Sun CII maximum issue limit increased to $4 million 

September 24, 2025

Starting October 6, Sun Life is announcing an increase to the maximum issue limit for Sun Critical Illness Insurance (CII), from $3 million to $4 million. 

Highest maximum CII face amount in the industry  

This increase provides high-net-worth individuals and business owners enhanced financial security for their unique needs. With up to $4 million in critical illness insurance protection, Clients have more options to help safeguard their finances and lifestyles. 

Illustrations and applications 

  • For cases up to $3 million: Illustrate in Sun Life Illustrations and apply using Sun eApp. 
  • For cases over $3 million up to $4 million: Speak to your Sun Life Relationship Manager or email salesdesk@sunlife.com to request a special quote.

Note: $4 million is the maximum face amount per insured person across all carriers. With the increase of the maximum issue limit to $4 million for Sun CII and total line across all carriers, there will be updates to the age/amount requirements chart and financial underwriting guidelines. Third party verification will be required for amounts greater than $3 million. You will be able to find the updates in the weeks to follow at the links below. 

Updated Sun CII marketing materials and resources, including Critical Illness Insurance underwriting requirements and Critical illness insurance financial underwriting guidelines, are coming soon. 

Remember the Term and CII special offer 

If a Client is interested in the Term and CII special bundle offer and you require a special quote for either product, please speak to your Sun Life Relationship Manager, or email salesdesk@sunlife.com. They can help you get a special quote that includes the bundle discount.  

Visit the Special offers page on Suncentral to see all the details. 

Grow your business 

This change enables you to:  

  • expand your market reach,
  • meet high net-worth Clients’ needs to safeguard their financial security, and
  • offer business owners solutions to keep their business operations running in case of a critical illness.  

Think about Clients today who could benefit from this increased coverage limit.  

Contact 

salesdesk@sunlife.com