

In certain communications, the company may be referred to as "Sun Life International" strictly as a marketing name and no legal significance is expressed or implied. SLFIB no longer markets the Wealth and Investment products, having discontinued new sales as of December 2015. Wealth and Investment products sold through the international offshore business based in Bermuda were issued by, and supported by the financial strength and claims paying ability of, Sun Life Financial Investments (Bermuda) Ltd ("SLFIB"). These products may not be sold in the United States, nor to citizens or residents of the United States, nor to residents of Bermuda or Canada. Life insurance products sold through the international offshore business based in Bermuda are offered by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Bermuda Branch). Sun Life Financial Inc., the publicly traded holding company for the Sun Life group of companies, is not a product offering company and is not the guarantor of the obligations of its subsidiaries. The company was founded on Maand is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.The Sun Life group of companies operates under the "Sun Life" name.

The Corporate segment represents United Kingdom business unit and corporate support operations, which include run-off reinsurance operations as well as investment income, expenses, capital, and other items. The Sun Life Financial Asia segment comprises of Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and China markets. The Sun Life Financial Asset Management segment focuses on the design and delivers investment products through MFS investment management, and Sun Life investment management.

The Sun Life Financial United States segment consists of group benefits, international and in-force management services. The Sun Life Financial Canada segment offers individual insurance and wealth, and group benefits and retirement services. It operates through the following segments: Sun Life Financial Canada, Sun Life Financial United States, Sun Life Financial Asset Management, Sun Life Financial Asia, and Corporate.

The firm engages in the provision of financial services.
