CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Unum
(NYSE:UNM), a leading employee benefits provider, today announced Unum
Dental plans will be available in all regions of the country on January
1, 2018.
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Unum successfully launched new Unum Dental group insurance plans in the
South and Midwest regions in January 2017 – within five months of acquiring
dental and vision benefits carrierStarmount Life Insurance Company.
At the same time, Unum also successfully launched Unum Vision insurance
plans nationally.
“The market response to Unum Dental and Unum Vision has exceeded our
expectations in 2017,” said Unum US President and CEO Mike Simonds.
“Dental insurance is an important coverage we know employees need and
want, and expanding dental plans into every region of the country helps
us provide more value to brokers and employers.”
The addition of dental coverage rounds out Unum’s supplemental benefits
portfolio with one of the most popular workplace benefits. It also
positions Unum as a one-stop shop for employee benefits packages that
complement medical and retirement.
“Unum and Starmount had a phenomenal year together, and we look forward
to what 2018 brings,” said Starmount CEO Erich Sternberg. “We will
continue to expand our national provider networks and enhance our
products in the year ahead.”
In addition to powering Unum Dental, Starmount offers dental insurance
with a vision rider to individual consumers, marketed under the
Starmount brand.
For more information about Unum and Unum Dental, please visit www.unum.com.
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, Starmount and Unum UK. Unum’s portfolio includes
disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision
coverage, which help protect millions of working people and their
families in the event of an illness or injury. The company reported
revenues of $11 billion in 2016, and provided $6.9 billion in benefits.
About Starmount
Starmount Life Insurance Company is a member of the Unum Group family of
licensed insurers, and is a leading national provider and administrator
of dental and vision insurance coverage for individuals and employees.
Known for reliable service and customer satisfaction, Starmount is
admitted in 49 states, and rated A- (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best (2017),
independent insurance analysts. The company also earned a spot on the
prestigious 2016 Ward’s 50 Top Performer list in life and health
insurance. For more information, please visit www.StarmountLife.com.
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Unum
Kelly Spencer, 423-294-4508
Toll free: 866-756-8686
Kspencer2@unum.com
or
Starmount
Andrea’
Randall, 225-400-9245
AndreaR@StarmountLife.com
Source: Unum Group