David Healy

As president of Sun Life U.S., David Healy oversees one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a broad range of group products, healthcare navigation services and dental care through partner dental practices, as well as an in-force business of individual life insurance, annuities and reinsurance.

David assumed his current role September 1, 2025, with a focus on growth including investing in new capabilities and services to make benefits easier for clients and broadening access to care. He has more than 20 years of experience at Sun Life U.S., most recently as president of the Dental business, the largest provider of dental benefits in the U.S. by membership, including DentaQuest. David continues to lead Dental until a successor is named.

Prior to Dental, he was president, Group Benefits, which includes life, disability, absence management, supplemental health, dental and vision benefits. Under David’s leadership, the Group business expanded to incorporate health services and clinical expertise that improve health outcomes and help people close coverage gaps and return to work.

David has a passion for digital innovation and led the modernization of Group Benefits capabilities, including digital benefits administration, partner connectivity, and member solutions. In 2018 he oversaw the acquisition of Maxwell Health, adding digital talent and expertise to the organization. He also led the integration of Assurant Employee Benefits, which Sun Life acquired in 2015.

David has also led the U.S. Operations and Technology teams, where he combined services across business units for consistency in the client experience and modernized IT delivery. Prior to joining Sun Life, he held roles at Keyport Life Insurance Company and Manulife Financial.

David received a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Providence College and holds an MBA, high honors, from Boston University. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Boston Children’s Museum.