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SUN LIFE REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO HIGH-NET-WORTH MARKET WITH LAUNCH OF SUN LIFE PREMIER LEGACY

Strategic move positions Sun Life to capture share of US$5.8 trillion Asian wealth transfer as  new research reveals critical preparedness gap among Filipino affluent  

Manila, Philippines (April 13, 2026) – As Asia approaches an unprecedented US$5.8  trillion intergenerational wealth transfer by 2030, Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life)  is strengthening its high net worth (HNW) market positioning with the introduction of Sun Life  Premier Legacy, a comprehensive financial solution designed for affluent Filipinos seeking  structured wealth preservation and multi-generational continuity.  

The product launch marks a strategic reinvigoration of Sun Life's efforts to serve the country's  growing HNW segment, addressing sophisticated planning needs that extend beyond traditional  asset accumulation to encompass legacy preservation, business continuity, and purposeful  wealth transfer.  

The Scale of Unpreparedness Reveals Market Opportunity  

Proprietary research by Sun Life entitled “Passing the Torch” exposes a striking disconnect  between awareness and action among Filipino wealth holders. While 81% fear their wealth may  not be preserved beyond the next generation, only 18% feel fully prepared with legacy  arrangements in place.  

The readiness gap is substantial: only 6% of respondents have completed and communicated  their legacy plans, while 25% admit to having nothing at all in place. Even among those aware  of legacy planning tools, uptake remains low, where 64% know about wills and estate planning  documents, yet only 32% use them.  

"The numbers tell a compelling story,” said JJ Moreno, Country Head and CEO of Sun Life  Philippines. "Filipino families recognize the importance of legacy planning, with 77% saying  that ensuring family financial security is their top priority. However, most haven't translated  that awareness into action. This represents both an urgent need and a significant market  opportunity."  

Addressing Core Wealth Preservation Anxieties  

The research, which surveyed over 3,000 respondents across six Asian markets, reveals specific  concerns driving demand for sophisticated planning solutions. Findings in the Philippines show  that 64% worry their heirs won't be financially equipped to manage inherited wealth, 49% fear  family disputes over assets, and 41% cite market volatility as a threat to preserving value.  The latest financial solution, Sun Life Premier Legacy, is designed to address these concerns  through structured benefit distribution, governance continuity, and clear succession protocols. 

Built for Complex Wealth Transfer Scenarios  

The solution delivers substantial life insurance coverage from day 1 to age 100, creating  immediate liquidity for critical wealth preservation needs including estate settlement, business  succession, and family asset protection.  

Sun Life Premier Legacy is structured around three strategic pillars:  

Wealth Protection and Legacy Architecture – Substantial coverage designed to preserve  estate value, maintain business continuity, and provide liquidity at critical transition  points  

Governance and Continuity Planning – Built-in safeguards ensuring seamless transitions  and clear decision-making protocols if the policy owner becomes incapacitated  Philanthropic Structuring – Enabling systematic charitable contributions aligned with  family values and long-term social impact objectives, addressing the 43% of  respondents who want to incorporate philanthropy into their legacy  

Strategic Features Designed for Legacy Planning Challenges  

Two distinctive features position Sun Life Premier Legacy for these sophisticated planning  scenarios:  

The Legacy Settlement Option provides unprecedented flexibility in insurance benefit  distribution, allowing policy owners to structure payouts to beneficiaries across specific time  periods, or release in controlled installments, directly addressing concerns  about their heirs’ financial readiness and wealth preservation discipline.  

The Mental Incapacity Benefit, a first in the market feature, enables a pre-designated  trusted individual to access defined benefits if the policy owner loses capacity to manage his  plan due to illness or injury, ensuring family interests remain protected during vulnerable  transition periods.  

Beyond core insurance features, Sun Life Premier Legacy includes long-term value building  through potential dividend earnings, complemented by VIP services including priority  processing, select medical concierge services, and exclusive access to legacy planning forums.  

Strategic Commitment to Affluent Segment  

"This isn't simply a product launch. It's a statement of intent about serving a market at a critical  inflection point," said Moreno. "With trillions in wealth set to transfer across Asia, and Filipino  families expressing clear anxiety about preservation and preparedness, Sun Life Premier Legacy  positions us as the partner equipped to guide families through this complexity with  sophistication, discretion, and foresight."  

  

For more information on Sun Life Premier Legacy, speak with your Sun Life Advisor or visit  www.sunlife.co/PremierLegacy. 

Sun Life's research, "Passing the Torch: Building Lasting Legacies in Asia," surveyed over 3,000  respondents across the Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and  Vietnam. The full report is available at: www.sunlife.co/PassingTheTorchStudy. 
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