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Unum Group provides workplace benefits and services through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, with insurance products that include disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision coverage. Company news commonly covers quarterly operating results, premium and sales trends, benefits paid, capital returns through dividends and share repurchases, and updates tied to its core insurance operations and Closed Block long-term care exposure.
Recurring updates also include Colonial Life leadership and strategy, broker and employer technology integrations such as Unum Broker Connect and Unum Total Leave, investor conference appearances, and outlook commentary for workplace benefits, leave and absence management, and related services.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced that its board approved an increase of approximately 10% in the quarterly dividend on its common stock.
The new rate is $0.505 per share quarterly, or $2.02 annually, effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2026.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) named Steve Jones as president of Colonial Life, effective June 8, 2026. Jones will report to Rick McKenney and succeed Tim Arnold, who will retire in July 2026 after a 41-year career. Jones joined Colonial Life in 2023 and has 20+ years of insurance leadership experience, including senior roles at Cigna and Aetna. He holds a bachelor’s from Hampden-Sydney College and an MBA from Wake Forest. The appointment is framed as a planned transition aiming to maintain operational continuity and advance Colonial Life’s growth strategy.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) reported Q1 2026 net income of $232.0 million ($1.41 per diluted share) and after-tax adjusted operating income of $352.5 million ($2.14 per diluted share). Sales growth was 14.4% and premium growth was 3.9% (constant currency). The company repurchased ≈$400 million of shares and paid $78.4 million in dividends. Book value per share was $67.76 (+6.2% YoY) and book value excl. AOCI was $78.93. Holding company liquidity totaled $1.7 billion and the weighted average risk-based capital ratio was ≈460%. The Closed Block reported a $145.3 million segment adjusted operating loss, driven by long-term care terminations and claim incidence.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.460 per share on common stock, announced April 9, 2026.
The dividend is payable May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2026. This provides a clear near-term cash return to investors.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter 2026 results on April 28, 2026 at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET, with a conference call on April 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss results and answer questions.
According to the company, the earnings release, financial supplement, live listen-only webcast and recorded replay will be available on the investor site. Replay will be retained through May 6, 2026. Anticipated future earnings dates for Q2–Q4 2026 are listed through February 2027.
Unum (NYSE: UNM) expanded its Broker Connect integration with Employee Navigator on March 24, 2026, adding automated billing and automated eligibility capabilities.
These enhancements build on prior 2024 automation (plan setup and digital Evidence of Insurability) and aim to reduce administrative work, improve billing accuracy, and streamline leave management and onboarding.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) reported Q4 2025 net income of $174.1M ($1.04 diluted) and after-tax adjusted operating income of $322.3M ($1.92 diluted). Full-year highlights: core operations premium growth of 3.7% (constant currency), adjusted operating ROE of 20.5%, holding company liquidity of $2.3B, and ~$1.3B returned to shareholders (including $1.0B buybacks and $307.2M dividends). Book value per share rose 9.3% to $67.11. Outlook for 2026: core premium growth 4–7% and after-tax adjusted operating income per share of $8.60–$8.90.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will present at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Monday, February 9, 2026.
President & CEO Rick McKenney and EVP & CFO Steve Zabel will speak at 2:40 p.m. ET about the company’s business strategy and future growth prospects. A live audio webcast will be available on the company’s Investors website.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release Q4 2025 results on February 5, 2026 at ~4:15 p.m. ET and will host a conference call on February 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter results and its 2026 outlook. The earnings release and financial supplement will be posted on the company investor site. A live listen-only webcast and a dial-in Q&A session (registration required) will be available; a recording will remain on the investor site through February 13, 2026.
Future anticipated earnings dates for 2026: Q1 April 28/29, Q2 July 28/29, Q3 November 3/4.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced its board authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program to begin on January 1, 2026. The company said the existing repurchase program will remain in effect through December 31, 2025, after which repurchases will occur under the new authorization.
Management will determine repurchase timing and amounts based on market conditions and other considerations. Repurchases may be executed via open‑market trades, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchases), trading plans under Rule 10b5‑1, or other lawful means. The board may suspend, modify, or terminate the program at any time.