By year - end 2006 , Sun Life pre-need leapt to the number one position ( from 6th ) , its mutual funds business overtook its main competitor .
Its life insurance unit remained a strong second .
By year - end 2006 , Sun Life pre-need leapt to the number one position ( from 6th ) , its mutual funds business overtook its main competitor , and its life insurance unit remained a strong second .