Sun Life Asia will collaborate with MDRT Academy to bring its globally recognised development platform to Sun Life advisors across the region. Under the new collaboration agreement, Sun Life will leverage the MDRT Academy to cultivate the next generation of MDRT-level advisors across the region.
The programme will be available in Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It will strategically integrate the Academy’s comprehensive learning resources with Sun Life’s internal agency development programmes, Sun Life Asia said in a statement.
The partnership reinforces Sun Life’s commitment to building a caring, empowering, and performance-driven advisor culture – one that supports advisors at every stage of their growth and helps them reach their full potential.
This combined approach advances Sun Life’s MDRT ambitions across Asia while strengthening capabilities, productivity, and client service excellence.
The collaboration creates clearer pathways for advisors to develop professionally and grow their business. It also reinforces Sun Life’s commitment to work-life balance and respecting their time.
Sun Life Asia Chief Client and Distribution Officer David Broom said, “This partnership reflects our belief that advisors thrive when they feel genuinely cared for, supported, and equipped with opportunities to grow.
“By partnering with the MDRT Academy, we are strengthening advisor development pathways across our markets, helping advisors build more rewarding careers while delivering greater value to clients.”
The programme has been tailored for Sun Life advisors and through the partnership, Sun Life’s Academy members will gain access to the guided 12-month learning journey.
The Academy will serve as a platform to identify and accelerate high-potential advisors on their journey toward MDRT qualification. In addition, Sun Life will offer exclusive recognition opportunities, including 2026 preview privileges that allow Academy members to experience select elements of the MDRT Annual Meeting before achieving formal qualification – access typically reserved for the following year’s qualifiers.