,149        2,786,033   

Units issued

    2,512,559        2,542,228        2,612,046        1,324,785        4,547,755   

Units redeemed

    (3,240,031     (5,626,606     (1,819,338     (1,682,410     (2,950,639
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,006,382        1,733,854        4,818,232        4,025,524        4,383,149   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.77 to 21.83        21.00 to 21.78        21.09 to 21.78        20.80 to 21.46        14.58 to 20.58   

Assets, end of period $

    21,281,600        35,883,153        101,314,436        83,833,691        86,696,310   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.24     1.73     4.46     4.40

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    (0.70%) to (0.19 %)      (0.46%) to (0.04 %)      1.09% to 1.52     3.83% to 4.30     3.70% to 4.17

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Natural Resources Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    113,681        59,882        34,188        228        —     

Units issued

    48,901        136,941        80,652        44,794        236   

Units redeemed

    (77,905     (83,142     (54,958     (10,834     (8
                                       

Units, end of period

    84,677        113,681        59,882        34,188        228   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    21.16        18.36        11.53        23.82        16.92   

Assets, end of period $

    1,791,513        2,086,992        690,422        814,432        3,857   

Investment income ratio*

    0.62     1.11     0.74     1.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.25     59.23     (51.60%) to (41.22 %)      40.81     22.32

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Natural Resources Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    124,917        241,760        254,942        176,488        161,459   

Units issued

    78,918        121,039        266,782        145,660        253,308   

Units redeemed

    (75,742     (237,882     (279,964     (67,206     (238,279
                                       

Units, end of period

    128,093        124,917        241,760        254,942        176,488   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    47.71 to 49.38        41.68 to 42.66        26.35 to 26.88        54.82 to 55.72        39.22 to 39.65   

Assets, end of period $

    6,179,506        5,252,760        6,450,461        14,108,807        6,971,550   

Investment income ratio*

    0.64     1.02     0.59     1.07     0.50

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.47% to 14.99     58.16% to 58.71     (51.93%) to (51.76 %)      39.76% to 40.25     21.50% to 21.8 7% 

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Optimized All Cap Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ae)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    18,535        90,036        2,943        154        —     

Units issued

    9,686        18,980        142,562        3,223        160   

Units redeemed

    (3,984     (90,481     (55,469     (434     (6
                                       

Units, end of period

    24,237        18,535        90,036        2,943        154   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.98        10.02        7.81        13.73        13.22   

Assets, end of period $

    290,400        185,772        703,064        40,413        2,045   

Investment income ratio*

    1.37     1.12     1.17     1.57     3.01

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    19.55     28.35     (43.12%) to (28.05 %)      3.82     15.24

 

(ae) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative All Cap Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Optimized All Cap Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ae)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

     5,876        4,357        53        50        1,712   

Units issued

     68,404        10,781        10,535        13,530        34,598   

Units redeemed

     (58,604     (9,262     (6,231     (13,527     (36,260
                                        

Units, end of period

     15,676        5,876        4,357        53        50   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     19.24 to 19.91        16.20 to 16.52        12.71 to 12.85        22.51 to 22.72        21.84 to 21.99   

Assets, end of period $

     306,228        96,452        56,007        1,200        1,093   

Investment income ratio*

     1.64     1.50     0.96     0.31     0.01

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

     18.78% to 19.31     27.44% to 27.82     (43.55%) to (43.43 %)      3.11% to 3.31     14.42% to 14.65

 

(ae) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative All Cap Trust.

 

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10. Financial Highlights

 

    Sub-Account  
    Optimized Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (af)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    10,692        3,363        3,611        124        —     

Units issued

    4,788        9,599        2,253        5,310        129   

Units redeemed

    (794     (2,270     (2,501     (1,823     (5
                                       

Units, end of period

    14,686        10,692        3,363        3,611        124   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    10.74        9.46        7.60        12.91        13.61   

Assets, end of period $

    157,677        101,134        25,545        46,602        1,687   

Investment income ratio*

    2.37     2.64     2.76     3.20     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.51     24.53     (41.15%) to (27.37 %)      (5.17 %)      21.36

 

(af) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative Value Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Optimized Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (af)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    —          50        29,814        1,038        —     

Units issued

    1,285        2,897        8,708        56,475        14,129   

Units redeemed

    (1,285     (2,947     (38,472     (27,699     (13,091
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          —          50        29,814        1,038   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    14.65 to 15.09        13.13 to 13.20        10.50 to 10.65        17.97 to 18.17        19.08 to 19.18   

Assets, end of period $

    14        12        538        539,099        19,810   

Investment income ratio*

    0.04     0.07     0.05     2.27     0.22

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.45     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.83% to 13.34     23.92% to 24.02     (41.58%) to (41.40 %)      (5.81%) to (5.53 %)      20.38% to 20.63

 

(af) Fund renamed on April 28, 2008. Previously known as Quantitative Value Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Overseas Equity Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (e)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    150,231        147,439        137,614        65,482        —     

Units issued

    32,429        51,021        75,397        168,518        66,602   

Units redeemed

    (182,660     (48,229     (65,572     (96,386     (1,120
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          150,231        147,439        137,614        65,482   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.09        16.25        12.42        21.43        19.04   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,440,966        1,831,075        2,948,953        1,246,990   

Investment income ratio*

    0.68     2.24     2.06     2.47     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    (0.99 %)      30.83     (42.05%) to (24.67 %)      12.53     19.76

 

(e) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Value Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Pacific Rim Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

     40,750        50,561        25,967        141        —     

Units issued

     8,907        46,361        85,741        36,865        146   

Units redeemed

     (49,657     (56,172     (61,147     (11,039     (5
                                        

Units, end of period

     —          40,750        50,561        25,967        141   
                                        

Unit value, end of period $

     12.50        12.23        9.25        15.40        14.10   

Assets, end of period $

     —          498,186        467,715        399,811        1,981   

Investment income ratio*

     0.45     0.90     1.53     2.47     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     2.19     32.20     (39.92%) to (19.85 %)      9.19     11.22

 

(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Pacific Rim Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (n)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    208,718        513,139        531,658        677,202        562,685   

Units issued

    28,339        126,675        299,011        233,026        604,396   

Units redeemed

    (237,057     (431,096     (317,530     (378,570     (489,879
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          208,718        513,139        531,658        677,202   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    11.63 to 12.07        11.41 to 11.83        8.69 to 8.97        14.58 to 14.99        13.46 to 16.58   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,425,418        4,554,939        7,900,944        9,231,358   

Investment income ratio*

    0.44     0.94     1.63     1.81     0.90

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    1.87% to 2.01     31.41% to 31.93     (40.43%) to (40.19 %)      8.37% to 8.81     10.27% to 10.71

 

(n) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to International Equity Index Trust A on May 3, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Real Estate Securities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    87,356        71,624        61,644        61,253        —     

Units issued

    34,131        76,003        95,202        41,795        71,898   

Units redeemed

    (29,722     (60,271     (85,222     (41,404     (10,645
                                       

Units, end of period

    91,765        87,356        71,624        61,644        61,253   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    82.05        63.50        48.75        80.44        95.27   

Assets, end of period $

    7,528,838        5,547,371        3,491,635        4,958,485        5,835,277   

Investment income ratio*

    2.02     3.49     3.49     2.87     2.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    29.20     30.26     (39.39%) to (38.33 %)      (15.56 %)      38.17

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Real Estate Securities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    165,443        221,440        283,937        366,108        472,983   

Units issued

    34,463        58,954        73,525        91,471        79,184   

Units redeemed

    (53,418     (114,951     (136,022     (173,642     (186,059
                                       

Units, end of period

    146,488        165,443        221,440        283,937        366,108   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    95.78 to 100.69        74.65 to 77.39        57.75 to 59.63        96.01 to 98.74        45.30 to 117.35   

Assets, end of period $

    13,957,541        12,238,675        12,770,010        27,305,782        41,904,090   

Investment income ratio*

    1.82     3.52     3.23     2.57     1.78

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    28.30% to 28.94     29.27% to 29.78     (39.85%) to (39.60 %)      (16.20%) to (15.86 %)      37.14% to 37.69

 

    Sub-Account  
    Real Return Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year
Ended

Dec. 31/10
    Year
Ended

Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year
Ended

Dec.
31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    318,234        91,101        14,342        9,519        —     

Units issued

    337,653        300,552        115,493        8,989        9,712   

Units redeemed

    (110,453     (73,419     (38,734     (4,166     (193
                                       

Units, end of period

    545,434        318,234        91,101        14,342        9,519   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.85        11.81        9.88        11.14        10.01   

Assets, end of period $

    7,010,975        3,759,357        900,310        159,791        95,237   

Investment income ratio*

    13.22     10.16     0.58     7.43     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.82     19.54     (11.50%) to (11.30 %)      11.36     0.43

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Real Return Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    242,646        373,272        350,490        175,568        116,509   

Units issued

    152,618        207,023        476,953        230,718        103,018   

Units redeemed

    (124,108     (337,649     (454,171     (55,796     (43,959
                                       

Units, end of period

    271,156        242,646        373,272        350,490        175,568   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.78 to 18.41        16.45 to 16.79        13.86 to 14.10        15.72 to 15.95        14.22 to 14.38   

Assets, end of period $

    4,890,281        4,034,568        5,236,778        5,575,602        2,514,498   

Investment income ratio*

    12.15     9.48     0.55     7.51     2.37

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    8.12% to 8.61     18.70% to 19.06     (11.86%) to (11.59 %)      10.58% to 10.94     (0.27%) to 0.05

 

    Sub-Account  
    Science & Technology Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    60,306        61,404        31,366        83        —     

Units issued

    36,563        67,062        105,213        44,540        86   

Units redeemed

    (38,323     (68,160     (75,175     (13,257     (3
                                       

Units, end of period

    58,546        60,306        61,404        31,366        83   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.24        13.02        7.91        14.24        11.90   

Assets, end of period $

    950,795        785,456        485,962        446,630        986   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    24.69     64.57     (44.42%) to (29.01 %)      19.62     5.60

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Science & Technology Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    448,641        635,775        857,168        1,326,101        1,728,120   

Units issued

    207,018        186,685        370,686        686,435        490,113   

Units redeemed

    (288,756     (373,819     (592,079     (1,155,368     (892,132
                                       

Units, end of period

    366,903        448,641        635,775        857,168        1,326,101   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.68 to 19.64        15.17 to 15.66        9.28 to 9.55        16.76 to 17.24        5.41 to 14.46   

Assets, end of period $

    6,814,980        5,600,349        5,102,005        12,527,168        16,624,064   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    23.74% to 24.36     63.41% to 64.00     (44.81%) to (44.61 %)      18.72% to 19.21     4.79% to 5.21
    Sub-Account  
    Short-Term Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (az)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    18,117        4,708        5,739        1,338        —     

Units issued

    22,741        27,711        13,807        5,337        42,917   

Units redeemed

    (40,858     (14,302     (14,838     (936     (41,579
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          18,117        4,708        5,739        1,338   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.20        18.41        15.45        19.05        18.45   

