Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE: SLF, TSX: SLF) today announced the
appointment of Andrew Darfoor as Senior Vice President, SLF
International (Bermuda), responsible for the company’s Bermuda
operations and relationship management activities for SLF International
global distributors. Andrew reports to Wes Thompson, President, Sun Life
Financial U.S. SLF International markets U.S.-dollar-denominated
insurance and investment products designed specifically for
high-net-worth investors residing outside of the United States, Canada,
or Bermuda.
“Andrew brings a strong financial services background and a proven track
record of strategic business growth,” said Thompson. “He has built
highly successful international operations through a focus on global
expansion, profitability, customer service, and deep distribution
relationships.”
Prior to this appointment, Andrew held a number of senior leadership
roles at Old Mutual PLC, a global international provider of investment
and protection solutions. Most recently he was President and CEO of Old
Mutual (Bermuda) Ltd., which provides insurance and investment solutions
designed to meet the financial needs of international investors. In that
role, Andrew oversaw all aspects of the business, including sales,
marketing, investments, HR, finance, actuarial, and operations. Andrew
has also held international management positions focused on strategy and
business development at Credit Suisse AG, UBS AG, and Ernst & Young LLP.
“SLF International provides a strong valuable proposition for our global
customers, and Andrew has the experience and expertise to help us shape
and execute our growth strategy,” added Thompson.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth
accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate
customers. Sun Life Financial and its partners have operations in key
markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India,
China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. Sun Life
Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and
Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life
Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE), and
Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. As of June
30, 2013, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets
under management of C$591 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc., the holding company for the Sun Life Financial
group of companies, is a public company. It is not an insurance company
and does not offer insurance products for sale in the United States or
elsewhere, and does not guarantee the obligations of its insurance
company subsidiaries.
SLPC 25285, approved 9/13 (exp. 9/18)
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