10-Q 1 slus10q.htm FORM 10-Q Unassociated Document


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 0F 1934

For the quarterly period ended
March 31, 2007
Commission File Numbers: 2-99959, 33-29851, 33-31711, 33-41858, 33-43008, 33-58853, 333-11699, 333-77041, 333-62837, 333-45923, 333-88069, 333-39306, 333-46566, 333-82816, 333-82824, 333-111636, 333-130699, 333-130703, 333-130704, 333-133684, 333-133685, 333-133686, 333-39034, and 333-139387-01

SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
04-2461439
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Sun Life Executive Park, Wellesley Hills, MA
02481
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(781) 237-6030
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NONE
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No p 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer p 
Accelerated filer p 
Non-accelerated filer x 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). p Yes x No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date.

Registrant has 6,437 shares of common stock outstanding on May 14, 2007, all of which are owned by Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.

THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS H(1) (a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PERMITTED BY GENERAL INSTRUCTION H.








SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
 
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)
3
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2007 and December 31,
2006 (Unaudited)
 
4
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months
ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)
 
5
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)
6
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)
7
     
 
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
9
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
21
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
31
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
31


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
31
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
31
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
31
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
31
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
31
     
Item 5.
Other Information
31
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
32

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,

 
Unaudited
 
 
2007
 
 
2006
       
Revenues
     
       
Premiums and annuity considerations
$        14,650
 
$        15,138
Net investment income
306,667
 
243,580
Net derivative (loss) income
(8,965)
 
124,528
Net realized investment gains (losses)
5,615
 
(77)
Fee and other income
111,670
 
91,447
       
Total revenues
429,637
 
474,616
       
Benefits and Expenses
     
       
Interest credited
166,410
 
157,625
Interest expense
35,666
 
31,274
Policyowner benefits
37,738
 
35,637
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC")
and value of business acquired ("VOBA")
 
74,775
 
 
105,275
Other operating expenses
69,156
 
52,818
       
Total benefits and expenses
383,745
 
382,629
       
Income before income tax expense
45,892
 
91,987
       
Income tax expense
10,568
 
28,326
       
Net income
$ 35,324
 
$ 63,661







The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)


   
Unaudited
ASSETS
 
March 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
Investments
       
Available-for-sale fixed maturities at fair value (amortized cost of
    $13,326,643 and $13,623,450 in 2007 and 2006, respectively)
 
$
13,363,938
 
$
13,637,973
Trading fixed maturities at fair value (amortized cost of $3,458,405 and
    $3,838,732 in 2007 and 2006, respectively)
 
3,484,880
 
3,856,053
Subordinated note from affiliate held-to-maturity (fair value of $625,596
    and $630,751 in 2007 and 2006, respectively)
 
600,000
 
600,000
Mortgage loans
 
2,331,894
 
2,273,176
Derivative instruments - receivable
 
550,976
 
653,854
Limited partnerships
 
178,898
 
193,728
Real estate
 
202,097
 
186,891
Policy loans
 
710,495
 
709,626
Other invested assets
 
873,532
 
950,226
Cash and cash equivalents
 
900,785
 
578,080
Total investments and cash
 
23,197,495
 
23,639,607
         
Accrued investment income
 
301,692
 
291,218
Deferred policy acquisition costs
 
1,222,164
 
1,234,206
Value of business acquired
 
43,934
 
47,744
Deferred federal income taxes
 
38,053
 
3,597
Goodwill
 
701,451
 
701,451
Receivable for investments sold
 
101,045
 
33,241
Reinsurance receivable
 
1,808,151
 
1,817,999
Other assets
 
140,958
 
153,230
Separate account assets
 
21,920,245
 
21,060,255
         
Total assets
$
49,475,188
$
48,982,548
         
LIABILITIES
       
         
Contractholder deposit funds and other policy liabilities
$
19,130,622
$
19,428,625
Future contract and policy benefits
 
744,119
 
750,112
Payable for investments purchased
 
150,262
 
218,465
Accrued expenses and taxes
 
141,387
 
144,695
Debt payable to affiliates
 
1,325,000
 
1,325,000
Partnership capital securities
 
620,615
 
607,826
Reinsurance payable to affiliate
 
1,601,519
 
1,605,626
Derivative instruments - payable
 
162,839
 
160,504
Other liabilities
 
1,129,222
 
1,178,086
Separate account liabilities
 
21,920,245
 
21,060,255
         
Total liabilities
 
46,925,830
 
46,479,194
         
Commitments and contingencies - Note 5
       
         
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
       
         
Common stock, $1,000 par value - 10,000 shares authorized; 6,437 shares
issued and outstanding
 
$
6,437
 
$
6,437
Additional paid-in capital
 
2,143,980
 
2,143,408
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
18,962
 
14,030
Retained earnings
 
379,979
 
339,479
         
Total stockholder’s equity
 
2,549,358
 
2,503,354
         
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity
$
49,475,188
$
48,982,548

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,

 
Unaudited
 
 
2007
 
 
2006
       
Net income
$ 35,324
 
$    63,661
Other comprehensive loss:
     
       
Net change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-
     for-sale securities, net of tax and policyholder amounts (1)
 
4,140
 
 
(99,175)
       
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax (2)
-
 
1,289
       
Reclassification adjustments of realized investment losses
into net income, net of tax (3)
 
792
 
 
6,373
Other comprehensive income (loss)
4,932
 
(91,513)
       
Comprehensive income (loss)
$ 40,256
 
$  (27,852)





(1)  
Net of tax expense (benefit) of $3.0 million and $(53.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(2)  
Net of tax expense of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
(3)  
Net of tax benefit of $0.4 million and $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

















The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
(in thousands)
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
Unaudited

             
Accumulated
       
         
Additional
 
Other
     
Total
     
Common
 
Paid-In
 
Comprehensive
 
Retained
 
Stockholder's
 
 
 
Stock
 
Capital
 
Income (Loss)
 
Earnings
 
Equity
                       
 
Balance at December 31, 2005
$
6,437
$
2,138,880
$
19,260
$
561,187
$
2,725,764
                       
 
Net income
             
63,661
 
63,661
 
Tax benefit from stock options
     
2,084
         
2,084
 
Other comprehensive loss
         
(91,513)
     
