| Date | Title | | | 12/16/08 | Can we talk? Boomers not explaining employee benefits to gen Y| Survey from Unum shows they're more likely to talk sex, drugs, even car shopping
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2008--A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Unum
(NYSE: UNM) reveals that baby boomers have helped prepare their
generation Y kids to deal with life's risks by discussing tricky topics
such as drug use and sex, but they are skipping talks about employee
benefits as this young generation enters the workforce.
... |
|  | | 12/09/08 | Unum Group Announces Credit Facility| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) (the "Company") announced today that it has
obtained a new credit facility. The current facility establishes a $250
million unsecured revolving line of credit and replaces an existing
facility. The facility was arranged through Wachovia Capital Markets LLC
and Banc of America Securities LLC. As previously stated, the Company
intends to use any drawn borrowings from the facility for ... |
| | | 11/19/08 | Multiple Generations Look to Employers for Benefits Education| Survey from Unum shows boomers and gen Y count on work for benefits informationCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Unum
(NYSE: UNM) reveals that when it comes to employee benefits, two very
different generations have something important in common: they both
consider the workplace their best source of benefits education.
"As home values slip and the stock market fluctuates, it has never bee... |
| | | 11/14/08 | Will Your Nest Egg Last as Long as You Do?| Varying costs of long term care are important consideration in
financial planning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2008--The costs of
long term care vary across the country from a low of $19,296 per year
for in-home care in Louisiana to a high of $177,634 for full-service
nursing home care in Alaska, according to Unum's (NYSE: UNM) Long Term
Care Cost Survey 2008. Understanding these costs is a critical part of
financial planning for the long... |
| | | 11/07/08 | Unum Reports Long Term Care Often Needed by Younger People| Annual Long Term Care study reveals trends in coverage, growth in
policies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2008--One year ago
this week, Linda(1) suffered a debilitating stroke at the age of 52.
This week, she's planning a Mother and Son Retreat at her two teenage
sons' school. Tremendous family support, six months of in-home care
covered by long term care insurance and a positive attitude helped
Linda make a remarkable recovery.
"Afte... |
| | | 11/07/08 | Unum's New Website Focuses on Clear Benefits Education| Unum.com reaches new audiences, reflects social value of products
and services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2008--With the launch
of a completely redesigned and expanded website, Unum (NYSE:UNM)
reaches new audiences with the message of better benefits at work.
"Our new website is a better reflection of who we are today and is
consistent with both our brand and our leadership in the industry,"
said Joe Foley, senior vice president and chief marketing office... |
| | | 11/03/08 | The Benefits of Coverage During Tough Economic Times| Unum's 2008 Buyers Study Offers Data on Easing Costs While
Expanding Protection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2008--The unsteady
stock market, broad job cuts and falling home values have made for a
tense, sometimes scary, year. In this time of economic uncertainty, we
hear a lot about the importance of savings and managing expenses.
Often overlooked, however, is the role employee benefits play in
protecting the financial stability of worke... |
| | | 10/31/08 | Policies for Nursing Home Care Dwindling as Home Care Grows| Long term care benefits leader Unum reveals sales trends in group
market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2008--Last year not
one Unum (NYSE: UNM) group long term care policy was purchased for
nursing home care only, evidence of a dramatic trend indicating
Americans' desire to "age in place". In Unum's third annual Landscape
of Long Term Care, the company reports a steady increase in policies
with the home care option.
As the leader in th... |
| | | 10/30/08 | Unum Group Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results|
Continued Strong Performance across All Core Segments
Strong Capital Position Maintained
Group Disability Benefit Ratio Continues to Trend Downward
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) today announced its results for the third quarter of 2008.
The Company reported net income of $108.0 million ($0.32 per diluted
common share) in the third quarter of 2008, compared to a net income
of $187.0 million ($0.52 per... |
| | | 10/23/08 | Unum Disputes Plaintiff's Statement on Social Security Case| Jury rules in favor of Unum on majority of claims, awards damages of less than $3,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
A news release issued this morning by Washington law firm Phillips
& Cohen LLP claiming victory in a trial against Unum regarding Social
Security Claims is misleading and filled with inaccuracies. The jury
actually sided with Unum on the majority of claims. The two claims
that were decided in favor of the plaintiff resulted in a total award
of less than $3,000.
... |
| | | 10/17/08 | Unum Ranked among Best Employers in Maine| Unum companies make the lists in Tennessee, South Carolina and Maine
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This week, Unum (NYSE: UNM) received a "Best Employer in Maine"
award for the third year. The award recognizes companies that have
established and consistently promote outstanding workplace
environments. A total of 26 Maine businesses made it on the list and
Unum ranked No. 3 in the large company category.
