Healthier lives

We offer our Clients and employees products, services and tools to help them live healthier lives. We're improving access to and use of health insurance and health care, and empowering people to navigate and manage their health journeys to improve health outcomes. Our investments in community health complement these efforts.

Our work is aligned to Sustainable Development Goal #3 Good health and well-being.

Healthier lives: Material topics

As a company that offers life, health and disability insurance, we know good health is central to overall well-being. We see first-hand the effect that access to health services and support tools has on Client health, including mental wellness.

Learn more about how we’re helping Clients live healthier lives

Supporting employee well-being has never been more important. Mental health risks, resignations and workforce burnout are among the growing challenges companies face.

Learn more about how we’re maintaining a healthy workforce

Our philanthropic investments reflect Sun Life’s commitment to helping people live healthier lives. We’re aiming to improve their physical health, mental health and overall well-being.

Learn more about our community wellness efforts

Goal

Reach more Clients through our solutions that target the needs of an underserved group¹

In progress – 29.6 million Clients reached through standalone solutions in 2024.

Our stories of impact

Sun Life expands partnership with Spirit North
Sun Life expands partnership with Spirit North

Sun Life is expanding its partnership with Spirit North with a $1 million commitment in funding over three years.

Up to 90% of participants see improvement with Sun Life’s new mental health tool
Up to 90% of participants see improvement with Sun Life’s new mental health tool

Sun Life’s Mental Health Coach (MHC) is removing barriers to accessing care, helping Clients experience positive mental health outcomes and reducing the impact of mental health-related absences and disability claims.

1 A group of people that have been historically excluded from or deprioritized in the financial industry, including underinsured or uninsured populations. Underserved groups will differ across countries but generally include low-income individuals, the emerging middle-class in developing economies, people with chronic health issues and disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, underrepresented ethnicities, religious groups, immigrants, and those living in rural communities.