(91,513)
                       
 
Balance at March 31, 2006
$
6,437
$
2,140,964
$
(72,253)
$
624,848
$
2,699,996
                       
                       
                       
                       
 
Balance at December 31, 2006
$
6,437
$
2,143,408
$
14,030
$
339,479
$
2,503,354
                       
 
Cumulative effect of
accounting changes, net of tax
             
 
5,176
 
 
5,176
 
Net income
             
35,324
 
35,324
 
Tax benefit from stock options
     
572
         
572
 
Other comprehensive income
         
4,932
     
4,932
                       
 
Balance at March 31, 2007
$
6,437
$
2,143,980
$
18,962
$
379,979
$
2,549,358

















The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,

     
Unaudited
     
 
2007
 
 
2006
           
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
     
Net income
$ 35,324
 
$ 63,661
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
     
 
operating activities:
     
 
Net amortization of premiums on investments
11,572
 
21,771
 
Amortization of DAC and VOBA
74,775
 
105,275
 
Depreciation and amortization
1,201
 
1,330
 
Non cash derivative activity
7,012
 
(137,607)
 
Net realized (gains) losses on investments
(5,615)
 
77
 
Net unrealized (gains) losses on trading investments
(9,154)
 
24,922
 
Net realized gains on trading investments
(5,659)
 
-
 
Net change in unrealized and undistributed losses (gains) in private
     
 
equity limited partnerships
2,915
 
(1,126)
 
Interest credited to contractholder deposits
166,410
 
157,625
 
Deferred federal income taxes
3,439
 
53,649
Changes in assets and liabilities:
     
 
Deferred acquisition cost additions
(71,353)
 
(63,026)
 
Accrued investment income
(10,474)
 
(22,684)
 
Future contract and policy benefits
(7,813)
 
(5,297)
 
Other, net
11,907
 
9,801
 
Net sales of trading fixed maturities
386,227
 
17,678
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
590,714
 
226,049
           
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
     
Sales, maturities and repayments of:
     
 
Available-for-sale fixed maturities
1,033,087
 
1,403,174
 
Mortgage loans
53,473
 
50,906
 
Other invested assets
159,929
 
47,215
Purchases of:
     
 
Available-for-sale fixed maturities
(851,472)
 
(987,751)
 
Mortgage loans
(112,222)
 
(105,822)
 
Real estate
(16,316)
 
(292)
 
Other invested assets
(16,663)
 
(321,616)
Net changes in other investing activities
(75,741)
 
299,042
Net change in policy loans
(869)
 
3,215
           
Net cash provided by investing activities
$ 173,206
 
$ 388,071

Continued on next page
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(in thousands)

For the three months ended March 31,

 
Unaudited
 
 
2007
 
 
2006
       
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
     
 
Additions to contractholder deposit funds
$ 478,042
 
$ 388,218
 
Withdrawals from contractholder deposit funds
(919,829)
 
(908,912)
 
Other, net
572
 
2,084
           
Net cash used in financing activities
(441,215)
 
(518,610)
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
322,705
 
95,510
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
578,080
 
347,654
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 900,785
 
$ 443,164

















The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

GENERAL

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) (the "Company") and its subsidiaries are engaged in the sale of individual and group variable life insurance, individual universal life insurance, individual and group fixed and variable annuities, funding agreements, group life, group disability, and group stop loss insurance. These products are distributed through individual insurance agents, financial planners, insurance brokers and broker-dealers to both the tax qualified and non-tax-qualified markets. The Company is authorized to transact business in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sun Life Insurance and Annuity Company of New York ("SLNY"), is authorized to transact business in the State of New York.

The Company is a stock life insurance company incorporated under the laws of Delaware. The Company is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc. (the "Parent"). The Company is also an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc. ("SLF"), a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for stock life insurance companies and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2007, the Company owned directly or indirectly all of the outstanding shares or member interests of SLNY; Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) SPE 97-I, Inc.; Clarendon Insurance Agency, Inc.; SLF Private Placement Investment Company I, LLC; Sun Parkaire Landing LLC; 7101 France Avenue Manager, LLC; Independence Life and Annuity Company; Sun MetroNorth, LLC; SLNY Private Placement Investment Company I, LLC and Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings General Partner LLC (the "General Partner").

The General Partner is the sole general partner in Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Limited Partnership I (the "Partnership") and, as a result, the Partnership is consolidated with the results of the Company. The Partnership was organized to purchase subordinated debentures issued by the Parent, and to issue partnership capital securities to an affiliated business trust, Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Capital Trust I (the "Capital Trust").


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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

On September 6, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with Credit and Repackaged Securities Limited Series 2006-10 Trust (the "Trust"), whereby the Company is the sole beneficiary of the Trust. As of March 31, 2007, total assets and liabilities of the Trust were $55.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

As the sole beneficiary of the Trust, the Company is required to consolidate the Trust under the requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51." Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the Trust are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

All intercompany transactions with subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.

USE OF ESTIMATES
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates are those used in determining the fair value of financial instruments, goodwill, DAC, VOBA, the liabilities for future contract and policyholder benefits and other-than-temporary impairments of investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("SFAS No. 159"), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reporting earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The provisions of SFAS No. 159 are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 159 may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS No. 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 157 may have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.







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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized a decrease of $5.2 million in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits ("UTBs") and related net interest, which was accounted for as an increase to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings. As of the date of adoption and after the impact of recognizing the decrease in liability noted above, the Company’s UTBs totaled $45.1 million. Of this total, $3.8 million represents the amount of UTBs that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods, exclusive of any related interest. In addition, consistent with the provisions of FIN 48, the Company reclassified $41.3 million of income taxes from deferred tax liabilities to accrued expenses and taxes.

The Company files federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various state and local jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions for tax years before 2001. In August 2006, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued the Company a Revenue Agent’s Report for the tax years 2001 and 2002. The Company is currently at the Appeals Division of the IRS ("Appeals") with respect to the tax years 2001 and 2002. In the first quarter of 2007, the IRS commenced an examination of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2003 and 2004. This examination is anticipated to be completed by August 1, 2008.

