Sun Life Appoints David Healy as Incoming US President, Dan Fishbein to Retire in 2026

Sun Life Financial has announced David Healy as the incoming President of Sun Life U.S., effective September 1, 2025. Healy has over 20 years of experience at Sun Life, heading significant acquisitions and leading Group Benefits and U.S. Operations and Technology teams. Current President Dan Fishbein will retire in March 2026 and serve as Executive Chair during the transition. Healy has managed the Group Benefits business and led the U.S. Operations and Technology teams, playing a key role in the integration of Assurant Employee Benefits and Maxwell Health.

Sun Life Financial has announced the appointment of David Healy as the incoming President of Sun Life U.S., effective September 1, 2025. The announcement comes as Dan Fishbein, the current President, plans to retire in March 2026 and will assume the title of Executive Chair to facilitate a smooth transition [1][2][3].

Healy brings over two decades of experience at Sun Life, including significant roles in acquisitions and leading the Group Benefits and U.S. Operations and Technology teams. His tenure has been marked by strategic growth and innovation, particularly in the integration of Assurant Employee Benefits (AEB) and Insurtech Maxwell Health [1][2][3].

Under Fishbein's leadership, the U.S. business has transformed into a leader in health-related benefits and services, connecting with the broader healthcare ecosystem to enhance client care and coverage [1][2][3]. Fishbein's contributions to Sun Life have been substantial, and his retirement is seen as a significant milestone in the company's history.

Healy's appointment is expected to build on the momentum established by Fishbein, leveraging his broad experience and business acumen to drive the next steps in Sun Life U.S.'s strategy. His expertise in technology and operations, combined with his background in employee benefits, aligns perfectly with the company's ambitions for the U.S. market [1][2][3].

Sun Life Financial, a leading international financial services organization, provides asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to both individual and institutional clients. With operations in multiple markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bermuda, the company manages a total of $1.54 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025 [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sun-life-announces-appointment-of-david-healy-as-incoming-president-of-sun-life-us-302524824.html
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250807to46090/sun-life-announces-appointment-of-david-healy-as-incoming-president-of-sun-life-us
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sun-life-announces-appointment-david-210300719.html