Earlier this year, Unum was recognized as a "Best Place to Work"
in Tenn... |
| | | 10/16/08 | Unum releases new, enhanced group critical illness benefit| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
New group critical illness coverage from Unum (NYSE:UNM) offers
employees more ways to protect themselves and their families from the
costs of serious illness and makes it easier for employers to offer
the benefit.
"As the costs of health care insurance grow and gaps in health
coverage widen, the need for critical illness coverage will only
increase," said Scott Brown, director, product and market development
at Unum. "This new group benefit ... |
| | | 10/15/08 | Unum Group Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results |
Expects Third Quarter Operating Income of $0.62 to $0.64 Per Share
Expects 2008 Full Year Operating Income at Upper End of Previous
Guidance of $2.46 to $2.51 Per Share
Has No Plans to Raise Additional Capital as Strong Capital and
Liquidity Positions Continue to Provide Significant Financial Flexibility
... |
| | | 10/14/08 | Beyond Translation: Unum Bridges Cultural and Language Gaps in Employee Benefits| Custom solutions created for Hispanic consumers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Unum (NYSE: UNM) has created a specialized approach to serving its
Spanish-speaking customers, from customized employee education and
enrollment materials, to bilingual call centers and on-claim support.
People of Hispanic origin comprise the largest ethnic minority in
the United States, making up 15 percent of the nation's total
population. The estimated Hispanic population is expected to more t... |
| | | 10/08/08 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Effective October 7, 2008, the Unum Group Board of Directors
(NYSE: UNM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its
common stock to be paid on November 21, 2008, to stockholders of
record on October 27, 2008.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee
benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and
individual disability income protection insurance in the United States
and... |
| | | 09/30/08 | Unum Names Bishop Executive Vice President and General Counsel| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sep 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Liston Bishop III has been
appointed executive vice president and general counsel for the company.
Bishop has served as Unum's interim general
counsel since February 2008. He joins the company from Miller & Martin
PLLC, a prominent law firm with offices in Atlanta, Chattanooga and
Nashville, where he has practiced corporate and securities law since
1979. He also... |
| | | 09/29/08 | Unum Group to Release Third Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its third quarter results on
Thursday, Oct. 30, 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 Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss the results... |
| | | 09/17/08 | Mysteries of Life: Do You Know Your Term from Your Universal?| Unum Offers Quick Guide to Coverage During Life Insurance Awareness MonthCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sep 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- When it comes to life insurance, the need may be clear but the details
can seem a little murky. What are the differences between types of
coverage? How much do you need? When do you need it?
During Life Insurance Awareness Month, a national campaign throughout
September, Unum (NYSE:UNM) offers this quick guide to life insurance
coverage.
... |
| | | 09/16/08 | Unum Ranks No. 5 on 2008 InformationWeek 500| Company recognized for development of innovative Simply Unum
benefits solution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2008--Unum (NYSE:
UNM) today announced that it ranked No. 5 on the 2008 InformationWeek
500, as revealed last night at a gala awards ceremony. Unum was
recognized for its product and service platform Simply Unum, which was
launched nationwide in 2008.
"Hundreds of professionals from across our business units and
technology organ... |
| | | 09/11/08 | New Life Coverage from Unum Offers Flexible Payout Options| Life insurance products can help cover the costs of long term care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2008--Two new life
insurance products from Unum (NYSE:UNM) offer policyholders greater
financial flexibility, particularly in the increasingly important area
of long term care.
Interest Sensitive Whole Life 08 and Voluntary Individual
Universal Life 08 have been completely updated, with enhanced features
that include riders offering long term care options and a liv... |
| | | 08/22/08 | Unum Group to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief
executive officer, will be representing the company at the Keefe,
Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Sept. 4, 2008, in New York
City.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 8:45 a.m. (Eastern time) and will
discuss the company's business strategy and future growth
opportunities. There will be a live audio webcast of the presentation
available throug... |
| | | 08/04/08 | Unum Group Announces 2008 Investor Meeting| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE:UNM) announced today that it will hold its annual investor
meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at The Rainbow Room in New York
City. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be
simulcast in a listen-only mode on the "Investors" page of the
company's website at www.unum.com . It is recommended that interested
parties log in to the website approximately 15 minutes prior to the
start of the meeting.
