Gordan named chief internal auditor for Unum

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Unum UNM has promoted Vicki J. Gordan to senior vice president and chief internal auditor. The role was previously held by Matt Royal, who was promoted to chief risk officer for Unum Group in July.

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Gordan will assume her new title today, but will transition over time from her current responsibilities as vice president and chief financial officer for Unum's National Client Group.

Gordan has had a varied career with Unum that spans more than three decades. Her experience includes leadership roles in investments, strategy and development, products, rating and proposals, underwriting and benefits. In her most recent role, she was responsible for business development in the U.S.

She holds a bachelor's degree from Bates College, a law degree from University of Maine and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire.

Gordan will be based in Portland, Maine, and will report to Lisa Iglesias, executive vice president and general counsel, as well as to the Audit Committee of the company's board of directors.

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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 $10.5 billion in 2014, and provided $6.7 billion in benefits.

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