Sun Life U.S. named a Top Workplace in Kansas City

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Sun Life U.S. has been recognized as a Top Place to Work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal and Energage, adding to its numerous workplace accolades across multiple locations. The Kansas City office, established after acquiring Assurant Employee Benefits in 2016, employs approximately 500 people supporting various business segments including disability, dental, medical stop-loss, and supplemental health insurance.

The company maintains strong community ties, sponsoring the Kansas City Royals and raising over $230,000 for local nonprofits through its #StrikeoutDiabetes campaign. Sun Life offers employees a flexible hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits including paid family and medical leave, and sabbaticals.

The company has received multiple workplace recognitions, including Top Workplace awards from USA Today (2022-2024), Hartford Courant (2021-2024), Boston Globe (2018-2024), and various accolades from Forbes, Great Place to Work, and Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named a Top Place to Work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal, and through employee survey company Energage. With several consecutive years of recognition in Boston, Hartford and nationally, as well as newer recognition in Milwaukee, Sun Life has established itself as an employer of choice around the country. The Top Workplace recognitions are based on employee survey results and information about the company's employee programming.

"We believe that our culture is our superpower, as things like flexibility, support and collaboration have become cultural mainstays at Sun Life," said Tammi Wortham, senior vice president, Human Resources, Sun Life U.S. "We have worked hard to make our culture consistent across seven different hub office locations, as well as for our remote employees around the country. This approach has been successful in improving employee engagement levels and business results. We're pleased to add Kansas City to our growing list of regional workplace recognitions."

Sun Life has had a presence in Kansas City since acquiring Assurant Employee Benefits in 2016. The office is home to approximately 500 employees who support various parts of the business, including disability, dental, medical stop-loss, supplemental health and life insurance, as well as IT, customer support, marketing and human resources. With strong community ties to the city, Sun Life is a sponsor of the Kansas City Royals, and through its #StrikeoutDiabetes campaign has raised more than $230,000 for local area nonprofit organizations.

"Kansas City is a great place to do business, with a strong pool of talent," added Wortham. "As we continue to receive Top Workplace recognitions in different markets around the country, we look forward to continuing to engage top talent in Kansas City and honing a positive culture among all of our employees."

In addition to a generous paid family and medical leave program, sabbaticals and other robust benefits, Sun Life provides its employees with a flexible, hybrid work model that allows them to decide which days to use the office. It's an approach that allows employees to determine where they will be most productive that day and offers flexibility that supports employees' work/life balance.

Sun Life's Top Workplace recognitions through Energage are:

• USA Today 2022 – 2024
• Hartford Courant 2021 – 2024
• Boston Globe 2018 – 2024
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2024
• Monster.com, Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024

Sun Life has also received several workplace awards from other organizations, including:

• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2023 – 2024
• Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024
• Great Place to Work certification 2021 – 2023
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2017 – 2023
• Girls Club Top 25 Companies Where Women Want to Work 2022 – 2023
• 100% score on Human Rights Commission Corporate Equality Index 2009 – 2023

About Sun Life 
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.51 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs more than 8,500 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

Media contacts

Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
781-800-3609

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FAQ

What recognition did Sun Life (SLF) receive in Kansas City for 2025?

Sun Life U.S. was named a Top Place to Work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal and Energage in January 2025.

How many employees does Sun Life (SLF) have in its Kansas City office?

Sun Life's Kansas City office employs approximately 500 people supporting various business segments including disability, dental, medical stop-loss, supplemental health insurance, IT, customer support, marketing and human resources.

How much has Sun Life (SLF) raised through its #StrikeoutDiabetes campaign in Kansas City?

Sun Life has raised more than $230,000 for local area nonprofit organizations through its #StrikeoutDiabetes campaign in Kansas City.

What workplace benefits does Sun Life (SLF) offer its employees in 2025?

Sun Life offers a flexible hybrid work model, generous paid family and medical leave program, sabbaticals, and other robust benefits that allow employees to choose their workplace arrangement.

When did Sun Life (SLF) establish its presence in Kansas City?

Sun Life established its presence in Kansas City through the acquisition of Assurant Employee Benefits in 2016.