Unum Group

Unum Group is an insurance and employee benefits company founded in 1848. Over more than 175 years in business it has grown to employ more than 10,000 people across four countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland. Its business combines technology with human expertise to deliver benefits experiences for the working world, and it serves millions of people through its products and services.

The company's work spans group disability insurance, leave management and workplace benefits administration. Unum pioneered the first group disability coverage in the employee benefits industry. Its digital platform, MyUnum, provides benefits experiences and support to employees, while digital innovation has also modernised leave management. Dedicated service teams support customers with empathy and industry knowledge, with the stated aim of making complex benefits simple and accessible.

Technical work at Unum covers digital benefits platforms, leave management technology, insurance technology, employee benefits administration and customer service technology. In 2023 the company invested $200m in people and technology. Its culture signals include a people-first approach, collaboration, continuous improvement and a global perspective with local expertise, alongside a shared mission of helping families protect their finances, health and futures.