Strengthening our support for the Asian advisor market

October 21, 2026

At Sun Life, we are proud of the strong, longstanding relationships we’ve built with you over many years. You play an important role in our shared success, and we remain deeply committed to supporting your continued growth.

As the market evolves, we are taking steps to further strengthen how we partner with you. To support this commitment, we are pleased to introduce a dedicated national Asian Market Growth team, led by Wai Leung, Head of Asian Market Growth effective January 1, 2027. Wai will provide leadership for this newly created team and help drive a coordinated approach to supporting Asian advisors across the country.

Enhancing our approach

Under Wai's leadership, we are introducing a more coordinated national approach to the Asian market. This enhanced model brings together dedicated resources and leadership to ensure:

  • Market strategy with Asian MGAs and deeper Advisor partnership
  • More consistent support across regions
  • Stronger, more connected relationships at both the regional and national level
  • Enhanced focus on business development opportunities
  • Greater alignment of expertise and resources to support your evolving needs

This evolution reflects our commitment to aligning more closely with your needs and continuing to deliver value in a changing market environment.

As a results of this change, Jackie Pries will take on an expanded mandate as the Regional Vice President, Ontario & Atlantic Region.

What this means for you

You can expect:

  • Continued day-to-day support from your existing Sun Life contacts
  • Greater alignment across our teams to provide a more seamless experience
  • Increased collaboration to help identify opportunities and support your business objectives
  • Access to a nationally coordinated team focused on supporting growth within the Asian advisor market

There is no disruption to how you currently work with us—this change is focused on strengthening our ability to support you over the long term.

Looking ahead

We are confident this enhanced approach will allow us to better support you and your Clients, deepen our partnership, and position us for continued success together.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and partnership.

Sincerely,

Stéphane Vigneault & Anne Topping