About us
We’re a leading employee benefits provider that offers expert health and wellbeing support, and financial protection through the workplace. We’re proud of our heritage, caring spirit and our commitment to always putting people at the heart of what we do.
employees and their loved ones are protected by one of our policies and supported by our health and wellbeing services.
in claims are paid on average each week by our team, providing security and peace of mind for millions of people across the UK.
businesses trust us to look after their people, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to start-ups and everything in between.
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Our management team
Our management team is responsible for setting out and implementing the strategic aims of our business. We have a diverse mix of experienced leaders that form our Executive Committee who are passionate about prioritising our customers and leading the direction of our business.
Responsible business
Being a socially responsible and sustainable business is a core part of our company values. We’re dedicated to supporting the communities that we live and work in by ensuring we do the right thing for our people, customers, communities and environment — providing a positive and effective contribution to the community.
Celebrating inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, striving to employ people who reflect the communities and customers we serve. Creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential is central to what we stand for as a business.
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AwardsOur achievements
We’re delighted to have been recognised by numerous industry awards for our products, health and wellbeing services and commitment to supporting charities and championing diversity. Here are some we’re most proud of.
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Stonewall – Diversity Champion, 2021
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Charities Aid Foundation – GOLD Payroll Giving Quality Mark 2021
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Ethisphere – World's Most Ethical Companies (Unum Group), 2021
Our historyCorporate history
At Unum we’re proud of our long-established heritage and to have grown over the decades to become one of the UK’s leading employee benefit providers. Here’s just a snapshot of our key milestones over that time.
- 1965
N.E.L. Permanent Health Insurances Limited (NELPHI) moves its head office to the historic Milton Court in Dorking, where we are still based today.
- 1970
NELPHI is incorporated as a subsidiary company to NEL.
- 1990
Unum Corporation (US) purchases NEL and becomes the parent company of NELPHI.
- 1991
NELPHI changes its name to Unum Limited.
- 1999
Unum Corporation merges with Provident Companies to become UnumProvident.
- 2007
UnumProvident Corporation changes its name to Unum Group, with three primary divisions: Unum US, Unum UK and Colonial Life.
- 2012
Unum begins its long-term partnership with Maggie’s cancer charity to raise awareness of — and support — people coping with a cancer diagnosis.
- 2015
Unum acquires National Dental Plan and introduces Unum Dental, its first non-Group Risk employee benefit offering.
- 2018
Unum acquires Poland-based employee benefits provider, Pramerica Życie, as it expands its European footprint.
- 2018
Unum launches Benni, enabling employers to provide staff with access to a range of voluntary benefits alongside existing employer paid options.
- 2019
Unum launches Help@hand — bringing fast, direct access to health and wellbeing support through a dedicated app and sees extraordinary take up.
- 2021
Unum Group announce leadership transition for UK and Poland with Mark Till confirmed as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer.
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