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\nUnum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its board of directors has authorized an increase of approximately 10 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of 46 cents per common share, or $1.84 per share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2025.\n<\/p>\n

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\nCertain statements in this release constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management\u2019s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Unum Group and its subsidiaries. Unum Group\u2019s actual results may differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements can be found in Part 1, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of Unum Group\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and Unum Group does not undertake to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this release.\n<\/p>\n

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Unum Group<\/b><\/a> (NYSE: UNM), a leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. In 2024, Unum Group reported revenues of $12.9 billion and paid $8.0 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is recognized as one of the World\u2019s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere\u00ae.\n<\/p>\n

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Unum Group\u2019s Board of Directors Votes to Increase Common Stock Dividend CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its board of directors has authorized an increase of approximately 10 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of 46 cents per common share, or $1.84 per share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2025. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management\u2019s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Unum Group and its … <\/p>\n

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