Development Programs

        
    Grow Your Career at Unum GroupAt Unum Group, growth is part of how we operate, develop talent, and prepare future leaders. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step in a highly specialized path, our development programs are designed to give you broad experience, real responsibility, and the leadership skills you’ll need.

Development Programs

Our development programs are built for early-career professionals who want to grow quickly, gain broad exposure, and develop deep expertise through meaningful rotational experiences. Whether your strengths are strategic, analytical, or technical, each program provides a clear path toward leadership supported by mentorship, enterprise projects, and structured development.

Across all our programs, you’ll find a few similarities:

Rational Learning

Each program includes multi year rotations across different business areas. Rotations typically last 12–24 months, depending on program and business needs, ensuring meaningful, hands-on experience.

Leadership Preparation

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Mentorship & Networks

You’re paired with senior leaders, supported by a strong community, and given opportunities to collaborate on high visibility, enterprise wide initiatives.

Real Impact

Associates work on strategic projects, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to critical business outcomes that shape our future.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)

Best for: Future enterprise leaders seeking broad exposure and long-term impact

Length: 3–4 years | Rotation Length: 12–18 months

The PDP is a multi-year rotational leadership program designed to help you build broad experience across Unum. Through hands-on rotations in key business areas including: Benefits, Finance, IT, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Customer Service, Underwriting, Enrollment, and Management, you’ll gain enterprise perspective while developing leadership capability and defining your long-term path. Each rotation is designed to stretch your capabilities and help prepare you to lead through change.

What you’ll experience:

A customized curriculum focused on leadership development and personal growth
Meaningful ownership of work, including leading projects and presenting to senior leaders
Enterprise-wide initiatives with real visibility and business impact
Senior leader mentorship and regular exposure to enterprise leadership
A strong alumni network, with PDP graduates progressing into leadership roles across Unum

ACTURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ADP)

Best for: Those pursuing actuarial expertise and leadership

Length: Multi-year | Rotation Length: 18–24 months

The ADP develops actuarial and leadership skills while supporting your path toward the FSA designation. You’ll gain experience across multiple product lines and build deep technical and analytical capabilities.

What you’ll experience:

Strong leadership and technical development
Robust curriculum and hands-on learning
Paid study time and salary increases for each exam passed
Partnerships with teams across Unum for wide actuarial exposure

Accounting & Finance Leadership Program (AFLP)

Best for: Future financial leaders

Length: Multi-year | Rotation Length: 18–24 months

AFDP supports both early-career and experienced accounting/finance professionals as they deepen technical expertise and pursue credentials like the CPA or CFA. Participants rotate through teams such as Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A.

What you’ll experience:

Strong leadership and technical development
Company-supported exam preparation and bonuses
Exposure to high-impact, cross-functional financial projects
Mentorship from financial leaders

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