Assets, end of period $

    —          333,591        72,706        109,311        24,683   

Investment income ratio*

    2.52     5.26     9.13     13.46     35.06

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    4.27     19.21     (18.92%) to (15.98 %)      3.25     4.55

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Short Term Government Income Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     520,659   

Units redeemed

     (288,802
        

Units, end of period

     231,857   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.19   

Assets, end of period $

     2,362,813   

Investment income ratio*

     1.20

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     1.91

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Short Term Government Income Trust Series 1  
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (be)
 

Units, beginning of period

     —     

Units issued

     635,549   

Units redeemed

     (246,187
        

Units, end of period

     389,362   
        

Unit value, end of period $

     10.14 to 10.17  

Assets, end of period $

     3,952,866   

Investment income ratio*

     1.58

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     1.39% to 1.71

 

(be) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on May 3, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    225,128        193,656        174,922        107,112        —     

Units issued

    130,664        155,489        162,394        178,101        112,610   

Units redeemed

    (132,465     (124,017     (143,660     (110,291     (5,498
                                       

Units, end of period

    223,327        225,128        193,656        174,922        107,112   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.45        15.92        11.84        19.59        17.19   

Assets, end of period $

    4,343,714        3,584,964        2,293,376        3,426,541        1,840,852   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    22.14     34.46     (39.54%) to (28.06 %)      13.98     13.47

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Growth Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08 (ai)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,160        6,857        —     

Units issued

    71,307        114,312        46,848   

Units redeemed

    (36,309     (95,009     (39,991
                       

Units, end of period

    61,158        26,160        6,857   
                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.20 to 16.36        13.36 to 13.41        9.99 to 10.00   

Assets, end of period $

    993,900        350,191        68,532   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.29% to 21.83     33.71% to 34.12     (0.08%) to (0.04 %) 

 

(ai) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 10, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    101,272        42,355        25,817        11,525        —     

Units issued

    85,957        86,168        53,939        25,127        35,074   

Units redeemed

    (48,472     (27,251     (37,401     (10,835     (23,549
                                       

Units, end of period

    138,757        101,272        42,355        25,817        11,525   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    16.10        12.74        10.05        15.16        15.48   

Assets, end of period $

    2,234,231        1,289,837        425,740        391,430        178,426   

Investment income ratio*

    0.63     1.12     1.47     2.00     2.39

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.43     26.70     (33.70%) to (30.20 %)      (2.06 %)      17.64

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    134,379        245,098        339,311        668,353        728,419   

Units issued

    96,468        349,934        89,307        81,643        167,253   

Units redeemed

    (95,927     (460,653     (183,520     (410,685     (227,319
                                       

Units, end of period

    134,920        134,379        245,098        339,311        668,353   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.78 to 19.75        15.04 to 15.52        11.95 to 12.29        18.08 to 18.59        18.61 to 19.06   

Assets, end of period $

    2,594,585        2,052,561        2,975,902        6,241,315        12,623,575   

Investment income ratio*

    0.51     0.68     1.23     1.61     0.49

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.48% to 26.11     25.82% to 26.27     (34.14%) to (33.91 %)      (2.85%) to (2.46 %)      16.79% to 17.26

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

     6,758        3,802        3,554        —     

Units issued

     7,481        9,497        4,502        5,199   

Units redeemed

     (2,454     (6,541     (4,254     (1,645
                                

Units, end of period

     11,785        6,758        3,802        3,554   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     11.94        9.21        6.87        11.87   

Assets, end of period $

     140,757        62,221        26,117        42,196   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00     2.38     2.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     29.71     34.03     (42.13%) to (30.69 %)      (7.60 %) 

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    51,003        57,063        137,943        282,521        256,511   

Units issued

    72,168        55,858        31,333        64,717        171,059   

Units redeemed

    (64,932     (61,918     (112,213     (209,295     (145,049
                                       

Units, end of period

    58,239        51,003        57,063        137,943        282,521   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    23.03 to 23.93        17.95 to 18.37        13.50 to 13.77        23.42 to 23.86        25.54 to 25.92   

Assets, end of period $

    1,361,445        923,018        775,813        3,272,245        7,281,857   

Investment income ratio*

    0.00     0.00     2.16     1.75     0.68

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    28.76% to 29.41     33.00% to 33.46     (42.51%) to (42.30 %)      (8.31%) to (7.94 %)      9.68% to 10.12

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    138,090        104,513        102,009        124,341        —     

Units issued

    70,716        101,116        94,913        15,444        143,375   

Units redeemed

    (53,682     (67,539     (92,409     (37,776     (19,034
                                       

Units, end of period

    155,124        138,090        104,513        102,009        124,341   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    41.32        32.75        25.43        34.40        35.44   

Assets, end of period $

    6,409,799        4,523,174        2,658,179        3,509,437        4,406,358   

Investment income ratio*

    0.44     0.74     1.36     0.97     0.13

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    26.15     28.79     (27.51%) to (26.07 %)      (2.92 %)      19.32

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Cap Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07 (ac)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,455        64,320        747        —     

Units issued

    16,761        34,363        127,542        31,908   

Units redeemed

    (12,293     (72,228     (63,969     (31,161
                               

Units, end of period

    30,923        26,455        64,320        747   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    14.57 to 14.78        11.51 to 11.68        9.10 to 9.12        12.26 to 12.39   

Assets, end of period $

    451,145        308,717        582,478        9,201   

Investment income ratio*

    0.36     0.52     2.10     0.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65     0.45% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    25.28% to 25.85     27.80% to 28.07     (26.56%) to (26.41 %)      (1.88%) to (0.88 %) 

 

(ac) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 12, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Small Company Value Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    64,463        92,095        50,455        5,566        —     

Units issued

    29,669        53,623        80,014        60,594        6,551   

Units redeemed

    (32,721     (81,255     (38,374     (15,705     (985
                                       

Units, end of period

    61,411        64,463        92,095        50,455        5,566   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.00        12.36        9.67        13.25        13.41   

Assets, end of period $

    921,462        796,777        890,555        668,711        74,625   

Investment income ratio*

    1.53     0.40     0.86     0.17     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.39     27.82     (29.59%) to (27.05 %)      (1.14 %)      15.50

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Small Company Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    409,071        659,315        896,860        1,197,374        1,534,174   

Units issued

    188,953        232,804        326,502        494,264        813,580   

Units redeemed

    (247,865     (483,048     (564,047     (794,778     (1,150,380
                                       

Units, end of period

    350,159        409,071        659,315        896,860        1,197,374   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.69 to 21.75        17.25 to 17.88        13.60 to 14.04        18.69 to 19.29        19.05 to 28.45   

Assets, end of period $

    7,495,689        7,560,437        9,496,541        17,636,851        23,687,841   

Investment income ratio*

    1.34     0.39     0.66     0.15     0.07

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    20.51% to 21.11     26.86% to 27.37     (27.52%) to (27.24 %)      (1.89%) to (1.44 %)      14.62% to 15.13

 

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     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth
Trust Series 0
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09  (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     18,939        —     

Units issued

     7,783        22,836   

Units redeemed

     (12,171     (3,897
                

Units, end of period

     14,551        18,939   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.16        10.52   

Assets, end of period $

     191,551        199,275   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     25.12     5.22

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

     Sub-Account  
     Smaller Company Growth
Trust Series 1
 
     Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09 (al)
 

Units, beginning of period

     1,713,753        —     

Units issued

     256,311        1,751,431   

Units redeemed

     (498,452     (37,678
                

Units, end of period

     1,471,612        1,713,753   
                

Unit value, end of period $

     13.05 to 13.13        10.51 to 10.52   

Assets, end of period $

     19,230,310        18,017,839   

Investment income ratio*

     0.00     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.20% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

     24.17% to 24.79     5.12% to 5.19

 

(al) Reflects the period from commencement of operations on November 16, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    44,272        9,710        12,929        —          —     

Units issued

    58,283        64,448        4,939        18,075        60   

Units redeemed

    (102,555     (29,886     (8,158     (5,146     (60
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          44,272        9,710        12,929        —     
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.78        11.39        9.23        10.99        10.99   

Assets, end of period $

    —          504,215        89,594        142,120        —     

Investment income ratio*

    11.98     7.86     6.78     10.56     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    12.21     23.45     (16.07%) to (9.37 %)      0.02     7.05

 

(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (ba)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    71,860        93,122        201,762        249,209        253,221   

Units issued

    45,430        71,772        54,133        109,181        138,457   

Units redeemed

    (117,290     (93,034     (162,773     (156,628     (142,469
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          71,860        93,122        201,762        249,209   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.61 to 25.87        22.16 to 22.87        18.07 to 18.59        21.60 to 22.22        19.92 to 22.32   

Assets, end of period $

    —          1,594,659        1,680,117        4,397,774        5,459,524   

Investment income ratio*

    10.66     7.28     5.08     9.23     6.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    11.57% to 12.05     22.61% to 23.05     (16.62%) to (16.33 %)      (0.85%) to (0.45 %)      6.31% to 6.73

 

(ba) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Strategic Income Opportunities Trust on November 8, 2010.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/100  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    30,334        1,515        1,248        —     

Units issued

    83,957        35,273        766        1,481   

Units redeemed

    (12,475     (6,454     (499     (233
                               

Units, end of period

    101,816        30,334        1,515        1,248   
                               

Unit value, end of period $

    15.22        13.13        10.36        11.33   

Assets, end of period $

    1,549,526        398,301        15,689        14,141   

Investment income ratio*

    19.58     11.32     11.82     2.57

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.91     26.78     (8.57%) to (8.05 %)      5.85

 

(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Strategic Income Opportunities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10  (bc)
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/09
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/08
    Year Ended
Dec.  31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    39,687        83,658        16,393        35,928        78,004   

Units issued

    127,475        44,874        185,983        20,922        37,952   

Units redeemed

    (34,389     (88,845     (118,718     (40,457     (80,028
                                       

Units, end of period

    132,773        39,687        83,658        16,393        35,928   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    19.69 to 20.29        17.10 to 17.40        13.59 to 13.79        14.97 to 15.14        14.24 to 14.35   

Assets, end of period $

    2,630,368        679,706        1,151,717        245,858        512,297   

Investment income ratio*

    23.98     10.03     12.21     1.70     2.03

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    15.13% to 15.66     25.84% to 26.23     (9.22%) to (8.93 %)      5.16% to 5.51     3.31% to 3.62

 

(bc) Fund renamed on May 3, 2010. Previously known as Strategic Income Trust.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Bond Market Trust B Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07  (j)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    372,059        279,913        156,154        103,058        —     

Units issued

    286,144        294,840        259,709        171,563        107,642   

Units redeemed

    (223,115     (202,694     (135,950     (118,467     (4,584
                                       

Units, end of period

    435,088        372,059        279,913        156,154        103,058   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    20.39        19.14        18.01        17.03        15.89   

Assets, end of period $

    8,869,928        7,122,388        5,041,514        2,658,477        1,637,785   

Investment income ratio*

    4.49     5.55     6.26     11.03     2.44

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.49     6.29     3.52% to 5.79     7.13     4.07

