UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 21, 2011 3:40 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000779955 Company Name: SUN LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CO OF NEW YORK File Number: 333-169558
CIK: 0000745544 Company Name: SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO OF CANADA US File Number: 333-169558-01