Follo... |
| | | 08/01/08 | Unum Group Announces Accelerated Share Repurchase of $350 Million| Completes Board Authorized Repurchase of $700 Million
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today that it has entered into an accelerated
repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank, AG London Branch (Deutsche
Bank) to repurchase approximately $350 million of its outstanding
common stock. This announcement follows the accelerated repurchase of
$350 million of the company's stock executed in the first quarter of
2008 and completes the previ... |
| | | 07/30/08 | Unum Group Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results|
Strong Operating Performance
Investment Portfolio Quality Remains Sound
2008 Guidance Revised Upward
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) today announced its results for the second quarter of
2008. The Company reported net income of $240.3 million ($0.69 per
diluted common share), compared to net income of $153.5 million ($0.43
per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2007.
Included in... |
| | | 07/15/08 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2008--Effective July
14, 2008, the Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) Board of Directors declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its common stock to be paid
on Aug. 15, 2008, to stockholders of record on July 28, 2008.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee
benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and
individual disability income protection insurance in the United States
... |
| | | 07/02/08 | Unum Group to Release Second Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) will release its second quarter results on Wednesday, July
30, 2008, at approximately 4 p.m. (Eastern). The earnings news release
and the financial supplement will be available in the Investor
Information 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 Thursday, July 31, at ... |
| | | 07/01/08 | Unum Reports Workers Underestimate Risks, Lack Safety Net| 2008 Buyers Study Uses Industry Data, Shows Need for Strong
Benefits Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2008--Decisions,
decisions. First it was whether to participate in an HMO or a PPO.
Then it was picking investments for a 401(k). Now, working Americans
are becoming the decision-makers for all sorts of other benefits
options and must choose how to spend their coverage dollars.
This fundamental shift leaves workers with many choices and,
often, a l... |
| | | 06/27/08 | Unum Elects Kabat to Board of Directors| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2008--Unum Group
announced today that Kevin T. Kabat, chairman, president and CEO of
Fifth Third Bancorp, has been elected to serve as a director of the
company.
Mr. Kabat has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial
services and banking industry. He began his career with Merchants
National Bank in Indianapolis as an organizational consultant in 1980.
Two years later, he joined Old Kent Financial Corporation, where he
held a num... |
| | | 06/26/08 | Unum Expands ''Simply Unum'' Offering to 41 States| Benefits solution addresses needs of small to midsize employers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2008--With the
addition of 23 states in June, Unum (NYSE: UNM) has expanded the
availability of its next-generation benefits offering, Simply Unum, to
41 states nationwide.
The nationwide launch began in April after a highly successful
pilot phase during which sales for Simply Unum were nearly 60 percent
ahead of projections. To date, nearly 1,000 lines of coverage have... |
| | | 06/19/08 | Unum and Employees Give More Than $8 Million to Charity| New report details nonprofit support, public policy work and environmental effortsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jun 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- By giving more than $8 million to nonprofit organizations in 2007,
Unum (NYSE: UNM) and its employees contributed to the company's strong
culture of good corporate citizenship.
In its recently published 2008 corporate social responsibility
report, Unum offers a detailed look at the ways the company
contributes to communities, builds strong public/private part... |
| | | 05/22/08 | Watjen Says Unum Building 'Sustainable Momentum'| In annual meeting remarks, CEO says company is better prepared for
uncertain economy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2008--In his comments
to stockholders at the company's annual meeting today, Thomas R.
Watjen, president and CEO of Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), outlined the
progress Unum has made in recent years and said the company continues
to build sustainable momentum.
"Over the past several years, we have made solid progress in just
about... |
| | | 05/20/08 | Unum Adds Innovative Benefit to Support Working Parents| Company Will Contribute to 529 Plan for New Children of Employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2008--Beginning this
year, Unum (NYSE: UNM) will contribute $700 towards a 529 college fund
for children of its employees, an innovative new program that
underscores the company's expertise in the benefits industry and its
commitment to education.
Unum, one of the nation's leading providers of employee benefits
and services, knows the value of a strong benefits portfo... |
| | | 05/15/08 | Unum Group Reduces Outstanding Debt by $175 Million| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) today announced that it has retired the remaining $175
million of its 5.997% senior notes. The notes, issued in May 2003 as a
component of the company's Adjustable Conversion-Rate Equity Security
Units ("ACES"), represent the outstanding remarketed portion of the
original ACES issuance of $575 million.
