Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the major life insurers in the country, recently received the Great Place to Work® certification after its employees affirmed the company’s positive work culture in a survey.   The employee survey was conducted independently by Great Place to Work®, the global standard of workplace excellence and culture.  

“This shows how we truly value not only our clients but our employees as well,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said. “We consider our people our greatest asset. That is why, we invest in opportunities that develop a culture that is not only engaging, but also nurturing, empowering, and inclusive and in which our people get to grow with our business.”  

According to the survey, 92% of respondents said that Sun Life Grepa is a physically safe place to work in while 89% said that the company makes them feel welcome. Some 87% believed that their work has a special meaning and is not just a job.   

Moreover, 88% of respondents said that they are proud to tell others that they work in Sun Life Grepa and they feel a “sense of pride” over what they have accomplished.   

“These results tell us that creating healthy work-life boundaries brings out the best in our employees,” Lim added. “This milestone will be a great opportunity for us to work towards making Sun Life Grepa an even greater place to work in the future.”   Sun Life Grepa continues to welcome talents looking for a workplace that will allow them to harness their full potential. For more information about career possibilities at Sun Life Grepa, visit https://www.sunlifegrepa.com/home/about-us/careers/. 

There are a significant
number of possibilities to diversify portfolios and explore global
opportunities. In today’s world of interconnectivity, nothing seems to be out
of reach, even in the aspect of investment opportunities.  

Sun Life Grepa Financial,
Inc., one of the major insurers in the country, is launching SLG Peso Global
Opportunity Payout Fund, its newest global Variable Unit-Linked Fund that
allows clients to expand the reach of their Philippine Pesos and gain easy
access to offshore investments.

SLG Peso Global Opportunity
Payout Fund is operating as a fund-of-funds that invests in foreign
currency-denominated, income-generating financial assets. These assets may
include exchange-traded funds, equity-linked securities, fixed income
instruments issued by the Philippines, United States, and other foreign
governments and corporations, or similar securities.  

“Our goal has always been to offer our clients relevant financial
products, especially in this new landscape,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard
S. Lim said. “The launch of the dollar-based fund of the SLG Global Opportunity
Payout Fund has been a success and with this, we want to provide our clients
with similar features but this time, in Peso,” Lim added.

“SLG Peso Global Opportunity Payout Fund is a good outlet for our
clients who are looking to build exposure to a wide spectrum of global assets
since the fund invests in both fixed income and equity markets. With the help
of Sun Life Grepa’s expert fund managers, clients can also take advantage of
the income opportunities and enjoy a sustainable stream of payouts that they
can use for any financial need,” he said.

SLG Peso Global Opportunity
Payout Fund is offered as a fund option to any Sun Life Grepa’s
peso-denominated investment-linked insurance plans, which provide coverage
until age 88 or 100, depending on the plan chosen.  

Generate income beyond
borders using your Peso with SLG Peso Global Opportunity Payout Fund. For more
information, go to www.sunlifegrepa.com, contact your Sun Life Grepa advisor,
visit any Sun Life Grepa or RCBC branch or email wecare@sunlifegrepa.com.
 

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) has launched a comprehensive insurance package for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), catering to the need for financial inclusion among the country’s economic backbone – the MSMEs.

The life insurer recently launched MSME MyBiz, a suite of insurance products that aim to address the wellness, protection, and recovery needs of MSMEs with five to 200 employees.

Its Sun Life Grepa Healthcare Division developed three simple, affordable, and comprehensive packages for MSMEs in whatever business life cycle they are in — from start-up or a growing business, to an established enterprise.

For start-ups, Sun Life Grepa offers Accident ProSafe, a comprehensive group accident protection that provides a guaranteed benefit in case of accidental death, dismemberment, or disablement; an accident medical reimbursement benefit that reimburses inpatient and outpatient medical expenses incurred to treat bodily injuries due to an accident; and a group hospital cash benefit that provides a fixed cash benefit for every full day of hospital confinement due to an accident.

