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Sun Life Financial Inc. reports recurring developments across its international financial services business, including insurance, wealth, health and asset management solutions for individual and institutional clients. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, assets under management, segment trends in Canada, the U.S., Asia and asset management, and the performance of Sun Life Asset Management and U.S. Health & Risk Solutions.
News also includes capital actions such as common and preferred share dividends, dividend reinvestment plan mechanics, director elections, annual meeting voting results, executive and governance matters, and partnership activity tied to health and community programs. Sun Life trades under SLF on the Toronto, New York and Philippine stock exchanges.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) and the Maine Celtics wrapped the annual Fit to Win youth program on March 16, 2026, featuring nutrition and fitness activities for 12–14-year-olds.
Players Pedro Bradshaw and Hank Morgan joined a culinary competition; Sun Life provided jerseys and sneakers. More than 2,600 kids have participated since inception.
Sun Life (TSX:SLF) announced that Tim Deacon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, participated in a fireside chat at the RBC Global Financial Institutions Conference in New York on March 10, 2026.
Darko Mihelic of RBC Capital Markets moderated. A webcast replay is available on Sun Life investor relations.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) and the Boston Celtics celebrated the 12th annual Fit to Win youth program on March 6, 2026, concluding with a nutrition-themed event featuring Celtics players Hugo González, Derrick White and Amari Williams.
The program, run with the YMCA of Greater Boston, engages kids ages 8–12 in fitness, nutrition and healthy habits; more than 2,600 kids have participated since inception.
Sun Life (TSX: SLF, NYSE: SLF) appointed Marcia Moffat to its Board of Directors, effective March 6, 2026. Ms. Moffat brings ~30 years of experience across asset management, banking, investment banking and law, including roles as CEO of BlackRock Asset Management Canada and senior roles at RBC.
Her background includes governance leadership, legal and MBA/JD credentials from the University of Toronto, and prior board roles with public and policy organizations, which may bolster Sun Life's board expertise in asset management and strategy.
Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) will proactively offer its Expert Cancer Review (ECR) second-opinion service to members who file a cancer-related disability or supplemental health claim, with outreach occurring closer to diagnosis. From 2024–2025, 41% of second opinions led to a change in diagnosis, diagnostic strategy, or treatment.
Sun Life links ECR through employer stop-loss policies, integrates ECR with Health Navigator personal advisors, and automatically screens stop-loss cancer claimants for critical illness/cancer benefits to streamline payments.
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.