Unum completes purchase of Louisiana-based Starmount Life
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 3:15PM CDT
Unum (NYSE: UNM) has completed its purchase of H&J Capital, LLC, parent of Starmount Life Insurance Company and AlwaysCare Benefits ("Starmount"
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group (UNM) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Revises Guidance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 8:22AM CDT
Unum's (UNM) operating net income of 99 cents per share in the second quarter of 2016 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents. The bottom line improved by a dime year over year.
RLI: 68.17 (-0.11), FAF: 40.82 (-0.15), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60), TRV: 117.86 (+0.83)
Unum Group Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
BusinessWire - Wed Jul 27, 3:15PM CDT
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $236.8 million ($1.00 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2016, compared to net income of $224.3 million ($0.90 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2015.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
3 Rock-Steady Insurers in an Erratic Market
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 9:52AM CDT
Amid all the looming market uncertainty, we have picked some solid insurers that have the potential to boost one's portfolio even more.
AMSF: 56.27 (+0.41), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60), AFL: 71.95 (+0.33)
Shares of UNM Up 28.4% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 10, 12:48AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) on February 22nd, 2016 at $27.80. In approximately 4 months, Unum Group has returned 28.40% as of today's recent price of $35.69.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
5 Stocks Backed by Dividend Growth for Solid Returns
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 06, 12:07PM CDT
Superior fundamentals make dividend growth a quality and promising investment for the long term.
SWX: 75.94 (-1.03), LXP: 10.31 (-0.16), TSN: 72.95 (-0.53), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60), TRV: 117.86 (+0.83)
Unum Group Up 31.7% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (UNM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 02, 1:06PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) on February 22nd, 2016 at $27.80. In approximately 3 months, Unum Group has returned 31.68% as of today's recent price of $36.60.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group Well Poised for Growth; Low Interest a Drag
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 7:03AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Unum Group (UNM).
AMSF: 56.27 (+0.41), EIG: 27.82 (-0.05), TRUP: 15.09 (-0.63), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Navigators Stays Investor Friendly; Rolls Out Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 9:06AM CDT
The board of directors of The Navigators Group, Inc. (NAVG) approved a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents to be paid to common stockholders.
NAVG: 91.53 (-0.14), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60), WRB: 58.39 (+0.26), MMC: 66.07 (-0.02)
Unum Group to present at the Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Investor Conference
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 9:00AM CDT
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, president and chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Investor Conference, Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in New York City.
DB: 12.67 (+0.09), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group (UNM) Hikes Dividend by 8%, Approves Buyback
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 8:54AM CDT
The board of directors of Unum Group (UNM) hiked its quarterly dividend by 8% and approved a new $750 million share buyback program in its efforts to share more profits with its shareholders.
UIHC: 15.24 (-0.31), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60), WRB: 58.39 (+0.26), MMC: 66.07 (-0.02)
Unum well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities, CEO McKenney tells shareholders at annual meeting
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 9:50AM CDT
At his first annual meeting as Unum's CEO, Richard P. McKenney told shareholders that he sees increasing demand for the company's products and services, and that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities and expand its reach.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group's board of directors votes to increase common stock dividend
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 8:30AM CDT
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its board of directors has authorized an increase of 8 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of 20 cents per common share, or 80 cents per share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2016.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group's board of directors authorizes $750 million share repurchase
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 8:30AM CDT
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $750 million of the company's outstanding common stock through Nov. 26, 2017. This new authorization replaces the previous authorization of $750 million that was scheduled to expire on Nov. 21, 2016.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
31.4% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Unum Group Call (UNM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 26, 12:31AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) on February 22nd, 2016 at $27.80. In approximately 3 months, Unum Group has returned 31.39% as of today's recent price of $36.52.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Customers can save time with Colonial Life's online claims service
BusinessWire - Mon May 23, 12:00PM CDT
Colonial Life continues to make things more simple, modern and personal for customers with the launch of its online claims service.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group Has Returned 26.5% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (UNM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed May 18, 1:15PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) on February 22nd, 2016 at $27.80. In approximately 3 months, Unum Group has returned 26.52% as of today's recent price of $35.17.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Unum Group completes senior notes offering
BusinessWire - Mon May 09, 3:15PM CDT
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it has completed an offering of senior notes. A total of $600 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes was issued today in two tranches: (i) $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2021 with an annual coupon rate of 3.00 percent, and (ii) $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2042 with an annual coupon rate of 5.75 percent, pursuant to a reopening of the $250 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the company's 5.75% senior notes due 2042 issued on Aug. 23, 2012. The net proceeds of the offering are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment at maturity of the company's outstanding 7.125% senior notes due September 2016.
JPM: 64.34 (+0.69), UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Unum Group's Senior Unsecured Notes
BusinessWire - Fri May 06, 10:48AM CDT
A.M. Best has assigned an issue rating of "bbb" to the newly issued $350 million 3% senior unsecured notes due 2021 and the $250 million 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2042 of Unum Group (Unum) (headquartered in Chattanooga, TN) [NYSE: UNM]. The outlook assigned to each rating is stable. Unum's existing financial strength, issuer credit and issue ratings remain unchanged.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)
Aging and obesity tip the scales in 10-year review of Unum's disability claims
BusinessWire - Thu May 05, 9:04AM CDT
Disability claims for joint disorders and musculoskeletal issues have increased significantly over the past 10 years in the U.S., according to data from Unum.
UNM: 33.46 (+0.60)