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  • 5/17/12 2:00 pm EDT

    Interactive site offers clear, real-world descriptions of what benefits are important at different stages of life and how those benefits work

    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everyone knows their benefits are important. But not everyone has the information they need to understand those coverages or to choose the right benefits at the right time. That’s why Unum (NYSE: UNM) created GetBenefitSmart.com, a new site that offers engaging, real-world explanations of employee benefits. Customized for different stages of life, the site answers benefits questions for a range of perspectives -- from single workersmore...

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