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08/30/10Unum Group to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2010 Insurance Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be representing the company at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2010 Insurance Conference on Sept. 7 in New York City. McKenney is scheduled to speak at 1:50 p.m. (ET) and will discuss the company's business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of... 
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08/16/10Unum Group Announces Investor Meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it will hold its annual investor meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at The New York Helmsley in New York City. The event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and will be simulcast in a listen-only mode on the Investors page of the company's website approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Following the meeting, management will be availab... 
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08/03/10Unum Group Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
Operating Trends Remain Favorable and Strong Capital Position Maintained CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $209.7 million ($0.63 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $267.2 million ($0.80 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2009. Included in the results for the second quarter of 2010 are net realized after-tax investme... 
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07/29/10Unum Marks 10th Anniversary of Leave Management Services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Ten yearsafter Unum (NYSE: UNM) started providing Leave Management Services, the company is now helping more than 200 businesses manage the complex requirements of federal and state family and medical leave laws. "This 10th anniversary is an important milestone for us," says Rob Hecker, vice president of Benefits Services at Unum. "What began as an innovative solution for one of our customers, AOL, ha... 
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07/19/10McGarry Appointed CEO of Unum UK
Former CEO Ring to remain in advisory capacity until 2011 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jul 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Jack McGarry, senior vice president of benefits and risk management for the company's Unum US unit, has been appointed president and CEO of Unum UK following the announcement by Susan Ring that she is stepping down from that role. McGarry's appointment is subject to approval by the U.K. Financial Services Authori... 
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07/16/10Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.0925 Per Share of its Common Stock
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jul 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Effective July 16, 2010, the Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0925 per share on its common stock to be paid on August 20, 2010, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2010. ABOUT UNUM Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and individual disability income prote... 
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06/29/10Unum creates Spanish version of Evidence of Insurability form
Two-year project part of Unum's efforts to better serve Spanish-speaking customers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum (NYSE: UNM) has introduced a Spanish version of its Evidence of Insurability form as the latest in a series of services to make the benefits process easier for Spanish-speaking customers. The form is a widely used document in the insurance industry to determine coverage eligibility for customers applying for additional ... 
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06/24/10What happens next? Unum offers guide to health care reform
Latest in a series that examines impact on employee benefits CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --As part of an ongoing effort to help employers, individuals and benefits brokers understand how sweeping health care reform will affect employee benefits, Unum (NYSE:UNM) has produced a guide that details important changes and their impacts. "We know our partners across the spectrum of our business have many questions about these changes, and it's ... 
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06/24/10Unum Group to Release Second Quarter 2010 Results and Host Conference Call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its second quarter results on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news release and the financial supplement will be available in the "Investors" section of www.unum.com, which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com. Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m. Eastern to... 
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06/23/10Unum Chief Investment Officer announces resignation
Former CIO Fussell will return to the company on interim basis CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Frank Williamson is resigning after 15 years with the company, the last two of which he oversaw Investments, to pursue other interests. He will remain with Unum temporarily in an advisory capacity. Former Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Office... 
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06/14/10Unum Honored as One of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles
Company Receives Highest Level of Recognition by National Business Group on Health CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The National Business Group on Health today honored Unum (NYSE:UNM) for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging its workers and families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles. Unum was among 66 employers that received the 2010 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at th... 
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06/10/10New Research from Unum Points to Gaps in Benefits Education
As Benefits Change, the Need for Effective Education Grows CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --During a year when nearly half (45%) of employees experienced a change in their workplace benefits, education about those benefits dropped off just when it was most needed, according to a study by Harris Interactive on behalf of Unum (NYSE: UNM). "The past year brought a lot of upheaval for businesses, and efforts to help employees understand their b... 
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06/08/10Unum, Employees Donate More Than $6.6 Million in 2009
Report Details Company's Social Responsibility Practices CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum (NYSE: UNM) and its employees donated $6.6 million - a 10-percent increase over the previous year - and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations in the United States and United Kingdom in 2009, part of its broader commitment to being a socially responsible organization. As outlined in the company's 2010 Social Responsibility Report... 
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05/20/10CEO Watjen Highlights Unum Group's Strong Financial Foundation
In Annual Meeting Remarks, Says Company is Well-Positioned for the Future COLUMBIA, S.C., May 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) CEO Thomas R. Watjen told shareholders at the company's annual meeting here today that the company is well-positioned operationally and financially, and that it remains a strong franchise poised to serve the changing needs of its customers. "We've delivered solid results over the last several years in what has ... 
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05/20/10Unum Group's Board of Directors Authorizes $500 Million for Share Repurchases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) announced at its annual shareholders' meeting today that its Board of Directors has approved a total of up to $500 million to repurchase the company's outstanding common stock over the next 12 months. "Our consistent operating performance and strong capital position have positioned us well to initiate this share repurchase program," said Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief execut... 
