Polly Nicholas Joins Unum as Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions

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Unum (NYSE: UNM) has appointed Polly Nicholas as Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions, effective June 15, 2021. Nicholas brings over 20 years of experience in growth and operational improvement, aiming to drive the expansion of Unum's fee-based businesses. Mike Simonds, Unum's Chief Operating Officer, expressed confidence in her ability to enhance existing relationships and innovate across their solutions. Prior to joining Unum, Nicholas held senior roles at Alight Solutions and has expertise in digital analytics and benefits administration. Unum reported revenues of $13.2 billion in 2020, paying out $7.6 billion in benefits.

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• Polly Nicholas's appointment is expected to enhance growth in Unum's fee-based businesses.
• Nicholas has over 20 years of experience in operational improvement, which can benefit Unum's strategies.
• The company reported significant revenue of $13.2 billion in 2020, indicating strong financial health.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum (NYSE: UNM), a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the U.S. and U.K., has named Polly Nicholas as Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions.

With more than 20 years of experience driving growth and operational improvement, Nicholas will lead efforts to rapidly expand Unum's fee-based businesses, attracting new clients and expanding the support provided through existing relationships.

"We are delighted to have a leader of Polly's caliber join our team. Her expertise and track record for innovation make her the right person to help build on the momentum we have established across our Total Leave, Behavioral Health, and cloud-based HR Connect solutions," said Mike Simonds, Unum's Chief Operating Officer. "Her passion for developing people along with building diverse and inclusive teams make her a great fit at Unum." 

Prior to Unum, Nicholas held senior leadership positions at Alight Solutions, a cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions. She has digital analytics, health, benefits administration and omnichannel expertise.    

Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and a was participant in the Aon Pinnacle Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

ABOUT UNUM GROUP
Unum Group provides a broad portfolio of financial protection benefits and services through the workplace, and is the leading provider of disability income protection worldwide. Through its Unum US, Unum UK, Unum Poland, and Colonial Life businesses, the company provides disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits that protect millions of working people and their families. Unum also provides leave and absence management services that streamline the leave experience for employers and employees and stop-loss coverage to help self-insured employers protect against medical costs. Unum reported revenues of $13.2 billion in 2020 and paid $7.6 billion in benefits.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions?

Polly Nicholas has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions.

What experience does Polly Nicholas bring to Unum?

Polly Nicholas brings over 20 years of experience in growth and operational improvement.

What were Unum's revenues in 2020?

Unum reported revenues of $13.2 billion in 2020.

How much did Unum pay in benefits in 2020?

Unum paid $7.6 billion in benefits in 2020.