While the final outcome of the ongoing IRS examinations is not yet determinable, the Company does not believe that any adjustments would be material to its financial position. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of UTBs will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months of the reporting date, as a settlement with Appeals relating to the 2001 and 2002 tax years could occur. It is reasonably possible that UTBs for the Separate Account Dividends Received Deduction could decrease by as much as $3.8 million plus related gross interest of $1.0 million.

The Company has elected on a prospective basis, with the adoption of FIN 48, to recognize interest and penalties accrued related to UTBs in interest expenses. The Company had accrued $10.8 million of gross interest as of January 1, 2007. During the period ending March 31, 2007 the company recognized an additional $1.4 million in gross interest related to UTBs. The Company has not accrued any penalties.

In addition, the Company’s UTBs at March 31, 2007 did not change due to examination settlements with taxing authorities and did not change due to expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140" ("SFAS 155"). This statement amends SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), and SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" and resolves issues addressed in SFAS No. 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, "Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets". The Company began applying SFAS No. 155 to all financial instruments acquired, issued or subject to a remeasurement event beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 155 on January 1, 2007 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In September 2005, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the "AICPA") issued Statement of Position 05-1, "Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Deferred Acquisition Costs in Connection with Modifications or Exchanges of Insurance Contracts" ("SOP 05-1"). SOP 05-1 provides guidance on accounting by insurance enterprises for DAC on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts. The adoption of SOP 05-1 on January 1, 2007 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operation.

2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Below is a summary of the affiliated transactions for those affiliates that are not consolidated with the Company.
 
The Company has an agreement with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada ("SLOC") which provides that SLOC will furnish, as requested, certain services and facilities on a cost-reimbursement basis. Expenses and reimbursements under this agreement amounted to approximately $11.6 million and $15.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

In accordance with a management service agreement between the Company and SLOC, the Company provides personnel and certain services to SLOC, as requested. Expenses and reimbursements under this agreement, which are recorded as a reduction of other operating expenses, were approximately $56.3 million and $51.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company leases office space to SLOC under lease agreements with terms expiring in December 31, 2009 and options to extend the terms for each of twelve successive five-year terms at fair market rental not to exceed 125% of the fixed rent for the term which is ending. Under these leases, the Company received rent of $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company did not make any dividend payments during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.

The Company has an administrative services agreement with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada - U.S. Operations Holdings, Inc. under which the Company provides administrative and investor services with respect to certain open-end management investment companies for which an affiliate, Massachusetts Financial Services Company ("MFS"), serves as the investment adviser, and which are offered to certain of the Company’s separate accounts established in connection with the variable annuity contracts issued by the Company. Amounts received under this agreement amounted to approximately $5.6 and $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company has an administrative services agreement with Sun Capital Advisers LLC ("SCA") under which the Company provides administrative services with respect to certain open-end management investment companies for which SCA serves as the investment adviser, and which are offered to certain of the Company’s separate accounts established in connection with the variable contracts issued by the Company. Amounts received under this agreement amounted to approximately $0.4 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company paid $4.0 million and $4.2 million in investment management services fees to SCA, a registered investment adviser.

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

The Company recorded a tax benefit of $0.6 million and $2.1 million through paid-in-capital for SLF stock options issued to employees of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had a $460.0 million promissory note issued to Sun Life (Hungary) Group Financing Limited Company ("Sun Life (Hungary) LLC"). The Company pays interest semi-annually to Sun Life (Hungary). Total interest incurred was $6.6 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had $565.0 million of surplus notes issued to Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Finance, Inc. The Company incurred $10.6 million in interest expense on these surplus notes for each of the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company, through the Partnership, had $600.0 million of 8.526% partnership capital securities issued to the Capital Trust. The Company expensed $12.8 million for interest on these partnership capital securities for each of the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Refer to note 9.

At March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company, through the Partnership, owned $600.0 million of 8.526% subordinated notes issued the Parent. Interest earned on these notes was $12.8 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Refer to note 9.

In September 2006, the Company issued two floating rate funding agreements with a combined total of $900 million to Sun Life Financial Global Funding III, L.L.C. (the "LLC III"). Total interest credited for these funding agreements was $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Company also issued a $100 million floating rate demand note payable to the LLC III on September 19, 2006. The Company expensed $1.4 million for interest on this demand note for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

In May 2006, the Company issued a floating rate funding agreement of $900 million to Sun Life Financial Global Funding II, L.L.C. (the "LLC II"). Total interest credited for this funding agreement was $12.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Company also issued a $100 million floating rate demand note payable to the LLC II on May 24, 2006. The Company expensed $1.4 million for interest on this demand note for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

In June 2005, the Company issued two floating rate funding agreements with a combined total of $900 million to Sun Life Financial Global Funding, L.L.C. (the "LLC"). Total interest credited for these funding agreements was $12.8 million and $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company also issued a $100.0 million floating rate demand note payable to the LLC on June 10, 2005. The Company expensed $1.4 million and $1.2 million for interest on this demand note for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.



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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company paid $7.0 million and $4.2 million, respectively, in commission fees to Independent Financial Marketing Group, Inc.

During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company paid $6.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in commission fees to Sun Life Financial Distributors, Inc. ("SLFD"). The Company also has an agreement with SLFD and the Parent whereby the Parent provides expense reimbursements to the Company for administrative services provided by the Company to SLFD. The Company received reimbursement of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 related to this agreement. In addition, the Company received fee income for administrative services provided to SLFD of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

The Company has an administrative service agreement with Sun Life Information Services Canada, Inc. ("SLISC") under which SLISC provides administrative and support services to the Company in connection with the Company’s insurance and annuity business. Expenses under this agreement amounted to approximately $3.2 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company has a service agreement with Sun Life Information Services Ireland Limited ("SLISIL") under which SLISIL provides various insurance related and information systems services to the Company. Expenses under this agreement amounted to approximately $5.7 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

As more fully described in Note 4, the Company has a reinsurance agreement with SLOC.

