SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Thomas A. Bogart, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

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Thomas A. Bogart

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Ronald H. Friesen, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

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Ronald H. Friesen

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Scott M. Davis, hereby constitute and appoint Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

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Scott M. Davis

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Richard P. McKenney, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Richard P. McKenney

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Mary M. Fay, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Mary M. Fay

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Robert C. Salipante, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Robert C. Salipante

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Michael K. Moran, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Michael K. Moran

Dated: January 2, 2008

SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Robert J. Plaza, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Robert J. Plaza

Dated: January 2, 2008

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, Michael E. Shunney, hereby constitute and appoint Scott M. Davis, Michael S. Bloom, Susan J. Lazzo, James J. Klopper, Sandra M. DaDalt, and Elizabeth B. Love, and each of them, my attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for me in any and all capacities, to sign any Post-Effective Amendments to the Registration Statement of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (File No. 333-13087) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to deliver and file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other amendments in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his or her substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

This power will expire no later than twelve months from date of execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on the date shown.

___________________________

Michael E. Shunney

Dated: March 3, 2008

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