The company had previously repurchased and retired $400 million of
the original issuance at the time of the... |
| | | 05/15/08 | Unum Annual Meeting Webcast May 22| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The annual meeting of stockholders of Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will
be webcast live at 10 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The
meeting is being held at the company's headquarters at 1 Fountain
Square, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The live webcast can be accessed through the "Investors" section
of Unum's website at www.investors.unum.com. As an alternative, an
audio broadcast of the meeting will be available by dialing (800)
329-9097 within th... |
| | | 05/13/08 | Unum Selected as Winner of WFS Innovator Award| Architecture underlying Simply Unum recognized by Windows in
Financial Services magazine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2008--Unum (NYSE:
UNM) today received the prestigious Innovator Award from Windows in
Financial Services for its Simply Unum benefits solution.
Simply Unum operates on a single technology platform, creating one
path from benefit package design to quoting to enrollment to ongoing
billing and administration. The Simply Un... |
| | | 05/13/08 | Unum recognized as a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum (NYSE:UNM) has been honored for its commitment to the health
of its employees with a Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award,
the third time Unum has earned the national recognition.
"Finding ways to help employees maintain and improve their health
is an important element of Unum's commitment to the wellness of
individuals and their families," said Linda A. Levesque, Unum's vice
president of Human Resources, Benefits. "We're plea... |
| | | 05/07/08 | Unum among Best Places to Work in Tennessee| Employee benefits provider makes Business Tennessee list for second yearCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the second year, Unum (NYSE: UNM) has received a "Best Places
to Work in Tennessee" award in recognition of the company's
outstanding workplace environment. A total of 27 Tennessee businesses
were honored by Business Tennessee magazine, and Unum made the top 10.
"As a leader in employee benefits, Unum knows first-hand the
importance of a healthy work/life balance, ... |
| | | 05/06/08 | Unum No. 1 in Sales, Enrollment for Group Long Term Care| Unum continues to lead industry in growing employer-sponsored
group market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2008--In 2007, Unum
(NYSE:UNM) sold more cases, covered more lives and earned more premium
than any other carrier through its employer-sponsored group long term
care product, according to annual sales research.(i)
Unum added nearly 1,200 new businesses and nearly 83,000 new
employees in 2007, reflecting a 20 percent increase over... |
| | | 05/01/08 | Cancer Remains Top Cause of Unum's Disability Claims; Research Finds Supportive Workplace Can Aid Recovery| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2008--For the seventh
consecutive year, cancer is the leading reason for long term
disability absence in 2007, reports Unum (NYSE:UNM) in its annual
review of disability claims. Unum, the leading provider of group
disability insurance in the United States, reports that pregnancy is
the No. 1 reason for short term disability.
With cancer topping 12 percent of its long term disability claims,
Unum is driving a research and education effort... |
| | | 04/30/08 | Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2008 Results|
Consolidated Operating Income Increases 19%;
Risk Trends Remain Favorable across all Operating Segments;
Operating EPS Guidance Revised Upward for 2008
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today its results for the first quarter of 2008.
The Company reported net income of $163.1 million ($0.46 per diluted
common share), compared to net income of $178.3 million ($0.51 per
diluted common share) for the first ... |
| | | 04/17/08 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Effective April 17, 2008, the Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) Board of
Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its
common stock to be paid on May 16, 2008, to stockholders of record on
April 28, 2008.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee
benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and
individual disability income protection insurance in the United States
and the ... |
| | | 04/07/08 | Unum Group to Release First Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) will release its fourth quarter results on Wednesday,
April 30, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investor
Information 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 Thursday, May 1, a... |
| | | 04/02/08 | Unum Begins Nationwide Launch of Simply Unum, a Benefits Solution to Address Needs of Small to Midsize Employers| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2008--This week Unum
(NYSE: UNM) launches nationwide its innovative product and service
platform called Simply Unum, with sales and service now available in
19 states. This next-generation benefits solution will be offered in
an additional 23 states on June 1.
Designed specifically for small to midsize businesses, Simply Unum
provides a base of group disability and life insurance coupled with
voluntary benefits. With more than 28,000... |
| | | 03/27/08 | Unum Excels in Disability Customer Satisfaction Results| Short term disability claim process receives high marks in 2007
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2008--Satisfaction
among individuals submitting short term disability claims with Unum
(NYSE: UNM) in 2007 exceeded the industry average, as found in
claimant research conducted by JHA, a leader in disability
reinsurance, consulting and research.
Specifically, Unum claims representatives excelled with high marks
in the following categories:
-- Courteous and re... |
| | | 03/20/08 | Unum Group to Present at the Bank of America Smid Cap Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief
executive officer, along with Kevin P. McCarthy, president and chief
executive officer of Unum US, will be representing the Company at the
Bank of America Smid Cap Conference on March 27, 2008 in Boston, MA.
