UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 4, 2010 2:20 P.M.

Form:	N-6
CIK: 0000906470 Company Name: HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT UV/ File Number: 333-164166 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009936 HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT UV/ C000085998 MEVL III - NY (Medallion Executive Variable Life III - NY) (JHUSA)