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Our Culture

Join a Community Dedicated To Helping You Thrive


Our culture promotes innovation, expands possibilities, and enables the future of our industry. As a part of our diverse, equitable and caring team, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. 

You'll enjoy being challenged to grow personally and professionally every day.

Excel in an Environment Driven by Teamwork and Collaboration


Work in teams and across departments, united by a common purpose.

  • Respect one another’s skills and perspectives
  • Commit to learn from one another
  • Deliver two-way communication with team members and leadership
  • Unite with an unwavering customer focus

Pursue Innovation Everywhere


From tech to business processes, and benefits to product development, we’re always pursuing better ways of serving our customers, and protecting their families, finances and futures.

  • Learn from our employees and customers
  • Embrace emerging technologies
  • Seek new ideas and ways of approaching challenges
  • Foster a culture that embraces constant change
  • Elevate ourselves, our products and our services

Celebrate Inclusion and Diversity


At Unum, inclusion and diversity is a business imperative. A culture of belonging where our employees see themselves in every aspect of our business makes us all more successful.

  • Foster belonging through embracing a diversity of ideas, cultures and perspectives
  • Promote equity and opportunity
  • Join an Employee Networks focused on culture, gender equity, LGBTQ+, and disability to help advance Unum’s inclusion journey

Build Strong and Sustainable Communities


Participate in a variety of programs that enrich lives, empower others and help build a better future.

  • Receive generous paid time off for volunteer activities
  • Support causes that matter to you through our matching gifts program
  • Work ethically to continue doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, partner organizations, families and communities
  • Support organizations working to end racism, discrimination and bias
  • Provide equitable pathways to help disadvantaged students thrive
  • Aid fellow employees through a care fund for disaster relief
Driven by Improving the Lives of Others Every day you’ll be part of a team motivated to do the best we can for our customers and communities – and each other. It’s what we mean when we say we’re dedicated to helping you thrive. 

Life at Unum