Management believes affiliate revenues and expenses are calculated on a reasonable basis. However, these amounts may not necessarily be indicative of the amounts that would be incurred if the Company operated on a stand-alone basis.

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

As described below, the Company conducts business principally in three operating segments and maintains a Corporate Segment to provide for the capital needs of the three operating segments and to engage in other financing related activities. Each segment is defined consistently with the way results are evaluated by the chief operating decision-maker.


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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Net investment income is allocated based on segmented assets, including allocated capital, by line of business. Allocations of operating expenses among segments are made using both standard rates and actual expenses incurred. Management evaluates the results of the operating segments on an after-tax basis. The Company does not depend on one or a few customers, brokers or agents for a significant portion of its operations.

Wealth Management

The Wealth Management Segment markets, sells and administers funding agreements, individual and group variable annuity products, individual and group fixed annuity products and other retirement benefit products. These contracts may contain any of a number of features including variable or fixed interest rates and equity index options and may be denominated in foreign currencies. The Company uses derivative instruments to manage the risks inherent in the contract options.

Individual Protection

The Individual Protection Segment markets, sells and administers a variety of life insurance products sold to individuals and corporate owners of life insurance. The products include whole life, universal life and variable life products.

Group Protection

The Group Protection Segment markets, sells and administers group life, group long-term disability, group short-term disability and group stop loss insurance products to small and mid-size employers in the State of New York through the Company’s subsidiary, SLNY.

Corporate

The Corporate Segment includes the unallocated capital of the Company, its debt financing, its consolidated investments in variable interest entities ("VIEs"), and items not otherwise attributable to the other segments.





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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

The following amounts pertain to the various business segments (in 000’s):
 
Three months ended March 31, 2007
   
                   
 
Wealth
 
Individual
 
Group
       
 
Management
 
Protection
 
Protection
 
Corporate
 
Totals
Total revenues
$ 366,685
 
$ 35,127
 
$ 11,207
 
$ 16,618
 
$ 429,637
Total benefits and
expenses

314,789
 

36,748
 

13,117
 

19,091
 

383,745
Income (loss) before
income tax expense
(benefit)


51,896
 


(1,621)
 


(1,910)
 


(2,473)
 


45,892
Net income (loss)
$ 37,923
 
$ (1,019)
 
$ (1,241)
 
$ (339)
 
$ 35,324

 
Three months ended March 31, 2006
   
                   
 
Wealth
 
Individual
 
Group
       
 
Management
 
Protection
 
Protection
 
Corporate
 
Totals
Total revenues
$ 427,036
 
$ 20,178
 
$ 9,645
 
$ 17,757
 
$ 474,616
Total benefits and
expenses

335,729
 

18,213
 

9,969
 

18,718
 

382,629
Income (loss) before
income tax expense
(benefit)


91,307
 


1,965
 


(324)
 


(961)
 


91,987
Net income (loss)
$ 62,199
 
$ 1,277
 
$ (210)
 
$ 395
 
$ 63,661

















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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

4. REINSURANCE

The Wealth Management Segment manages a closed block of single premium whole life ("SPWL") insurance policies, a retirement-oriented tax-advantaged life insurance product. The Company discontinued sales of the SPWL product in response to certain tax law changes in the 1980s. The Company had SPWL policyholder balances of $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. This entire block of business is reinsured on a funds withheld basis with SLOC, an affiliate.

By reinsuring the SPWL product, the Company reduced net investment income by $25.8 million and $34.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The reduction of net investment income resulting from interest paid on funds withheld includes the impact from net investment income, net derivative (loss) income and net realized investment gains. The Company also reduced interest credited by $17.8 million and $19.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition, the Company also increased net investment income relating to an experience rating refund under the reinsurance agreement by $3.2 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The liability for the SPWL policies is included in contractholder deposit funds and other policy liabilities.

The Company is contingently liable for the portion of policies reinsured under reinsurance agreements in the event that the reinsurers are unable to pay their portion of any reinsured claim. Management believes that any liability from this contingency is unlikely. However, to limit the possibility of such losses, the Company evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentration of credit risk.

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Regulation and Regulatory Developments

Unfavorable economic conditions may contribute to an increase in the number of insurance companies that are under regulatory supervision. This may result in an increase in mandatory assessments by state guaranty funds or voluntary payments by solvent insurance companies to cover losses to policyholders of insolvent or rehabilitated companies. Under insurance guaranty fund laws in each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, insurers licensed to do business can be assessed by state insurance guaranty associations for certain obligations of insolvent insurance companies to policyholders and claimants. Most of these laws do provide, however, that an assessment may be excused or deferred if it would threaten an insurer's solvency and further provide annual limits on such assessments. Part of the assessments paid by the Company pursuant to these laws may be used as credits for a portion of the associated premium taxes.

Litigation, Income Taxes and Other Matters

The Company is not aware of any contingent liabilities arising from litigation, income taxes or other matters that could have a material effect upon the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Indemnities

In the normal course of its business, the Company has entered into agreements that include indemnities in favor of third parties, such as contracts with advisors and consultants, outsourcing agreements, underwriting and agency agreements, information technology agreements, distribution agreements and service agreements. The Company has also agreed to indemnify its directors and certain of its officers and employees in accordance with the Company’s by-laws. The Company believes any potential liability under these agreements is neither probable nor estimatable. Therefore, the Company has not recorded any associated liability.

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

6. RETIREMENT PLANS

The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic pension cost for the three months ended March 31 (in 000’s):

   
2007
2006
   
Pension Benefits
Other Benefits
Pension Benefits
Other Benefits
           
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
       
Service cost
$ 1,027
$ 245
$ 1,398
$ 328
Interest cost
3,939
682
3,360
742
Expected return on plan assets
(5,469)
-
(5,418)
-
Amortization of transition obligation asset
(523)
-
(523)
-
Amortization of prior service cost
84
(132)
69
(132)
Recognized net actuarial (gains) loss
(27)
228
41
363
Net periodic (benefit) cost
$ (969)
$ 1,023
$ (1,073)
$ 1,301
The Company’s share of net periodic benefit (benefit) cost
$ (969)
$ 868
$ (1,073)
$ 1,117

Prior to 2006, the Company participated in the staff nonqualified pension plan (the "UBF plan") which was sponsored by SLOC, an affiliate, and expensed the portion of the plan cost that was allocated to the Company. Effective January 1, 2006, the plan was divided, with the Company taking over its pro rata share of pension benefit obligation ("PBO").

