You are better off working elsewhere - Anonymous employee Sun Life Employee Review

1.0
22 Sept 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good brand awareness as the company advertises a lot on TV.

Cons

Compensation to advisors is very poor and decreases each year so that in 5 years time, the advisor gets paid less than half the commission he would make outside. In addition, unlike the industry norm where there is a partial charge-back to the advisor if the policy lapses in the first 2 years, here there is a lifetime chargeback on the Growth Commission, which is one of the main components of commission.

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5.0
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Pros

Great benefits, great work environment,

Cons

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2.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Sun Life provides competitive benefits, remote work opportunities, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals. The company offers strong learning opportunities within the disability and leave management space.

Cons

Staffing reductions and increasing workloads have made it difficult for some teams to maintain service levels while preserving employee well-being. Leadership communication and support can vary by department.

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