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'''Unum''' is a [[Fortune 500]] company that provides [[financial protection benefits]] such as [[disability]], [[life]], [[accident]], [[critical illness]], [[dental]] and [[vision insurance]]. The company is based in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]], with additional offices in the [[United States]], [[United Kingdom]], and [[Ireland]]. Unum is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and services, and the largest provider of disability insurance in the United States.
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== History ==
'''Unum Group''' is an American insurance company headquartered in [[Chattanooga, Tennessee]]. It provides financial protection benefits, including disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance. Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits in the United States and the United Kingdom.


Unum was founded in 1848 as Union Mutual Life Insurance, and it was the first company in the United States to introduce group disability policies in 1939. The company went through several mergers and acquisitions over the years, including the merger with Provident Companies in 1999 to form UnumProvident, and the acquisition of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in 2004. In 2007, the company changed its name to Unum.
==History==
Unum was founded in 1848 in [[Portland, Maine]], as the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings and underwent several mergers and acquisitions. In 1999, Unum merged with Provident Companies, Inc., forming UnumProvident Corporation. The company rebranded as Unum Group in 2007.


== Products and Services ==
==Operations==
Unum operates primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers a range of insurance products and services designed to protect individuals and their families from financial hardship due to illness, injury, or death. The company markets its products through a network of brokers and sales representatives.


Unum offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including:
===United States===
In the United States, Unum provides group and individual disability insurance, life insurance, and other financial protection benefits. The company is known for its strong presence in the employee benefits market, offering solutions to businesses of all sizes.


* '''[[Disability Insurance]]''': This provides a portion of income for employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury.
===United Kingdom===
* '''[[Life Insurance]]''': This provides a financial benefit to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured.
Unum UK offers similar products, focusing on group income protection, critical illness, and life insurance. The UK division is headquartered in [[Dorking]], Surrey, and serves a wide range of clients across the country.
* '''[[Accident Insurance]]''': This provides a cash benefit in the event of an accident that results in injury or death.
* '''[[Critical Illness Insurance]]''': This provides a lump-sum payment if the insured is diagnosed with a covered critical illness.
* '''[[Dental Insurance]]''': This covers a portion of the cost of dental care.
* '''[[Vision Insurance]]''': This covers a portion of the cost of vision care.


== Corporate Responsibility ==
==Corporate Structure==
Unum Group is a publicly traded company listed on the [[New York Stock Exchange]] under the ticker symbol UNM. The company is governed by a board of directors and managed by an executive team responsible for its strategic direction and operations.


Unum is committed to [[corporate social responsibility]], with a focus on supporting education, health and wellness, and arts and culture in the communities where its employees live and work. The company also encourages employee volunteerism and provides matching gifts for employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations.
==Headquarters==
Unum's headquarters are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company also has significant operations in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], and [[Portland, Maine]].


== See Also ==
==Community Involvement==
Unum is committed to corporate social responsibility and actively participates in community service and charitable activities. The company supports various initiatives focused on education, health, and wellness.


* [[List of United States insurance companies]]
==Gallery==
[[File:UnumProvident_logo.svg|thumb|Unum's logo]]
[[File:Unum's_headquarters_in_Chattanooga,_Tennessee.jpg|thumb|Unum's headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee]]
[[File:Unum_Worcester.JPG|thumb|Unum's office in Worcester, Massachusetts]]
 
==Related pages==
* [[Insurance]]
* [[Disability insurance]]
* [[Disability insurance]]
* [[Life insurance]]
* [[Life insurance]]
==References==
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File:UnumProvident_logo.svg|UnumProvident logo
File:Unum's_headquarters_in_Chattanooga,_Tennessee.jpg|Unum's headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Latest revision as of 01:56, 18 February 2025


Unum Group is an American insurance company headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It provides financial protection benefits, including disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance. Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits in the United States and the United Kingdom.

History[edit]

Unum was founded in 1848 in Portland, Maine, as the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings and underwent several mergers and acquisitions. In 1999, Unum merged with Provident Companies, Inc., forming UnumProvident Corporation. The company rebranded as Unum Group in 2007.

Operations[edit]

Unum operates primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers a range of insurance products and services designed to protect individuals and their families from financial hardship due to illness, injury, or death. The company markets its products through a network of brokers and sales representatives.

United States[edit]

In the United States, Unum provides group and individual disability insurance, life insurance, and other financial protection benefits. The company is known for its strong presence in the employee benefits market, offering solutions to businesses of all sizes.

United Kingdom[edit]

Unum UK offers similar products, focusing on group income protection, critical illness, and life insurance. The UK division is headquartered in Dorking, Surrey, and serves a wide range of clients across the country.

Corporate Structure[edit]

Unum Group is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol UNM. The company is governed by a board of directors and managed by an executive team responsible for its strategic direction and operations.

Headquarters[edit]

Unum's headquarters are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company also has significant operations in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine.

Community Involvement[edit]

Unum is committed to corporate social responsibility and actively participates in community service and charitable activities. The company supports various initiatives focused on education, health, and wellness.

Gallery[edit]

Unum's logo
Unum's headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Unum's office in Worcester, Massachusetts

Related pages[edit]

References[edit]

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