CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
A longtime leader in employee benefits, Unum (NYSE:UNM) has entered a
new arena with the launch of Unum Dental and Unum Vision. Click
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The addition of dental and vision insurance – two important coverages
that employees need and want – enables Unum to become the single
provider of employee benefits packages that complement health and
retirement.
“Dental and vision plans are essential to a comprehensive employee
benefits package,” said Unum US President and CEO Mike Simonds. “With
the addition of these products, we’re able to add value for brokers and
employers with one-stop shopping and streamlined enrollment,
administration and customer service processes.”
Starmount Life Insurance Company, a fast-growing dental and vision
insurance business acquired by Unum in 2016, will be the center of
expertise for these products in the United States.
“Unum and Starmount share a commitment to quality coverage and customer
service,” said Deborah Sternberg, president of Starmount. ”We’ve joined
forces to offer greater value and an excellent customer experience to
employers and their employees.”
Unum Dental and Unum Vision products offer flexible plan designs,
comprehensive national provider networks, and a convenient mobile app
with provider locators, benefit overviews and claims tracking.
Unum Vision is now available nationwide. Unum Dental is being marketed
in the South and Midwest regions, and will be offered in additional
markets by 2018.
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 $10.7 billion in 2015, and provided $6.8 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 (2016),
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 Group
Kelly Spencer, 423-294-4508
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Kspencer2@unum.com
Source: Unum Group