Sun Life US has appointed Irlande Audenier (pictured) as vice president for group and voluntary claims.
In her new role, Audenier will provide strategic direction for the group claims organisation and also help continue building out Sun Life’s integrated absence, disability and supplemental health solutions, expanding services for some of the US’s largest employers.
Audenier was most recently assistant vice president for claims at The Hartford, where she oversaw the management and operations of core to large national accounts. Prior to that she held several senior roles in claims management at Aetna and Aon Hewitt.
David Healy, senior vice president for group benefits at Sun Life US, said: “With all the health issues brought on by the pandemic, employers and their employees are placing greater importance on benefits and their role in helping and protecting people during a time of need.
“Our dedicated claims teams continue to rise to meet the needs of our clients and we are focused on continuing to grow and innovate to better serve our clients needs in the future.
“We are thrilled that Irlande has joined us to lead the claims organisation forward with her wealth of expertise and insight into what employers are looking for when it comes to absence, disability and supplemental health solutions.”
Audenier added: “I am excited to join Sun Life to help employers navigate the complicated landscape of paid and unpaid leaves, and help people on leave return to health and work.
“I look forward to growing our business through enhanced solutions, and championing Sun Life’s Work is Healthy (WisH) approach to disability claims.”