| Date | Title | | | 12/19/05 | UnumProvident Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter 2005 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has scheduled the
release of its fourth quarter 2005 results for Wednesday, February 1
at approximately 4:00 p.m. (eastern). UnumProvident Corporation senior
management will host a conference call on Thursday, February 2 at 9:00
a.m. (eastern) to discuss the results of operations for the fourth
quarter and may include forward-looking information, such as guidance
on future results or trends in operati... |
|  | | 11/21/05 | UnumProvident Corporation to Present at Friedman Billings Ramsey Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2005--UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it will present at the
Friedman Billings Ramsey 2005 Investor Conference on Nov. 29, 2005.
Joseph Zubretsky, senior executive vice president, finance, investment
and corporate development, will represent UnumProvident and is
scheduled to speak at 4:25 p.m. (Eastern).
There will also be a live audio webcast of the presentation at
http://www.wsw.com/webcast/fbr13/unm. This ... |
| | | 11/07/05 | UnumProvident Announces Plan to Repatriate up to $450 Million under the Homeland Investment Act| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov 07, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today
that it intends to repatriate, during the fourth quarter of 2005, up
to $450 million in unremitted foreign earnings under the Homeland
Investment Act. As part of its repatriation plan, one of its wholly
owned subsidiaries, UnumProvident Finance Company plc, intends to
issue 10-year notes in a private offering, which will be fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by UnumProvident Corporat... |
| | | 11/01/05 | UnumProvident Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov 01, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today
its results for the third quarter of 2005.
The Company reported net income of $52.6 million ($0.17 per
diluted common share) for the third quarter of 2005, compared to
$167.6 million ($0.55 per diluted common share) for the third quarter
of 2004. Included in the results for the third quarter of 2005 are net
realized after tax investment losses of $46.3 million ($0.14 per
diluted com... |
| | | 10/19/05 | UnumProvident to Release 3Q 2005 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2005--UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has scheduled the release of its third quarter
2005 results for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at approximately 4 p.m. (Eastern).
UnumProvident Corporation senior management will host a conference
call on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results
of operations for the third quarter and may include forward-looking
information, such as guidance on future results or trends in
operations, as well... |
| | | 10/17/05 | UnumProvident 2005 Investor Meeting Today; Live Webcast Available| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2005--As previously
announced, UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) will hold its 2005
Investor Meeting today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A live webcast of the
event will be available on the company's website at
www.unumprovident.com in a listen-only mode and will include both
speeches and slides. About 15 minutes prior to the start of the
meeting, you should access the "Investors & Shareholders" section of
this site. An agenda of the day's... |
| | | 10/11/05 | UnumProvident Declares Dividend for Quarter of $0.075 Per Share| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2005--On Oct. 10,
2005, the Board of Directors of UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM)
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of its Common Stock,
to be paid on Nov. 18, 2005, to stockholders of record on Oct. 31,
2005.
About UnumProvident
UnumProvident (UNM) is the largest provider of group and
individual disability income protection insurance in the United States
and United Kingdom. Through its subsidiaries, UnumProv... |
| | | 10/03/05 | UnumProvident Reaches Settlement with California Department of Insurance; 'Changing Landscape' May Impact Cost, Availability of Disability Insurance in State| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) today announced that three of its insurance
subsidiaries have entered into a settlement agreement with the
California Department of Insurance, concluding a market conduct
examination and investigation of the subsidiaries' disability claims
handling practices. As part of the settlement, UnumProvident has
agreed to change certain practices and policy provisions related to
its California business and... |
| | | 09/27/05 | UnumProvident Completes Recapture of Closed Block Business| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) today announced that it has completed its
previously announced agreement with Centre Life Reinsurance Ltd. to
recapture its closed block individual income protection business
originally ceded to Centre in 1996 by Unum Life Insurance Company of
America. The business includes $1.6 billion in invested assets
transferred to UnumProvident and $185 million of annual premium. The
effective date of the ... |
| | | 09/14/05 | UnumProvident to Hold 2005 Investor Meeting on Oct. 17, 2005; Webcast Information Provided| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sep 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) announced today
that it will hold its 2005 Investor Meeting on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005.
The Company had previously announced that the meeting would be held on
Sept. 21; however, the Company is hopeful that the new date will
enable the Company to provide a material update on the status of the
discussions, or potentially a settlement, with the California
Department of Insurance concerning its examination a... |
| | | 09/08/05 | UnumProvident Names Charles Glick Executive Vice President and General Counsel| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sep 08, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UnumProvident (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Charles
Glick has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel
for the leading disability income protection insurance provider.
In this capacity, Glick will have responsibility for the company's
legal, compliance and regulatory functions, as well as the human
resources, facilities, internal audit and government relations
organizations. He will report directly to Thomas R. Wa... |
| | | 08/30/05 | UnumProvident's New Supplemental Insurance Helps Combat Rising Healthcare Costs| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2005--
MedSupport's benefits can help employees pay for medical co-insurance,
co-pays and deductibles, as well as other ancillary medical expenses
UnumProvident (NYSE:UNM) today announced the release of
MedSupport, a new voluntary insurance product designed to help
employers and employees address the financial impact of rising medical
costs.
