SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth?

Sun Life Financial (SLF) has launched Health Navigator, combining disability insurance with personalized healthcare navigation services. The product aims to help employees access appropriate specialists and care coordination while reducing recovery times and medical costs. SLF's U.S. sales surged 43% to $324 million in Q2 2026, driven by medical stop-loss growth. The offering positions SLF to cross-sell services and capture greater market share in employer benefits spending.