Unum Group
Industry Group: Insurance
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:UNM
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the largest domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum US, Unum International, and Colonial Life. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Unum US segment. The firm markets its products primarily through brokers.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Insurance 43 out of 298
Universe
Global Universe 2660 out of 15035
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Aegon Ltd. |
14
Low
|
14 out of 298 |
| NN Group NV |
14.3
Low
|
19 out of 298 |
| Unum Group |
16.9
Low
|
43 out of 298 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. |
17.8
Low
|
55 out of 298 |
| Sanlam Ltd. |
20.3
Medium
|
91 out of 298 |
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