Sun Life US and its subsidiary DentaQuest have announced their support for relief efforts in the states hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. The assistance will go to several organizations, including local groups actively providing aid on the ground.
Among the recipients of donations are the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, Convoy of Hope, Volunteer Florida Foundation’s Florida Disaster Fund, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Feeding Tampa Bay, Water Mission, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Operation Airdrop, and Feeding the Carolinas.
Dan Fishbein (pictured above), president of Sun Life US, extended condolences to those who lost loved ones due to the hurricane and said the company is focused on helping affected communities begin the recovery process.
"We offer our sincerest condolences to those who have lost loved ones due to the hurricane," Fishbein said. "Our thoughts are with all the communities affected by the widespread devastation, and we hope this support helps begin the recovery. We are also making every effort to provide the necessary support to our clients, members, and our own employees, many of whom live in the affected areas."
The company also said that clients and members affected by the storm are encouraged to contact Sun Life US if they need extra time to make payments, have questions, or require assistance in accessing their benefits.
A report noted that the destruction from Hurricane Helene is expected to cost insurers roughly $6.4 billion.
Catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Company said that the insured losses in the estimate would cover wind, storm surge and inland flooding damage across nine states
Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region last week as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds reaching 140 miles per hour. The storm wreaked havoc inland as far north as Ohio, bringing catastrophic flooding and leaving more than 100 people dead and millions without power.
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