Welcome to our dedicated page for Sun Life Finl news (Ticker: SLF), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Sun Life Finl stock.
News for Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) reflects its role as an international financial services organization focused on asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions for individual and institutional clients. Because Sun Life operates in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda, its news flow spans multiple regions and business lines.
Investors and followers of SLF can expect regular updates on corporate announcements, including news releases furnished on Form 6-K, shareholder reports and other disclosures tied to its Form 40-F reporting framework. Coverage often highlights Sun Life’s asset management scale, its life and health insurance activities, and developments in its wealth and benefits businesses across different markets.
A significant portion of Sun Life’s recent news relates to Sun Life U.S., which is described as one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits in the United States. Articles cover topics such as employee benefits offerings (dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance and healthcare navigation), workplace culture and recognition as a top employer in various U.S. cities, and partnerships with organizations like the Boston Celtics, the Kansas City Royals Foundation and community health nonprofits.
Readers will also see stories about health access and philanthropy, including the Health Access Hero Awards administered by Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, and campaigns like #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes and Strikeout Diabetes that support diabetes prevention, oral health and community wellness programs. In addition, Sun Life issues news on technology and benefits education initiatives, such as making its benefits accessible on Pasito, an AI-powered benefits education and communications platform.
This news page aggregates these items so that investors, clients and observers can follow Sun Life’s corporate developments, benefits initiatives, community partnerships and regulatory news in one place.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) announced that Dr. Todd Gray, chief dental officer for Sun Life U.S. including DentaQuest, joined TeamSmile's Board of Directors on Feb. 19, 2026. The move reinforces both parties' focus on expanding access to dental care and connecting children to local dental homes.
DentaQuest has been TeamSmile's exclusive national dental insurance partner since 2017 and supports local clinics and the Dental Home Project Powered by DentaQuest.
Sun Life Financial (TSX: SLF; NYSE: SLF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.92 per common share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2026. The common dividend matches the prior quarter.
The Board also declared March 31, 2026 dividends for Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares by series: Series 3 $0.278125, Series 4 $0.278125, Series 5 $0.281250, Series 8R $0.264375, Series 9QR $0.223644, Series 10R $0.185438, and Series 11QR $0.270493 per share.
Common shares acquired under the Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan will be purchased on the open market, and the dividends are designated as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes.
Sun Life (TSX: SLF, NYSE: SLF) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results with underlying net income of $1,094M (Q4, +13% YoY) and full-year underlying net income of $4,201M (+9% YoY). Underlying EPS was $1.96 in Q4 (+17% YoY) and full-year underlying EPS $7.45 (+12%).
AUM reached $1,605B (+4% YoY), LICAT was 157%, and Sun Life highlighted asset management flows, Asia and U.S. stop‑loss growth, and SLC Management progress.
Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF) was named a Top Place to Work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal and Kansas City Star on February 11, 2026. The recognitions reflect employee engagement, benefits, culture, and career development.
Sun Life cited near 95% retention, a flexible hybrid work model, hub offices in six U.S. cities plus Ireland, and benefits including paid family leave, mental health support, menopause care, and a five-year sabbatical program.
Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF) and DentaQuest opened applications and nominations for the 2026 Health Access Hero Awards on Feb. 5, 2026. The program funds community health work focused on oral health and diabetes, offering grants and individual recognitions.
Individual honorees receive a $10,000 donation to a charity of their choice; awards have provided $3.5 million in grants and recognized more than 130 individuals to date. The application and nomination deadline is March 31, 2026. More information and submission details are available at the program website.
DentaQuest (NYSE:SLF) appointed Dr. Ronke Ogunbameru as Dental Director for Texas effective Jan. 29, 2026.
She will provide clinical leadership across a network serving more than 1.4 million Medicaid and CHIP members in Texas, support provider outreach, clinical policy feedback, and emphasize oral health prevention and access for children.
Sun Life (TSX: SLF / NYSE: SLF) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after markets close. A live webcast earnings call with analysts is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the call via webcast or telephone, and a replay of the webcast will be available after the event.
DentaQuest (NYSE:SLF) announced a $25,000 contribution on January 21, 2026 to the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry to support community engagement and student development. The donation will fund rural externship placements, faculty support at Unity Clinic, and student participation in leadership and industry programs including Student National Dental Association and American Dental Education Association.
The gift aims to expand access to care for underserved Oklahomans and bolster clinical training amid uncertainty in government academic funding. DentaQuest operates in Oklahoma under contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF) was named a 2025 Top Place to Work by the Baltimore Sun, based on an Energage employee survey evaluating programs, engagement, culture, benefits, social responsibility and career development.
The Baltimore hub supports about 90 employees who staff Health Navigator via PinnacleCare (acquired 2021). Sun Life U.S. operates hub offices in six U.S. cities plus an office in Waterford, Ireland, and cites a near 95% retention rate and a flexible hybrid work model. Employee benefits highlighted include paid family and medical leave, mental health support, menopause care and a five-year sabbatical program.
Karis Community Health was named a 2025 Health Access Hero Award recipient by Sun Life U.S. (SLF) and DentaQuest and received a $100,000 grant to expand dental care access within and beyond Bradley County.
The grant will fund expansion into additional underserved areas including Polk County, where 2,300+ residents lacked health insurance in 2024. Karis has delivered more than $13 million in dental services since 2015 and now offers medical care, chronic disease management, and health education.
The Health Access Hero Awards include grants for organizations and $10,000 donations for individual heroes; the program has awarded over $3.5 million and recognized 130+ individuals nationwide.