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Support for brokers and sales partners

Call us at 800-ASK-UNUM (800-275-8686), 8 a.m to 8 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday or email askunum@unum.com.

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How Unum rewards you for your high performance

As an insurance advisor, you can offer your clients important advice and guidance as they select the policy and provider most appropriate for their needs. We recognize the important role you play in the sale of our products and services and offer you a variety of compensation programs.

We support disclosure of broker compensation so that customers make an informed buying decision.

Should your clients have any questions regarding these programs or want to speak to us directly about broker compensation, please have them call 800-ASK-UNUM (800-275-8686).

Commonly asked questions for brokers and sales partners

When you partner with Unum, you align yourself and your business with an industry leader that understands your customers. With over 175 years of employee benefits focus and expertise, we’re here to provide the solutions and support to help you grow:

Benefits that work together to provide comprehensive employee financial protection and to complement other insurance products you offer.

Solutions for businesses of any size, including specialty industries such as hospitals, technology and manufacturing.

Education and enrollment solutions designed to fit different workplace environments and employee communication preferences in order to maximize participation.

Integrated claims process that allows us to check all applicable coverage when an employee submits a claim, making it easy for employers and employees to manage their benefits.

In-depth, ongoing sales partner training so you can provide your customers with the most up-to-date advice and service while growing as a professional.

A long-standing commitment to financial stability, our sales partners, our customers and the industry.

The dedicated professionals in our nationwide field offices are ready to help solve your employee benefit challenges. Visit our Find a field office page to find your local office.

We recognize the important role you play in the sale of our products and services and offer you a variety of compensation programs.

We support disclosure of broker compensation so that customers make an informed buying decision. Should your clients have any questions regarding these programs or want to speak to us directly about broker compensation, please have them call 800-ASK-UNUM (800-275-8686).

Did you know you can log in on your clients’ behalf and make most changes in just a few clicks? From changing employee information and quickly paying bills to easily finding key plan information about their Unum benefits, our online administration platform simplifies employee management for you and your clients.

For additional support and contact needs you can Call us at 800-ASK-UNUM (800-275-8686), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday or email askunum@unum.com, reach out to your local field office or contact us online through the contact form accessible at the top of the page.

We’re more than just a number to call — we’re your team. Our field office representatives go above and beyond to provide you and your valued clients with services and solutions that exceed expectations. Here’s what you can expect from a partnership with Unum:

  • Nationwide sales offices
  • Enrollment support
  • Tailored solutions
  • Home office partners
  • Specialized expertise

Learn more on our field office support page.

Ready to take the first step toward a partnership with Unum? We make the appointment and contracting experience quick and easy with our onboarding service, available 24/7. Get started by visiting our Getting Appointed page.

Our extensive collection of education and enrollment tools supports different learning styles, so employees can guide their own benefits decision-making. The materials include:

  • Employee education flyers
  • Posters
  • Postcards and payroll stuffers
  • Informational videos
  • Emails and landing pages
  • Online interactive tools and worksheets
  • Log in to Sales Partner Services to find more materials & resources.