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Sun Life U.S. named a Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant for third consecutive year

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of Hartford's Top Workplaces by the Hartford Courant for the third year in a row, following the opening of the company's newly designed office in the Gold Building late last year.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has been named one of Hartford's Top Workplaces by the Hartford Courant for the third year in a row, following the opening of the company's newly designed office in the Gold Building late last year.
  • The recognition is based on employee surveys conducted by Energage, as well as information about Sun Life's employee programs and benefits.
  • We're looking forward to continuing this trend with our employees in Hartford and around the country."
  • Other workplace recognitions Sun Life has received include:
    Great Place to Work certification, 2021 – 2023
    Girls Club Top 25 Companies Where Women Want to Work, 2022
    100% score on Human Rights Commission Corporate Equality Index, 2009 – 2022

How to Get Back on Track After a Crisis

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Monday, April 17, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When certain mega-rich CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs are going through a health, business, relationship, or other life crisis, they often seek Dave Asomaning for support.

Key Points: 
  • Asomaning has a Ph.D. in psychoanalysis and religion and is a psychotherapist-turned-executive coach for high-achieving CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and their teams.
  • It helps leaders tap into their inner powers of transformation through what Asomaning refers to as The Inner Genius or The Inner GPS.
  • One such nightmare in his life was when he was diagnosed with serious heart problems from which he then miraculously recovered.
  • Such clients often have a challenge after selling a business they've built for 10, 15, or 20 years.

Sun Life receives Boston Globe Top Places to Work recognition for 5th consecutive year

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Top Places to Work , which will be featured in print in this Sunday's Boston Globe, recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state, voted on by the people who know them best their employees.

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  • Top Places to Work , which will be featured in print in this Sunday's Boston Globe, recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state, voted on by the people who know them best their employees.
  • The survey measures employee opinions about their company's direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay and benefits, and engagement.
  • Sun Life has received the Top Places to Work award in 2021 and 2022 from the Hartford Courant, and 2018 2022 from the Boston Globe.
  • ), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.).

Liberty Bank Partners with Sunwealth, Inc. to Invest $2.5 Million in Community-Based Solar Projects

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Liberty Bank is partnering with Sunwealth, an award-winning clean energy investment firm and public benefit corporation that finances and manages solar projects.

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  • Liberty Bank is partnering with Sunwealth, an award-winning clean energy investment firm and public benefit corporation that finances and manages solar projects.
  • The projects, funded through Sunwealths Solar Impact Fund, will benefit diverse communities through clean power, carbon reduction, cost savings and job creation.
  • Sunwealth partners with solar developers and installers across the U.S. to finance and build small-scale solar projects benefiting non-profit organizations; office buildings and businesses; education centers and schools; and houses of worship.
  • Established in 1825, Liberty Bank is the oldest and largest independent mutual bank in the country.

Sun Life named a Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant for third consecutive year

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Sun Life has also received the Top Workplaces U.S.A. recognition for two consecutive years, and has been named a Top Workplace by the Boston Globe for four consecutive years, making the top ten for the region's largest companies in 2020 and 2021.

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  • Sun Life has also received the Top Workplaces U.S.A. recognition for two consecutive years, and has been named a Top Workplace by the Boston Globe for four consecutive years, making the top ten for the region's largest companies in 2020 and 2021.
  • Sun Life also offers a sabbatical program that gives employees an opportunity to disconnect and spend time on personal and/or professional growth.
  • Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients.
  • ), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.).

CareCentrix Serious Illness Care at Home Program Reduces Total Cost of Care, Hospitalizations

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Monday, April 4, 2022

HARTFORD, Conn., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCentrix , a leading independent home-centered company that coordinates care to the home for health plans, patients, and providers, today announced a rebrand of the Turn-Key Health palliative care solution to Serious Illness Care at Home, which provides a population health approach to home-based serious illness care.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCentrix , a leading independent home-centered company that coordinates care to the home for health plans, patients, and providers, today announced a rebrand of the Turn-Key Health palliative care solution to Serious Illness Care at Home, which provides a population health approach to home-based serious illness care.
  • Individuals living with a serious illness often suffer from care that isnt timely, equitable, or coordinated, said John Driscoll, CEO of CareCentrix.
  • Our Serious Illness Care at Home program provides life-changing outcomes for people by addressing social determinants of health, supporting caregivers, and preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Serious Illness Care at Home breaks the mold of traditional palliative or hospice care, applying a population health approach that avoids over-medicalization and engages patients early.

Former Florida Blue CMO, Bright HealthCare Executive Dr. Jonathan Gavras Joins CareCentrix

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Dr. Gavras joins CareCentrix with over twenty years of experience as an innovator in the healthcare space.

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  • Dr. Gavras joins CareCentrix with over twenty years of experience as an innovator in the healthcare space.
  • He recently served as the President of the Florida market at Bright HealthCare, and was previously the Chief Medical Officer of Florida Blue and served as the President of Guidewell Health - leading the newly formed Guidewell Health independent business unit.
  • In addition to Bright HealthCare and Guidewell, Dr. Gavras has held other key leadership roles at Prime Therapeutics, Avalon Health, and United Healthcare.
  • CareCentrix is an ideal partner for organizations looking to better manage post-acute and home-based services, said Dr. Jonathan Gavras.

Sun Life U.S. earns Top Workplaces USA Award for second consecutive year

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Monday, February 7, 2022

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sun Life U.S. has been named a 2022 Top Workplaces USA employer by Energage, an organization that develops solutions to build and brand top workplaces.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb.7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sun Life U.S. has been named a 2022 Top Workplaces USA employer by Energage, an organization that develops solutions to build and brand top workplaces.
  • Receiving the award for the second consecutive year, Sun Life moved up into the top 50 this year among companies with 2,500+ employees.
  • Top Workplaces USA is an extension of Energage's program with regional media, including in Hartford and Boston.
  • ), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.).

Gina Acosta Named Editor-in-Chief of Progressive Grocer

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Progressive Grocer has elevated veteran journalist and current Executive Editor Gina Acosta to the role of Editor-in-Chief, effective immediately.

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  • Progressive Grocer has elevated veteran journalist and current Executive Editor Gina Acosta to the role of Editor-in-Chief, effective immediately.
  • "Gina is the right person at the right time to build on the momentum PG has established in recent years," said John Schrei, brand director, Progressive Grocer.
  • "Gina has helped elevate our editorial products and provided strong leadership and growth of our Top Women in Grocery program.
  • "It is a huge honor to be entrusted to carry on the rich history of the Progressive Grocer brand," Acosta said.

Release Update: U.S. FEDERAL JUDGE KEEPS SIGNIFY HEALTH EXECUTIVE SIDELINED AS CORPORATE ESPIONAGE CASE HEADS TO TRIAL

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Monday, December 27, 2021

Following the ruling, CareCentrix's corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets case against Signify will proceed to full discovery and trial.

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  • Following the ruling, CareCentrix's corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets case against Signify will proceed to full discovery and trial.
  • As alleged by CareCentrix in its suit against Signify, Signify was fully aware of the reasonable and appropriate limits Lanznar had agreed to, even as Signify hired Lanznar to build out post-acute care and transition-to-home capabilities to directly challenge CareCentrix.
  • For example, Lanznar sent Signify's leadership written strategic analysis,and thereafter succeeded in securing an agreement to double his Signify sign-on cash bonus, all while still employed by CareCentrix.
  • Signify and Mr. Lanznar knew that Mr. Lanznar had agreed to these limitations, but they disregarded them, and they got caught.We welcome this decision.