Our history

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients.

Canadian by birth. Global by reach.

Our story began in Canada more than 160 years ago. Since then, we have been the trusted partner of families, entrepreneurs and investors offering unwavering stability, unmatched expertise and unparalleled services to safeguard legacies for our Clients’ wealth.

As a pioneer of High Net Worth (HNW) insurance in Asia, we are committed to growing and protecting our Clients’ wealth across generations.

Years

1865

Sun Life was chartered

1890s

Sun Life started operations in Asia

1892

Sun Life opened its doors to clients in Hong Kong

1895

Sun Life started operations in the Philippines

1920

Sun Life was present in 55 countries

1996

Sun Life pioneered High Net Worth insurance in Asia and launched our International business in Bermuda

2020

Sun Life started operations in Singapore

2025

Sun Life commenced operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

2026

Sun Life launches its Sun Life Private Wealth unifying all of its HNW operations as one integrated global business

Best high net worth insurer

Awarded for our commitment to excellence and our dedication to innovative product development and superior service to our partners and Clients

Life insurance of the year

Recognised for our commitment to product innovation in meeting the wealth planning needs of our Clients