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Do you think enjoying #retirement is more important than leaving an #inheritance? Our latest Life Well Spent #research has found that attitudes are changing: 💸While most people over 50 still prioritise leaving an inheritance over spending in retirement... 👛...adult children would prefer parents to spend their money – even if it means no inheritance for them. With people living longer, more funds are needed to fund retirement, and children are more likely to already be financially stable by the time they would inherit. https://lnkd.in/dAi9E75A

💡 Over 55s are the fastest growing consumer class in the world, and are forecast to be the strongest spending consumers in 2025. It’s vital that brands servicing this dynamic market are constantly evolving and learning to meet changing customer needs as best we can. So, we’re delighted to be working with the Big Window and TBWA\Worldwide to deepen our customer understanding and ensure we’re there to support customers wherever life takes them. Watch this space! 👀

After an extensive recruitment process, our Marketing Leadership Team is now complete! Introducing (from left to right) Mark Wynn – Head of Marketing, Vicky Brunwin – Head of Brand, Helen Reed (BA Hons, Dip MRS, Dip CRM) – Senior Marketing Operations Manager, Victoria Heath – Chief Marketing Officer, Beth Paterson – Head of Marketing Transformation, and Gavin Harris – Head of Digital and Experience. Welcome to the team everyone! ☀️

Our very own CMO, Victoria Heath, is a judge at this year's #DMAAwards.   DMA (Data & Marketing Association) UK's awards celebrate creative campaigns that #gofurther, selecting only those with the best innovation and results in direct marketing. We may be biased, but we think there's no one better to judge these criteria than Vic! Best of luck to all this year’s applicants 🏆

Working parents across the UK will save over £7bn in #childcare costs this summer holidays, thanks to heroic grandparents. Our latest #research found 43% of the UK’s 14 million grandparents look after their grandchildren over school holidays, offering an average of 18 hours of support a week (+8% since 2023). Mark Screeton comments: “Holiday clubs can be really expensive, and childminders or nannies even more so. So it’s lucky that so many parents are able to rely on grandparents to help out. 43% tell us they are looking after their grandchildren in the school holidays – up from 37% last year – which could be saving families hundreds or even thousands across the school year.” https://lnkd.in/eyM86cvR

Some great photos from our Big Volunteer Day in Bristol last week! SunLife colleagues helped to provide a day of respite for local carers in our community, in support of Rethink Mental Illness. Volunteers facilitated a nature walk, park games, food and drink service and craft sessions for attendees who provided glowing feedback. All SunLife colleagues are entitled to 3 volunteer days each year, which can be arranged on an individual or team level. What kinds of corporate volunteer days have you been a part of? #GivingBack #Volunteering

Wishing the view from your desk looked like this? ☀️😍 Our stunning riverside office isn’t the only reason we’re a great place to work. There’s proper flexible working, great benefits, varied socials and opportunities to give back – not to mention a fantastic team to be part of. It’s an exciting time to join us, so why not take a look at our available roles? #hiring #lovewhereyouwork https://lnkd.in/eqPPV5em https://lnkd.in/eiPfd2Nn https://lnkd.in/euyifxQW

There are over 500,000 retirees still paying off their mortgages in the UK, from an average household income of £30,000.   Our Life Well Spent report found that 7% of retirees have an outstanding mortgage, with an average of £33,000 remaining.   As Mark Screeton explains, those struggling with these monthly payments and not willing to downsize could consider releasing #equity from their homes. By releasing equity to pay off an existing mortgage, eligible homeowners could reduce or entirely eliminate monthly repayments, and top up their retirement funds in the process.   Contact PressOffice@SunLife.co.uk for the full press release.   #research #retirement #laterlifefinances https://lnkd.in/ecjdA-bP

Ready…Set…BAKE! 🍰🧁🍪 Well done to all who competed in today’s Great SunLife Bristol Pride Bake Off, and congratulations to our deserving Star Baker Sarah Byfield! Proceeds from all our Pride activities are being donated to Bristol Pride to support the incredible work they do for our local LGBT+ community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

Happy Pride Month from all of us at SunLife! 🏳️🌈   Celebrations have kicked off here – they started with flags, wristbands and a raffle, and we've still got the Great SunLife Bristol Pride Bake Off to look forward to 🍰, not to mention Bristol Pride Day in July! Proceeds will be donated to Bristol Pride, to support their work ensuring Pride Day remains free for all to attend, and all they do throughout the year to support our local LGBT+ community.   #PrideMonth #EveryoneIsWelcomeHere