 

(j) Renamed on October 1, 2007. Previously known as Bond Index Trust B.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Total Return Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    870,388        224,706        72,293        34,283        —     

Units issued

    680,834        744,455        237,637        55,834        36,837   

Units redeemed

    (163,458     (98,773     (85,224     (17,824     (2,554
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,387,764        870,388        224,706        72,293        34,283   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.57        14.46        12.71        12.37        11.39   

Assets, end of period $

    21,599,909        12,583,045        2,857,007        894,516        390,568   

Investment income ratio*

    2.58     5.68     5.58     9.04     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    7.66     13.71     2.76% to 2.76     8.61     3.67

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Return Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    1,965,055        2,143,657        1,745,005        1,570,478        2,385,781   

Units issued

    1,318,461        1,140,824        1,884,675        1,105,189        879,060   

Units redeemed

    (1,436,134     (1,319,426     (1,486,023     (930,662     (1,694,363
                                       

Units, end of period

    1,847,382        1,965,055        2,143,657        1,745,005        1,570,478   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    24.06 to 25.16        22.49 to 23.33        19.93 to 20.59        19.46 to 20.09        18.06 to 18.56   

Assets, end of period $

    45,740,261        45,086,578        43,539,894        34,656,094        28,840,343   

Investment income ratio*

    2.32     4.05     4.60     7.86     3.62

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    6.95% to 7.43     12.86% to 13.31     2.10% to 2.52     7.73% to 8.23     2.89% to 3.34

 

    Sub-Account  
    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06  (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    26,528        6,539        6,922        37        —     

Units issued

    20,727        44,607        23,133        8,318        37   

Units redeemed

    (10,273     (24,618     (23,516     (1,433     —     
                                       

Units, end of period

    36,982        26,528        6,539        6,922        37   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    46.23        39.42        30.58        48.65        46.25   

Assets, end of period $

    1,709,553        1,045,820        199,933        336,768        1,715   

Investment income ratio*

    1.54     1.76     0.93     3.08     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    17.26     28.93     (37.15%) to (25.73 %)      5.19     15.33

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    Total Stock Market Index Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    65,078        186,446        260,998        212,749        323,999   

Units issued

    104,838        125,758        90,395        144,535        144,172   

Units redeemed

    (25,879     (247,126     (164,947     (96,286     (255,422
                                       

Units, end of period

    144,037        65,078        186,446        260,998        212,749   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    12.91 to 13.43        11.14 to 11.45        8.70 to 8.91        13.90 to 14.29        13.31 to 13.63   

Assets, end of period $

    1,899,563        729,447        1,649,478        3,702,220        2,867,841   

Investment income ratio*

    1.73     1.04     1.61     2.17     1.02

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.30% to 0.70     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    16.37% to 16.84     28.03% to 28.42     (37.61%) to (37.42 %)      4.44% to 4.86     14.49% to 14.95
    Sub-Account  
    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (az)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    115,032        15,529        7,826        30        —     

Units issued

    70,784        139,953        62,022        13,928        31   

Units redeemed

    (185,816     (40,450     (54,319     (6,132     (1
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          115,032        15,529        7,826        30   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    13.83        13.51        12.45        12.64        12.24   

Assets, end of period $

    —          1,554,148        193,403        98,886        370   

Investment income ratio*

    1.18     4.44     3.95     8.95     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    2.39     8.49     (1.44%) to 0.56     3.25     4.39

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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    Sub-Account  
    U.S. Government Securities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10 (az)     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    164,805        464,134        571,273        690,780        649,545   

Units issued

    98,233        160,837        478,767        356,594        578,659   

Units redeemed

    (263,038     (460,166     (585,906     (476,101     (537,424
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          164,805        464,134        571,273        690,780   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    17.35 to 18.10        17.06 to 17.69        15.84 to 16.37        16.12 to 16.64        15.74 to 16.94   

Assets, end of period $

    —          2,853,193        7,525,507        9,452,949        11,102,160   

Investment income ratio*

    1.27     2.03     3.56     8.20     5.48

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.65     0.25% to 0.70     0.25% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    2.13% to 2.28     7.68% to 8.11     (2.05%) to (1.66 %)      2.43% to 2.89     3.66% to 4.13

 

(az) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to Short Term Government Income Trust on May 3, 2010.

 

    Sub-Account  
    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10 (bb)
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    20,834        18,468        1,133        400        —     

Units issued

    15,823        14,654        19,427        929        414   

Units redeemed

    (36,657     (12,288     (2,092     (196     (14
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          20,834        18,468        1,133        400   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    15.02        13.65        9.31        11.76        11.42   

Assets, end of period $

    —          284,302        171,876        13,322        4,564   

Investment income ratio*

    49.27     13.02     21.85     12.03     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    10.08     46.65     (20.85%) to (19.03 %)      3.00     9.60

 

(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

10. Financial Highlights

 

    Sub-Account  
    U.S. High Yield Bond Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10 (bb)     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

    19,500        1,523        18,379        197        —     

Units issued

    48,532        110,223        138,980        39,504        201   

Units redeemed

    (68,032     (92,246     (155,836     (21,322     (4
                                       

Units, end of period

    —          19,500        1,523        18,379        197   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.05 to 18.50        16.51 to 16.75        11.33 to 11.46        14.42 to 14.54        14.11   

Assets, end of period $

    —          322,341        17,289        265,248        2,781   

Investment income ratio*

    59.10     8.65     1.00     10.24     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    9.37% to 9.78     45.64% to 46.08     (21.38%) to (21.14 %)      2.19% to 2.52     8.89

 

(bb) Terminated as an investment option and funds transferred to High Yield Trust on November 8, 2010.
(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

    Sub-Account  
    Utilities Trust Series 0  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06 (g)
 

Units, beginning of period

    32,844        55,369        17,927        149        —     

Units issued

    34,059        56,984        78,710        23,920        155   

Units redeemed

    (10,935     (79,509     (41,268     (6,142     (6
                                       

Units, end of period

    55,968        32,844        55,369        17,927        149   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    18.10        15.88        11.89        19.33        15.17   

Assets, end of period $

    1,013,201        521,594        658,222        346,525        2,261   

Investment income ratio*

    3.58     4.85     2.83     2.39     0.00

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

    14.00     33.58     (38.50%) to (21.20 %)      27.43     31.06

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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10. Financial Highlights

 

    Sub-Account  
    Utilities Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
    Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07     Dec. 31/06  

Units, beginning of period

    79,013        249,807        225,244        131,267        154,810   

Units issued

    31,683        75,136        156,245        139,373        77,515   

Units redeemed

    (33,269     (245,930     (131,682     (45,396     (101,058
                                       

Units, end of period

    77,427        79,013        249,807        225,244        131,267   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    21.29 to 22.25        18.81 to 19.40        14.16 to 14.55        23.22 to 23.70        18.35 to 18.66   

Assets, end of period $

    1,668,754        1,494,713        3,594,971        5,302,683        2,433,871   

Investment income ratio*

    2.52     3.61     3.24     2.12     2.31

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65     0.35% to 0.65

Total return, lowest to highest***

    13.18% to 13.69     32.91% to 33.37     (39.04%) to (38.83 %)      26.57% to 26.95     30.15% to 30.55

 

     Sub-Account  
     Value Trust Series 0  
     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended     Year Ended  
     Dec. 31/10     Dec. 31/09     Dec. 31/08     Dec. 31/07 (g)  

Units, beginning of period

     52,511        35,076        34,210        —     

Units issued

     30,722        69,744        64,360        43,166   

Units redeemed

     (45,177     (52,309     (63,494     (8,956
                                

Units, end of period

     38,056        52,511        35,076        34,210   
                                

Unit value, end of period $

     15.37        12.57        8.90        15.05   

Assets, end of period $

     585,025        659,988        312,241        514,782   

Investment income ratio*

     1.12     1.09     0.84     2.92

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Total return, lowest to highest***

     22.30     41.19     (40.84%) to (31.48 %)      8.26

 

(g) Fund available in prior year but no activity.

 

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10. Financial Highlights

 

    Sub-Account  
    Value Trust Series 1  
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/10
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/09
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/08
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/07
    Year Ended
Dec. 31/06
 

Units, beginning of period

    142,586        310,735        395,785        297,227        422,144   

Units issued

    64,708        287,392        134,441        322,269        199,825   

Units redeemed

    (92,503     (455,541     (219,491     (223,711     (324,742
                                       

Units, end of period

    114,791        142,586        310,735        395,785        297,227   
                                       

Unit value, end of period $

    30.06 to 31.60        24.88 to 25.68        17.74 to 18.24        30.09 to 30.95        25.21 to 28.68   

Assets, end of period $

    3,518,229        3,571,204        5,587,755        12,100,633        8,411,802   

Investment income ratio*

    0.96     1.29     1.10     1.37     0.42

Expense ratio, lowest to highest**

    0.20% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.65     0.30% to 0.70     0.30% to 0.70

Total return, lowest to highest***

    21.36% to 21.97     40.27% to 40.75     (41.25%) to (41.05 %)      7.46% to 7.89     20.20% to 20.68

 

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John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

The Account is a funding vehicle for a number of variable universal life insurance products which have unique combinations of features and fees that are charged against the contract owner’s account balance. Differences in the fee structures result in a variety of unit values, expense ratios and total returns.

The preceding table was developed by determining which products offered by the Company have the lowest and highest total return. Only product designs within each sub-account that had units outstanding during the period were considered when determining the lowest and highest total return. The summary may not reflect the minimum and maximum mortality and expense risk charge offered by the Company as contract owners may not have selected all available and applicable contract options as discussed in Notes 3 and 4.

 

(*) These ratios, which are not annualized, represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the sub-account from the underlying Trust portfolio, net of management fees assessed by the Trust portfolio adviser, divided by the average net assets of the sub-account. These ratios exclude those expenses, such as mortality and expense risk charges, that result in direct reductions in unit values. The recognition of investment income by the sub-account is affected by the timing of the declarations of dividends by the underlying Trust portfolio in which the sub-accounts invest. It is the practice of the Trusts, for income tax reasons, to declare dividends in April for investment income received in the previous calendar year for all sub-accounts of the Trusts except for the Money Market Trust which declares and reinvests dividends on a daily basis. Any dividend distribution received from a sub-account of the Trusts is reinvested immediately, at the net asset value, in shares of that sub-account and retained as assets of the corresponding sub-account so that the unit value of the sub-account is not affected by the declaration and reinvestment of dividends.

 

(**) These ratios represent the annualized contract expenses of the separate account, consisting primarily of mortality and expense risk charges, for the period indicated. The ratios include only those expenses that result in a direct reduction in unit values. Charges made directly to contract owner accounts through the redemption of units and expenses of the underlying Trust portfolio are excluded.

 

(***) These ratios, which are not annualized, represent the total return for the period indicated, including changes in the value of the underlying Trust portfolio, and reflect deductions for all items included in the expense ratio. The total return does not include any expenses assessed through the redemption of units; inclusion of these expenses in the calculation would result in a reduction in the total return presented.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

Item 26. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement:

(a) Resolution of Board of Directors establishing Separate Account N is incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-152409, filed with the Commission in April 2010.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) (1) Distribution Agreement and Servicing Agreement between John Hancock Distributors and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) dated February 17, 2009, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission on April 7, 2009.

