Sun Life releases 2025 Annual Reports

Executive Summary

• Sun Life Financial released its 2025 Annual Report, 2025 Sustainability Report, and 2025 Public Accountability Statement.
• The reports highlight double‑digit growth in Asia, continued market leadership in Canada, AI‑driven digital initiatives, and the formation of Sun Life Asset Management to manage $1.6 trillion AUM.
• Sun Life disclosed a $7 million donation to diabetes‑focused programs in 2025 (total $64.9 million since 2012) and was recognized by Corporate Knights as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for the 17th consecutive year.

Key Details

• Annual Report Highlights
• Asia delivered double‑digit YoY growth in Hong Kong and Indonesia; strong momentum across all Asian markets.
• Canada maintained robust performance in health, wealth, and protection segments with strong distribution.
• U.S. business focused on new business acquisition, automation, and enhanced care delivery.

• Deployed >50 strategic GenAI tools to streamline operations and improve client experiences.

• Asset Management Platform

• Formed “Sun Life Asset Management” to integrate MFS, SLC Management, the stake in Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management, pension risk transfer business, and other units.

• AUM now $1.6 trillion, positioning Sun Life among the world’s largest asset managers.

• Sustainability Report

• Introduced “Brighter Futures” blueprint (launched Oct 2025) guiding impact‑focused solutions for health gaps, financial security, and innovation.

• Progress reported on climate resilience, sustainable investing, Indigenous relations, and responsible AI.

• Public Accountability Statement

• Donated an additional $7 million to diabetes‑focused programs in 2025 (cumulative $64.9 million since 2012).

• Recognized by Corporate Knights as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation for the 17th year, highest ranking in insurance industry.

• Additional Information

• Cover artwork by Inuit‑Canadian artist Abraham Anghik Ruben; sculpture “Ellesmere” featured on report cover.
• Total assets under management as of Dec 31 2025: $1.60 trillion (CAD).

Notable Quotes

• “2025 was a year of meaningful progress for Sun Life marked by resilient performance and disciplined execution of our balanced and diversified strategy,” – Kevin Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life.
• “Our clear Purpose… positions us well to achieve our ambition of being the world's best asset management and insurance company.” – Kevin Strain.