CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), a
leading provider of financial protection benefits in the U.S., has
launched Unum Broker Connect for Employee
Navigator.
Recent advancements in both operations and technology have
delivered a next generation experience for brokers that license
Employee Navigator, building further upon the strong relationship
between the carrier and benefits administration platform. Unum
Broker Connect for Employee Navigator is the culmination of a
decade-long partnership resulting in a best-in-class integration
and service model for brokers.
Broker Connect for Employee Navigator drives efficiency and
value for Unum's broker partners in many ways:
- Streamlined implementation: Quick, accurate case setup
and enrollment using top-tier integration teams and a purpose-built
model, significantly reducing administrative work for brokers and
their clients
- Automated plan setup: Availability of automatic plan
builds for Unum benefits within Employee Navigator
- Embedded evidence of insurability (EOI): Members are
presented with EOI application within the Employee Navigator
enrollment experience, and plan administrators can see all coverage
decisions dependent on EOI within the platform
- Seamless data exchange: Fast and accurate benefits
data sent to Unum on a recurring basis, leveraging Employee
Navigator as the benefits system of record
"Many of our broker partners have worked with us to leverage our
Unum HR Connect solution to integrate Unum benefits
with their clients' human capital management systems to save time
during set up and enrollment and to ensure accurate billing," said
Chris Pyne, executive vice
president, group benefits at Unum "Now, we're expanding that
strategy of deep integration with the platforms our broker partners
are digitizing their businesses – a technology and process
initiative we call Unum Broker Connect."
New integration capabilities have been released throughout the
first and second quarters of 2024, and brokers are taking notice.
"We've heard great things from our broker partners that have
already taken advantage of this expanded partnership, and we've
seen already in 2024 substantial increases in sales with new and
existing clients whose utilize Employee Navigator," added Pyne.
"Our momentum and excitement continue to build."
Brokers interested in learning more about Broker Connect for
Employee Navigator are encouraged to read the full announcement
on Unum.com and to reach out to their local Unum sales teams for
more information and a demonstration of the capabilities.
About Unum Group
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), a leading international
provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping
workers and their families thrive for more than 175
years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company
offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision
and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support; and
behavioral health services. In 2023, Unum Group reported
revenues of more than $12 billion and
paid approximately $8 billion in
benefits. The Fortune 500 company is recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere®.
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