Award recognizes the excellence Unum’s valued suppliers deliver
year-round
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
GENEX Social Security is the first recipient of Unum’s new Global
Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the vital role they play in
the company’s successful operations.
Unum
(NYSE: UNM) is a leading provider of financial protection benefits
through the workplace in the U.S.
and the U.K.
Unum’s benefits help protect millions of working people and their
families in the event of an illness, injury or loss of life.
The company works with a wide range of suppliers who assist Unum’s
everyday operations to ensure continued supply of goods and services
which deliver a sustainable competitive advantage consistent with the
overall needs of the business.
“Great supplier relationships not only allow Unum to be competitive in
the marketplace, but improve the processes that benefit Unum customers,”
said William Bagley, vice president of global procurement for Unum and
sponsor of the program. “This awards program helps us to acknowledge the
strong relationships we have with our suppliers and to recognize their
contributions to our success.”
The Supplier of the Year award went to GENEX Social Security, a division
of GENEX
Services, LLC.GENEX is the nation’s leading provider of integrated
managed care services, focused on controlling health care and disability
expenses. Working in conjunction with Unum’s Benefits Center, GENEXSocial Security has been a valued partner in providing a superior and
compassionate level of assistance to customers during their Social
Security disability review process.
GENEX Social Security received their award at a recognition dinner at
Outliers in Portland, Maine. Mike Simonds, Unum US president and CEO,
Chris Jerome, executive vice president of Global Services, and Greg
Breter, senior vice president of Benefits, were at the event to
recognize GENEX for their valued contributions to Unum’s business goals
and objectives.
In 2013, Unum launched its Global Supplier Awards program to recognize
the achievement of suppliers that excel in the areas of quality, cost
performance, customer service, technical performance, management and
sustainability.
Unum will open nominations for its 2014 awards in November. Contact supplierawards@unum.com
for more information.
About Unum
Unum Group (www.unum.com)
is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United
States and the United Kingdom. Its primary businesses are Unum US,
Colonial Life and Unum UK. Unum’s portfolio includes disability, life,
accident and critical illness coverage, which help protect millions of
working people and their families in the event of an illness or injury.
The company reported revenues of $10.35 billion in 2013, and provided
$6.5 billion in benefits last year.
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Unum Group
Brian Baker, 423-294-7839
Bbaker4@unum.com
Source: Unum Group