08:35 AM EST, 11/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Manulife Financial ( MFC ) said Monday that it is the first insurance company in Canada to offer access to GRAIL's Galleri multi-cancer early detection test.

The test will be offering through the Manulife Vitality program at a reduced cost and is available to eligible members aged 50+. Customers can access the test at Medcan's Toronto and Oakville clinics with support from Medcan's clinical team throughout the testing process, including pre-test counselling, results review, and next-step coordination.

The Galleri test can detect over 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear through a single blood sample and is among the most rigorously studied multi-cancer early detection tests, a statement said.

"Manulife is proud to be at the forefront of innovation in Canadian insurance. By offering the Galleri test to eligible customers, we're expanding access to cutting-edge health solutions that can potentially improve outcomes through early detection," said Naveed Irshad, Manulife Canada's chief executive.

Manulife shares are down $0.20, to $32.18 in pre-market trade.