Sun Life and DentaQuest open brand-new office in Bayshore

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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.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest, part of Sun Life's dental business, have reopened the Milwaukee-area office with a brand-new, 20,460 square-foot space in Bayshore shopping center. The open-air, mixed-use location in Glendale also features more than 60 different retail, dining and entertainment options. Mayor of Glendale, Bryan Kennedy, joined yesterday's ribbon cutting with Sun Life executives and local employees. Approximately 460 employees come into the office on a hybrid, flexible basis and enjoy free, on-site parking.

"We are pleased to reopen our offices with a state-of-the-art design that meets the various needs of our employees throughout their day," said David Healy, president, Sun Life U.S. "We have a terrific group of colleagues in Greater Milwaukee who joined the Sun Life family after our acquisition of DentaQuest in 2022. This newest office is purpose built, providing a workplace for our employees to collaborate, stay productive and connected."

DentaQuest has maintained a primary office location in Milwaukee for more than a decade. As a longstanding member of the business community, the company has made donations to support Marquette University School of Dentistry's academic enrichment program for new dental students. Sun Life U.S. Dental, which includes DentaQuest, is the largest dental benefits provider in the country, by membership.

"We're thrilled to see Sun Life and DentaQuest investing in our community with such a modernized, inclusive office space," said The Honorable Bryan Kennedy, mayor of Glendale. "This highlights the wonderful opportunities for businesses in the area, with a strong pool of talent. We look forward to seeing the work Sun Life and DentaQuest do in the community as a top local employer."

The purpose-driven office layout provides an integrated design and several features that support employee wellness. The office offers 280 unique work points amongst different work zones, tailored to different types of work.

Collaboration • Video conference rooms – self-serve, intuitive technology accommodates both virtual and in-person attendees • Meeting rooms – mix of enclosed rooms to accommodate varying group sizes • Open collaboration space – designed to foster teamwork, creativity and interaction

Community • Village zones – designated areas designed to foster community, engagement and social time among employees • Work café – offers a variety of seating options for groups of all sizes and a kitchen with toasters, microwaves and refrigerators, as well as coffee and water machines

Wellness • Office equipment – sit/stand desks and ergonomic furniture, treadmill desks • Stress relief – quiet areas and recreational space with a ping pong table to reduce stress and encourage team bonding • Designated spaces – quiet room for new mothers to pump, employees to pray, or anyone needing a break; wellbeing room with wall-mounted television to stream meditation, yoga or stretch classes

Individual Work • Workstations – different designs to accommodate different types of work, located in both collaborative and quiet zones • Phone rooms – equipped with height adjustable desks, soundproof

"Sun Life's and DentaQuest's arrival is great news for our shoppers and our neighborhood. As a leader in insurance, they bring everyday expertise that will benefit the communities where our guests live and work," said Hamouda Zouabi, Operations Director, Bayshore. 

Sun Life U.S. has six office hubs around the United States (Portland, Maine; Wellesley, Mass.; Hartford, Conn.; Baltimore; Kansas City; Milwaukee) and one in Waterford, Ireland. All follow the same ABW design approach and include sustainable features such as extensive greenery, led lights, water efficient facilities and an active waste recycling program.

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 June 30, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.54 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 8,300 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.

About DentaQuest
Sun Life U.S. Dental, which includes DentaQuest, is dedicated to improving the oral health of all through purpose-driven, outcomes-based solutions. We make dental benefits better for everyone through Preventistry^® – an inclusive approach centered on preventive, quality care, expanded access and solutions built on valued relationships across the health care ecosystem. We manage dental and vision benefits for approximately 35 million Americans. For 30 years, we have delivered cost-effective benefit plans and services for employer groups, individuals, health plans, and government-sponsored dental programs. We are the largest Medicaid and CHIP dental benefits administrator in the U.S., by membership. We also support direct patient care through an expanding network of approximately 75 dental practices in underserved communities across the United States. Learn more about Sun Life U.S. Dental at sunlife.com/dental and dentaquest.com.

Media contacts

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

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FAQ

What did Sun Life (SLF) announce about its new Bayshore office on October 15, 2025?

Sun Life and DentaQuest opened a 20,460 sq ft office in Glendale at Bayshore on Oct 15, 2025, supporting ~460 hybrid employees.

How many employees will use the new Sun Life SLF Bayshore office and what is the work model?

Approximately 460 employees will use the office on a hybrid, flexible basis.

What workspace features does the Sun Life (SLF) Bayshore office include?

The office includes 280 work points, video conference rooms, sit/stand and treadmill desks, wellbeing and quiet rooms, and a work café.

Does the Sun Life Bayshore office reflect any past corporate moves for SLF?

Yes; management referenced the 2022 acquisition of DentaQuest and DentaQuest’s long presence in Milwaukee.

How does the Bayshore office fit Sun Life U.S. real estate strategy for SLF?

It joins Sun Life U.S.’s ABW‑designed hub network of six U.S. locations and one in Waterford, Ireland, emphasizing collaboration and sustainability.