(2)(a) Specimen General Agent and Broker-Dealer Selling Agreement by and among John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Distributors LLC effective August 2009, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 2, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission in April 2011.

(b) List of third party broker-dealer firms included as Attachment A, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 2, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission in April 2011.

(d) Form of Specimen Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance Policy, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 6, file number 333-100567 filed with the Commission on April 30, 2007.

(2) Form of Specimen Flexible Term Insurance Option Term Life Rider, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 6, file number 333-100567, filed with the Commission on April 30, 2007.

(e)(1) Specimen Application for Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance Policy, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 7, file number 33-52310, filed with the Commission on April 26, 1996. (2) Specimen Application Supplement for Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance Policy, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 33-52310, filed with the Commission on April 26, 1996.

(f) (1) Restated Articles of Redomestication of the John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated December 30, 1992, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(a) Amendment to the Articles of Redomestication of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated July 16, 2004, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(b) Amendment to the Articles of Redomestication effective January 1, 2005, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(c) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) dated July 26, 2010, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 2, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission in April 2011.

(2) By-laws of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated December 2, 1992, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(a) Amendment to the By-laws of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated June 7, 2000, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(b) Amendment to the By-laws of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated March 12, 1999, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(c) Amendment to the By-laws of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (formerly, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)) dated July 16, 2004, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(d) Amended and Restated By-laws of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) dated June 15, 2010, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 2, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission in April 2011.

(g) The Depositor maintains reinsurance arrangements in the normal course of business, none of which are material.


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(h)(1) Participation Agreement among the Manufacturers Insurance Company (U.S.A.), the Manufacturers Insurance Company of New York, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO Advisors Distributors LLC dated April 30, 2004, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(2) Participation Agreement among John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, and John Hancock Trust dated April 20, 2005, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-126668, filed with the Commission on October 12, 2005.

(3) Participation Agreement among John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, and M Financial Investment Advisers, Inc. dated November 13, 2009, incorporated by reference to file number 333-164150, filed with the Commission on January 4, 2010.

4) Shareholder Information Agreement between John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Variable Life Insurance, and John Hancock Trust portfolios (except American Funds Insurance Series) dated April 16, 2007, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(5) Shareholder Information Agreement between John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Variable Life Insurance, and John Hancock Trust on behalf of series of the Trust that are feeder funds of the American Funds Insurance Series dated April 16, 2007, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(i) (1) Service Agreement between John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company dated April 28, 2004, incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 9, file number 333-85284, filed with the Commission in April, 2007.

(j) Not applicable.

(k) Opinion and consent of counsel for John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-100597, filed with the Commission on December 16, 2002.

(l) Not Applicable.

(m) Not Applicable.

(n) Consents of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are filed herewith.

(n)(1) Opinion of Counsel as to the eligibility of this post-effective amendment pursuant to Rule 485(b) is filed herewith.

(o) Not Applicable.

(p) Not Applicable.

(q) Memorandum Regarding Issuance, Face Amount Increase, Redemption and Transfer Procedures for the policies, incorporated by reference to pre-effective amendment number 1, file number 333-100597, filed with the Commission on December 16, 2002.

Powers of Attorney

(i) Powers of Attorney for James R. Boyle and Rex E. Schlaybaugh, Jr., are incorporated by reference to Registrant’s post-effective amendment filed with the Commission on May 1, 2006.

(ii) Power of Attorney for Scott S. Hartz is incorporated by reference to Registrant’s post-effective amendment filed with the Commission on April 27, 2009.

(iii) Powers of Attorney for James D. Gallagher and John G. Vrysen are incorporated by reference to Registrant’s post-effective amendment filed with the Commission in April 2010.

(iv) Power of Attorney for Steven Finch is incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 4, file number 333-153252, filed with the Commission on July 27, 2010.

(v) Power of Attorney for Paul M. Connolly is incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment number 2, file number 333-157212, filed with the Commission in April 2011.


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Item 27. Directors and Officers of the Depositor

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

 

Name and Principal Business Address

  

Position with Depositor

Directors

  
Thomas Borshoff   
536 Stone Road   
Pittsford, NY 14534    Director
James R. Boyle   
601 Congress Street   
Boston, MA 02210    Director, Chairman and President
Paul M. Connolly   
75 Indian Spring Road   
Milton, MA 02186    Director
Steven Finch   
197 Clarendon Street   
Boston, MA 02116    Director and Executive Vice President
Ruth Ann Fleming   
205 Highland Avenue   
Short Hills, NJ 07078    Director
James D. Gallagher   
601 Congress Street   
Boston, MA 02210    Director and Executive Vice President
Scott S. Hartz   
197 Clarendon Street   
Boston, MA 02116    Director and Executive Vice President
Rex E. Schlaybaugh, Jr.   
400 Renaissance Center   
Detroit, Michigan 48243    Director
John G. Vrysen   
601 Congress Street   
Boston, MA 02210    Director and Senior Vice President

Executive Vice Presidents

  
Marc Costantini*   
Steven Finch**   
James D. Gallagher*   
Scott S. Hartz**    and Chief Investment Officer – US Investments
Peter Levitt****    and Treasurer
Katherine MacMillan****   
Stephen R. McArthur***   
Hugh McHaffie*   

Senior Vice Presidents

  
Kevin J. Cloherty*   
Bob Diefenbacher**   
Peter Gordon**   
Allan Hackney*    and Chief Information Officer
Gregory Mack†   
Ronald J. McHugh*   
Lynne Patterson*    and Chief Financial Officer
Craig R. Raymond*    Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer
Diana L. Scott*   
Alan R. Seghezzi**   
Bruce R. Speca*   
Tony Teta**   
Brooks Tingle**   
John G. Vrysen**   

Vice Presidents

  


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Name and Principal Business Address

  

Position with Depositor

Emanuel Alves*    Counsel and Corporate Secretary
John C.S. Anderson**   
Roy V. Anderson*   
Arnold Bergman*   
Stephen J. Blewitt**   
Robert Boyda*   
John E. Brabazon**    Chief Financial Officer, Investments
George H. Braun**   
Thomas Bruns††   
Tyler Carr*   
Robert T. Cassato*   
Brian Collins*   
Art Creel*   
George Cushnie****   
John J. Danello*   
Willma Davis**   
Anthony J. Della Piana**   
Brent Dennis**   
Robert Donahue*****   
Edward Eng****   
Carol Nicholson Fulp*   
Paul Gallagher**   
Wayne A. Gates*****   
Ann Gencarella**   
Richard Harris***    and Appointed Actuary
John Hatch*   
Kevin Hill**   
E. Kendall Hines**   
Eugene Xavier Hodge, Jr.**   
James C. Hoodlet**   
Roy Kapoor****   
Mitchell Karman**    and Chief Compliance Officer & Counsel
   and Chief Compliance Officer – Retail Funds/Separate
Frank Knox*    Accounts
David Kroach***   
Jonathan Kutrubes*   
Cynthia Lacasse**   
Denise Lang***   
Robert Leach*   
David Longfritz*   
Robert F. Lussky, Jr.*   
Nathaniel I. Margolis**   
John Maynard*   
Steven McCormick****   
Janis K. McDonough**   
Scott A. McFetridge**   
William McPadden**   
Maureen Milet**    and Chief Compliance Officer – Investments
Peter J. Mongeau**   
Steven Moore****   
Curtis Morrison**   
Tom Mullen*   
Scott Navin**   
Betty Ng***   
Nina Nicolosi*   
Frank O’Neill*   
Jacques Ouimet**   
Gary M. Pelletier**   
Steven Pinover*   


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Name and Principal Business Address

  

Position with Depositor

Krishna Ramdial****    Vice President, Treasury
S. Mark Ray**   
Jill Rebman***   
Mark Rizza*   
Ian R. Roke*   
Andrew Ross****   
Thomas Samoluk*   
Jonnie Smith†††   
Yiji S. Starr*   
Tony Todisco*****   
Gaurav Upadhya***   
Simonetta Vendittelli*****   
Peter de Vries††††   
Karen Walsh*   
Linda A. Watters*   
Joseph P. Welch**   
Jeffery Whitehead*    and Controller
Henry Wong**   
Randy Zipse**   

 

* Principal Business Office is 601 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
** Principal Business Office is 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
*** Principal Business Office is 200 Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada M4W1E5
**** Principal Business Office is 250 Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada M4W1E5
***** Principal Business Office is 380 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Principal Business is 6400 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
†† Principal Business is 2001 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
††† Principal Business is 164 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
†††† Principal Business is 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Item 28. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or the Registrant

The Registrant is a separate account of the Depositor operating as a unit investment trust. The Registrant supports benefits payable under the Depositor’s variable life insurance policies by investing assets allocated to various investment options in shares of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (formerly, John Hancock Trust) and other mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as open-end management investment companies of the “series” type.

A list of persons directly or indirectly controlled by or under common contract with the Depositor appears below:

Subsidiary Name

AIMV, LLC (Delaware)

Baystate Investments, LLC (Delaware)

Declaration Management & Research LLC (Delaware)

Essex Corporation (New York)

Essex Holding Company, Inc. (New York)

Frigate, LLC (Delaware)

Fusion Clearing, Inc (New York)

Hancock Capital Investment Management, LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Capital Investment IV LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Capital Management, LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Forest Management (NZ) Limited (New Zealand)

Hancock Forest Management, Inc. (Delaware)

Hancock Investimentos em Florestas e Agricultura Ltda. (Brazil)

Hancock Mezzanine Investments, LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Mezzanine Investments II, LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Mezzanine Investments III, LLC (Delaware)

Hancock Natural Resource Group Australasia Pty Limited (Australia)

Hancock Natural Resource Group, Inc. (Delaware)

Hancock Venture Partners, Inc. (Delaware)


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HVP Special Purpose Sub I, Inc. (Delaware)

HVP Special Purpose Sub II, Inc. (Delaware)

HVP-Russia, Inc. (Delaware)

International Forest Investments Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

JH Networking Insurance Agency, Inc. (Massachusetts)

JHFS One Corp. (Massachusetts)

JHLICO CIP Investments, LLC (Delaware)

John Hancock Advisers LLC(Delaware)

John Hancock Assignment Company (Delaware)

John Hancock Distributors LLC (Delaware)

John Hancock Energy Resources Management Inc. (Delaware)

John Hancock Financial Network, Inc. (Massachusetts)

John Hancock Funds LLC (Delaware)

John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (Delaware)

John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company (Delaware)

John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York (New York)

John Hancock Leasing Corporation (Delaware)

John Hancock Property and Casualty Holding Company (Delaware)

John Hancock Real Estate Finance, Inc. (Delaware)

John Hancock Realty Advisors, Inc. (Delaware)

John Hancock Realty Management Inc. (Delaware)

John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Delaware)

John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC (Delaware)

John Hancock Timber Resource Corporation (Delaware)

JHUSA CIP Investments, LLC (Delaware)

Long Term Care Partners, LLC (Delaware)

LR Company, LLC (Delaware)

LVI, LLC (Delaware)

Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (Delaware)

Manulife Service Corporation (Colorado)

New Amsterdam Insurance Agency, Inc. (New York)

P.T. Timber Inc. (New Jersey)

Signator Insurance Agency, Inc. (Massachusetts)

Signator Investors, Inc. (Delaware)

Signature Management Co., Ltd. (Bermuda)

The Berkeley Financial Group LLC (Delaware)

Item 29. Indemnification

The Form of Selling Agreement or Service Agreement between John Hancock Distributors LLC (“JH Distributors”) and various broker-dealers may provide that the selling broker-dealer indemnify and hold harmless JH Distributors and the Company, including their affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents against losses, claims, liabilities or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), arising out of or based upon a breach of the Selling or Service Agreement, or any applicable law or regulation or any applicable rule of any self-regulatory organization or similar provision consistent with industry practice.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Item 30. Principal Underwriter

(a) Set forth below is information concerning other investment companies for which JH Distributors, the principal underwriter of the contracts, acts as investment adviser or principal underwriter.


