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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 Financial (TSX: SLF, NYSE: SLF) declared a common share dividend of $0.92 per share, payable December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2025. This represents a $0.04 increase versus the prior quarter.
The Board also declared quarterly dividends on Class A non-cumulative preferred share series, payable December 31, 2025 with the November 26, 2025 record date:
- Series 3: 0.278125
- Series 4: 0.278125
- Series 5: 0.281250
- Series 8R: 0.264375
- Series 9QR: 0.256529
- Series 10R: 0.185438
- Series 11QR: 0.304419
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 Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Underlying net income was $1,047 million, up 3% year-over-year, and underlying EPS was $1.86. Reported net income was $1,106 million, down 18% from Q3'24. AUM reached $1,623 billion, up $108 billion (7%). The company increased the quarterly common share dividend by 4.5% to $0.92 per share and reported a LICAT ratio of 154%. Asset management & wealth underlying net income was $500 million; Asset Management AUM was $1,176 billion. Notable headwinds: unfavourable U.S. insurance experience and market-related impacts that reduced reported results.
Crescent Capital BDC (NASDAQ: CCAP) received a BBB rating with a Stable outlook from KBRA for $185 million of senior unsecured notes due 2029 and 2031. Proceeds will repay maturing unsecured debt and reduce $296.6 million of senior unsecured maturities next year. Key credit supports include affiliation with Crescent Capital Group (~$48 billion AUM), a diversified $1.6 billion portfolio (90.7% secured first‑lien loans), gross leverage of 1.23x within target, 180% asset coverage, and adequate liquidity (bank lines $227.2M; cash $9.7M).
Risks cited include illiquid investments, RIC retained‑earnings constraints, elevated non‑accruals, and macro/interest‑rate risks.
Sun Life U.S. (SLF) expanded its Family Leave Insurance (FLI) to seven additional states — Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, and Wisconsin — bringing total availability to 24 states. The company said Sun Life FLI is a standalone, fully insured paid family leave product that aligns with current tax credits and covers employees regardless of work state. New-state quoting opens on November 1, 2025, and Sun Life said it expects additional state filings in 2026. The offering targets small and mid-size employers and emphasizes online claims and leave tracking to support employee productivity and return-to-work management.
Sun Life (TSX: SLF / NYSE: SLF) will release third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 after markets close. A live webcast of the quarterly results and presentation will be available on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the event via live webcast or telephone, and a webcast replay will be available after the event.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) and DentaQuest reopened a new Milwaukee‑area office on Oct 15, 2025 in the Bayshore shopping center, occupying a 20,460 sq ft space in Glendale.
The office supports a hybrid workforce of approximately 460 employees, offers free on‑site parking, and includes 280 unique work points across collaboration, community, wellness and individual work zones. The layout features video conference rooms, sit/stand and treadmill desks, quiet and wellbeing rooms, and work café amenities.
Management cited the 2022 acquisition of DentaQuest and noted Sun Life U.S. Dental is the country’s largest dental benefits provider by membership. Sun Life U.S. operates six U.S. hubs and one office in Waterford, Ireland, using an ABW design with sustainability features.
Sun Life (TSX:SLF) appointed Tom Murphy as President, Sun Life Asset Management, consolidating its global asset management businesses under one pillar to accelerate growth. The combined asset management businesses include MFS, SLC Management, Sun Life's stake in Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management, and the pension risk transfer business.
Key metrics: these businesses generated over CAD $1.4 billion in earnings for Sun Life in 2024 and the company reports CAD $1.54 trillion in assets under management. The new structure's results take effect on January 1, 2026. Mr. Murphy will remain Chief Risk Officer until a successor is named to enable a smooth transition.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) and The Kansas City Royals Foundation have raised $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City through their annual Strikeout Diabetes campaign. The partnership, now in its eighth year, has accumulated over $280,000 in total donations for Kansas City nonprofits.
The initiative aims to support organizations providing health and fitness programs to prevent type 2 diabetes. Sun Life's broader philanthropic efforts include the #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign with the Boston Celtics and the Health Access Hero Awards program. Globally, Sun Life has contributed over $37 million to diabetes-related causes.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) and DentaQuest have announced their 2025 Health Access Hero Awards recipients, recognizing organizations and individuals advancing healthcare access. The program features two tracks: grants for innovative health programs and individual recognition awards, with individual winners receiving $10,000 donations to their chosen charities.
The awards have distributed over $3.5 million in grants and recognized more than 130 individuals nationwide. This year's program awarded nine organizational grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, supporting initiatives in oral health, diabetes prevention, and nutrition. Additionally, six individual heroes were recognized for their contributions to community health access.
Sun Life U.S. (NYSE:SLF) has been recognized as one of Hartford's Top Workplaces by the Hartford Courant for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition highlights the company's strong culture, comprehensive benefits package, and flexible hybrid work model.
The company has garnered multiple workplace awards, including recognitions from the Boston Globe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, and Forbes. Sun Life offers notable benefits including generous paid family and medical leave, sabbaticals, menopause benefits, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement where employees can choose their office days.