Watjen and McCarthy are scheduled to speak at 9:40 a.m. (ET) and
will discuss the Company's business strategy and future growth
opportunities.... |
| | | 03/17/08 | Lynda Fleury selected for ISE Southeast Award 2008| Unum and Home Depot IT executives honored for achievements in
information security
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2008--Lynda Fleury,
assistant vice president and chief information security officer at
Unum (NYSE: UNM), has received the coveted Information Security
Executive Southeast Award 2008.
Announced today by Executive Alliance, creator and provider of
premium leadership recognition forums and events worldwide, the award
acknowled... |
| | | 02/29/08 | Unum Group Chief Investment Officer David Fussell Announces Retirement| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Senior Vice President
and Chief Investment Officer David Fussell will be retiring after 42
years with the company. Fussell will remain with the company until
July 1, 2008, in order to provide an effective transition of
responsibilities. He will also be retained in a consulting capacity
through year end.
"David Fussell has made tremendous contributions to this company,"
said Unum President and C... |
| | | 02/29/08 | Unum Reduces Rates on Multi-Life Individual Disability Policies| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2008--Effective
March 1, 2008, Unum (NYSE: UNM) is lowering new business rates on its
non-cancelable individual disability insurance which is designed for
the executive benefits and professional markets.
"We continuously review our products and their rates so that our
customers are always offered the best options," said Steven Joseph,
vice president of individual disability operations for Unum. "We have
made a strategic decision to f... |
| | | 02/28/08 | Unum Group to Present at the 33rd Annual AIFA Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today that two of its executives, Thomas R.
Watjen, president and chief executive officer of Unum Group, and Kevin
P. McCarthy, president and chief executive officer of Unum US, will
present at the annual AIFA Conference on Monday, March 3, 2008. Mr.
McCarthy will participate in an industry panel discussion at 3:05 p.m.
and Mr. Watjen and Mr. McCarthy will also be presenting at a dinner
presentation a... |
| | | 02/22/08 | Unum Group Sets Annual Meeting Date| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2008--The Board of
Directors of Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has set May 22, 2008, as the date
for the company's annual meeting of stockholders. The meeting will be
held at its home office at 1 Fountain Square, Chattanooga, Tenn., at
10 a.m. Eastern.
The directors also have set March 24, 2008, as the record date for
determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting.
About Unum
Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the lea... |
| | | 02/08/08 | Unum Group to Present at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen,
president and chief executive officer, along with Kevin P. McCarthy,
president and chief executive officer of Unum US, will be representing
the Company at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference on Feb.
13, 2008 in New York City.
Watjen and McCarthy are scheduled to speak at 10:35 a.m. (ET) and
will discuss the Company's business strategy and future growth
opportunitie... |
| | | 01/31/08 | Unum Group Announces $350 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it repurchased
approximately $350 million of its outstanding common stock from Morgan
Stanley using an accelerated share repurchase agreement. The
repurchase follows the previously announced authorization by Unum's
board of directors to repurchase up to $700 million of the company's
stock and is a component of Unum's overall capital management
strategy, as outlined in October 2007.
"We are cont... |
| | | 01/28/08 | Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results| Operating Performance Remains Strong Across Core Operating
Segments; Guidance for 2008 Reaffirmed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today its results for the fourth quarter of
2007. The Company reported net income of $160.5 million ($0.44 per
diluted common share), compared to net income of $276.1 million ($0.80
per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2006.
Included in the results for the fourth... |
| | | 01/18/08 | Unum Group to Present at Citigroup's Financial Services Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2008--Unum Group
(NYSE: UNM) announced today that Thomas R. Watjen, president and chief
executive officer, along with Kevin P. McCarthy, president and chief
executive officer of Unum US, will be representing the Company at
Citigroup's Financial Services Conference on January 30, 2007 at the
Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
Watjen and McCarthy are scheduled to speak at 2:45 p.m. (ET) and
will discuss the Company's business strategy a... |
| | | 01/14/08 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.075 Per Share of Its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2008--Effective Jan.
14, 2008, the Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) Board of Directors declared a
quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its common stock to be paid
on Feb. 15, 2008, to stockholders of record on Jan. 28, 2008.
ABOUT UNUM GROUP
Unum (www.unum.com) is one of the leading providers of employee
benefits products and services and the largest provider of group and
individual disability income protection insurance in the Unit... |
| | | 01/07/08 | Unum Group to Release Fourth Quarter 2007 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its fourth quarter results on
Monday, Jan. 28, at approximately 4 p.m. EST. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investor
Information section of the company's website at www.unum.com.
Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference
call on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 9 a.m. EST to discuss the results of
operations for the fourth quarter. Topics may incl... |
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