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Name of Investment Company

  

Capacity in Which Acting

John Hancock Variable Life Account S    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Variable Life Account U    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Variable Life Account V    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Variable Life Account UV    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account R    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account T    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account W    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account X    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account Q    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account A    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account H    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account I    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account J    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account K    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account M    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York Separate Account B    Principal Underwriter
John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York Separate Account A    Principal Underwriter

(b) John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) is the sole member of JH Distributors and the following comprise the Board of Managers and Officers of JH Distributors.

 

Name

  

Title

Edward Eng***    Board Manager
Steven Finch**    Board Manager
Lynne Patterson*    Board Manager
Christopher Walker***    Board Manager
Karen Walsh*    Board Manager
Emanuel Alves*    Secretary
Brian Collins*    Vice President, U.S. Taxation
Edward Eng***    Vice President, Group Annuity
Steven Finch**    Chairman
Heather Justason***    Chief Operating Officer
Peter Levitt****    Senior Vice President, Treasurer
Jeffrey Long*    Financial Operations Principal
Declan O’Beirne**    Chief Financial Officer
Kathleen Pettit**    Chief Compliance Officer
Krishna Ramdial****    Vice President, Treasury
Pamela Schmidt**    General Counsel
Karen Walsh*    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

* Principal Business Office is 601 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
** Principal Business Office is 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
*** Principal Business Office is 200 Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada M4W1E5
**** Principal Business Office is 250 Bloor Street, Toronto, Canada M4W1E5


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(c) John Hancock Distributors LLC

The information contained in the section titled “Principal Underwriter and Distributor” in the Statement of Additional Information, contained in this Registration Statement, is hereby incorporated by reference in response to Item 31.(c)(2-5).

Item 31. Location of Accounts and Records

The following entities prepare, maintain, and preserve the records required by Section 31(a) of the Act for the Registrant through written agreements between the parties to the effect that such services will be provided to the Registrant for such periods prescribed by the Rules and Regulations of the Commission under the Act and such records will be surrendered promptly on request: John Hancock Distributors LLC, John Hancock Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02117, serves as Registrant’s distributor and principal underwriter, and, in such capacities, keeps records regarding shareholders account records, cancelled stock certificates. John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (at the same address), in its capacity as Registrant’s depositor keeps all other records required by Section 31 (a) of the Act.

Item 32. Management Services

All management services contracts are discussed in Part A or Part B.

Item 33. Fee Representation

Representation of Insurer Pursuant to Section 26 of the Investment Company Act of 1940

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contracts issued pursuant to this registration statement, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by the Company.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has caused this post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf in the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as of the 26th day of April, 2011.

 

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N
(Registrant)
JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)

By:/s/ James R. Boyle

James R. Boyle
Principal Executive Officer
JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)
(Depositor)

By: /s/ James R. Boyle

James R. Boyle
Principal Executive Officer


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated as of the 26th day of April, 2011.

 

Signatures    Title

/s/ Jeffery J. Whitehead

   Vice President and Controller

Jeffery J. Whitehead

  

/s/ Lynne Patterson

   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Lynne Patterson   

*

   Director
James R. Boyle   

*

   Director
Paul M. Connolly   

*

   Director
Steven Finch   

*

   Director
James D. Gallagher   

*

   Director
Scott S. Hartz   

*

   Director
Rex E. Schlaybaugh, Jr.   

*

   Director
John G. Vrysen   

/s/ James C. Hoodlet

  
James C. Hoodlet   
*Pursuant to Power of Attorney   


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May, 2011

This disclosure is distributed to policy owners of variable life insurance policies issued by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“John Hancock USA”) and offering interests in John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account N (the “Account” or “Separate Account”). Certain of the investment options described in this disclosure may not be available to you under your policy. You may contact the John Hancock USA Service Office for more information at 1-800-521-1234 or write to us at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02117.

Certain of the investment options listed below are offered under variable life insurance policies bearing the title Corporate VUL.

 

500 Index

  

Emerging Markets Value

  

Money Market B

500 Index B

  

Equity-Income

  

Natural Resources

Active Bond

  

Financial Services

  

Optimized All Cap

All Cap Core

  

Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation

  

Optimized Value

All Cap Value

  

Fundamental Value

  

PIMCO VIT All Asset

Alpha Opportunities

  

Global

  

Real Estate Securities

American Asset Allocation

  

Global Bond

  

Real Return Bond

American Blue Chip Income and Growth

  

Health Sciences

  

Science & Technology

American Bond

  

High Yield

  

Short Term Government Income

American Fundamental Holdings

  

International Core

  

Small Cap Growth

American Global Diversification

  

International Equity Index A

  

Small Cap Index

American Global Growth

  

International Equity Index B

  

Small Cap Opportunities

American Global Small Capitalization

  

International Opportunities

  

Small Cap Value

American Growth

  

International Small Company

  

Small Company Value

American Growth-Income

  

International Value

  

Smaller Company Growth

American High-Income Bond

  

Investment Quality Bond

  

Strategic Income Opportunities

American International

  

Large Cap

  

Total Bond Market B

American New World

  

Lifestyle Aggressive

  

Total Return

Balanced

  

Lifestyle Balanced

  

Total Stock Market Index

Blue Chip Growth

  

Lifestyle Conservative

  

Ultra Short Term Bond

Capital Appreciation

  

Lifestyle Growth

  

Utilities

Capital Appreciation Value

  

Lifestyle Moderate

  

Value

Core Allocation Plus

  

Mid Cap Index

  

M Business Opportunity Value

Core Bond

  

Mid Cap Stock

  

M Capital Appreciation

Core Diversified Growth & Income

  

Mid Value

  

M International Equity

Core Strategy

  

Money Market

  

M Large Cap Growth

Disciplined Diversification

     

 

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Market timing and disruptive trading risks

The policy is not designed for professional market timers or highly active traders, including persons or entities that engage in programmed, large or frequent transfers among the investment accounts or between the investment accounts and any available fixed account. The policy is also not designed to accommodate trading that results in transfers that are large in relation to the total assets of the underlying portfolio.

Variable investment accounts in variable life insurance products can be a prime target for abusive transfer activity because these products value their investment accounts on a daily basis and allow transfers among investment accounts without immediate tax consequences. As a result, some investors may seek to frequently transfer into and out of investment accounts or to make large transfers in reaction to market news or to exploit a perceived pricing inefficiency. Whatever the reason, long-term investors in an investment account can be harmed by large or frequent transfer activity. For example, such activity may expose the investment account’s underlying portfolio to increased portfolio transaction costs and/or disrupt the portfolio manager’s ability to effectively manage the portfolio’s investments in accordance with the portfolio’s investment objectives and policies. This could include causing the portfolio to maintain higher levels of cash than would otherwise be the case, or liquidating investments prematurely. Accordingly, frequent or large transfers may result in dilution with respect to interests held for long-term investment and adversely affect policy owners, beneficiaries and the underlying portfolios.

To discourage market timing and disruptive trading activity, we impose restrictions on transfers and reserve the right to change, suspend or terminate telephone, facsimile and internet transaction privileges. In addition, we reserve the right to take other actions at any time to restrict trading, including, but not limited to:

 

  (i) restricting the number of transfers made during a defined period,

 

  (ii) restricting the dollar amount of transfers,

 

  (iii) restricting transfers into and out of certain investment accounts,

 

  (iv) restricting the method used to submit transfers, and

 

  (v) deferring a transfer at any time we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of the underlying portfolio.

We may also impose additional administrative conditions upon, or prohibit a transfer request made by a third party giving instructions on behalf of multiple policies, whether owned by the same owner or different owners. If you engage a third party for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transfer restrictions because of the actions of that party in providing those services. We will notify the third party you have engaged if we exercise this right.

While we seek to identify and prevent disruptive trading activity, it may not always be possible to do so. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the restrictions we impose will be successful in preventing all disruptive trading and avoiding harm to long-term investors.

Total annual portfolio operating expenses

The following table describes the minimum and maximum portfolio level fees and expenses charged by any of the portfolios underlying a variable investment option offered through the policies, expressed as a percentage of average net assets (rounded to two decimal places). These expenses are deducted from portfolio assets. For more information, please see the prospectus for the underlying portfolio.

 

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

   Minimum     Maximum  

Range of expenses, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses1

     0.49     2.90

 

1 Certain of the portfolios’ advisers or subadvisers have contractually agreed to reimburse or waive certain portfolio level expenses. The minimum and maximum expenses shown do not reflect these contractual expense reimbursements or waivers. If such reimbursements or waivers were reflected, the minimum and maximum expenses would be 0.25% and 0.92%, respectively.

 

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Table of Investment Options and Investment Subadvisers

Please note that certain of the investment options described in this table may not be available to you under your policy.

When you select a Separate Account investment option, we invest your money in shares of a corresponding portfolio of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust” or “JHVIT”) (or the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (the “PIMCO Trust”) or M Fund, Inc. (the “M Fund”)), and hold the shares in a subaccount of the Separate Account. Fees and expenses of the portfolios are not fixed or specified under the terms of the policies and may vary from year to year. These fees and expenses differ for each portfolio and reduce the investment return of each portfolio. Therefore, they also indirectly reduce the return you will earn on any Separate Account investment options you select. For more information, please refer to the prospectus for the underlying portfolio.

The JHVIT, the PIMCO Trust, and the M Fund are so-called “series” type mutual funds and each is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (“JHIMS”) provides investment advisory services to the Trust and receives investment management fees for doing so. JHIMS pays a portion of its investment management fees to other firms that manage the Trust’s portfolios. We are affiliated with JHIMS and may indirectly benefit from any investment management fees JHIMS retains. The PIMCO VIT All Asset portfolio of the PIMCO Trust receives investment advisory services from Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) and pays investment management fees to PIMCO.

