Rethink

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A provocative thought leadership series that urges you to rethink the way you view our products, and other areas of interest.

rethink logo

A provocative thought leadership series that urges you to rethink the way you view our products, and other areas of interest.

What is rethink?

With Sun Life’s rethink, our Professional Insights team provides valuable insights into points of interest that matter the most to you, including:

  • Ideas that may resonate with your clients and centres of influence
  • Taxation
  • Industry trends
  • Sun Life and our competitors
  • The Canadian economy

Our goal is to provide timely information and concepts. Be sure to check back every month for updates. 

Get the latest rethink

Corporate vs. shareholder borrowing

Last updated: November 2023

Compares the considerations for a collateral loan taken by the corporation or the shareholder on a corporate-owned insurance policy.

Liquid life insurance

Last updated: November 2023

Permanent life insurance offers several ways for a policyholder to access cash inside their policy. We explore the various ways policyholders can access this cash and how to go about it.

Is reduced-paid up an ideal solution for Par?

Last updated: November 2023

Compares RPU against other options for a specified duration.

Leaving a legacy of generosity

Last updated: November 2022

Explore how Canadians can donate assets, like life insurance, to ensure they make the biggest impact.

Related product: UL

Having a successful CII conversation

Last updated: October 2022

Do you find it difficult to broach the subject of CII with Clients? In under 5 minutes, learn a 3-step strategy for having winning CII conversations.

Related product: CII

Which 10 pay Universal Life is best?

Last updated: July 2022

See how, with the right alternative, Clients could save money by growing excess cash within their policy. And the rate at which that cash needs to grow is lower than you might think.

Related product: UL

Rethink the yield of the Sun Par investment account

Last updated: July 2022

Understand how we manage the Par Account assets to achieve our optimal mix of long-term returns and low volatility, and rethink which indicators should give you the most confidence in the illustrations you provide to Clients.

Related product: Par

Don't let a growing family mean shrinking wealth

Last updated: July 2022

See how a cascading insurance strategy can mitigate risk, offer tax-advantaged growth and allow transfer of ownership and benefit payment between generations tax-free.

Related products: ParULSun Permanent Life

Can you increase value without asking for more money?

Last updated: July 2022

You can incorporate long term insurance needs into the well-known strategy of an insured annuity by adding Sun Retirement Health Assist (RHA) insurance. See how clients’ situations are greatly improved by this more holistic solution.

Related products: ULpayout annuities, and Sun RHA

Pass down the recreational property, not the taxes

Last updated: April 2022

Help Clients rethink their options for keeping the recreational property in the family.

Related products: ULSun Permanent Life and Par

There is no one solution

Last updated: April 2022

Help Clients rethink their options for keeping the recreational property in the family.

Related products: ULSun Permanent Life and Par

Term insurance cost as an MER

Last updated:  January 2022

See how redirecting a small portion of excess income to a term life insurance policy can be a low MER approach that allows for growth and security.

Related products: Term

How can you give Clients more assistance in retirement?

Last updated: November 2021

See how Sun Retirement Health Assist (RHA) can support Clients’ plans by helping prepare them for the cost of long-term care. 

Related products: Sun Retirement Health Assist

Funding long-term care needs

Last updated:  November 2021

Learn about options to help Clients transfer or share the cost of needing long-term care as they age.

Related products: ULParCIIRHA

An asset in your corporate Client’s “vested” interest

Last updated: February 2021

Show corporate Clients and their accountants that life insurance is more than just an expense. Permanent life insurance can enhance the value of a business as a positive asset on the financial statements.

Related products: Par and UL

Sometimes it pays to be indecisive

Last updated: November 2020

When a Client decides on the length of their term policy, they’re forecasting how long their need for insurance will be. See how by adding the renewal protection benefit, some Clients could pay less than if they initially selected a longer term policy.

Related products: Sun term with RPB

Reducing financial stress

Last updated: 2020

Knowing how to protect and access your investments is becoming as important as choosing where to invest. Use the following guide to help advise Clients during tough times.

Related products: Investments, Par, and UL

How many things can you buy and
get all your money back in the end?

Last updated: 2020

Client’s often feel they’re losing money on insurance unless they claim soon. See how to address this emotional concern with return of premium on death (ROPD) benefit on Sun Perm. 

Related products: Sun Perm with ROPD

Reduce passive income, reduce taxes

Last updated: 2020

Knowing how to protect and access your investments is becoming as important as choosing where to invest. Use the following guide to help advise Clients during tough times.

Related products: Investments, Par, and UL

Protecting a child comes naturally

Last updated: 2020

Could Clients afford to take unpaid leave if one of their children became critically ill?

Related products: CII