In honor of Unum’s 175th anniversary, the Chattanooga-based insurance company donated a generous $175,000 grant to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as part of their Unum 175 Caring Spirit Initiative last week.
Unum’s journey began 175 years ago in Maine. Since then, the company relocated its headquarters to the vibrant city of Chattanooga after undergoing a series of acquisitions between 1993 and 1999. Unum now services 45 million people in the United States, United Kingdom and Poland. Its comprehensive portfolio includes disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance, offering essential security to their customers.
“We are really excited to support the Austin Hatcher Foundation,” says Rick McKenney, Unum CEO. “The great mission that they have aligns very much with what we do as a company: taking care of people at a time of need.”
While much of Unum’s success comes from its multinational presence, it also plays a significant role in the Chattanooga community. With a workforce of around 3,000 in Chattanooga and 11,000 globally, Unum is an integral part of the local community’s growth and prosperity.
“We thank the Austin Hatcher Foundation for their lasting impact in Chattanooga and on families affected by childhood cancer,” says McKenney. “This commemorative gift is just one of many ways Unum Group is teaming up with our employees to celebrate our 175-year history and creating stronger communities.”