Each of the American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Fundamental Holdings, American Global Diversification, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International, American New World, and Core Diversified Growth & Income portfolios invests in shares of the corresponding investment portfolio of the Trust. The American Asset Allocation, American Blue Chip Income and Growth, American Bond, American Global Growth, American Global Small Capitalization, American Growth, American Growth-Income, American High-Income Bond, American International, and American New World portfolios operate as “feeder funds,” which means that the portfolios do not buy investment securities directly. Instead, they invest in a “master fund” which in turn purchases investment securities. Each of the American feeder fund portfolios has the same investment objective and limitations as its master fund. The prospectus for the American Fund master fund is included with the prospectuses for the underlying funds. We pay American Funds Distributors, Inc., the principal underwriter for the American Funds Insurance Series, a percentage of some or all of the amounts allocated to the “American” portfolios of the Trust for the marketing support services it provides.

The M Business Opportunity Value, M Capital Appreciation, M International Equity, and M Large Cap Growth portfolios are series of the M Fund, an open-end management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. The assets of these subaccounts are invested in the corresponding portfolios of the M Fund. M Financial Investment Advisers, Inc. (“M Financial”) is the investment adviser for all portfolios of the M Fund. The entities shown in the table below as “Portfolio Managers” of the M Fund portfolios are sub-investment advisers selected by M Financial and are the entities that manage the portfolio’s assets.

The portfolios pay us or certain of our affiliates compensation for some of the distribution, administrative, shareholder support, marketing and other services we or our affiliates provide to the portfolios. The amount of this compensation is based on a percentage of the assets of the portfolios attributable to the variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue. These percentages may differ from portfolio to portfolio and among classes of shares within a portfolio. In some cases, the compensation is derived from the Rule 12b-1 fees that are deducted from a portfolio’s assets for the services we or our affiliates provide to that portfolio. These compensation payments do not, however, result in any charge to you in addition to what is shown in the prospectus for the underlying portfolio.

The following table provides a general description of the portfolios that underlie the variable investment options we make available under the policy. You bear the investment risk of any portfolio you choose as an investment option for your policy. You can find a full description of each portfolio, including the investment objectives, policies, restrictions, and risks, in the prospectus for that portfolio. You should read the portfolio’s prospectus carefully before investing in the corresponding variable investment option.

The investment options in the Separate Account are not publicly traded mutual funds. The investment options are only available to you as investment options in the policies, or in some cases through other variable annuity contracts or variable life insurance policies issued by us or by other life insurance companies. In some cases, the investment options also may be

 

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available through participation in certain qualified pension or retirement plans. The portfolios’ investment advisers and managers (i.e. subadvisers) may manage publicly traded mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives. However, the portfolios are not directly related to any publicly traded mutual fund. You should not compare the performance of any investment option described in this prospectus with the performance of a publicly traded mutual fund. The performance of any publicly traded mutual fund could differ substantially from that of any of the investment options of our Separate Account.

The portfolios available under the policies are as described in the following table:

 

Portfolio

  

Portfolio Manager

  

Investment Objective

500 Index    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
500 Index B    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio seeks to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad-based U.S. domestic equity market index.
Active Bond    Declaration Management & Research LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified mix of debt securities and instruments. The portfolio seeks to invest its assets in debt securities and instruments with an average duration of between 4 to 6 years; however, there is no limit on the portfolio’s average maturity.
All Cap Core    QS Investors, Inc.    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in common stocks and other equity securities within all asset classes (small, medium and large-capitalization) of those included in the Russell 3000 Index.*
All Cap Value    Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC    To seek capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio primarily purchases equity securities of U.S. and multinational companies in all capitalization ranges that the subadviser believes are undervalued.
Alpha Opportunities    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek long-term total return. The portfolio employs a “multiple sleeve structure,” which means the portfolio has several components that are managed separately in different styles. The portfolio seeks to obtain its objective by combining these different component styles in a single portfolio.
American Asset Allocation    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide high total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with preservation of capital over the long term. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Asset Allocation Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities, bonds and other intermediate and long-term debt securities, and money market instruments.
American Blue Chip Income and Growth    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to produce income exceeding the average yield on U.S. stocks generally and to provide an opportunity for growth of principal consistent with sound common stock investing. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks of larger, more established companies domiciled in the U.S. with market capitalizations of $4 billion and above.
American Bond    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to maximize current income and preserve capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade debt securities (including cash and cash equivalents) and invests up to 35% of its assets in debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality (so called “junk bonds”). The master fund may invest in debt securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S. and may also invest up to 20% of its assets in preferred stocks, including convertible and non-convertible preferred stocks.

 

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Portfolio

  

Portfolio Manager

  

Investment Objective

American Fundamental Holdings    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in four underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Growth Fund, Growth-Income Fund and International Fund.
American Global Diversification    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests a significant portion of its assets in securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, that are located outside the U.S. The portfolio operates as a fund of funds and currently invests primarily in five underlying funds of the American Funds Insurance Series: Bond Fund, Global Growth Fund, Global Small Capitalization Fund, High-Income Bond Fund and New World Fund.
American Global Growth    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located around the world that the adviser believes have potential for growth.
American Global Small Capitalization    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Global Small Capitalization Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. Under normal market conditions, the master fund invests primarily in stocks of smaller companies located around the world. Normally, the master fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in growth-oriented common stocks and other equity securities.
American Growth    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. The master fund may also invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American Growth-Income    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the Growth-Income Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks or other securities which demonstrate the potential for appreciation and/or dividends. Although the master fund focuses on investments in medium to large-capitalization companies, the master fund’s investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
American High-Income Bond    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide a high level of current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the High-Income Bond Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by NRSROs or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality, including corporate loan obligations. Such securities are sometimes referred to as “junk bonds.” The portfolio may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the U.S.
American International    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the International Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies located outside the U.S. that the adviser believes have the potential for growth. The master fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging market countries.

 

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Portfolio

  

Portfolio Manager

  

Investment Objective

American New World    Capital Research and Management Company (Adviser to the American Funds Insurance Series)    To seek to make the shareholders’ investment grow over time. The portfolio invests all of its assets in Class 1 shares of its master fund, the New World Fund, a series of the American Funds Insurance Series. The master fund invests primarily in stocks of companies with significant exposure to countries with developing economies and/or markets that the adviser believes have potential of providing capital appreciation. The master fund may also invest in debt securities of issuers, including issuers of lower rated bonds, with exposure to these countries.
Balanced    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in both equity and fixed-income securities. The portfolio employs growth, value and core approaches to allocate its assets among stocks of small, medium and large-capitalization companies in both the U.S. and foreign countries. The portfolio may purchase a variety of fixed-income securities, including investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”) with maturities that range from short to longer term, as well as cash.
Blue Chip Growth    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek to provide long-term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of large and medium-sized blue chip growth companies.
Capital Appreciation    Jennison Associates LLC    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that, at the time of investment, exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the subadviser believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally medium to large-capitalization companies.
Capital Appreciation Value    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of established U.S. companies that have above-average potential for capital growth. Common stocks typically constitute at least 50% of the portfolio’s total assets. The remaining assets are generally invested in other securities, including convertible securities, corporate and government debt, foreign securities, futures and options. The portfolio may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.
Core Allocation Plus    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity and fixed-income securities of issuers located within and outside the U.S. The portfolio allocates its assets between fixed-income securities, which may include investment-grade and below investment-grade debt securities with maturities that range from short to longer term, and equity securities based upon the subadviser’s targeted asset mix, which may change over time. Under normal market conditions, the targeted asset mix may range between 75%-50% equity instruments and 50%-25% fixed-income instruments and will generally reflect the subadviser’s long-term, strategic asset allocation analysis.
Core Bond    Wells Capital Management, Inc.    To seek total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a broad range of investment-grade debt securities, including U.S. Government obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and money market instruments.
Core Diversified Growth & Income    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital and income. The portfolio invests in other funds and other investment companies as well as other types of investments. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio generally invests between 65% and 75% of its assets in equity securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds, and between 25% and 35% of its assets in fixed-income securities, which include securities held by the underlying funds.

 

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Core Strategy    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in other portfolios of JHVIT and other investment companies (including exchange traded funds) as well as other types of investments. The portfolio invests approximately 70% of its total assets in equity securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and approximately 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities and underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Disciplined Diversification    Dimensional Fund Advisors LP    To seek total return consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities and fixed-income securities of domestic and international issuers, including equities of issuers in emerging markets, in accordance with the following range of allocations:
      Target Allocation    Range of Allocation
      Equity Securities: 70%    65% – 75%
      Fixed-Income Securities: 30%    25% – 35%
Emerging Markets Value    Dimensional Fund Advisors LP    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies associated with emerging markets designated from time to time by the subadviser.
Equity-Income    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek to provide substantial dividend income and also long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, with at least 65% in common stocks of well-established companies paying above-average dividends.
Financial Services    Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.    To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies that, at the time of investment, are principally engaged in financial services, and the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of financial services companies.
Franklin Templeton Founding Allocation    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek long-term growth of capital. The portfolio invests in other funds and in other investment companies, as well as other types of investments. The portfolio currently invests primarily in three underlying funds: Global Fund, Income Fund and Mutual Shares Fund.
Fundamental Value    Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.    To seek growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion. The portfolio may also invest in companies with smaller capitalizations.
Global    Templeton Global Advisors Limited    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the equity securities of companies located throughout the world, including emerging markets.
Global Bond    Pacific Investment Management Company LLC    To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the U.S.), which may be represented by futures contracts (including related options) with respect to such securities, and options on such securities. These fixed-income instruments may be denominated in foreign currencies or in U.S. dollars, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Health Sciences    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of companies engaged, at the time of investment, in the research, development, production, or distribution of products or services related to health care, medicine, or the life sciences. While the portfolio may invest in companies of any size, the majority of its assets are expected to be invested in large and medium-capitalization companies.

 

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High Yield    Western Asset Management Company    To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in high yield securities. The portfolio’s investments may include corporate bonds, preferred stocks, U.S. Government and foreign securities, mortgage-backed securities, loan assignments or participations and convertible securities that have the following ratings (or, if unrated, are considered by the subadviser to be of equivalent quality):
      Rating Agency   
      Moody’s:    Ba through C
      S&P’s:    BB through D
International Core    Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC    To seek high total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity investments. The portfolio typically invests in equity investments in companies from developed markets outside the U.S.

International Equity

Index A

   SSgA Funds Management, Inc.    To seek to track the performance of a broad-based equity index of foreign companies primarily in developed countries and, to a lesser extent, in emerging markets. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in securities listed in the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Excluding U.S. Index* or American Depositary Receipts or Global Depositary Receipts representing such securities.

