Tammi Wortham, SVP of HR at Sun Life U.S., receives Icon Award from Boston Business Journal

Rhea-AI Summary

Tammi Wortham, SVP of Human Resources at Sun Life U.S. (NYSE: SLF), received an Icon Award from the Boston Business Journal on December 8, 2025, recognizing her leadership in Greater Boston's business community.

Wortham has led HR at Sun Life U.S. for more than five years, guided people strategy through the pandemic, and helped achieve a near 95% employee retention rate. She led Sun Life's 2019 flagship paid family and medical leave program and recently launched menopause benefits for employees. Wortham serves as chair of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley board and was nominated by volunteer colleagues for the honor.

Key Figures

Share price $58.58 Pre-news price for SLF

52-week range $52.44–$66.81 52-week low and high before this news

Employee retention Near 95% Employee retention rate over the last several years at Sun Life U.S.

HR leadership tenure More than 5 years Time Tammi Wortham has led HR at Sun Life U.S.

Program launch year 2019 Launch of Sun Life’s flagship paid family and medical leave program

Market Reality Check

$58.58 Last Close

Volume Volume 333,766 vs 20-day average 536,626, indicating subdued trading activity. low

Technical Price at 58.58, trading below the 200-day MA at 59.92 ahead of this news.

Peers on Argus

Peers showed mixed moves: AIG +0.67%, WTW +0.33%, while ACGL -0.49%, BNT -0.21%, AEG -0.76%, suggesting this HR recognition was company-specific rather than part of a broad sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Workplace award	Positive	-0.2%	Boston Globe Top Place to Work recognition and strong retention metrics.
Dec 04	Community initiative	Positive	-0.2%	Health Access Hero award and donation supporting food insecurity efforts.
Dec 03	Charity campaign	Positive	+0.4%	#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign raising funds with the Boston Celtics.
Nov 25	Investor conference	Neutral	+1.2%	CFO participation in Desjardins Toronto Conference fireside chat webcast.
Nov 18	Community initiative	Positive	+0.4%	Strikeout Diabetes campaign partnership with Kansas City Royals Foundation.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has focused on workplace awards and community initiatives, generally positive in tone, with modest price reactions that alternate between small gains and slight declines.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Sun Life has highlighted community partnerships and workplace recognition, including a Boston Globe Top Place to Work award and multiple charitable campaigns such as #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes and Strikeout Diabetes. These announcements, along with an investor conference fireside chat on Nov 25, 2025, produced modest price moves within a narrow range. Today’s leadership-focused recognition for Sun Life U.S.’s HR head continues the theme of culture, benefits, and social impact as recurring communication points.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights recognition for Sun Life U.S.’s HR leader, emphasizing long-term leadership, a near 95% employee retention rate, and initiatives such as paid family and medical leave and menopause benefits. It continues a recent pattern of culture and community-oriented communications. Investors may watch how these human capital strengths intersect with future financial disclosures and whether they support talent retention and operational execution over time.

Key Terms

paid family and medical leave regulatory

"Sun Life's flagship paid family and medical leave program, which provides generous..."

Paid family and medical leave is a benefit that allows employees to take time off from work to care for a new child, support a family member with a serious health condition, or recover from their own illness, while still receiving a portion of their paycheck. This program helps ensure workers can address important personal and family needs without financial hardship. For investors, it highlights a company's commitment to employee well-being and can influence overall workplace stability and productivity.

menopause benefits medical

"Wortham oversaw the launch of menopause benefits for Sun Life U.S. employees..."

Menopause benefits are employer- or insurer-provided supports and services that help people manage symptoms and health needs related to menopause, such as medical treatment coverage, counseling, flexible work arrangements, or workplace accommodations. They matter to investors because these programs can affect a company’s costs, talent retention, and productivity—similar to investing in workplace tools that keep staff healthy and productive—while also shaping demand for related healthcare products and services.

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WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tammi Wortham, senior vice president of Human Resources (HR) at Sun Life U.S., has received an Icon Award from the Boston Business Journal (BBJ). The Icon Awards are part of the BBJ's Women Who Mean Business recognition program, which honors women who are making a significant impact on Greater Boston's business ecosystem through professional and community leadership. Wortham was nominated by her volunteer colleagues at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, of which she is the board chair.

Wortham has led HR at Sun Life U.S. for more than five years. She successfully guided the company's people strategy through the pandemic, achieving unprecedented levels of employee engagement while almost every employee was working virtually. Her positive attitude and tireless commitment to culture have been a driving force behind numerous workplace recognitions and awards for Sun Life, and a near 95% employee retention rate over the last several years.

"Tammi is not just great at her job, she has helped put Sun Life on the map as an employer of choice and a company that leads the way in benefits and employee programs," said David Healy, president, Sun Life U.S. "The dedication and passion that she brings to her work and community efforts, including the United Way, are contagious. Tammi truly is an icon."

Known for her ability to listen thoughtfully and lead with purpose and empathy, Wortham has built a following in the HR world, highlighting trends and offering expertise on employee engagement, benefits and the future of work. Her leadership style helps bring people along and see the path for success on complex projects. In 2019, Wortham led the team building Sun Life's flagship paid family and medical leave program, which provides generous, meaningful support to employees recovering from their own illness or injury, caring for a loved one, welcoming a new child and other purposes. She is also a passionate champion of women's issues in the workplace. Most recently, Wortham oversaw the launch of menopause benefits for Sun Life U.S. employees, which provides personalized guidance and care.

Before leading HR at Sun Life, Tammi was vice president of Group Benefits Client Services, leading a wide range of operational functions for employee group benefits, including disability, life, dental and supplemental health coverages. Previously, she held executive business roles at Prudential and The Hartford Financial Services Group.

As chair of the board of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Wortham has been instrumental in furthering its work and impact in Eastern Massachusetts. Drawing on her unique ability to center people and communities in decision-making, she has helped guide the board and staff in mobilizing resources and advancing strategies that provide more opportunities for people in the region.

"Tammi is a visionary leader who believes in the potential of everyone she works with, whether as the HR leader at Sun Life or as our board chair, guiding our impact in the community," said Marty Martinez, president and CEO at United Way of Massachusetts Bay.  "Her commitment to our work has been invaluable in our efforts to advance thriving, healthy communities."

Wortham has also helped to strengthen and diversify non-profit leadership through her support of the United Way Board's Connection program, which trains and places individuals on boards of community-based organizations. Prior to chairing the board, Wortham served as a lead volunteer for United Way programs and events to engage more women in philanthropy and mentoring.

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.

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FAQ

Who is Tammi Wortham and what role does she hold at Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Tammi Wortham is senior vice president of Human Resources at Sun Life U.S. (NYSE: SLF) and has led HR for more than five years.

What award did Tammi Wortham receive on December 8, 2025?

She received an Icon Award from the Boston Business Journal as part of the Women Who Mean Business program.

How did Tammi Wortham impact employee retention at Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Wortham helped guide people strategy through the pandemic, contributing to a near 95% employee retention rate over recent years.

What key HR programs did Tammi Wortham lead at Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

She led the 2019 flagship paid family and medical leave program and oversaw the recent launch of menopause benefits for employees.

Why was Tammi Wortham nominated for the Icon Award?

She was nominated by volunteer colleagues at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley for her professional and community leadership.

What community role does Tammi Wortham hold outside Sun Life U.S. (SLF)?

Wortham is chair of the board of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and leads initiatives to strengthen nonprofit leadership and community impact.