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Sun Life Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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  • Sun Life Financial Inc. reported underlying net income of $1,123 million for Q2 2026, an 11% increase from the prior year.
  • Reported net income for the quarter was $1,008 million, representing a 41% year-over-year increase.
  • Underlying earnings per share reached $2.02, a 13% rise, while reported EPS was $1.81, up 44%.
  • The underlying return on equity was 19.1%, with reported ROE at 17.2%.
  • Assets under management totaled $1,696 billion, a 10% increase from Q2 2025.
  • Group insurance sales grew 27% to $680 million, and individual insurance sales rose 16% to $1,002 million.
  • Sun Life Asset Management reported underlying net income of US$262 million, with gross flows increasing 55% to US$19.0 billion.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Bell Partners Inc. on July 2, 2026, to expand U.S. multifamily real estate capabilities.
  • Canada segment underlying net income increased 23% to $427 million, driven by business growth and favorable experience.
  • U.S. segment underlying net income rose 15% to US$164 million, supported by medical stop-loss revenue growth.
  • Asia segment underlying net income grew 18% to $222 million, fueled by sales momentum in Hong Kong and other markets.
  • Corporate underlying net loss widened to $117 million due to higher financing costs related to SLC Management acquisitions.
  • The Sun Life Financial Inc. LICAT ratio stood at 145% at the end of the quarter.
  • Digital initiatives included the launch of an enhanced My Sun Life Mobile App and an AI-powered concierge for advisors.
  • Asset Management net inflows turned positive to US$1.5 billion, reversing prior year outflows, driven by a large fixed income mandate.
  • MFS active ETFs generated US$640 million in net inflows, more than triple the prior year's volume.