For MSMEs in the growing stage, Sun Life Grepa has developed Smart Care Plus, a packaged group life and health insurance plan to help MSMEs insure their people for contingencies such as sickness, accidents, or disability. Its robust protection plan includes benefits such as a lumpsum amount in the event of an employee’s death due to any cause, including those arising from COVID-19; total and permanent disability income benefit, terminal illness benefit; and accidental death, dismemberment, and disablement benefit with medical reimbursement.

For established MSMEs, the insurer offers HIPSTER, a group medical package that helps enterprises secure their workforce against mild or serious medical conditions, as well as beef up their employee health and medical benefits package to attract and retain employees.

“The concept of the entire Wellness, Protection, and Recovery ecosystem was designed to help thriving entrepreneurs keep their people protected and productive. We attribute the success of the concept so far to having the right blend of starter products that are truly useful at different stages of business operation,” said Sun Life Grepa Head of Group Sales and Strategies Justine G. Daguman.

The company is riding high after bagging the “MSME Insurer Initiative of the Year – Philippines” award from the Insurance Asia Awards 2022 for its campaign that tapped into the MSME market where the majority remains underinsured.

To know how Sun Life Grepa can help sustain your MSME’s and your workforce’s bright future, contact a Sun Life Grepa advisor, go to any Sun Life Grepa branch, or visit Sun Life Grepa Healthcare’s Facebook page.

Hypertension is usually called the “silent killer” and for a reason. Most people don’t even know they have one as they don’t feel any symptoms. Like many internal diseases, it is often hard to spot until telling signs emerge or something ruptures.

While hypertension is not a heart disease, it is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. Even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic from January to October 2021 when registered deaths climbed to a historic high of 75,285, heart diseases still took more lives than the dreaded virus at 126,000 deaths, according to preliminary figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority as of June 2022.

Dr. Krizia Yap-Uy, Chief Fellow of Adult Cardiology at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City, spoke about hypertension and other matters of the heart in Breaking the Silence on Silent Killers: Understanding and Prevention of Hypertension, Stroke and Heart Attack, a webinar sponsored by Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the country’s major insurers. Under its “Healthier Life, Brighter Life” campaign, Sun Life Grepa aims to raise public awareness on the realities of facing hypertension.

Here are five surprising facts that Dr. Yap-Uy shared in the September 16, 2022 webinar:

1. Half of the reason for hypertension is in your blood.

“Fifty-percent of hypertension is due to genetics.” Dr. Yap-Uy said it gets passed down through one’s genes. So children or grandchildren whose family has a history of hypertension or heart disease must keep a close watch on their blood pressure.

2. What you eat affects your heart health.

Another significant contributing factor to hypertension is diet. A 24-year study by Stanford Medicine reveals that Filipinos are especially vulnerable to hypertension because of the food they eat. The daily Filipino diet contains an average of 12 grams of salt, eight times the recommended amount by the American Heart Association, according to the study. Dr. Yap-Uy recommended a diet low in salt, low in fat, and low in red meat. “An ideal heart-healthy diet has more fruit, vegetables, whole grain and non-fat dairy products,” she added.

3. Filipinos have habits that harm the heart.

Heart it or hate it, the fact is Filipinos are prone to habits that can also harm their heart health.

And if there is one harmful habit that tops the list, it’s smoking. The Stanford Medicine study said 28% of Filipinos and 17% of Filipino-Americans smoke cigarettes. Dr. Yap-Uy said cutting cigarette consumption is key to good heart health.

Another harmful habit that doesn’t get much attention is overeating. Binging on food high in fat and sugar can often lead to a spike in blood pressure. Being overweight also increases the risk of atrial

fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm that begins in the upper chambers of the heart and can cause stroke, heart failure or other complications.

4. A heart attack and a stroke are not the same.

The terms “heart attack” and “stroke” are often interchangeably used, but actually mean two different things that affect two different major organs. Dr. Yap-Uy clarified that a “heart attack occurs when one or more arteries of the heart become blocked.” A stroke, on the other hand, is a brain attack that can be caused by two things: “either the artery of the brain gets blocked or there is a rupture of an artery in the vein.”