International Equity

Index B

   SSgA Funds Management, Inc.    To seek to track the performance of a broad-based equity index of foreign companies primarily in developed countries and, to a lesser extent, in emerging markets. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in securities listed in the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Excluding U.S. Index* or American Depositary Receipts or Global Depositary Receipts representing such securities.
International Opportunities    Marsico Capital Management, LLC    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in common stocks of foreign companies that are selected for their long-term growth potential. The portfolio may invest in an unlimited number of companies of any size throughout the world. The portfolio invests in issuers from at least three different countries not including the U.S. The portfolio may invest in common stocks of companies economically tied to emerging markets. Some issuers of securities in the portfolio may be based in or economically tied to the U.S.
International Small Company    Dimensional Fund Advisors LP    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of small capitalization companies in the particular markets in which the portfolio invests. The portfolio primarily invests in a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non-U.S. small companies of developed markets, but may also hold equity securities of companies located in emerging markets.
International Value    Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the U.S., including in emerging markets. The portfolio invests at least 85% of its net assets in non-U.S. equity securities.
Investment Quality Bond    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek to provide a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds rated investment-grade at the time of investment. The portfolio will tend to focus on corporate bonds and U.S. Government bonds with intermediate to longer-term maturities.
Large Cap    UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc.    To seek to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. large-capitalization companies. The portfolio defines large-capitalization companies as those with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index.*

 

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Lifestyle Aggressive    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is not a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 100% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Lifestyle Balanced    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 50% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Conservative    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek a high level of current income with some consideration given to growth of capital. The portfolio normally invests approximately 80% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 20% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Lifestyle Growth    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is also a consideration. The portfolio normally invests approximately 70% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities and approximately 30% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities.
Lifestyle Moderate    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on income. The portfolio normally invests approximately 60% of its assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities.
Mid Cap Index    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a medium- capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Mid Cap Stock    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of medium-sized companies with significant capital appreciation potential. For the portfolio, “medium-sized companies” are those with market capitalizations within the collective market capitalization range of companies represented in either the Russell Midcap Index* or the S&P MidCap 400 Index.*
Mid Value    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies with market capitalizations that are within the S&P MidCap 400 Index* or the Russell Midcap Value Index.* The portfolio invests in a diversified mix of common stocks of mid-size U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation.
Money Market    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to obtain maximum current income consistent with preservation of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in high quality, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. Certain market conditions may cause the return of the portfolio to become low or possibly negative.

 

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Money Market B    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to obtain maximum current income consistent with preservation of principal and liquidity. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in high quality, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments. Certain market conditions may cause the return of the portfolio to become low or possibly negative.
Natural Resources    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek long-term total return. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource-related companies worldwide, including emerging markets. Natural resource-related companies include companies that own or develop energy, metals, forest products and other natural resources, or supply goods and services to such companies.
Optimized All Cap    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. The portfolio will focus on equity securities of U.S. companies across the three market capitalization ranges of large, medium and small.
Optimized Value    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. companies with the potential for long-term growth of capital, with a market capitalization range, at the time of investment, equal to that of the portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index.*
PIMCO VIT All Asset (a series of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust) (only Class M is available)    Pacific Investment Management Company LLC    To seek maximum real return consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The portfolio is a fund of funds and normally invests substantially all of its assets in Institutional Class shares of underlying PIMCO funds.
Real Estate Securities    Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.    To seek to achieve a combination of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of real estate investment trusts and real estate companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into common stock.
Real Return Bond    Pacific Investment Management Company LLC    To seek maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. Governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Science & Technology    RCM Capital Management LLC; and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term growth of capital. Current income is incidental to the portfolio’s objective. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies expected to benefit from the development, advancement, and/or use of science and technology. For purposes of satisfying this requirement, common stock may include equity-linked notes and derivatives relating to common stocks, such as options on equity-linked notes.
Short Term Government Income    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities. Under normal circumstances, the portfolio’s effective duration is no more than 3 years.
Small Cap Growth    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*

 

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Investment Objective

Small Cap Index    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a small- capitalization U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Russell 2000 Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Russell 2000 Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.
Small Cap Opportunities    Dimensional Fund Advisors LP; and Invesco Advisers, Inc.    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, Invesco Advisers, Inc. invests at least 80% of its subadvised net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP generally invests its subadvised net assets in a broad and diverse group of common stocks of small and medium-capitalization companies traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter market that Dimensional Fund Advisors LP determines to be value stocks at the time of purchase.
Small Cap Value    Wellington Management Company, LLP    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-capitalization companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer good prospects for capital appreciation. For the purposes of the portfolio, “small-capitalization companies” are those with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, not exceeding the maximum market capitalization of any company represented in either the Russell 2000 Index* or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.*
Small Company Value    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.    To seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, that do not exceed the maximum market capitalization of any security in the Russell 2000 Index.* The portfolio invests in small companies whose common stocks are believed to be undervalued.
Smaller Company Growth    Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC; Perimeter Capital Management; and John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in small-capitalization equity securities.
Strategic Income Opportunities    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek a high level of current income. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests primarily in the following types of securities: foreign government and corporate debt securities from developed and emerging markets, U.S. Government and agency securities, and domestic high-yield bonds. The portfolio may also invest in preferred stock and other types of debt securities.
Total Bond Market B    Declaration Management & Research LLC    To seek to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index** (which represents the U.S. investment-grade bond market). Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities listed in the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
Total Return    Pacific Investment Management Company LLC    To seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 65% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements.
Total Stock Market Index    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited    To seek to approximate the aggregate total return of a broad U.S. domestic equity market index. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in (a) the common stocks that are included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index* and (b) securities (which may or may not be included in the Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index) that the subadviser believes as a group will behave in a manner similar to the index.

 

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Investment Objective

Ultra Short Term Bond    John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC    To seek a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic, investment-grade, debt securities. Debt securities may be issued by governments, companies or special purpose entities and may include notes, discount notes, bonds, debentures, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and assignments, participations and other interests in bank loans. The portfolio may also invest in cash and cash equivalents.
Utilities    Massachusetts Financial Services Company    To seek capital growth and current income (income above that available from the portfolio invested entirely in equity securities). Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of companies in the utilities industry. The subadviser considers a company to be in the utilities industry if, at the time of investment, the subadviser determines that a substantial portion (i.e., at least 50%) of the company’s assets or revenues are derived from one or more utilities.
Value    Invesco Advisers, Inc.    To seek to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of 3 to 5 years, consistent with reasonable risk. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio invests in equity securities of companies with capitalizations, at the time of investment, similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell Midcap Index.*
M Business Opportunity Value (a series of M Fund, Inc.)    Iridian Asset Management LLC    To seek long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers in the large-capitalization segment of the U.S. stock market.
M Capital Appreciation (a series of M Fund, Inc.)    Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC    To seek maximum capital appreciation through investment in common stocks of U.S. companies of all sizes, with emphasis on stocks of companies with capitalizations consistent with the capitalizations of those companies found in the Russell 2500 Index.*
M International Equity (a series of M Fund, Inc.)    Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.    To seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of foreign issuers, including common stocks, and securities that are convertible into common stocks.
M Large Cap Growth (a series of M Fund, Inc.)    DSM Capital Partners LLC    To seek long-term capital appreciation through investment mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio manager believes have strong earnings-growth potential.

 

*

“Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index®” is a trademark of Wilshire Associates. “MSCI All Country World Excluding U.S. Index” is a trademark of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. “Russell 1000,®” “Russell 2000,®” “Russell 2500,TM” “Russell 1000 Value,®” “Russell 3000,®” “Russell Midcap,®” and “Russell Midcap Value®” are trademarks of Frank Russell Company. “S&P MidCap 400,®” and “S&P SmallCap 600®” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. None of the portfolios are sponsored, endorsed, managed, advised, sold or promoted by any of these companies, and none of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the portfolios.

The indices referred to in the portfolio objectives track companies having the approximate market capitalization, as of February 28, 2011 (except as otherwise indicated), set out below:

MSCI All Country World Ex US Index — $466 million to $275.1 billion

Russell 1000 Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion

Russell 1000 Value Index — $221 million to $425.9 billion

Russell 2000 Index — maximum of $6.2 billion

Russell 2500 Index — maximum of $11 billion (as of March 31, 2011)

Russell 3000 Index — $5 million to $425.9 billion

Russell Midcap Index — $221 million to $22.3 billion

Russell Midcap Value Index — $310 million to $19 billion

S&P MidCap 400 Index — $703 million to $9.9 billion

S&P SmallCap 600 Index — maximum of $3.7 billion

Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index — less than $1 million to $431 billion

 

** The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (which represents the U.S. investment grade bond market) is a bond index that relies on indicators such as quality, liquidity, term and duration as relevant measures of performance.

 

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Tax considerations

This description of Federal income tax consequences is only a brief summary and is neither exhaustive nor authoritative. It was written to support the promotion of our products. It does not constitute legal or tax advice, and it is not intended to be used and cannot be used to avoid any penalties that may be imposed on you. Tax consequences will vary based on your own particular circumstances, and for further information you should consult a qualified tax adviser. Federal, state and local tax laws, regulations and interpretations can change from time to time. As a result, the tax consequences to you and the beneficiary may be altered, in some cases retroactively. The policy may be used in various arrangements, including non-qualified deferred compensation or salary continuation plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, retiree medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each individual arrangement. Therefore, if the value of using the policy in any such arrangement depends in part on the tax consequences, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice.

General

We are taxed as a life insurance company. Under current tax law rules, we include the investment income (exclusive of capital gains) of the Separate Account in our taxable income and take deductions for investment income credited to our policy holder reserves. We are also required to capitalize and amortize certain costs instead of deducting those costs when they are incurred. We do not currently charge the Separate Account for any resulting income tax costs, other than a charge we may impose against the Separate Account to compensate us for the cost of a delay in the deductibility of deferred acquisition costs (the “DAC tax” adjustment) pursuant to section 848 of the Internal Revenue Code. We also claim certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by the series funds. These benefits can be material. We do not pass these benefits through to the Separate Account, principally because: (i) the deductions and credits are allowed to us and not the policy owners under applicable tax law; and (ii) the deductions and credits do not represent investment return on the Separate Account assets that is passed through to policy owners.

The policies permit us to deduct a charge for any taxes we incur that are attributable to the operation or existence of the policies or the Separate Account. Currently, we do not anticipate making any specific charge for such taxes other than any DAC tax charge and premium taxes where applicable. If the level of the current taxes increases, however, or is expected to increase in the future, we reserve the right to make a charge in the future.

Death benefit proceeds and other policy distributions

Generally, death benefits paid under policies such as yours are not subject to income tax unless policy ownership has been transferred in exchange for payment. Earnings on your policy value are ordinarily not subject to income tax as long as we don’t pay them out to you. If we do pay out any amount of your policy value upon surrender or partial withdrawal, all or part of that distribution would generally be treated as a return of the premiums you’ve paid and not subjected to income tax. However certain distributions associated with a reduction in death benefit or other policy benefits within the first fifteen years after issuance of the policy are ordinarily taxable in whole or in part. Amounts you borrow are generally not taxable to you.

However, some of the tax rules change if your policy becomes a modified endowment contract. This can happen if you’ve paid premiums in excess of limits prescribed by the tax laws. Additional taxes and penalties may be payable for policy distributions of any kind, including loans. (See “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status” below.)