MedSupport, the latest in the company's range of supplemental
insurance products, hel... |
| | | 08/16/05 | UnumProvident to Recapture Closed Block Business Ceded to Centre Re in 1996|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) today announced an agreement with Centre Life Reinsurance Ltd. to recapture its closed block individual income protection business originally ceded to Centre in 1996 by Unum Life Insurance Company of America. The business includes approximately $1.6 billion in invested assets to be transferred and $185 million of annual premium. The effective date of the recapture of this ceded business will be on or prior to... |
| | | 08/09/05 | New Ad Campaign Focuses on UnumProvident's Benefit Solutions Role|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- UnumProvident (NYSE:UNM) rolls out a new advertising campaign this month that, for the first time in many years, does not feature its premier product - disability income protection. Instead, the new campaign focuses on UnumProvident's supplemental products and on its leading position as a provider of benefit solutions to help individuals, families and employers manage many of life's challenges.
"Smart Service. Great Ideas." is the company'... |
| | | 08/02/05 | UnumProvident Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today its results for the second quarter of
2005.
The Company reported net income of $171.3 million ($0.55 per diluted
common share) for the second quarter of 2005, compared to $7.2 million ($0.02
per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2004. Included in the
results for the second quarter of 2005 are net realized after-tax investment
gains of $42.6 million ($0.13 per di... |
| | | 07/20/05 | UnumProvident to Release 2Q2005 Results and Host Analyst Conference Call|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) has scheduled the release of its second quarter 2005 results for Tuesday, Aug. 2 at approximately 4 p.m. (Eastern).
UnumProvident Corporation senior management will host a conference call on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results of operations for the second quarter and may include forward-looking information, such as guidance on future results or trends in operations, as well as ... |
| | | 07/15/05 | UnumProvident Declares Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of Common Stock|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- On July 14, 2005, the Board of Directors of UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of its Common Stock, to be paid on August 19, 2005, to stockholders of record on July 25, 2005.
About UnumProvident
UnumProvident (UNM) is the largest provider of group and individual disability income protection insurance in the United States and United Kingdom. Through its subsidiaries, UnumProvident ... |
| | | 07/14/05 | UnumProvident Announces Election of New Director and Resignation of Existing Director|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) announced today that its board of directors has elected Edward J. Muhl to serve as a director of the company.
Mr. Muhl has over 35 years' experience in the insurance industry in both the public and private sectors, having served as commissioner of insurance for Maryland and superintendent of insurance for New York. He also served as vice president and president of the National Association of Insurance ... |
| | | 07/07/05 | UnumProvident: Aging U.S. Workforce Creates Challenges to Corporate Health and Productivity: UnumProvident Report Highlights Issues, Opportunities Facing Employers|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- At 55, Jack's not so nimble. He's not so quick. Jack slipped and fell over the candlestick. Now Jack's lower back injury will keep him out of work for 16 weeks.
Jack is one of approximately 75 million Americans between the ages of 40 and 60 - a baby boomer. This cohort of aging workers is living, working and playing longer than their predecessors, and this promises to bring unique demands and challenges to today's workplace.
New res... |
| | | 07/06/05 | UnumProvident No. 1 in Enrollment for Group Long Term Care Insurance: Insurer Passes Milestone of Half-Million Covered Lives|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- LIMRA International ranked UnumProvident (NYSE:UNM) No. 1 based on the number of insureds covered in the employer-sponsored group long term care insurance market, with a record enrollment of 485,290 employees in 2004. By mid-year 2005, UnumProvident exceeded enrollment of a half-million covered lives.
In December 2004, UnumProvident unveiled Group Long Term Care Advantage, a new group long term care product that allows employers to design ... |
| | | 06/28/05 | UnumProvident Developing Integrated, Online Enrollment System: plane.biz to Help Meet Increasing Employer Needs for Flexible Worksite Support|
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- UnumProvident (NYSE:UNM), a leader in supplemental benefits sold at the worksite, is developing a new web-based platform that will facilitate enrollment of most of the company's products in nearly any business environment.
This user-friendly solution, plane.biz, will be the first truly complete enrollment integration of UnumProvident's group, supplemental and multi-life disability income protection products. Importantly for employers, it ... |
| | | 06/21/05 | National Business Group on Health Names UnumProvident One of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles| UnumProvident Among 22 Companies Recognized for Combating Obesity and
Promoting Healthy Workplace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The National
Business Group on Health, a national non-profit organization, today honored
UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) for its commitment and dedication to
combating obesity and promoting a healthy lifestyle for its employees.
UnumProvident was among 22 employers who received the "Best Employ... |
| | | 06/07/05 | UnumProvident Maintains Lead in Group, Individual Disability Income Protection| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
(NYSE: UNM) maintained its leadership in long-term and short-term group and
individual income protection markets, according to the 2004 JHA group and
individual disability market surveys.
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For the 29th consecutive year, UnumProvident or one of its predecessor
companies led the group income protection industry in both inforce business
premium and... |
| | | 05/03/05 | UnumProvident Corporation Reports First Quarter 2005 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today its results for the first quarter of
2005.
