| Date | Title | | | 05/24/13 | Unum Group to present at the Deutsche Bank Global Financial Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 24, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the
Deutsche Bank Global Financial Conference, June 4, 2013, in New York
City.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio webcast of the presen... |
|  | | 05/23/13 | McCarthy to retire from Unum in 2014| Simonds assumes CEO role of Unum US
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 23, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Kevin P. McCarthy, chief
operating officer of the company and chief executive officer of its Unum
US operating unit, intends to retire in the first quarter of 2014. He is
stepping down from his role as CEO of Unum US effective July 1, 2013,
while maintaining his position of chief operating officer of Unum Group.
Mic... |
| | | 05/23/13 | Unum Group’s board of directors votes to increase common stock dividend| PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 23, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today at its annual meeting of
shareholders that its board of directors has authorized an increase of
11.5 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new
quarterly dividend rate of 14.5 cents per common share, or 58 cents per
share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected
to be paid in the third quarter of 2013.
“... |
| | | 05/23/13 | Unum strong, well-positioned for future, CEO Watjen tells shareholders| Shareholders re-elect directors, approve executive compensation plan
at annual meeting held today
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 23, 2013--
Unum (NYSE:UNM) is succeeding at providing both valuable financial
protection benefits to millions of working people and strong returns to
stakeholders in what continues to be a challenging economic environment,
according to President and CEO Thomas R. Watjen. Watjen made his
comments to shareholde... |
| | | 05/22/13 | Workplace practices earn Unum and Colonial Life recognition as a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 22, 2013--
For the eighth year, Unum has been honored for its continuous efforts to
support the health and wellness of U.S. employees and their families.
Unum was among 65 U.S. employers that won the 2013 Best Employers for
Healthy Lifestyles today from the National Business Group on Health
in Washington, D.C. Unum has major locations in Chattanooga, Portland,
Maine, and Worcester, Mass., and at Colonial ... |
| | | 05/21/13 | Disability benefits help new moms protect their paychecks while they focus on their families, Unum says| For more than 40 percent of U.S. mothers, maternity leave is unpaid
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2013--
When Kayla Shaw had her baby boy earlier this year, she stepped away
from work, but not her paycheck, to spend those first months with her
newborn. Shaw is one of about 10 percent of working women who enjoy paid
maternity leave thanks to short term disability coverage.
“Having short term disability coverage while I was on m... |
| | | 05/16/13 | Unum recognized for focus on clear benefits communication| Center for Plain Language grants Unum a ClearMark Award for
GetBenefitSmart.com
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2013--
When it comes to customer communication, Unum’s focus on simplicity
recently earned the company a second ClearMark Award from the Center
for Plain Language.
“This recognition is an affirmation that we’re moving in the right
direction,” said Bilda Acuna, assistant vice president of Hispanic
Markets.... |
| | | 05/14/13 | Unum helps businesses navigate health care reform with new guides, updated web site| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2013--
A new collection of tactical guides to what’s next in health care reform
is helping employers understand and prepare for an uncertain landscape
of shifting requirements, choices and needs. The guides from Unum (NYSE:
UNM) also offer employers expert advice on a total benefits strategy,
including financial protection benefits and a strong communication plan.
“Employee benefits have rarely been a... |
| | | 05/08/13 | Workforce research from Unum shows employees feel financially fragile, but benefits can boost sense of security| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 8, 2013--
Unum’s fifth annual survey of working Americans shows that more
employees feel financially insecure, with more than 40 percent
postponing retirement and half saying they aren’t confident they have
enough savings for future expenses or to cover lost income if they are
sidelined by illness or injury.
The survey of 1,890 working adults finds that more than a third (36
percent) don’t feel fin... |
| | | 05/01/13 | Unum Group reports first quarter 2013 results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $212.6 million
($0.79 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2013, compared
to net income of $213.9 million ($0.73 per diluted common share) for the
first quarter of 2012.
Included in the results for the first quarter of 2013 is a net after-tax
loss of $3.0 million ($0.01 per diluted common share) resulting from the
combined ... |
| | | 04/30/13 | Cancer remains leading cause of Unum’s disability claims| Employers face unique challenges as more survivors return to work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2013--
For the 12th year cancer is the top reason for long-term
disability claims for Unum (NYSE: UNM), followed closely by back
disorders, according to 2012 claims data.
