TORONTO,
May 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Sun Life
Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) has set up a special hotline
and process for its clients and employees who have been impacted by
the destruction caused by wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. In addition, Sun Life
Financial will be providing a corporate donation of $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help
residents who have been evacuated and have lost their homes,
businesses, and livelihood. Additionally, employee and Sun Life
advisor personal donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to
an additional total corporate maximum of $25,000.
The devastating fires in Fort
McMurray have had a significant impact on Sun Life
Financial's clients, employees, and advisors who live and work in
the area. "We are deeply saddened by the news and our thoughts are
with the tens of thousands of people who have been forced from
their homes and communities," said Kevin
Dougherty, President, SLF Canada.
"We recognize the ordeal our clients, advisors and employees are
facing and are committed to working with them at the appropriate
time to find solutions that best meet their individual needs," said
Dougherty. "Whether that means providing quicker access to funds
and benefits, extension of payment terms or any other special
handling that is required, we're here to help and talk through
what's meaningful for them."
Sun Life Financial and Sun Life Global Investments are
encouraging impacted clients who require special assistance to call
1-866-220-1230, or contact their Sun Life Financial advisor.
Sun Life Financial's contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will
come from the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund at the
Canadian Red Cross, which enables support to be deployed rapidly to
areas in need. These fires represent the largest evacuation in
Alberta's history and Red Cross
teams are prepared to respond.
The Sun Life Financial International Response Fund, the first
international corporate sponsorship of its kind, was established in
partnership with the Canadian Red Cross in 2005 to help accelerate
emergency response to large-scale international crises.
Administered by the Canadian Red Cross, the Fund has helped provide
immediate relief and resources to natural disasters and crises in
Canada and around the world.
Canadians can make a donation to the Alberta Fire Appeal to support the Canadian
Red Cross response efforts.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth
products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun
Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide,
including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December
31, 2015, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had
total assets under management of $891
billion. For more information please visit
www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.