EPS Growth Exceeds Expectations
Unum is on track to achieve EPS growth expectations of 10% to 15% for 2024, which is higher than their original outlook.
Strong Statutory Earnings
Statutory earnings surpassed $300 million for the quarter, bringing the total to over $1 billion for the year.
Group Disability and Life Insurance Performance
Group disability experienced low benefit levels with strong recoveries, and group life insurance business had benefit ratios under 70%.
International and Colonial Life Growth
International business had robust premium growth of over 10%, and Colonial Life achieved a nearly 20% ROE with premiums growing 2.5%.
Successful Capital Management
Unum plans a one-time additional share repurchase in the fourth quarter, bringing the total amount of share repurchase to approximately $1 billion for 2024.