7. LIABILITIES FOR CONTRACT GUARANTEES

The Company offers various guarantees to certain policyholders including a return of no less than (a) total deposits made on the contract less any customer withdrawals, (b) total deposits made on the contract less any customer withdrawals plus a minimum return, or (c) the highest contract value on a specified anniversary date minus any customer withdrawals following the contract anniversary. These guarantees include benefits that are payable in the event of death, upon annuitization, or at specified dates during the accumulation period of an annuity.

The table below represents information regarding the Company’s variable annuity contracts with guarantees at March 31, 2007 (in 000’s):

Benefit Type
Account Balance
Net Amount at Risk 1
Average Attained Age
Minimum death
$ 16,989,263
$ 1,542,712
67.2
Minimum income
$ 385,540
$ 53,927
60.1
Minimum accumulation and
withdrawal
 
$ 3,474,227
 
$ 1,792
 
62.7
1 Net amount at risk represents the difference between guaranteed benefits and account balance.

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

7. LIABILITIES FOR CONTRACT GUARANTEES (continued)

The following roll-forward summarizes the reserve for the Company’s guaranteed minimum death and income benefits at March 31, 2007 (in 000’s):

 
Guaranteed
Minimum
Death Benefit
 
Guaranteed
Minimum
Income Benefit
 
 
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2007
$ 39,923 
 
$ 1,448 
 
$ 41,371 
           
Benefit ratio change /
Assumption changes
 
511
 
 
1,135
 
 
1,646
Incurred guaranteed benefits
6,462
 
80
 
6,542
Paid guaranteed benefits
(6,591)
 
(1,673)
 
(8,264)
Interest
467
 
10
 
477
           
Balance at March 31, 2007
$ 40,772
 
$ 1,000
 
$ 41,772

The following summarizes the reserve for the Company’s guaranteed minimum death and income benefits at March 31, 2006 (in 000’s):

 
Guaranteed
Minimum
Death Benefit
 
Guaranteed
Minimum
Income Benefit
 
 
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2006
$ 41,749
 
$ 3,000
 
$ 44,749
           
Benefit ratio change /
Assumption changes
 
(5,133)
 
 
(214)
 
 
(5,347)
Incurred guaranteed benefits
12,870
 
162
 
13,032
Paid guaranteed benefits
(12,422)
 
-
 
(12,422)
Interest
822
 
52
 
874
           
Balance at March 31, 2006
$ 37,886
 
$ 3,000
 
$ 40,886

The liability for death and income benefit guarantees is established equal to a benefit ratio multiplied by the cumulative contract charges earned, plus accrued interest less contract benefit payments. The benefit ratio is calculated as the estimated present value of all expected contract benefits divided by the present value of all expected contract charges. The benefit ratio may be in excess of 100%. For guarantees in the event of death, benefits represent the current guaranteed minimum death payments in excess of the current account balance. For guarantees at annuitization, benefits represent the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity benefits in excess of the current account balance.

Projected benefits and assessments used in determining the liability for guarantees are developed using models and stochastic scenarios that are also used in the development of estimated expected future gross profits. Underlying assumptions for the liability related to income benefits include assumed future annuitization elections based upon factors such as eligibility conditions and the annuitant’s attained age.

The liability for guarantees is re-evaluated regularly, and adjustments are made to the liability balance through a charge or credit to policyholder benefits.

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SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA (U.S.)
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (U.S.) Holdings, Inc.)
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

7. LIABILITIES FOR CONTRACT GUARANTEES (continued)

Guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMABs") and withdrawal benefits ("GMWBs") are considered to be derivatives under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and are recorded at fair value through earnings. The fair value of the embedded derivatives is calculated stochastically using risk neutral scenarios over a fifty-year projection. Policyholder assumptions are based on experience studies and industry standards. The net balance of GMABs and GMWBs constituted an asset in the amount of $12.6 million and $8.4 million at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

8. GOODWILL

Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price paid and the fair value of the net assets acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Keyport Life Insurance Company ("Keyport"). In accordance with SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis. The Company completed the required impairment tests of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the second quarter of 2006 and concluded that these assets were not impaired.

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Effective May 6, 2007, the Parent redeemed the $600 million of 8.526% subordinated debentures and paid the Partnership a premium of $25.6 million. Also effective May 6, 2007, the Partnership redeemed the $600 million of the 8.526% partnership capital securities issued to the Capital Trust and paid a premium of $25.6 million to the Capital Trust. The redemption had no impact on the Company’s net income.





















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

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Pursuant to General Instruction H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q, the registrant, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) ("the Company"), elects to omit the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Below is an analysis of the Company’s results of operations that explains material changes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income between the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This Form 10-Q may include forward-looking statements by the Company under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not matters of historical fact; they relate to such topics as future product sales, volume growth, market share, market and interest rate risk and financial goals. It is important to understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that the statements anticipate. These risks and uncertainties may concern, among other things:

Heightened competition, particularly in terms of price, product features and distribution capability, which could constrain the Company’s growth and profitability.
   
Changes in interest rates and market conditions.
   
Regulatory and legislative developments.
   
Developments in consumer preferences and behavior patterns.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company has identified the following estimates as critical in that they involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability: deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"), the value of business acquired ("VOBA"), derivative instruments, the fair value of financial instruments, policy liabilities and accruals, other-than-temporary impairments of investments and goodwill. In developing these estimates, management makes subjective and complex judgments that are inherently uncertain and subject to material change as facts and circumstances develop. Although variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes the amounts provided are appropriate based upon the facts available upon compilation of the financial statements. For discussion of the Company’s critical accounting estimates, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.










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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006:

Net Income

The Company’s net income was $35.3 million and $63.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Income before income taxes was $45.9 million and $92.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The significant changes are described below.

