Joi Tillman

Joi Tillman oversees Sun Life’s U.S. Group Benefits business, which includes life, disability, absence management, supplemental health, dental and vision insurance products for employers. Joi is a strategic innovator who continues to expand the company’s health solutions that broaden access to care and simplify benefits, helping people close coverage gaps and achieve better health outcomes.

Her 35 years of experience in the group benefits marketplace has resulted in deep distribution relationships and an understanding of how to leverage technology to support business growth.

Previously, Joi was Chief Commercial Dental Officer, overseeing growth and market expansion for Sun Life’s group dental and vision products, including the integration of commercial dental solutions resulting from the acquisition of DentaQuest in 2022.

Prior to her role in Dental, Joi was vice president, Voluntary, Dental & Vision, managing supplemental health, and dental and vision products, and overseeing benefits administration and enrollment capabilities. Joi has been continuously involved in ongoing digital strategy and business development efforts, including new solutions and partnerships.

Before joining Sun Life, Joi was senior vice president, Voluntary, at Assurant Employee Benefits (AEB). During her 25+ years at AEB, she held several leadership positions in other areas of the business, including underwriting/risk management, operations and human resources.

Joi attended University of Missouri Kansas City.