The Company reported net income of $152.2 million ($0.49 per diluted
common share) for the first quarter of 2005, compared to a net loss of $562.3
million ($1.91 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2004.
Included in the results for the first quarter of 2005 are net realized after
tax investment losses of $2.1 million ($... |
| | | 04/13/05 | UnumProvident Corporation to Release First Quarter 2005 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2005
results for Tuesday, May 3 at approximately 4:00 p.m. (eastern).
UnumProvident Corporation senior management will host a conference call on
Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. (eastern) to discuss the results of operations
for the first quarter and may include forward-looking information, such as
guidance on future results or trends in operations, as we... |
| | | 04/11/05 | UnumProvident Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Cents Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On April 11, 2005,
the Board of Directors of UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.075 cents per share of its Common Stock, to be paid
on May 20, 2005, to stockholders of record on April 25, 2005.
UnumProvident is the largest provider of group and individual disability
income protection insurance in the United States and United Kingdom. Through
its subsidiaries, UnumProvident insures more tha... |
| | | 03/31/05 | UnumProvident Expands Online Tools to Assist in Filing a Disability Claim| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
(NYSE: UNM) has expanded its suite of online tools that help employers and
employees file a disability insurance claim.
Employers can now access a step-by-step online guide that includes sample
claims forms, administration guides, and information specific to maternity or
long term disability claims.
Additionally, once the claim has been processed, individuals can
conveniently access a new online claim statu... |
| | | 03/30/05 | UnumProvident Modifies Producer Compensation| Practices in Response to Industry Developments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM), the nation's leading disability provider, today
announced that it is making a series of changes in its producer compensation
and disclosure practices in response to ongoing developments within the
industry. The company further indicated that additional changes may be made
as more information is available from within the industry and from regula... |
| | | 03/03/05 | UnumProvident Ranks in Top 50 of Employers for People With Disabilities| Company is recognized for the second year in a row
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second year
in a row, UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has been named a "Top 50
Employer" by CAREERS & the disABLED. The magazine's readers rated U.S.
companies that are progressive in hiring people with disabilities or are
companies for which they would most prefer to work.
This year UnumProvident moved up nine spots to rank 17th out of 50
companies.
... |
| | | 03/02/05 | Cancer Tops Most Frequent Causes of Long Term Disability Claims in 2004| Pregnancy leading cause of short-term absence from work CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 2, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- For the fourth
consecutive year, cancer is the leading cause of long-term absence from work
(more than 90 days) for working-age Americans, according to claims submitted
during 2004 to UnumProvident (NYSE: UNM), the leading provider of disability
income protection insurance.
Rounding out the top five reasons for long-term disability claims are
complications o... |
| | | 03/01/05 | UnumProvident Names Joseph Zubretsky Senior Executive Vice President, Finance, Investments and Corporate Development| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 1, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) today announced that Joseph M. Zubretsky has been
appointed senior executive vice president of Finance, Investments and
Corporate Development for the leading disability income protection insurance
provider.
In this capacity, Zubretsky will have responsibility for the company's
financial operations and capital management, investment management operations,
enterprise risk manag... |
| | | 02/22/05 | UnumProvident Sets Annual Meeting| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of
Directors of UnumProvident (NYSE: UNM) has set May 12, 2005, as the date for
the company's annual meeting of stockholders to be held in Chattanooga. The
directors also have set March 14, 2005, as the record date for determination
of stockholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting.
About UnumProvident
UnumProvident (UNM) is the largest provider of group and individual
disability income protection insurance i... |
| | | 02/22/05 | UnumProvident Strengthens Critical Illness and Short Term Disability Products| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to a
rapidly growing voluntary benefits market, UnumProvident (NYSE: UNM) today
announced enhancements to its critical illness and individual short term
disability insurance products.
The specified critical illness insurance now includes the option of base
or enhanced coverage. Base coverage features a benefit payout for heart
attack, stroke, permanent paralysis, kidney failure, organ transplant or
coronary artery b... |
| | | 02/02/05 | UnumProvident Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2004 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 02, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- UnumProvident
Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today its results for the fourth quarter of
2004, which were highlighted by continued solid statutory earnings levels and
an improved statutory capital position, improved benefit ratio trends in its
group income protection line of business, stable persistency experience, and
strong performance from its subsidiary companies.
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| | | 01/28/05 | UnumProvident Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 28, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- On Jan. 10, 2005,
the Board of Directors of UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share of its common stock, to be paid on Feb.
18, 2005, to stockholders of record on Jan. 31, 2005.
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About UnumProvident
UnumProvident (UNM) is the largest provider of group and individual
disability income protection i... |
| | | 01/10/05 | UnumProvident Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter 2004 Results and Host Call| PORTLAND, Maine and CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has scheduled the release of its fourth
quarter 2004 results for Wednesday, Feb. 2 at approximately 4 p.m. (Eastern).
UnumProvident Corporation senior management will host a conference call on
Thursday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results of operations for
the fourth quarter and may include forward-looking information, such as
guidance on future results or trends in... |
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