REVENUES

Total revenues were $429.6 million and $474.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease of $45.0 million was primarily due to the following:

Premium and annuity considerations - were $14.7 million and $15.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $0.4 million decrease is primarily attributed to a $1.9 million decrease in annuity premiums offset by a $1.1 million increase in group disability and $0.4 million increase in stop loss premiums.

Net investment income - was $306.7 million and $243.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Investment income, excluding the mark to market of the trading portfolio and partnership income, was $294.7 million and $271.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $23.4 million during 2007, as compared to 2006, was the result of a higher average investment yield of $11.2 million and an increase in average invested assets of $12.3 million. Investment income (loss) related to changes in the market value of securities in the trading portfolio and changes in the value of partnership investments was $11.9 million and $(27.7) million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The change in the market value of the trading portfolio is primarily related to changes in the interest rate environment.

Net derivative (loss) income - was $(9.0) million and $124.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Derivative gains in 2006 primarily represent fair value changes of interest rate swaps resulting from increasing interest rates and the net interest received or paid on swap agreements. Generally, as interest rates rise, the market value of the Company's interest rate swaps increases. This is due to the fact that in most instances the Company is paying a fixed interest rate and receiving a floating rate on the swaps.

All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Net interest received or paid on swap agreements and changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported in current period operations as a component of net derivative income (loss). The Company believes that these derivatives provide economic hedges and the cost of formally documenting the effectiveness of the fair value of the hedged items in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," is not justified at this time.












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

RESULT OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

The Company issues annuity contracts and, in prior years, certain funding agreements that contain a derivative instrument that is "embedded" in the contract. Upon issuing the contract, the embedded derivative is separated from the host contract (annuity contract or funding agreement) and is carried at fair value. The Company also purchases call options and futures on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index ("S&P 500 Index") ("S&P", "S&P 500", and "Standard & Poor’s" are trademarks of The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by the Company) and total return swaps to economically hedge its obligations under certain fixed index annuity contracts. Certain funding agreement contracts are highly-individualized and typically involve the issuance of foreign currency denominated contracts backed by cross currency swaps or equity-linked cross currency swaps. The combination of these swaps with interest rate swaps allows the Company to lock in U.S. dollar fixed rate payments for the life of the funding agreement.

As a component of its investment strategy and to reduce its exposure to interest rate risk, the Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swap agreements are agreements to exchange with a counterparty interest rate payments of differing character (e.g., fixed-rate payments exchanged for floating-rate payments) based on an underlying principal balance (notional principal) to hedge against interest rate changes. The Company also utilizes equity and interest derivatives to hedge against stock market exposure inherent in the guaranteed minimum living and death benefit features of the Company's variable annuities.

Net derivative (loss) income consisted of the following (in 000’s):

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2007
2006
Net income (expense) on swap agreements
$ 2,175
$ (9,973)
Change in fair value of swap agreements
(interest rate, currency, and equity)
 
(23,650)
 
131,256
Change in fair value of options, futures and
embedded derivatives
 
12,510
 
3,245
     
Total derivative (loss) income
$ (8,965)
$ 124,528

Net realized investment gains (losses) - were $5.6 million and $(0.08) million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company incurred write-downs of fixed maturities for other-than-temporary impairments of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The Company did not incur any write-downs of fixed maturities of other-than-temporary impairments during the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Fees and other income - consist primarily of separate account fees, including mortality and expense charges earned on variable annuity balances, surrender charges and other income. Separate account fees, based on the market values of the assets in the separate accounts supporting the contracts, were $68.6 million and $63.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Variable product fees represented 1.28% and 1.30% of the average variable annuity separate account balances for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Average separate account assets were $21.5 billion and $19.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.


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

RESULT OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Surrender charges represent revenues earned on the early withdrawal of fixed, fixed index and variable annuity policyholder balances. Surrender charges on fixed, fixed index and variable annuity surrenders generally are assessed at declining rates applied to policyholder surrenders during the first four to ten years of the contract. Total surrender charges were $5.4 million and $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Other income represents fees charged for the cost of insurance, revenue sharing and administrative service fees. Other income was $37.7 million and $21.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in other income is due primarily to increased sales of bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI") for the three months ended March 31, 2007, growth in in-force business and increased revenue sharing and other fees.

BENEFITS AND EXPENSES

Total benefits and expenses were $383.7 million and $382.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $1.1 million was primarily due to the following:

Interest credited - to policyholders was $166.4 million and $157.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $8.8 million was the result of a higher average interesting rate of $5.0 million and an increase in average policyholder balances of $3.8 million.

Interest expense - was $35.7 million and $31.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $4.4 million increase in interest expense was primarily due to $2.8 million in interest related to the two $100 million floating rate demand notes that the Company issued on September and May 2006. The increase was also due to $1.4 million interest expense related to the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48 "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48") on January 1, 2007.

Policyholder benefits - were $37.7 million and $35.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $2.1 million increase in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to a $3.9 million increase in annuity payments and surrender benefits, a $1.8 million increase in health benefits and a $0.6 million increase in death benefits, offset by a $4.1 million decrease in reserves.

Other operating expenses - were $69.1 million and $52.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $16.3 million increase in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to a $9.7 million increase in premium tax from higher BOLI sales and $6.6 million increase in other operating expenses and commissions.

Amortization of DAC - relates to the costs of acquiring new business, which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new business. Such acquisition costs include commissions, costs of policy issuance, and underwriting and selling expenses. Amortization expense was $71.7 million and $103.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, DAC amortization included a decrease of $11.6 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to actual changes in policies in force. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, DAC amortization included an increase of $34.5 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to changes in policy lapse assumptions. Increased actual gross profits also contributed to the additional amortization of DAC for the three months ended March 31, 2007.


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RESULT OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Amortization of VOBA - relates to the actuarially-determined value of in-force business at the date that the Company acquired Keyport (November 1, 2001). This amount is amortized in proportion to the projected emergence of profits over the estimated lives of the contracts. Amortization was $3.1 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, VOBA amortization included a decrease of $1.2 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to actual changes in policies in force. Additionally, increased actual gross profits contributed to the additional amortization of VOBA for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The 2006 amortization expense did not include any adjustments related to changes in assumptions.

