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Sun Life Company Culture
Sun Life Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
A+Leadership
A+Gender
AManager
ASun Life CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Kevin D. Strain
83 /100
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Diversity at Sun Life
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C
Diverse employees at Sun Life have rated Executive Team, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sun Life
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies
A
Women at Sun Life have rated Leadership, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Sun Life eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
28
Sun Life employees are 28% more likely to recommend Sun Life as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at Sun Life
Working at Sun Life is rated highly by 307 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sun Life employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Sun Life’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Toronto. See below in detail how working at Sun Life was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sun Life
A
Overall Company Culture at Sun Life is rated A
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Top
10%
Sun Life ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sun Life Employee Reviews
Out of 178 Sun Life employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sun Life improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Sun Life Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Everything except my base for real
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Bonus, salary, vacation, are great
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Great leadership team at sun life
Constructive Feedback From Sun Life Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Most call center employees are exceptionally great.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The call center would be a great department if a escalation team was available. More support from management and a case analyst would call back unhappy clients. Senior analyst would be more helpful.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Not according to market standards
Sun Life Company Information
Sun Life Company Overview
Sun Life provides wealth management, financial security, and stability to its worldwide customer base.
Sun Life Mission, Vision & Values
Sun Life Mission & Values
Helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
| Headquarter | One York Street Toronto M5J 0B6 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sunlife.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1865 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SLF |
Sun Life Competitors
Sun Life competitors include Manulife, MetLife, The Hartford, and Royal Bank Of Canada. Sun Life ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sun Life compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sun Life Employees
307 employees at Sun Life have reviewed Sun Life across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 307 Sun Life employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sun Life are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sun Life, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sun Life are pleased with their team. 307 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Sun Life are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sun Life believe the environment at Sun Life is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sun Life is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Sun Life work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sun Life are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sun Life - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sun Life is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Sun Life employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Sun Life KPIs and OKRs
At Sun Life 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sun Life's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Sun Life employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Sun Life CEO & Leadership
Sun Life CEO - Kevin D. Strain
83 /100
Sun Life’s CEO Kevin D. Strain started in this role in 2021. Kevin’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Toronto. Sun Life’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sun Life’s competitors, Kevin D. Strain ranks right above Manulife CEO Roy Gori. Under D. Strain’s leadership, Sun Life employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Diversity and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Sun Life could stand to see real improvement.
Sun Life Leadership
The Sun Life Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Kevin D. Strain, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President Colm Joseph Freyne CPA, CA, and President of Sun Life Investment Management Stephen Clarkson Peacher CFA
Kevin D. Strain CEO / President
Kevin D. Strain serves as the CEO / President of Sun Life.
Colm Joseph Freyne CPA, CA Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Colm Joseph Freyne, CPA, CA, has been Chief Risk Officer of Sun Life Financial Inc. since May 29, 2017 and has been... read more
Stephen Clarkson Peacher CFA President of Sun Life Investment Management
Mr. Stephen Clarkson Peacher, also known as Steve, CFA, serves as the President at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.... read more
Kevin Patrick Dougherty President of Sun Life Financial Canada
Kevin Patrick Dougherty joined Sun Life Financial Inc. in 1994 with extensive experience in the financial services... read more
Larry Madge Senior Vice President & Chief Actuary
Larry Madge serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Actuary of Sun Life Financial. Larry started at Sun Life... read more
Dianna Duvall Vice President
Dianna Duvall serves as the Vice President of Sun Life Financial. Dianna started at Sun Life Financial in March of 2016.... read more
Douglas Gosney AVP, Stop Loss Market Manager
Douglas Gosney serves as the AVP, Stop Loss Market Manager of Sun Life.
Edd Bailey VP Group and Voluntary Pricing
Edd Bailey serves as the VP Group and Voluntary Pricing of Sun Life Financial. Edd started at Sun Life Financial in... read more
Sun Life Salaries
How much does Sun Life pay?
How much do people at Sun Life get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sun Life is $129,848, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,599, or $62 per hour.
At Sun Life, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,063 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,947 annually. Average Sun Life salaries by department include: Design at $124,441, Operations at $102,128, Marketing at $110,627, and HR at $124,504. Half of Sun Life salaries are above $129,599.
96 employees at Sun Life rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 289 ratings) while 92 employees at Sun Life rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 94 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sun Life employees include job titles like Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Sun Life employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$129,848*
Average Compensation
$129,599*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sun Life Salaries by City
Sun Life Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sun Life
Diverse employees at Sun Life score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Sun Life in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sun Life across various culture dimensions.
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Sun Life Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sun Life PTO
Sun Life's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Sun Life's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sun Life applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
20
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (17 out of 20)
- 0% Denied ( out of 20)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 20)
- 15% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 20)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Sun Life on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Candidates By Location
Worcester | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sun Life
What is Sun Life address?
Sun Life location is at One York Street
Who is the CEO of Sun Life?
Sun Life CEO is Kevin D. Strain, their score by employees is 83
What is Sun Life eNPS?
The eNPS for Sun Life is 28
What is Sun Life revenue?
Sun Life revenue is $29B
What is the salary for Mobile Developer in Sun Life?
Mobile Developer average salary in the US is 117k
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