Sun Life Financial Inc. today announced that Jim Prieur is leaving effective September 6 to assume the position of CEO of Conseco, Inc., a U.S. insurance company.

“Jim Prieur has made a significant contribution to Sun Life during his 27 years with the organization,” said Don Stewart, CEO. “He has played an important role in many of our major business operations, particularly in the United States, and as a leader in the corporate office.”

Prieur has been based in Hong Kong for the past twelve months providing direct leadership to Sun Life Financial Asia. The company expects to announce a new leader for Sun Life Financial Asia in the near term.

“Sun Life Financial is a tremendous organization with great people, and is well placed for a strong future,” Prieur said. “The decision to leave was a difficult one, but I am intrigued by the opportunities that the new position provides and believe that the time was right for me to make a change.”