Watch out for these tell-tale signs of a heart attack that include chest pains, lightheadedness, nausea and shortness of breath. On the other hand, tell-tale signs of a stroke include face drooping, speech difficulty or slurring, severe headache and visual difficulty.

5. It’s easy to take good care of your heart.

Taking good care of one’s heart health is easier than one thinks. Dr. Yap-Uy said having a regular blood pressure check is the simplest way to find out if someone is in danger of hypertension or managing it. For Filipinos, the ideal blood pressure is 130/80 for adults and 140/90 for older people. A simple blood test could also help determine if the hypertension is accompanied by other comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and uric acid levels.

Hypertension, stroke, heart attack and other heart diseases can be debilitating, as well as financially draining. Out-of-pocket medical expenses associated with major illnesses can be avoided with foresight: being mindful and vigilant about one’s health, as well as getting insured.

A Lifetime of Wellness

At Sun Life Grepa, there are four health protection plans available to take care of health needs at every life stage:

· Sun Grepa Fit and Well is a New Generation Wellness Product that offers a comprehensive life and health protection no matter what happens, giving clients and their family comfort and peace of mind in times of great distress caused by a serious illness. This plan can be availed at a young age to enjoy health protection for life.

· Sun Grepa Senior Care is a combined benefit of savings and comprehensive health protection even at a late stage in life, providing coverage during one’s golden years. This plan is for those who are already in the pre-retirement or retirement stage, protecting their hard-earned savings even if an illness strikes.

· Sun Grepa ICU Protect is a severity-based health insurance plan that enables you to live a healthier life as well as ensures your financial health should any life-threatening conditions happen.

· Sun Grepa ProHealth is a convenient and affordable health solution to help you get through any stage of a critical illness so you can be healthy to live the life you envisioned. This plan does not require a medical examination for clients from 18 to 60 years old and suited for clients who are looking for affordable health coverage with maximum health protection.

“Sun Life Grepa’s health insurance plans can help create a safety net to protect your family and your wealth so you can enjoy a lifetime of wellness,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said.

To know how Sun Life Grepa health protection plans can help keep building your brighter future, contact a Sun Life Grepa advisor, visit any Sun Life Grepa branch, or email wecare@sunlifegrepa.com.

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the country, has just launched a new product that allows its clients to build and strengthen their financial portfolio. Sun Grepa Wealth Prime is a single-pay life insurance plan that provides guaranteed annual payouts and a money-back guarantee after 7 years on top of its guaranteed life insurance protection.

“We are excited to offer this new product to help more clients ease their financial worries and put certainty on their savings,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said. “We want to give them a chance to accelerate growth in their finances while protecting their family’s future and preserving their wealth,” he added.

For a limited-time offer, the Sun Grepa Wealth Prime is designed to help clients secure the future of their loved ones with a seven-year guaranteed life insurance protection.

Aside from that, clients can enjoy guaranteed annual earnings equal to 4% of the single premium paid, starting at the end of the first policy year until maturity. It also functions as a means of wealth preservation as clients can expect a 100% return of their single premium payment after the policy has matured.

Furthermore, the product also offers a hassle-free application and policy approval process through the guaranteed insurability offer, subject to the limits of Sun Life Grepa.

“This product is ideal for risk-averse clients who are seeking an alternative solution to traditional savings and looking for diversification and overall stability,” Lim said.

For more information, go to www.sunlifegrepa.com, contact your Sun Life Grepa advisor, visit any Sun Life Grepa branch or email wecare@sunlifegrepa.com.

It is believed that healthy employees make a happier and productive workforce. Maintaining such a state has been a challenge as the business workforce continues to evolve in the current hybrid environment. 

Nowadays, employers are finding more innovative ways to create a culture of wellness to help employees continue being productive while building healthy habits in both their personal and professional lives.     

This holds true in Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the country. For Sun Life Grepa, this culture of health has meant developing holistic wellness programs for its employees that improve not only their physical well-being but their mental health as well.  These programs also demonstrate the company’s support for the United Nations’ Millennium Sustainable Development Goal #3 which aspires to ensure health and well-being for all. 

