UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	March 21, 2012

Accession Number:	0000745544-12-000157
Submission Type:	POS AM
CIK: 0000745544 Company Name: Sun Life Assurance Co of Canada (U.S.) File Number: 333-155716