GENEX Social Security is the first recipient of Unum’s new Global Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the vital role they play in the company’s successful operations.

Unum (NYSE: UNM) is a leading provider of financial protection benefits through the workplace in the U.S. and the U.K. Unum’s benefits help protect millions of working people and their families in the event of an illness, injury or loss of life.

The company works with a wide range of suppliers who assist Unum’s everyday operations to ensure continued supply of goods and services which deliver a sustainable competitive advantage consistent with the overall needs of the business.

“Great supplier relationships not only allow Unum to be competitive in the marketplace, but improve the processes that benefit Unum customers,” said William Bagley, vice president of global procurement for Unum and sponsor of the program. “This awards program helps us to acknowledge the strong relationships we have with our suppliers and to recognize their contributions to our success.”

The Supplier of the Year award went to GENEX Social Security, a division of GENEX Services, LLC. GENEX is the nation’s leading provider of integrated managed care services, focused on controlling health care and disability expenses. Working in conjunction with Unum’s Benefits Center, GENEX Social Security has been a valued partner in providing a superior and compassionate level of assistance to customers during their Social Security disability review process.

GENEX Social Security received their award at a recognition dinner at Outliers in Portland, Maine. Mike Simonds, Unum US president and CEO, Chris Jerome, executive vice president of Global Services, and Greg Breter, senior vice president of Benefits, were at the event to recognize GENEX for their valued contributions to Unum’s business goals and objectives.

In 2013, Unum launched its Global Supplier Awards program to recognize the achievement of suppliers that excel in the areas of quality, cost performance, customer service, technical performance, management and sustainability.

Unum will open nominations for its 2014 awards in November. Contact supplierawards@unum.com for more information.

About Unum

Unum Group (www.unum.com) is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United States and the United Kingdom. Its primary businesses are Unum US, Colonial Life and Unum UK. Unum’s portfolio includes disability, life, accident and critical illness coverage, which help protect millions of working people and their families in the event of an illness or injury. The company reported revenues of $10.35 billion in 2013, and provided $6.5 billion in benefits last year.

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