'In the end, it was a shared vision on how to best meet the needs of our customers that made this the right fit for Independence. 'We selected Sun Life after a strategic search where we evaluated their capabilities and partnership approach against other national carriers,' said Mike Sullivan, executive vice president and president of diversified markets at Independence Blue Cross. The collaboration with Sun Life is a further demonstration of Independence's commitment to its customers. Independence offers a comprehensive approach to self-funded customers' health plans, helping clients balance and optimize health care costs while enhancing their employees' health care experience and overall well-being.