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Unum Group Annual Shareholder Meeting (Replay)
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05/24/13Unum 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... 
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05/23/13McCarthy 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... 
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05/23/13Unum 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. “... 
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05/23/13Unum 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... 
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05/22/13Workplace 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 ... 
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05/21/13Disability 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... 
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05/16/13Unum 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.... 
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05/14/13Unum 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... 
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05/08/13Workforce 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... 
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05/01/13Unum 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 ... 
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04/30/13Cancer 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 ... 
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04/18/13Reports 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... 
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04/17/13New 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 ... 
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04/15/13Unum 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... 
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04/01/13Unum 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 ... 
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03/18/13Unum 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... 
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03/11/13Unum 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 ... 
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02/22/13CORRECTING 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, ... 
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02/22/13Unum 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... 
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02/05/13Unum 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... 
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01/31/13Unum 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... 
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01/14/13Unum 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... 
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01/08/13Matthew 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 ... 
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01/03/13Unum 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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