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Unum Group is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Through its three operating segments — Unum US, Unum UK and Colonial Life — the company is a leading provider of employee benefits in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

The company follows the calendar year for reporting its financial results. Following the closing of each operating quarter, Unum Group provides data on its financial performance via formal filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as a press release and an earnings conference call. The company provides information on its operations and strategy through regular participation in industry and investor conferences. On an annual basis, Unum Group hosts its own investor day conference and an annual meeting for its stockholders.

Shares of the company’s common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “UNM.” Unum Group is a member of the Fortune 500 and is a constituent member of the S&P 500 and the S&P Life and Health index along with other indices.

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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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Stock Quote
UNM (Common)
ExchangeNYSE (US Dollar)
Price$27.19
Change (%) Stock is Down 0.37 (1.34%)
Volume2,138,859
Data as of 05/24/13 4:06 p.m. ET
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2013 Financial Overview
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