As part of driving this goal in the organization, Sun Life Grepa has recently launched SLGFI Cares for YOU, with its flagship Employee Assistance Program. The company-sponsored benefit provides free, confidential counseling as well as information and resources for the mental, emotional, legal, family, work-life and financial wellness needs of employees and their family members. Employees may avail of this via a dedicated 24/7 hotline.

Aside from the new program, Sun Life Grepa has been successfully running wellness webinars for its employees and continues to conduct such sessions throughout 2022. Some topics include Motivation and Mindset, The Power of Habits, Resiliency, Psychology of Stress and many more. On the other hand, to encourage a healthy lifestyle Sun Life Grepa also set in motion a series of virtual exercises such as Zumba, Boxing, Aerobics that employees and their family members can enjoy doing in the comfort and safety of their homes.     

Moreover, in support of the nationwide vaccination efforts of the government, Sun Life Grepa employees and nominated dependents got their free COVID-19 vaccine (primary and booster shots). This was done to ensure a workplace that is free of known hazards and minimize the risk of infection. At present, more than 99% of Sun Life Grepa’s almost 600-strong workforce has received the COVID-19 vaccine. 

“Promoting the health and overall wellbeing of our employees is a priority for Sun Life Grepa. Our mental and physical health is crucial for us to remain productive, motivated and engaged. As we help clients achieve lifetime financial security and healthier lives, we want the same for our employees. Here at Sun Life Grepa, we believe that supporting the well-being of our employees will not only help them achieve their goals as individuals, but will also help us deliver on our mission and purpose as a company,” said Sun Life Grepa Human Resources Head, Pinky Moreno.   

With these efforts, Sun Life Grepa continues to work on providing a sustainable work environment that has a mix of personal growth, fulfillment and wellness. Visit www.sunlifegrepa.com/careers to learn more.  

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the major insurers in the country, has tied up with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to offer special life insurance products through the RCBC DiskarTech Mobile App (DiskarTech).  

With this strategic collaboration, all new and existing DiskarTech users can avail of affordable life insurance products with premium prices ranging from Php36 to Php 108 per month. Over 1.5 million Diskartech users may choose from Sun Life Grepa’s diverse offerings such as My Income Protect Plus, My Scholar Plus, My Personal Life Shield and My Family Life Shield.  

“Teaming up with Diskartech provides us with opportunity to offer to Filipinos meaningful life insurance products that are easy to purchase, easy to maintain and easy to manage,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said. “Our initial life insurance offers are very relevant now, offering financial security for themselves and their family when it’s needed most.” 

“RCBC with its financial inclusion app DiskarTech has always been a champion of bringing inclusive digital finance services closer to Filipinos,” said Lito Villanueva, RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer. “This collaboration with Sun Life Grepa concretizes our efforts to help our fellowmen understand and appreciate the value of insurance products through digital sachet insurance.”  

Depending on the product, policyholders are covered for accidental death, permanent disability and dismemberment with medical reimbursement, and life insurance protection.  

One can start their own journey towards a brighter future in three easy steps in the comfort and safety of their own home: 1) Choose the insurance plan you want, 2) Enroll through the Diskartech App, and 3) Receive the electronic Certificate of Cover.   

DiskarTech, which was recently launched by RCBC, is the first “Taglish” super inclusion mobile app that encourages users to manage their finances online. It can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and App Store. App users can open basic deposit accounts through DiskarTech in less than three minutes with no required maintaining balance, and users can also earn interest of 3.25 percent in terms of their savings.  

Sun Life Grepa and RCBC are both members of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC). Sun Life Grepa is a joint venture of YGC and Sun Life Philippines while RCBC is a leading financial services provider in the Philippines offering a wide range of banking and financial products and services. Follow the Diskartech facebook page for more information.

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) recently won the MSME Insurance Initiative of the Year – Philippines at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022.

The level of health protection has always remained limited in the Philippines. Following government health financing schemes, only 44.7% of the P895.88m total health expenditure came from out-of-pocket household payments based on the Philippine National Health Accounts.

Moreover, high medical expenses have had a major impact on families, making various sacrifices in order to pay these bills, including significant changes to their financial situation or lifestyle.

