News releases

This is where you’ll find the latest news releases issued by the company, as well as archived earlier Unum announcements, and research we’ve published on topics of importance to employers and the industry.
Unum Group to present at the 2017 KBW Insurance Conference, New York

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, president and chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the 2017 KBW Insurance Conference, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in New York City. McKenney is scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m. eastern and will discuss the company’s business strategy and future growth prospects.

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Unum Group reports second quarter 2017 results

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $245.1 million ($1.07 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2017, compared to net income of $236.8 million ($1.00 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2016.

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Unum Groups board of directors votes to increase common stock dividend

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) announced today that its board of directors has authorized an increase of 15 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of 23 cents per common share, or 92 cents per share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2017.

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Unum's disability claims reflect workforce health trends

As the leading provider of disability benefits in the U.S., Unum (NYSE: UNM) tracks the top causes of disability leave and shares results each May during Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Claims data over the last decade shows several long-term trends in the health of America’s workers.

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