Results of Operations by Segment

The Company’s net income (loss) from operations reflects the operations of its four business segments: Wealth Management, Individual Protection, Group Protection and Corporate.

The following provides a summary of net income (loss) from operations by segment.

Wealth Management Segment

The Wealth Management Segment sells a full range of retirement-oriented insurance products that provide fixed, indexed or variable returns to policyholders. Annuities are insurance products designed to offer individuals protection against the risk of outliving their financial assets during retirement. Annuities offer a tax-deferred means of accumulating savings for retirement needs and provide a source of income in the payout period. The Company earns spread income from fixed and indexed annuities; variable annuities primarily produce fee income. This segment also markets funding agreements to both related and unrelated third parties.

The segment’s principal products are described below:

Fixed Annuities - Fixed annuity products are primarily single premium deferred annuities ("SPDAs"). An SPDA policyholder typically makes a single premium payment at the time of issuance. The Company obligates itself to credit interest to the policyholder's account at a rate that is guaranteed for an initial term and is reset annually thereafter, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate.

Variable Annuities - Variable annuities offer a selection of underlying investment alternatives that may satisfy a variety of policyholder risk/return objectives. Under a variable annuity, the policyholder has the opportunity to select separate account investment options (consisting of underlying mutual funds), which pass the investment risk directly to the policyholder in return for the potential of higher returns. Variable annuities also include guaranteed fixed interest options and benefits. The Company has several different variable annuity products that offer various separate account investment choices, depending on the product, and guaranteed fixed interest options.

Fixed Index Annuities - Fixed index annuities credit interest to the policyholder using a formula based upon the positive change in value of a specified equity index. The Company’s fixed index annuity products calculate interest earnings using the S&P 500 Index. The Company’s fixed index products also provide a guarantee of principal (less withdrawals) at the end of the term or surrender charge period.







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Wealth Management Segment (continued)

Institutional Investment Contracts - Institutional investment contracts are funding agreements issued to institutional investors or to entities that in turn issue promissory notes to unrelated third parties. These contracts may contain any of a number of features including variable or fixed interest rates and fixed index options, and may be denominated in foreign currencies.

In September 2006, the Company issued two floating rate funding agreements totaling $900 million to Sun Life Financial Global Funding III, L.L.C. (the "LLC III"), an affiliate. Total interest credited for these funding agreements was $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Company also issued a $100 million floating rate demand note payable to the LLC III on September 19, 2006. The Company expensed $1.4 million for interest on this demand note for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

On May 17, 2006, the Company issued a floating rate funding agreement of $900 million to Sun Life Financial Global Funding II, L.L.C. (the "LLC II"), an affiliate. Total interest credited for this funding agreement was $12.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The Company also issued a $100 million floating rate demand note payable to the LLC II on May 24, 2006. The Company expensed $1.4 million for interest on this demand note for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Other - The Wealth Management Segment currently manages a closed block of single premium whole life ("SPWL") insurance policies a retirement-oriented tax-advantaged life insurance product. The Company discontinued sales of the SPWL product in response to certain tax law changes in the 1980s. The Company had SPWL policyholder balances of $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. This entire block of business is reinsured on a funds withheld basis with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, an affiliate.

By reinsuring the SPWL product, the Company reduced net investment income by $25.8 million and $34.2 million, and interest credited by $17.8 million and $19.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition, the Company also increased net investment income, relating to an experience rating refund under the reinsurance agreement, by $3.2 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The liability for the SPWL policies is included in contractholder deposit funds and other policy liabilities.
 
The Company sells its annuity products via two affiliated distribution organizations, Sun Life Financial Distributors, Inc. and Independent Financial Marketing Group, Inc. The annuity products are also distributed through a variety of unaffiliated retail organizations including securities brokers, financial institutions, insurance agents and financial advisers. Investment options available under these products are managed by several investment managers, including Massachusetts Financial Services Company and Sun Capital Advisers LLC, affiliates of the Company.

On September 6, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with Credit and Repackaged Securities Limited Series 2006-10 Trust (the "Trust"), whereby the Company is the sole beneficiary of the Trust. As of March 31, 2007, total assets and liabilities of the Trust were $55.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively. As the sole beneficiary of the Trust, the Company is required to consolidate the Trust under the requirements of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 51." Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the Trust are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


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Wealth Management Segment (continued)

The following is a summary of operations for the Wealth Management Segment for the three months ended
March 31 (in 000’s):

 
2007
 
2006
Total revenues
$ 366,685
 
$ 427,036
Total benefits and expenses
314,789
 
335,729
Income before income tax expense
 
51,896
 
 
91,307
       
Net Income
$ 37,923
 
$ 62,199

Pre-tax income was $51.9 million and $91.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The significant changes are described below.

REVENUES

Total revenues were $366.7 million and $427.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease of $60.3 million was primarily due to the following:

Net investment income - was $281.6 million and $217.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Investment income, excluding the mark to market of the trading portfolio and partnership income, was $266.8 million and $246.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $20.8 million during 2007, as compared to 2006, was the result of a higher average investment yield of $22.9 million offset by a decrease in average invested assets of $2.1 million. Investment income (loss) related to the changes in the market value of securities in the trading portfolio and changes in the value of the partnership investments was $14.8 million and $(28.9) million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The change in the market value of the trading portfolio is primarily related to changes in the interest rate environment.

Net derivative (loss) income - was $(8.5) million and $124.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Net derivative (loss) income for the Wealth Management Segment for the three months ended March 31 consisted of the following (in 000’s):

 
2007
2006
Net income (expense) on swap agreements
$ 1,337
$ (9,498)
Change in fair value of swap agreements
(interest rate, currency, and equity)
 
(22,337)
 
130,641
Change in fair value of options, futures and
embedded derivatives
 
12,510
 
3,245
     
Total derivative (loss) income
$ (8,490)
$ 124,388

Net realized investment gains - were $4.0 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Net realized investment gains include write-downs of fixed maturities for other-than-temporary impairments of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The Company did not incur any write-downs of fixed maturities for other-than-temporary impairments during the three months ended March 31, 2007.