Cancer claims were nearly 16 percent of the company’s long term
disability claims, while back disorders made up 15.1 percent of claims.
The leading reasons ... |
| | | 04/18/13 | Reports highlight need for disability coverage, better education through workplace| Unum contributes to research from Department of Labor and President’s
Advisory Council for Financial Capability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 18, 2013--
Disability insurance is crucial to the financial security of working
Americans, yet too few employees understand the risks and are covered by
this important benefit, says a new report by the Advisory Council on
Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans.
Submitted to the se... |
| | | 04/17/13 | New video from AHIP highlights the value of disability insurance and return-to-work support| Unum customer shares his story of recovery after debilitating stroke
at age 39
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 17, 2013--
As the father of two young children and his family’s main source of
financial support, Ray Topper knew it was a good idea to sign up for
short term and long term disability benefits at work. But he never
imagined how soon and how critically he would need them.
In 2009, Ray suffered a devastating stroke at ... |
| | | 04/15/13 | Unum Group declares quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share of its common stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 15, 2013--
Effective April 15, 2013, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share on its common stock
to be paid on May 17, 2013, to stockholders of record on April 29, 2013.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum Group (www.unum.com)
is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United
States and the United Kingdom. Unum’s portfolio includes dis... |
| | | 04/01/13 | Unum Group to release first quarter 2013 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter results on
Wednesday, May 1, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the
“Investors” section of the company’s website at 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
... |
| | | 03/18/13 | Unum Group to present at the J.P. Morgan Insurance Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Kevin McCarthy, executive
vice president and chief operating officer, will be representing the
company at the J.P. Morgan Insurance Conference, March 21, 2013, in New
York City.
McCarthy is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio web... |
| | | 03/11/13 | Unum Group to present at the Barclays Select Series Insurance Forum| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Kevin McCarthy, executive
vice president and chief operating officer, will be representing the
company at the Barclays Select Series Insurance Forum, March 18, 2013,
in New York City.
McCarthy is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio ... |
| | | 02/22/13 | CORRECTING and REPLACING Unum Group to present at the Citi 2013 Financial Services Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2013--
First graph of release: Conference location should be Boston, MA (sted
New York City).
The corrected release reads:
UNUM GROUP TO PRESENT AT THE CITI 2013 FINANCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Citi
2013 Financial Services Conference, March 6, ... |
| | | 02/22/13 | Unum Group to present at the Citi 2013 Financial Services Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Citi
2013 Financial Services Conference, March 6, 2013, in New York City.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 10:35 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio webcast of the presentat... |
| | | 02/05/13 | Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $233.9 million
($0.85 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2012,
compared to a net loss of $369.0 million ($1.26 per diluted common
share) for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Included in the results for the fourth quarter of 2012 is a net
after-tax gain of $8.9 million ($0.03 per diluted common share)
resulting from the co... |
| | | 01/31/13 | Unum tops $13 million in corporate and employee giving for 2012| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2013--
Unum’s (NYSE: UNM) commitment to supporting charitable organizations
throughout the U.S., U.K. and Ireland was strong in 2012, as company and
employee charitable support to worthwhile causes topped the $13 million
mark.
“The needs in our communities continue to be greater than ever,” said
Joe Foley, Unum’s chief marketing officer. “I’m always incredibly proud
of our employees and ama... |
| | | 01/14/13 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.13 Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2013--
Effective January 14, 2013, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock to
be paid on February 15, 2013, to stockholders of record on January 28,
2013.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum Group (www.unum.com)
is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United
States and the United Kingdom. Unum’s portf... |
| | | 01/08/13 | Matthew Royal to join Unum as head of Internal Audit| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today announced that J. Matthew Royal has joined
the company as vice president and chief auditor. He succeeds Nicholas
Desiderio, who is retiring after more than 22 years with Unum.
In his new capacity, Royal will be responsible for ensuring that company
controls are adequate and meet or exceed regulatory requirements. He
will also oversee Unum’s special investigative ... |
| | | 01/03/13 | Unum Group to release fourth quarter 2012 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2013--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its fourth quarter results on
Tuesday, Feb. 5, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investors
section of the company’s website at 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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