Sun Life U.S. named a 2025 Top Place to Work by the Baltimore Sun

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

News Market Reaction

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+0.16% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SLF gained 0.16%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Current share price: $62.71 Employee retention: Near 95% Baltimore staff: Approximately 90 employees +5 more

8 metrics

Current share price $62.71 Pre-news trading level for SLF

Employee retention Near 95% Reported employee retention rate at Sun Life U.S.

Baltimore staff Approximately 90 employees Employees in Baltimore Health Navigator office

Hub offices 6 U.S. cities Number of U.S. hub office locations

USA Today awards 5 consecutive years USA Today Top Workplace recognition streak

Sabbatical frequency Every five years Eligibility interval for employee sabbatical program

Acquisition year 2021 Year Sun Life acquired PinnacleCare (Health Navigator)

Award year 2025 Top Place to Work Baltimore Sun workplace recognition year

Market Reality Check

Price: $62.81 Vol: Volume 373,436 vs 20-day ...

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$62.81 Last Close

Volume Volume 373,436 vs 20-day average 344,092 (relative volume 1.09) indicates typical trading interest before this news. normal

Technical Price at 62.71 is trading above the 200-day MA at 60.6 and about 6.14% below the 52-week high of 66.81.

Peers on Argus

SLF was down 0.08% while key insurance peers like ACGL, AIG, BNT, AEG and WTW sh...

SLF was down 0.08% while key insurance peers like ACGL, AIG, BNT, AEG and WTW showed gains between 0.06% and 1.25%, pointing to stock-specific rather than sector-driven dynamics around this workplace recognition.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 17 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 17	Community grant	Positive	-0.1%	Health Access Hero Award and <b>$100,000</b> grant for dental care expansion.
Dec 08	Executive award	Positive	-0.2%	SVP of HR received Icon Award recognizing leadership and people strategy.
Dec 04	Workplace ranking	Positive	-0.2%	Named Top Place to Work by Boston Globe for eighth consecutive year.
Dec 04	Community award	Positive	-0.2%	Health Access Hero recognition with <b>$10,000</b> donation to nonprofit.
Dec 03	Charity campaign	Positive	+0.4%	Completed #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign raising <b>$125,000</b> for YMCA programs.

Pattern Detected

Recent community and workplace recognition headlines have generally been positive in tone but followed by modest share moves, with four of the last five such news days showing small negative reactions and one small gain.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, SLF newsflow has focused on community impact, employee recognition, and workplace culture. Awards such as Health Access Hero grants with $100,000 funding, philanthropy like the $125,000 #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign, and multiple Top Place to Work honors highlight a consistent emphasis on social responsibility and employee experience, including a near 95% retention rate. Market reactions to these positive but non-financial headlines have typically been modest and mixed, providing context for the latest Baltimore workplace award.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights another workplace accolade for Sun Life U.S., adding a 2025 Baltimore S...

Analysis

This announcement highlights another workplace accolade for Sun Life U.S., adding a 2025 Baltimore Sun Top Place to Work honor to multiple regional and national awards. The company reports a near 95% retention rate, flexible hybrid work, and broad health and wellness benefits. Historically, similar recognition and community-impact news have produced modest share reactions, so investors may focus on how this sustained culture and retention profile support long-term execution alongside future financial and regulatory disclosures.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

WELLESLEY, Mass., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named a 2025 Top Place to Work by the Baltimore Sun, building on recognitions in Milwaukee, Kansas City, Mo., Boston and Hartford, Conn., where Sun Life has other offices. Through employee survey company Energage, Sun Life was ranked on factors like employee programs, engagement, culture, benefits, social responsibility and career development. Sun Life has also received national recognition as a recipient of the USA Today Top Workplace award for five consecutive years, among other national workplace recognitions.

"We are proud of our caring and purpose-driven culture," said Tammi Wortham, senior vice president, Human Resources, Sun Life U.S. "We show employees they are valued and help them understand how their work contributes to the overall goals of the business. Connecting people to what they do strengthens us as a company and a workforce, and it shows in our high levels of employee engagement and a near 95% retention rate."

The Sun Life U.S. Baltimore office is a base for approximately 90 employees who staff Sun Life's Health Navigator service, which guides people through the health system and gets them the right providers and care. Health Navigator is run by PinnacleCare, which was acquired by Sun Life in 2021.

In total, Sun Life U.S. has hub offices in six cities across the U.S.: Baltimore; Hartford, Conn.; Kansas City, Mo.; Milwaukee, Portland, Maine and Wellesley, Mass., as well as an office in Waterford, Ireland. Sun Life provides its employees with a flexible, hybrid work model that allows them to decide which days to use the office. With this approach, employees determine where they will be most productive each day and experience better work/life balance.

"Every day, we are proud to foster an environment that inspires people to do their best work," added Wortham. "Receiving this recognition in Baltimore, where our employees are helping people navigate the health system to get the care they need, is truly gratifying."

As a leader in the benefits space, Sun Life offers a broad range of meaningful benefits to its employees, including generous paid family and medical leave, mental health support, healthcare navigation, menopause care and other health and wellness services. Sun Life also offers a sabbatical program, which is available to all employees every five years of employment.

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 U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.62 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.

Media contacts

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

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SOURCE Sun Life U.S.

FAQ

What recognition did Sun Life U.S. (SLF) receive in Baltimore on January 9, 2026?

Sun Life U.S. was named a 2025 Top Place to Work by the Baltimore Sun based on an Energage employee survey.

How many employees work at Sun Life's Baltimore hub and what do they do?

The Baltimore office staffs approximately 90 employees who support the Health Navigator service run by PinnacleCare.

What employee retention and engagement figures did Sun Life U.S. report?

Sun Life U.S. reported a near-95% retention rate and cited high employee engagement in the survey.

Which other U.S. hubs does Sun Life U.S. operate besides Baltimore?

Sun Life U.S. has hub offices in Hartford, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Portland (Maine) and Wellesley, plus an office in Waterford, Ireland.

What workplace benefits did Sun Life U.S. highlight in the announcement?

Highlighted benefits include generous paid family and medical leave, mental health support, healthcare navigation, menopause care and a five-year sabbatical program.

How does Sun Life U.S. describe its work model and flexibility for employees?

Sun Life U.S. offers a flexible, hybrid work model letting employees choose which days to use the office to support productivity and work/life balance.