Unum Group Introduces Unum Pet Insurance

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Unum Group, a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the U.S., has introduced Unum Pet Insurance, a comprehensive pet insurance offering designed to support employees and their furry companions. With this addition, Unum Group aims to provide holistic protection for employees and their families, catering to the evolving needs and expectations of today’s workforce.

Unum Pet Insurance, provided by Nationwide, the pet insurance industry leader with over four decades of experience, offers plans that cover a wide range of pet-related expenses. From accidents and illnesses to wellness and preventative care, Unum Pet Insurance helps employees manage the costs associated with pet ownership, ensuring the health and well-being of their beloved pets.

Tim Arnold, Unum Group’s Executive Vice President of Voluntary Benefits and President of Colonial Life, emphasized the importance of offering pet insurance as part of the company’s voluntary benefits portfolio. “As workforce needs and employee expectations evolve, we must too,” said Arnold. “For many employees, pets are integral members of their families. By providing Unum Pet Insurance, we are meeting employees where they’re at and fulfilling our purpose of helping the working world thrive throughout life’s moments.”

Key features of Unum Pet Insurance include:

• Coverage usable through any licensed veterinarian, with convenient mobile claims and digital payments
• Reimbursement options of 50% and 70%
• 24/7 access to live veterinary professionals via VetHelpline®
• Discounts on eligible pet prescriptions through participating pharmacies
• Coverage for emergency boarding costs if a household member is hospitalized
• Optional wellness coverage for non-accident and illness-related expenses
• Lost pet support, including advertising costs and rewards
• Mortality coverage, including euthanasia, cremation, burial, and reimbursement for the original pet cost

Melissa Lovely, Vice President of Sales for Nationwide pet insurance, highlighted the competitive advantage that pet-related benefits offer to employers. “Research shows that offering pet-related benefits provides that competitive advantage,” said Lovely. “This partnership between Nationwide and Unum positions our industry-leading companies to support a greater number of pet-owning employees and provide more care for more pets.”

With the launch of Unum Pet Insurance, Unum Group reinforces its commitment to supporting the overall well-being of employees and their families, recognizing the significant role that pets play in their lives. Through its partnership with Nationwide, Unum Group aims to enhance the value of its employee benefits offerings and strengthen its position as a trusted provider of financial protection benefits.