News releases

1)       SunJoy Global has been upgraded to offer six policy currencies with effect from 1 November 2024

• Starting from the 3rd policy anniversary, Clients may apply to exercise the Currency Change Option4, allowing for a change in policy currency freely between United States Dollar (USD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), British Pound Sterling (GBP), Renminbi (RMB), Australian Dollar (AUD) or Hong Kong Dollar (HKD);
• Clients can make hassle-free cash withdrawals via SunWallet, a one-stop electronic withdrawal platform. This industry-first feature enables Clients to enjoy cash withdrawals without geographical limitations, even while residing overseas.

2)      Extends exclusive medical services5 coverage to Eligible Savings Plans2

• Medical Concierge Services: Arrange appointments for specialist consultation, doctor referrals, day case surgery and hospitalization in Hong Kong;
• AdvicePro (Face-to-face second medical opinion service): If a Client is diagnosed with an eligible medical condition by a registered medical practitioner, he/she can receive one face-to-face second medical opinion consultation or remote consultation for each eligible medical condition from Sun Life’s network of medical experts in Hong Kong;
• Mainland China VIP Medical Navigation Service: Sun Life provides escort and navigation service to Clients at network hospitals in mainland China;
• Medical Green Channel: Clients can secure priority booking for outpatient or hospitalization appointments at Sun Life’s designated network hospitals across mainland China, which encompass over 2,000 3A-Grade public hospitals and premium private hospitals;
• Overseas Medical Referral and Arrangement Service: If a Client resides in Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China and unfortunately suffers from an eligible medical condition that requires medical treatment overseas, Sun Life will provide comprehensive one-stop overseas medical services support. Services include referral and pre-selection of quality overseas hospitals, review of medical case with medical experts from international medical network, visa facilitation and travel arrangement.
• Comprehensive Genomic Profiling: In the event of a solid tumor diagnosis, an eligible Client is entitled to a one-time complimentary comprehensive genomic profiling test per policy. A liquid biopsy blood sample helps identify gene mutations in cancer cells, enabling medical practitioner to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the Client’s genetic profile.

Christine Yeung, General Manager, Life and Health of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: "SunJoy Global is designed to meet the diverse needs of our high-net-worth Clients, and it has garnered positive market feedback since its launch in January this year. At Sun Life, we have always prioritized a customer-centric approach, carefully listened to our Clients’ feedback. As the demand for wealth and health protection continues to rise among high-net-worth Clients, we remain committed to optimizing our product design. We have not only upgraded our Currency Change Option4 but also provided value-added services that go beyond traditional insurance, striving to enhance our Clients’ experience.”

Promotion: From 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025, the policyholder, the insured and their immediate family members can enjoy exclusive medical services for a specific period when purchasing Eligible Savings Plans2. For more information, please visit here.

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Photo caption: Christine Yeung, General Manager, Life & Health, Sun Life Hong Kong Limited

Remarks:

1.        Medical services are provided by the designated third-party service provider, HealthMutual Group Limited ("HMG") and are not guaranteed. Sun Life is not responsible for any act, negligence or failure to act on the part of the designated third-party service provider. Sun Life will not be liable for any loss or damage, costs or other expenses whatsoever and howsoever, directly or indirectly, caused by, arising from or in connection with the services.

2.      Eligible Savings Plans include SunJoy, SunGift, SunJoy Global and SunGift Global. Exclusive medical services are applicable to Eligible Savings Plans only and Client must meet designated premium requirement which is available from here.

3.      An immediate family member refers to the legal spouse, children and parents of the policy owner or the insured.

4.      Upon approval of the currency change, the policy year, maturity date, policy owner and insured(s) will remain unchanged. The notional amount after the currency change option is exercised cannot be less than the minimum amount as required by the then current administrative rules.

5.      Terms and conditions apply to every medical services. For more information, please refer to Quick Guide to Sun Life Medical Services (applicable to Eligible Savings Plans2 only) and relevant promotional leaflet.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of 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. As of September 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.51 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

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. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.

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