Unum Group

Employee benefits and insurance company, founded 1848, building digital platforms and technology-enabled benefits administration for millions of people in the US, UK, Ireland and Poland.

Unum Group is an employee benefits and insurance company founded in 1848, with more than 10,000 employees serving millions of people across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland. Over more than 175 years in operation, the company has built a portfolio spanning disability insurance, leave management and workplace benefits; it pioneered the first group disability coverage. Its stated mission is to help the working world thrive throughout life's moments.

Technology is central to how Unum delivers benefits. Technical work concentrates on digital platforms, digital innovation in leave management, and technology-enabled benefits administration. MyUnum, the company's digital platform, delivers benefits experiences and support directly to employees. In 2023 Unum invested $200m in its people and technology.

The company describes its approach as people-first, combining technology with human expertise to make complex benefits simple and accessible. It cites collaboration, continuous improvement and meaningful impact among its values, and operates with a global perspective alongside local expertise in each market. Unum's work is framed around helping families protect their finances, health and futures.