Sun Life reveals changes to executive team

Insurer’s move meant to reflect its dedication to developing its own people

Sun Life reveals changes to executive team

Insurance News

By Lyle Adriano

Sun Life Financial president and CEO Dean Connor announced recently that changes will be made to the company’s current executive team.

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Specifically, three executives will be given new roles within the team:
 
  • Kevin Strain, currently president, Sun Life Financial Asia, will become executive vice-president & chief financial officer.
 
  • Claude Accum, currently executive vice-president & chief risk officer, will assume the role of president, Sun Life Financial Asia.
 
  • Colm Freyne, currently executive vice-president & chief financial officer, will become executive vice-president & chief risk officer.

According to a release, the above changes will take effect May 29, 2017.

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“Today’s announcement speaks to the depth and breadth of our leadership team, and supports continued execution of our Four Pillar strategy,” Connor said. “Kevin, Claude and Colm each possess extensive Sun Life experience that will serve us well as they take on their new portfolios. These moves also highlight our ongoing focus on developing our people, including the unique experiences that come with operating businesses in diverse geographies around the world.”

The rest of the executive team remains unchanged and will continue to serve as members.

“I’m privileged to work alongside such a talented executive team, one where each member is tremendously committed to our clients and to our goal to be one of the best insurance and asset management companies in the world,” Connor stated.


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