TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - Sun Life Assurance
Company of Canada ("Sun Life
Financial") today announced that it is donating $15,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help and
provide relief for those affected by the ice storm in New Brunswick.
The recent ice storm brought down hundreds of utility poles and
thousands of kilometres of wires, resulting in widespread power
outages initially impacting more than 133,000 homes and businesses.
The damage is the worst in the northeast part of the province where
thousands of people have been left without electricity.
"Many residents and businesses in New
Brunswick have been impacted by the ice storm and are facing
various challenges," said Léo Grépin, Senior Vice President,
Individual Insurance and Wealth, Sun Life Financial Canada. "Our
thoughts are with those affected and we will continue to monitor
the situation to ensure the proper support is in place for anyone
who needs it."
Mr. Grépin added, "In addition, we are committed to helping our
clients impacted by the ice storm with their individual needs
whether that is providing quicker access to funds, extension of
payment terms or any other special handling that is required,
whenever they need us."
Sun Life Financial and Sun Life Global Investments are
encouraging impacted clients who require special assistance or have
any questions to call 1-877-SUN-LIFE (1-877-786-5433), email
custrel@sunlife.com, 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 – the first international corporate sponsorship
of its kind – which enables support to be deployed rapidly to areas
in need. It 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 also make a donation to the New Brunswick Ice
Storm 2017 Appeal to support the Canadian Red Cross response
efforts.
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial
group of companies.
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 September 30, 2016, the Sun Life Financial group
of companies had total assets under management of $908 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.
Note to Editors: All figures in Canadian dollars except as
otherwise noted.
Media Relations Contact:
Amanda Robinson
Manager, Media Relations
Corporate Communications
T. 416-204-8161
amanda.robinson@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.