Core Insights - Unum Group's second-quarter 2025 operating net income was $2.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.2% and reflecting a 4.2% year-over-year decline [1][8] - The quarterly results showed weaknesses in the Unum U.S, Corporate segments, and Closed Block segments, partially offset by higher premiums in Unum International and Colonial Life [1] Operational Update - Total operating revenues reached $3.4 billion, a 4.2% increase year over year, driven by higher premium income and improved net investment income, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.7% [2][8] - Premiums increased by 4.6% from the prior-year quarter to $2.7 billion, slightly surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate [2] Expense Analysis - Total benefits and expenses rose by 7.6% year over year to $2.9 billion, primarily due to higher policy benefits, commissions, interest and debt expenses, and amortization of deferred acquisition costs [3][8] Segment Performance - **Unum U.S.**: Premium income was $1.8 billion, up 3.9% year over year, but adjusted operating income fell 11% to $318.2 million due to lower income in group disability and life segments [4] - **Unum International**: Premium income increased by 18.5% to $271.1 million, while adjusted operating income decreased by 2.1% to $41.6 million [5] - **Colonial Life**: Premium income rose 3.6% to $462.1 million, with adjusted operating income increasing by 0.4% to $117.4 million [7] Financial Ratios - The benefit ratio deteriorated by 550 basis points to 75, influenced by higher inflation-linked benefits and increased incidence in group long-term disability [6] - The benefit ratio also declined by 50 basis points year over year to 48.3, primarily due to unfavorable experiences in accident, sickness, and disability products [9] Capital Management - As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average risk-based capital ratio for the company's traditional U.S. insurance companies was approximately 485% [11] - Unum Group had liquidity of $1.9 billion and a book value per share of $65.7, reflecting an 18.2% year-over-year growth [11] - The company repurchased 3.8 million shares for $303.3 million [11] Future Guidance - For 2025, Unum Group expects a revised after-tax adjusted operating income per share of approximately $8.50, compared to $8.44 in 2024 [12]