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Starmount, Unum Expand Dental Network

An industry leader in employee benefits, Unum (NYSE: UNM) has increased its dental provider network by nearly 15 percent to 100,000 unique in-network providers and more than 323,000 access points nationwide. The expansion was spearheaded by Unum’s dental center of expertise, Starmount, a top provider and administrator of dental and vision insurance coverage for groups and individuals.


Unum Group reports fourth quarter 2016 results

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $248.0 million ($1.07 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to net income of $226.1 million ($0.93 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2015.


Unum launches dental and vision coverage

A longtime leader in employee benefits, Unum (NYSE:UNM) has entered a new arena with the launch of Unum Dental and Unum Vision. The addition of dental and vision insurance – two important coverages that employees need and want – enables Unum to become the single provider of employee benefits packages that complement health and retirement.


Unum Group to release fourth quarter 2016 results and host conference call

Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss the results of operations for the fourth quarter. Topics may include forward-looking information, such as guidance on future results or trends in operations, as well as other material information.


Unum provides business update and 2017 outlook

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today hosted an Investor Day in New York City, including a business update and outlook for 2017. President and Chief Executive Officer Rick McKenney and other members of Unum’s executive management team provided an update on the state of the company, including presentations from business segment leaders, and the outlook for 2017.


Unum Chairman Watjen to retire; Kabat appointed successor

Non-executive Chairman Thomas R. Watjen has informed Unum Group’s (NYSE:UNM) board of directors of his decision to not stand for re-election at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in May 2017. Watjen’s retirement marks the completion of a two-year leadership transition that began in 2015 when he stepped down as CEO of the company and Richard P. McKenney assumed the role.