To address this situation and make it easier for Filipinos to avail of health insurance, Sun Life Grepa, under its division called Sun Life Grepa Healthcare, created the entire Wellness, Protection, and Recovery holistic ecosystem to fulfill its commitment to be clients’ Health Insurance Partner (HIP). The provider aims to change the perception of Group Insurance from just a Payor to a Partner.

Sun Life Grepa focused on three key impact areas: People, Products and Proposition, and Digital Transformation.

“For our People, we promoted an agile sales ecosystem where they were encouraged to have flexible ways of working that allowed them to take initiative and feel more invested in the results of their work. For our Products and Proposition, we created a holistic approach to ensure a balanced product mix. Lastly, for Digital Transformation, from working with semi-automated backroom handling processes, we started providing our clients access to multiple integrated touchpoints in order to provide a seamless experience,” Sun Life Grepa Vice President for Group Marketing Operations Peter M. Miranda said.

Through this campaign, Sun Life Grepa worked with all distribution channels to focus on tapping into the underinsured market of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Three simple, affordable, and comprehensive MSME packages were created wherein rates are pre-approved so that distribution can sell instantly without the main office’s intervention.

It also improved on its digital experience and took its brand to the next level to efficiently deliver its key message to clients by providing extensive virtual wellness talks and launching a year-long COVID-19 informational campaign.

For his part, Sun Life Grepa Head of Group Sales and Strategies Justine G. Daguman stressed how important it is to invest in people and help them acquire new skills. “The concept of the entire Wellness, Protection, and Recovery holistic ecosystem was designed to help thriving entrepreneurs keep their people protected and in dynamic form. We attribute the success of the concept so far to having the right blend of starter products that are truly useful at different stages of business operation.”

Its member base grew by 26% compared to the previous three years. These were achieved amidst uncertainties and forced closures brought by the pandemic.

This feat has brought recognition to Sun Life Grepa, with the company being recognised as the recipient of the MSME Insurance Initiative of the Year – Philippines award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022.

For inquiries, contact groupsales@sunlifegrepa.com, follow the Sun Life Grepa Healthcare Facebook page or visit www.sunlifegrepa.com. 

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major insurer in the country recently forged an agreement with WeFund Lending Corporation (WeFund) to provide Group Credit Life Insurance Policy through WeFund’s Fintech app or financial technology platform, JuanHand.    

The loan protection program will cover WeFund members by paying the borrower’s outstanding loans in case of untimely demise to help lessen the financial hardship of loved ones.   

“This strategic partnership really gives excitement to all of us in Sun Life Grepa. As the Philippines moves towards financial inclusion, digital transformation and innovation, we are opening a window of opportunity with this partnership and we believe that it will help bridge the gap in serving the financial and protection needs of Filipinos,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said.   

 “We thank Sun Life Grepa for making this happen. We decided to choose Sun Life Grepa  because we only want to work with the best. Our company is really honored that Sun Life Grepa made the decision to partner with us because they really can add value to our organization and contribute to the betterment of Filipinos’ lives,” WeFund CEO Francisco “Coco” Mauricio said.   

For his part, Sun Life Grepa Vice President and Head of Group Channel Peter M. Miranda offered a toast to a great partnership. “We look forward to collaborating on new plans and programs with WeFund as we work to bring this agreement to another level in the next few years,” Miranda said.   

The agreement was signed by Sun Life Grepa President Mr. Lim and Vice President and Head of Group Channel Mr. Miranda together with WeFund CEO Mr. Mauricio.  

JuanHand is one of the unique Fintech platforms in the Philippines powered by WeFund, a subsidiary of large Chinese Fintech company FinVolution Group (formerly Paipaidai or PPDAI Group) which is listed in the New York Stock Exchange, while Sun Life Grepa is a joint venture between Sun Life Philippines and the Yuchengco Group of Companies.

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About Sun Life Grepa  

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. or Sun Life Grepa is a joint venture between the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) and Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life). Sun Life Grepa offers financial protection products through its agency, bancassurance, and group account channels. YGC is one of Southeast Asia’s largest conglomerates with over 90 companies, while Sun Life has been a top player in the Philippine market for over 120 years.