Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jun. 14, 2021 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000005513 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 14, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | UNUM GROUP |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-11294 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1598430 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Fountain Square |
Entity Address, City or Town | Chattanooga |
Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37402 |
City Area Code | (423) |
Local Phone Number | 294-1011 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.10 par value |
Trading Symbol | UNM |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Junior Notes [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 6.250% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058 |
Trading Symbol | UNMA |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |