UnumProvident Corporation to Release First Quarter 2005 Results and Host Conference Call

April 13, 2005

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2005 results for Tuesday, May 3 at approximately 4:00 p.m. (eastern). UnumProvident Corporation senior management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. (eastern) to discuss the results of operations for the first quarter and may include forward-looking information, such as guidance on future results or trends in operations, as well as other material information. The dial-in number is (913) 981-5591. Alternatively, a live webcast of the call will be available at http://www.unumprovident.com in a listen-only mode. About fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call, you should access the "Investor and Shareholder Information" section of our website. A replay of the call will be available by telephone and on our website through Tuesday, May 10.

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1Q-2005 Earnings Conference Call

Wednesday, May 4 - 9:00 a.m. (eastern). Dial-in number (913) 981-5591. Webcast is live and can be accessed through our website, http://www.unumprovident.com

1Q-2005 Earnings Conference Call Replay

Available Wednesday, May 4 (1:00 p.m.) through Tuesday, May 10 (12:00 midnight) by phone or by visiting our website, http://www.unumprovident.com . Dial-in number (888) 203-1112, passcode 3951423.

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CO:  UnumProvident Corporation
ST:  Tennessee, Maine
IN:  FIN INS
SU:  CCA MAV

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