Sun Life appoints Brennan Kennedy as new Chief Actuary

Core Insights - Sun Life Financial Inc. has appointed Brennan Kennedy as Senior Vice-President and Chief Actuary, effective October 4, 2025, succeeding Kevin Morrissey who will retire after 37 years with the company [1][4]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Brennan Kennedy will lead the actuarial functions with a focus on talent development, technology solutions, and innovations to support Sun Life's strategic imperatives [2]. - Kevin Morrissey has served as Senior Vice-President and Chief Actuary since 2016 and has had a significant career at Sun Life, beginning in 1988 [5][6]. Group 2: Brennan Kennedy's Background - Brennan has over 26 years of experience at Sun Life, holding senior roles in Actuarial, Risk Management, Finance, and Asset Liability Management since joining in 1998 [3]. - He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization with operations in multiple markets, including Canada, the U.S., and several Asian countries [6]. - As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion [6].