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05/20/10Unum Group's Board of Directors Votes to Increase Common Stock Dividend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized an increase of 12.1 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new quarterly dividend rate of $0.0925 per common share will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2010. "Our consistent operating performance and strong capital position have positioned us well to again incr... 
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05/11/10Unum Elevates Executives to Senior Vice President Roles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today the promotion of seven executives to senior vice president positions. "Each of these individuals has exhibited strong leadership in his or her respective area and has a track record of leading others to achieve results," said President and CEO Thomas R. Watjen. "They have directly contributed on a broader level to the success of Unum over the past several years, an... 
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05/06/10Unum Helping to Explain the Effects of Health Care Reform on the Employee Benefits Industry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --As employers and individuals evaluate the effects of health care reform on their businesses and families, Unum (NYSE: UNM) is offering information on what the changes mean and how they will affect the world of employee benefits beyond medical coverage. "Though there will be very little direct impact on the products Unum provides, health care reform has significantly changed the shape of the discussion s... 
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05/04/10Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
Favorable Operating Trends Continue and Strong Capital Position Maintained CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $229.8 million ($0.69 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $164.9 million ($0.50 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2009. Included in the results for the first quarter of 2010 is a tax charge of $10.2 million ($0.03 per common share) related to the ch... 
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05/03/10Cancer, pregnancy lead causes of Unum's disability claims
Related education and outreach offer support for individuals and employers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --For the ninth consecutive year, cancer is the leading cause of long term disability claims for Unum (NYSE: UNM), followed closely by complicated pregnancies, according to 2009 claims data. Cancer claims were 11.8 percent of long term disability claims in 2009, while complications from pregnancy made up 11.7 percent of claims. The l... 
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05/03/10Unum Adopts Provision of Health Care Reform Early
Extends eligibility to adult children of employees in advance of 2011 timeframe CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum (NYSE:UNM) officials announced today that the company is beginning to comply with new health care reform legislation by extending medical coverage eligibility to certain adult children of employees effective May 1. Although final regulations from the new health care reform legislation have yet to be written, Unum exe... 
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04/30/10Unum Group to Present at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be representing the Company at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference on May 11 in New York City. McKenney is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m. (ET) and will discuss the Company's business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of the presentatio... 
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04/27/10Growing Number of Brokers Offering Unum's Voluntary Benefits
Unum Named Most Frequently Used Voluntary Carrier in Broker Survey CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The number of brokers offering Unum's voluntary benefits - insurance coverage available through employers and usually paid for by employees - has more than quadrupled over the past decade. The increase is evident in a recent survey by the Eastbridge Consulting Group in which Unum (NYSE: UNM) was named most frequently by brokers as one of thei... 
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04/22/10Unum Named One of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --For the fourth time since 2006, Unum has been recognized as one of the top 10 best places to work in Tennessee. The company received a 2010 "Best Employers in Tennessee" award from the publication Business Tennessee, which partners with the Best Companies Group to identify top employers in the state. Unum also won in the award in 2009, 2008 and 2006. According to Business Tennessee, "Unum is engaged in prote... 
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04/16/10Unum Named Favorite Disability Carrier
Competitive Rates, Rich Plan Designs Make It Tops onNational Association of Health Underwriters List CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum (NYSE: UNM) tops the list of preferred disability carriers, as selected by members of the National Association of Health Underwriters. Recognized for its competitive rates and extremely rich plan designs, Unum was named the favorite disability carrier by members of NAHU, the professional association for ... 
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04/15/10Voluntary Benefits Business Continues to Grow for Unum, as Demand Drives New Product Options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The clear shift in how employee benefits are delivered in the workplace today is reflected in Unum's (NYSE: UNM) expanding coverage options and strong sales results for employee-selected insurance. Over the past 10 years, Unum's traditional voluntary benefits business has grown from just about $150 million to over $540 million, an average annual growth rate of close to 15 percent. And despite the economic ... 
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04/14/10Unum Group Revises Time of First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call
To Host Conference Call on May 5 at 10 a.m. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter results on Tuesday, May 4, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news release and the financial supplement will be available in the "Investors" section of www.unum.com, which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com. Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on ... 
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04/13/10New TV ad: Unum helps employers provide better benefits
Commercial shows how employers can support workers throughout their careers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --By turning to Unum, employers can provide their employees better benefits at work during life's ups and downs, according to a new television commercial that debuts this week. Unum's 30-second spot, which is titled "Days Fly By," features a company that has stood by an employee throughout her career by offering support such as... 
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04/12/10Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.0825 Per Share of its Common Stock
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Effective April 12, 2010, the Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0825 per share on its common stock to be paid on May 21, 2010, to stockholders of record on April 26, 2010. ABOUT UNUM Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and individual disability income protection insur... 
