Zacks Investment Research
Can Unum Group's Colonial Life Sustain Its Earnings Momentum?Unum Group's Colonial Life segment demonstrated solid performance in Q2 2026 with adjusted operating income rising 11.9% and premium income increasing 3.3% to $477.4M. The segment benefited from favorable claims experience, higher investment income (up 17.6%), and a strong 19.4% ROE. However, persistency showed a slight decline and modest premium growth suggests the need for sustained sales momentum. Peers Aflac and MetLife also showed strength in their group benefits segments.
