Does Sun Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sun Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sun Life. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sun Life?

69% of Sun Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sun Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sun Life?

Financial Advisor (230) , Manager (90) , Disability Case Manager (87) , Business Analyst (81) , Director (81) , Analyst (72) , Customer Service Representative (71) , Process Associate (66) , Advisor (60) , Software Engineer (57) , Actuarial Analyst (55) , Financial Analyst (54) , Project Manager (52) , Intern (50) , Business Systems Analyst (41)

What are the pros of working at Sun Life according to real employee reviews?

"Haven’t started yet but seems to be good company that will allow a good work/life balance" ((in 541 reviews)); "Benefits is good tho great" ((in 421 reviews)); "Great for people with low to no corporate work experience Great place for people looking to switch from liberal arts to business/finance/insurance" ((in 294 reviews)); "Work from home is great" ((in 142 reviews)); "pay is good they are good to their emplyees" ((in 128 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sun Life according to real employee reviews?

"Unfortunately base salary is low with no real climb" ((in 158 reviews)); "You may have a good manager which helps, but some department managers are awful." ((in 73 reviews)); "Upper management is aware, but unwilling to step up and do anything about it." ((in 20 reviews)); "Load of politics; senior management who doesn't have a clue; cliques; perpetual reorgs." ((in 19 reviews)); "lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sun Life layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sun Life layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sun Life in 2026.

Sun Life reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(4,275 total reviews)

Kevin Strain

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Sun Life has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,275 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sun Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Versicherungswesen industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews

4.0

Sep 3, 2012

Sun Life has viable programs and investment vehicles that "tailor-fit" financial plans and goals for every individual.

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's the # 1 Life Insurance company in the Philippines today....outstanding historical investment performances sofar.

Cons

Annuity is not available....However, it's not being offered here in the Phil.

5.0

Aug 22, 2012

An ideal company to work for.

Branch manager - sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very professional, high integrity, excellent service to the policyholders, very supportive, and it's like a second family for me.

Cons

Can't think of any! I can give you more about how nice it is to be with this company.

5.0

Mar 20, 2010

Great Place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sunlife is a relaxed workplace filled great people! They are definitely attempting to make the company a global leader and household name.

Cons

There may be limited opportunities for advancement. That being said if you work hard you will be noticed and have my opportunities.

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