Hector Martinez, Head of Insurance at John Hancock, an iconic 164-year-old company with almost 3,000 employees, discusses how the firm is reinventing life insurance by focusing on helping people live longer, healthier, better lives. He shares how John Hancock’s unique Vitality model uses gamification and daily engagement to transform insurance from a passive product into an active partnership, while also highlighting the company’s culture, leadership journey, and mission to expand access to life insurance for the over 100 million Americans who are underinsured.
The interview was recorded on March 3rd, 2026.