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04/07/10Unum Group sets annual meeting date
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The Board of Directors of Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has set May 20, 2010, as the date for the company's annual meeting of stockholders. The meeting will be held at the corporate offices of Unum's Colonial Life subsidiary at 1200 Colonial Life Blvd., in Columbia, S.C., at 10 a.m. Eastern. ABOUT UNUM GROUP Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services and ... 
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04/02/10Unum Outpaces Industry in Key Areas of Customer Satisfaction
Survey Focuses on Claims Experience for Short Term and Long Term Disability CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The dedication and strength of Unum's (NYSE: UNM) claims professionals are reflected in industry-leading customer satisfaction scores for long term and short term disability claims handling, according to an independent survey that examined the group disability claims process. Unum's claims professionals excel in being courteous and r... 
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04/01/10Unum Group to Release First Quarter 2010 Results and Host Conference Call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter results on Tuesday, May 4, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news release and the financial supplement will be available in the "Investors" section of www.unum.com, which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com. Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 5, at 9 a.m. Eastern to di... 
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03/18/10Unum Releases Videos to Help Spanish-Speaking Customers Understand Products and Services
Videos Part of Company's Commitment to Better Serve Hispanic Market CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Mar 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As its services for Hispanic customers continue to expand, Unum (NYSE:UNM) has released a new series of educational videos in Spanish to help customers learn about its employee benefits products and services. "The Hispanic population is growing faster than any other ethnic minority," said Bilda Acuña, assistant vice president of Unum's Hispanic initiative. "One quarter of ... 
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03/03/10Unum to present at the 2010 Citi Financial Services Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Mar 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Citi Financial Services Conference on March 10 in New York City. Watjen is scheduled to speak at 11:15 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the company's business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of the presentation available on the "Inv... 
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03/01/10Unum Group to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Mar 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, executive vice president and chief financial officer will be representing the Company at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 8 in Orlando, Florida. McKenney is scheduled to speak at 1:40 p.m. (ET) and will discuss the Company's business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of the p... 
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02/23/10Simply Unum Expansions Build on Successful Foundation
Major Milestones in Growth of Benefits Solution for Small to Mid-Sized BusinessesCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Simply Unum, the integrated benefits solution for small to mid-sized businesses, is now available in every state in the country, and offers new voluntary disability benefits and funding options in 40 states and the District of Columbia. On Monday, Simply Unum (NYSE:UNM) launched in California, Hawaii and Maryland - the final three s... 
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02/23/10Unum Group to Present at the 35th Annual AIFA Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Mike Simonds, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Unum US, will present at the annual AIFA Conference on Monday, March 1, 2010. Mr. Simonds' presentation will be a part of an industry panel discussion and is scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m. Eastern. The presentation will be accessible via a live audio webcast on the Investors page of the company's website, http://www.unum.com/. ABO... 
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02/02/10Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
Favorable Operating Trends and Solid Capital Position MaintainedCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $199.4 million ($0.60 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $41.8 million ($0.13 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2008. Included in the results for the fourth quarter of 2009 are net realized after-tax investment losses of $18.9 milli... 
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02/01/10Unum to Present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on Feb. 11 in Miami, Fla. Watjen is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. Eastern and will discuss the company's business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of the presentation available on the "Investors" page of http://www.unum.com/. The... 
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01/27/10Unum, DMEC announces forums on return to work, FMLA, benefits communications and enrollment strategies
Free education series tackles workplace, productivity issuesCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the eighth year, Unum (NYSE:UNM) is teaming up with the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) to offer a series of educational forums on workplace topics ranging from return to work, to changes in the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Virtual Education Forum is made possible by Unum's sponsorship and is part of DMEC's distance learning ... 
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01/18/10Unum to Contribute up to $200,000 to Haitian Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum (NYSE: UNM) will provide up to $200,000 in financial support for the Haitian earthquake relief effort through a direct corporate contribution and expansion of its U.S. Matching Gifts Program. "Beyond offering up our thoughts and prayers, one of the best ways we can help in a tragedy like this is through financial assistance of the Haitian relief efforts," CEO and President Tom Watjen said. The company wi... 
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01/11/10Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.0825 Per Share of its Common Stock
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Effective Jan. 11, 2010, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0825 per share on its common stock to be paid on Feb. 19, 2010, to stockholders of record on Jan. 25, 2010. ABOUT UNUM Unum (http://www.unum.com/) is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and individual disability income protection insurance in the United States and the ... 
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01/04/10Unum Group to Release Fourth Quarter 2009 Results and Host Conference Call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news release and the financial supplement will be available in the "Investors" section of www.unum.com, which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com. Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss the results of operations for t... 
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