Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF) is a leading international financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with origins dating back to 1865. The firm specializes in life insurance, health insurance, retirement solutions and wealth management services for both individual and institutional clients. By combining risk protection with long-term savings and investment products, Sun Life aims to help clients secure their financial future and manage life’s uncertainties.
The company’s offerings include individual life and health insurance policies, group benefits plans, and retirement savings vehicles such as registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and pension products. In addition, Sun Life provides asset management services through its wholly owned subsidiary SLC Management as well as third-party partnerships. These investment solutions span a broad range of asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, real estate and private markets, catering to the needs of both retail and institutional investors.
Sun Life maintains a diversified global footprint, serving clients in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and key markets across Asia, including Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, China and Vietnam. This geographic reach is bolstered by regional teams that tailor product design and distribution to local market dynamics, regulatory frameworks and customer preferences. The company also manages strategic alliances with local partners to enhance distribution and deepen market penetration in emerging economies.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Strain, Sun Life continues to focus on digital innovation, client experience and sustainable investing. The company has set targets to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations across its underwriting and investment processes. Through ongoing investments in technology, distribution channels and talent, Sun Life aims to deliver long-term value to policyholders, shareholders and the communities it serves.
