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Sun Life 2026 High-cost claims and injectable drug trends analysis

Join Sun Life leaders on June 4 to unpack what our latest claims data reveals about high-cost claim conditions, million-dollar+ volatility, and injectable drug spend, and what it means for self-funded planning.

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Sun Life’s 2026 High-cost claims and injectable drug trends analysis – Trends, employee support, and cost management

May 14, 2026

Get a look at major high-cost claim drivers, million-dollar+ trends, and injectable drug spend insights to support benefits and stop-loss planning for self-funded employers.

Addressing the Healthcare Burnout Epidemic Webinar

May 14, 2026

On March 12, Sun Life hosted a webinar on the healthcare burnout epidemic, exploring the factors driving burnout, barriers that can keep employees from seeking support, and practical strategies employers can use to improve wellbeing, retention, and return-to-work outcomes. Katie Connell, PhD, ABPP, Director of Behavioral Health in Group Claims, and Sheila Weiss, RN, Assistant Vice President of Group Claims and Clinical Services at Sun Life, shared clinical and claims perspectives on addressing this growing workforce challenge.

March 26, 2026 Sun Life Connect webinar

March 30, 2026

Watch the March 26, 2026 webinar recording to discover what's launching now and what's coming next for Sun Life Connect, helping you plan accordingly. Learn practical tips and strategies to maximize the enhanced capabilities available to you.

March 2026 Leave and Accommodation law updates

March 18, 2026

Sun Life's March 17, 2026 compliance webinar covered critical updates on leave and accommodation laws, including recent FMLA guidance, state-level leave expansions, and enforcement actions by the EEOC under the ADA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Presented by Sun Life's senior counsel team, this comprehensive overview provides employers with practical guidance on compliance requirements and litigation risk factors in the evolving landscape of leave and accommodation law.

2026 Future Forecast Video Series: Improving the Medical Moment

February 06, 2026

Hear from Jennifer Collier, President of Health and Risk Solutions and Dr. Miles Varn, Chief Medical Officer and Head of PinnacleCare on some top-of-mind topics as we enter the New Year.

Resilience at Work: What Disability Claims Have Taught Me About Mental Health

January 23, 2026

Dr. Katie Connell, Director of Behavioral Health for US Group Claims, shares a powerful insight from working with disability cases: most people experiencing mental health challenges never end up on disability leave. Discover what protects resilience, how it shows up in everyday work life, and practical steps you can take today to strengthen your mental wellbeing. 

2026 Update on Family Leave Insurance

January 21, 2026

On January 20, 2026, Carson Lewis, AVP, Federal Government Relations  and Angie Engel, Associate Director of Product Management, gave an update on Sun Life's Family Leave Insurance. Watch the webinar here. 

How partnerships are powering a better benefits experience

December 16, 2025

A more seamless benefits experience starts with the right partnerships that bring together technology, connectivity, and shared expertise. Learn how these collaborations drive efficiency, better data flow, and improved results.

The Bright Side - Modernizing Supplemental Health Client Experiences

November 03, 2025

Sun Life is doing more for Supplemental Health. In this 3-minute video, Ed Milano, VP, Client Experience Officer, and Bryan Burke, AVP, Product Development, Voluntary Benefits, talk about claims integration across the portfolio and our expanding Critical Illness offering that includes benefits for lower severity events and family care benefits that range from inability to conceive benefits to pregnancy and newborn complications.

Group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, MA) in all states, except New York. In New York group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI). Product offerings may not be available in all states and may vary depending on state laws and regulations.