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Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF, NYSE: SLF) is a leading international financial services organization dedicated to helping customers achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sun Life operates globally with key markets in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Sun Life offers a comprehensive suite of insurance and investment products and services to both individual and corporate customers. The company's core offerings include life insurance, retirement and asset management products. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Sun Life’s investment management business oversees approximately CAD 1 trillion in assets under management, contributing about 30% to its adjusted earnings. The firm’s Canadian operations, which generate around 35% of adjusted earnings, provide individual life and health insurance, group insurance, retirement services, and wealth management solutions. In the United States, the company focuses on group insurance products, contributing approximately 22% to overall earnings. Meanwhile, the Asian segment, covering markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia, accounts for 13% of Sun Life's earnings.
Noteworthy achievements include the recent announcement of a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, reaffirming the company's commitment to rewarding its shareholders. Sun Life has also shown strong support for legislative changes, such as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act, which promotes paid leave benefits for employees in the U.S.
Recent Projects and Initiatives:
- Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics concluded their 10th annual Fit to Win program, promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles among children.
- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., donated $30,000 to the Interfaith Dental Clinic in Tennessee, enhancing access to dental care for low-income families.
- Sun Life released its annual High-Cost Claims and Injectable Drug Trends Analysis report, providing vital insights into healthcare cost trends.
Sun Life’s robust financial condition is underscored by a strong capital position, with a LICAT ratio of 148% as of Q1 2024. The company continues to be a global leader in asset management, with a significant presence in both public and alternative asset classes through its subsidiaries MFS and SLC Management. The firm remains committed to sustainable investing, as evidenced by its recent projects in renewable energy.
Sun Life's diverse and employee-centric culture, with more than 15,000 employees and 12,000 advisors worldwide, emphasizes its mission to provide asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to its clients. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
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