Recognition underscores Sun Life's strength as a leading asset management and insurance company where people build careers, drive innovation and create meaningful impact for Clients and communities

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Sun Life has been named one of Canada's best companies, ranking #3 on TIME's list of Canada's Best Companies 2026 and standing as the highest-ranked insurance company on the list. This recognition reflects more than strong business performance. It tells the story of a company where people are empowered to do meaningful work, grow their careers and deliver on its Purpose of helping millions of Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives. The recognition also highlights the important role employee experience plays in enabling Sun Life to serve Clients, innovate across its businesses and create long-term value.

"Being recognized as one of Canada's best companies is a powerful reflection of the people who bring Sun Life's Purpose to life every day," said Helena Pagano, Executive Vice-President and Chief People and Culture Officer, Sun Life. "Our ambition is to make Sun Life a place where talented people choose to build careers because they can grow, contribute their best work and see the impact of what they do, whether they are helping Clients plan for the future, advancing innovation across our businesses, supporting healthier communities or shaping a more inclusive workplace. This recognition reflects the culture our people build together and inspires us to keep raising the bar."

A culture that helps people and performance thrive
At Sun Life, culture is a business advantage. The company's work spans insurance, wealth and health, helping people navigate some of life's most important decisions. That creates a powerful sense of purpose for employees and a clear connection between their work and the outcomes Sun Life delivers for Clients. By investing in talent, leadership, inclusion, well-being and future-ready skills, Sun Life is creating an employee experience where people can thrive and do their best work.

Employee feedback in Canada reinforces the strength of this foundation. More than 90% of employees say Sun Life is an inclusive workplace where they feel comfortable contributing and sharing ideas with their teams. Nearly nine in 10 would recommend Sun Life as a great place to work, and employees report a strong sense of purpose in their day-to-day work.

"Canada's best companies are defined not only by what they achieve, but by how they treat their people and the impact they create," said Helena Pagano, Executive Vice-President and Chief People and Culture Officer, Sun Life. "This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering strong business results while making a meaningful difference for our Clients, employees and communities."

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 June 30, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 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.  

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SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.