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Wealth Management Segment (continued)

REVENUES (continued)

Fees and other income - consist primarily of separate account fees, including mortality and expense charges earned on variable annuity balances and surrender changes. Separate account fees, based on the market values of the assets in the separate accounts supporting the contracts, were $61.4 million and $57.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Variable product fees represented 1.50% and 1.49% of the average variable annuity separate account balances at March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Average separate account assets were $16.4 billion and $15.5 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Surrender charges represent revenues earned on the early withdrawal of fixed, fixed index and variable annuity policyholder balances. Surrender charges on fixed, fixed index and variable annuity surrenders generally are assessed at declining rates applied to policyholder surrenders during the first four to ten years of the contract. Total surrender charges were $5.4 million and $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Other income primarily represents fees charged for administrative service fees and revenue sharing. Other income was $18.6 million and $12.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in other income was due primarily to increased revenue sharing and new products with higher fees.

BENEFITS AND EXPENSES

Total benefits and expenses were $314.8 million and $335.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease of $20.9 million was primarily due to the following:

Interest credited - to policyholders was $160.5 million and $152.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase of $7.9 million was the result of an increase in the average interest credited rate of $5.0 million and a higher average policyholder balance of $2.9 million.

Interest expense - was $17.7 million and $14.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $3.0 million increase in interest expense was primarily due to a $2.8 million interest related to the two $100 million floating rate demand notes issued on September and May 2006.

Policyholder benefits - were $25.9 million and $26.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $1.0 million decrease in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to a $2.3 million decrease in reserves and a $2.3 decrease in death benefits offset by a $3.7 million increase in annuity payments.

Other operating expenses - were $38.6 million and $38.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Amortization of DAC - was $69.1 million and $101.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, DAC amortization included a decrease of $11.6 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to actual changes in policies in force. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, DAC amortization included an increase of $34.5 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to changes in policy lapse assumptions. Increased actual gross profits also contributed to the additional amortization of DAC for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Amortization of VOBA - was $3.1 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Increased actual gross profits contributed to the additional amortization of VOBA for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, VOBA amortization included a decrease of $1.2 million resulting from updates to profitability projections due to actual changes in policies in force. The 2006 amortization expense did not include any changes in assumptions.

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Individual Protection Segment

The Individual Protection Segment primarily markets variable life insurance products, including variable universal life ("VUL") products marketed to individuals, corporate-owned life insurance ("COLI") and BOLI. VUL products allow for flexible premiums, and the policyholder directs how the cash value is invested and bears the investment risk.
The following provides a summary of the operations for the Individual Protection Segment for the three months ended March 31 (in 000’s):

 
2007
 
2006
Total revenues
$ 35,127
 
$ 20,178
Total benefits and expenses
36,748
 
18,213
(Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit)
 
(1,621)
 
 
1,965
       
Net (loss) income
$ (1,019)
 
$ 1,277

Total revenues were $35.1 million and $20.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $14.9 million increase was primarily attributed to a $12.0 million increase in fee income and a $2.7 million increase in net investment income. The increase in fee income was primarily due to an increase in charges from sales, cost of insurance and mortality and expense charges which were primarily due to higher BOLI sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Total expenses were $36.7 million and $18.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The $18.5 million increase was primarily due to a $14.7 million increase in other operating expenses, $1.4 million increase in policyowner benefits, $0.9 million increase in interest credited, and $0.9 million increase in interest expense. The change in operating expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in premium tax of $9.6 million largely offsetting the increase in charges associated with the increased sales and growth in in-force business.

Group Protection Segment

The Group Protection Segment markets and administers group life insurance, group stop loss insurance, and group short-term and group long-term disability insurance products to small and mid-sized employers. This segment operates only in the State of New York through the Company’s subsidiary, SLNY.

The following provides a summary of operations for the Group Protection Segment for the three months ended
March 31 (in 000’s):

 
2007
 
2006
Total revenues
$ 11,207
 
$ 9,645
Total benefits and expenses
13,117
 
9,969
Loss before income tax benefit
(1,910)
 
(324)
       
Net loss
$ (1,241)
 
$ (210)

The Group Protection Segment had pretax loss of $1.9 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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Group Protection Segment (continued)

Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased by $1.6 million in comparison to the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase was primarily due to increased in-force business in group disability and group stop loss, with premium increases of $1.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased by $3.1 million in comparison to the three months ended March 31, 2006, which was primarily attributable to an increase in health benefits of $1.8 million and an increase in operating expenses of $1.5 million.

Corporate Segment

The Corporate Segment consists of the unallocated capital of the Company, its consolidated investment in a variable interest entities, its debt financing, and items not otherwise attributable to the other segments.

The following provides a summary of operations for the Corporate Segment for the three months ended
March 31 (in 000’s):

 
2007
 
2006
Total revenues
$ 16,618
 
$ 17,757
Total benefits and expenses
19,091
 
18,718
Loss before income tax benefit
(2,473)
 
(961)
       
Net (loss) income
$ (339)
 
$ 395

The Corporate Segment had pretax loss of $2.5 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in pretax loss was primarily attributed to a $4.1 million decrease in investment income related to lower earnings in venture capital and other alternative investments, offset by a $3.3 million increase in realized gain on sale of investments.





















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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Omitted pursuant to Instruction H(2)(c) of Form 10-Q.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company's management, including the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and concluded that they were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation. There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to pending legal proceedings, including ordinary routine litigation incidental to their business, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. While it is not possible to predict the resolution of these proceedings, management believes, based on the information currently available to it, that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not be material to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Omitted pursuant to Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Omitted pursuant to Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Omitted pursuant to Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q.

Item 5. Other Information.

(a) None.

(b) Not applicable.





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Item 6. Exhibits.

Index to exhibits:

Exhibit No.

31.1
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002




































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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.)
(Registrant)




May 14, 2007
/s/ Robert C. Salipante
Date
Robert C. Salipante, President
 
(Principal Executive Officer)


May 14, 2007
/s/ Ronald H. Friesen
Date
Ronald H. Friesen , Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
































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