We expect the policy to receive the same Federal income and estate tax treatment as fixed benefit life insurance policies. Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code defines a life insurance contract for Federal tax purposes. For a policy to be treated as a life insurance contract, it must satisfy either the cash value accumulation test or the guideline premium test. These tests limit the amount of premium that you may pay into the policy. We will monitor compliance with these standards. If we determine that a policy does not satisfy section 7702, we may take whatever steps are appropriate and reasonable to bring it into compliance with section 7702.

If the policy complies with section 7702, the death benefit proceeds under the policy ordinarily should be excludable from the beneficiary’s gross income under section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code. (As noted above, a transfer of the policy for valuable consideration may limit the exclusion of death benefits from the beneficiary’s income.) In addition, if your policy offers the Long-Term Care Rider, and if you have elected it, the rider’s benefits generally will be excludable from gross income under the Internal Revenue Code. The tax-free nature of these accelerated benefits is contingent on the rider meeting specific requirements under section 101 and/or section 7702B of the Internal Revenue Code. The rider is intended to meet these standards.

 

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Increases in policy value as a result of interest or investment experience will not be subject to Federal income tax unless and until values are received through actual or deemed distributions. In general, unless the policy is a modified endowment contract, the owner will be taxed only on the amount of distributions that exceed the premiums paid under the policy. An exception to this general rule occurs in the case of a decrease in the policy’s death benefit or any other change that reduces benefits under the policy in the first fifteen years after the policy is issued and that results in a cash distribution to the policy owner. Changes that reduce benefits include partial withdrawals, death benefit option changes, and distributions required to keep the policy in compliance with section 7702. For purposes of this rule any distribution within the two years immediately before a reduction in benefits will also be treated as if it were a result of the reduction. A cash distribution that reduces policy benefits will be taxed in whole or in part (to the extent of any gain in the policy) under rules prescribed in section 7702. The taxable amount is subject to limits prescribed in section 7702(f)(7). Any taxable distribution will be ordinary income to the owner (rather than capital gain).

Distributions for tax purposes include amounts received upon surrender or partial withdrawals. You may also be deemed to have received a distribution for tax purposes if you assign all or part of your policy rights or change your policy’s ownership. If your policy offers the Long-Term Care Rider, and if you have elected it, deductions from policy value to pay the rider charges will reduce your investment in the contract, but will not be included in income even if you have recovered all of your investment in the contract.

It is possible that, despite our monitoring, a policy might fail to qualify as a life insurance contract under section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. This could happen, for example, if we inadvertently failed to return to you any premium payments that were in excess of permitted amounts, or if any of the funds failed to meet certain investment diversification or other requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. If this were to occur, you would be subject to income tax on the income credited to the policy from the date of issue to the date of the disqualification and for subsequent periods.

Tax consequences of ownership or receipt of policy proceeds under Federal, state and local estate, inheritance, gift and other tax laws will depend on the circumstances of each owner or beneficiary. If the person insured by the policy is also its owner, either directly or indirectly through an entity such as a revocable trust, the death benefit will be includible in his or her estate for purposes of the Federal estate tax. If the owner is not the person insured, the value of the policy will be includible in the owner’s estate upon his or her death. Even if ownership has been transferred, the death proceeds or the policy value may be includible in the former owner’s estate if the transfer occurred less than three years before the former owner’s death or if the former owner retained certain kinds of control over the policy. You should consult your tax adviser regarding these possible tax consequences.

Because there may be unfavorable tax consequences (including recognition of taxable income and the loss of income tax-free treatment for any death benefit payable to the beneficiary), you should consult a qualified tax adviser prior to changing the policy’s ownership or making any assignment of ownership interests.

Policy loans

We expect that, except as noted below (see “7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status”), loans received under the policy will be treated as indebtedness of an owner and that no part of any loan will constitute income to the owner. However, if the policy terminates for any reason other than the payment of the death benefit, the amount of any outstanding loan that was not previously considered income will be treated as if it had been distributed to the owner upon such termination. This could result in a considerable tax bill. Under certain circumstances involving large amounts of outstanding loans, you might find yourself having to choose between high premiums required to keep your policy from lapsing and a significant tax burden if you allow the lapse to occur.

Diversification rules and ownership of the Account

Your policy will not qualify for the tax benefits of a life insurance contract unless the Account follows certain rules requiring diversification of investments underlying the policy. In addition, the rules require that the policy owner not have “investor control” over the underlying assets.

In certain circumstances, the owner of a variable life insurance policy may be considered the owner, for Federal income tax purposes, of the assets of the separate account used to support the policy. In those circumstances, income and gains from the separate account assets would be includible in the policy owner’s gross income. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has stated in published rulings that a variable policy owner will be considered the owner of separate account assets if the policy owner possesses incidents of ownership in those assets, such as the ability to exercise investment control over the assets. A Treasury Decision issued in 1986 stated that guidance would be issued in the form of regulations or rulings on the “extent to

 

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which Policyholders may direct their investments to particular sub-accounts of a separate account without being treated as owners of the underlying assets.” As of the date of this prospectus, no comprehensive guidance on this point has been issued. In Rev. Rul. 2003-91, however, the IRS ruled that a contract holder would not be treated as the owner of assets underlying a variable life insurance or annuity contract despite the owner’s ability to allocate funds among as many as twenty subaccounts.

The ownership rights under your policy are similar to, but different in certain respects from, those described in IRS rulings in which it was determined that policyholders were not owners of separate account assets. Since you have greater flexibility in allocating premiums and policy values than was the case in those rulings, it is possible that you would be treated as the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account.

We do not know what future Treasury Department regulations or other guidance may require. We cannot guarantee that the funds will be able to operate as currently described in the series funds’ prospectuses, or that a series fund will not have to change any fund’s investment objectives or policies. We have reserved the right to modify your policy if we believe doing so will prevent you from being considered the owner of your policy’s proportionate share of the assets of the Account, but we are under no obligation to do so.

7-pay premium limit and modified endowment contract status

At the time of policy issuance, we will determine whether the Planned Premium schedule will exceed the 7-pay limit discussed below. If so, our standard procedures prohibit issuance of the policy unless you sign a form acknowledging that fact.

The 7-pay limit at any time during the first seven contract years is the total of net level premiums that would have been payable at or before that time under a comparable fixed policy that would be fully “paid-up” after the payment of seven equal annual premiums. “Paid-up” means that no further premiums would be required to continue the coverage in force until maturity, based on certain prescribed assumptions. If the total premiums paid at any time during the first seven policy years exceed the 7-pay limit, the policy will be treated as a modified endowment contract, which can have adverse tax consequences.

Policies classified as modified endowment contracts are subject to the following tax rules:

 

   

First, all partial withdrawals from such a policy are treated as ordinary income subject to tax up to the amount equal to the excess (if any) of the policy value immediately before the withdrawal over the investment in the policy at such time. If you own any other modified endowment contracts issued to you in the same calendar year by the same insurance company or its affiliates, their values will be combined with the value of the policy from which you take the withdrawal for purposes of determining how much of the withdrawal is taxable as ordinary income.

 

   

Second, loans taken from or secured by such a policy and assignments or pledges of any part of its value are treated as partial withdrawals from the policy and taxed accordingly. Past-due loan interest that is added to the loan amount is treated as an additional loan.

 

   

Third, a 10% additional penalty tax is imposed on the portion of any distribution (including distributions on surrender) from, or loan taken from or secured by, such a policy that is included in income except where the distribution or loan:

 

   

is made on or after the date on which the policy owner attains age 59 1/2;

 

   

is attributable to the policy owner becoming disabled; or

 

   

is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments for the life (or life expectancy) of the policy owner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the policy owner and the policy owner’s beneficiary.

These exceptions to the 10% additional tax do not apply in situations where the policy is not owned by an individual.

Furthermore, any time there is a “material change” in a policy, the policy will begin a new 7-pay testing period as if it were a newly-issued policy. The material change rules for determining whether a policy is a modified endowment contract are complex. In general, however, the determination of whether a policy will be a modified endowment contract after a material change depends upon the relationship among the death benefit of the policy at the time of such change, the policy value at the time of the change, and the additional premiums paid into the policy during the seven years starting with the date on which the material change occurs.

Moreover, if there is a reduction in benefits under a policy (such as a reduction in the death benefit or the reduction or cancellation of certain rider benefits) during a 7-pay testing period, the 7-pay limit will generally be recalculated based on the reduced benefits and the policy will be re-tested from the beginning of the 7-pay testing period using the lower limit. If the

 

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premiums paid to date at any point during the 7-pay testing period are greater than the recalculated 7-pay limit, the policy will become a modified endowment contract.

If your policy is issued as a result of an exchange subject to section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code, it may be considered to be a modified endowment contract if the death benefit under the new policy is smaller than the death benefit under the exchanged policy, or if you reduce coverage in your new policy after it is issued. Therefore, if you desire to reduce the face amount as part of a 1035 exchange, a qualified tax adviser should be consulted for advice. A new policy issued in exchange for a modified endowment contract will also be a modified endowment contract regardless of any change in the death benefit.

All modified endowment contracts issued by the same insurer (or its affiliates) to the same owner during any calendar year generally are required to be treated as one contract for the purpose of applying the rules on taxation of withdrawals from modified endowment contracts. You should consult your tax adviser if you have questions regarding the possible impact of the 7-pay limit on your policy.

Corporate and H.R. 10 retirement plans

The policy may be acquired in connection with the funding of retirement plans satisfying the qualification requirements of section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code. If so, the Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to such plans and life insurance benefits thereunder should be carefully scrutinized. We are not responsible for compliance with the terms of any such plan or with the requirements of applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Withholding

To the extent that policy distributions to you are taxable, they are generally subject to withholding for your Federal income tax liability. However if you reside in the United States, you can generally choose not to have tax withheld from distributions.

Life insurance purchases by residents of Puerto Rico

In Rev. Rul. 2004-75, 2004-31 I.R.B. 109, the Internal Revenue Service ruled that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under a life insurance policy issued by a United States company is U.S.-source income that is subject to United States Federal income tax.

Life insurance purchases by non-resident aliens

If you are not a U.S. citizen or resident, you will generally be subject to U.S. Federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, you may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes imposed by your country of citizenship or residence. You should consult with a qualified tax adviser before purchasing a policy.

 

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In addition to the disclosure contained herein, John Hancock USA has filed with the SEC a prospectus and a Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) which contains additional information about John Hancock USA and the Separate Account, including information on our history, services provided to the Separate Account, legal and regulatory matters and the audited financial statements of John Hancock USA and the Separate Account. The SAI and personalized illustrations of death benefits, account values and surrender values are available, without charge, upon request. You may obtain the personalized illustrations from your John Hancock USA representative. The SAI may be obtained by contacting the John Hancock USA Servicing Office. You should also contact the John Hancock USA Servicing Office to request any other information about your policy or to make any inquiries about its operation.

Information about the Account (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Branch, 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC, 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-551-5850. Reports and other information about the Account are available on the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of such information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

 

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