New Launches, Technical Updates, Dividend Increases, and Leadership Changes - Analyst Notes on AFLAC, Unum, Assurant, CNO Financial Group and StanCorp

NEW YORK, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding AFLAC Inc. (NYSE: AFL), Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), Assurant Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) and StanCorp Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: SFG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-100free.

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AFLAC Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 14, 2014, Aflac Inc. (Aflac) declared that it has launched a suite of resources highlighting health care reform and benefits-related information created with small-business owners in mind. The Company created these resources and tools to help small-business owners better understand the intricacy involved in the evolving health care landscape and to communicate more fruitfully about benefits and health care reform with their employees. Michael Zuna, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Aflac, commented, "Our customers rely on Aflac as their trusted advisor on a wide range of benefits issues." Zuna added, "It's our goal to provide them with effective insurance options and solutions that allow them to offer great benefits while managing costs and maintaining focus on running their businesses. We developed these new resources to help small-business owners understand their benefits delivery options, how to comply with health care reform regulations, and how to improve their employee benefits communications - all with straightforward language and easy-to-implement solutions." The full analyst notes on AFLAC are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-AFL-21May2014.pdf

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Unum Group Analyst Notes
On May 16, 2014, Unum Group's (Unum) stock declined 0.09%, ending the day at $32.63. Over the previous five trading sessions, shares in Unum declined 2.10% compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which also declined 0.55% during the same period. The full analyst notes on Unum are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-UNM-21May2014.pdf

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Assurant Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 9, 2014, Assurant Inc. (Assurant) reported that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.27 per share of common stock, indicating an 8% increase above the prior quarterly dividend of $.25 per share, declared on January 10, 2014. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 27, 2014 can collect dividends on June 10, 2014. Robert B. Pollock, Assurant's President and CEO, commented, "Assurant is pleased to announce the 11th consecutive increase in our dividend since becoming a publicly traded company in 2004." Pollock added, "This increase underscores our financial strength and flexibility and our commitment to deliver consistent value to our shareholders." The full analyst notes on Assurant are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-AIZ-21May2014.pdf

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CNO Financial Group, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 13, 2014, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO Financial) reported that Nancy Sweet has been promoted to the role of Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. According to CNO Financial, in her new role she will report to Matt Zimpfer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company. Zimpfer said, "Nancy is a proven strong leader, and a dedicated business partner, who exemplifies our CNO core values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Excellence and Teamwork in her words and actions." Zimpfer added, "During her 10-year career in CNO Financial Group's law department, her contributions in field compliance, market conduct, operational compliance and product support have been outstanding and our business leaders have recognized her leadership abilities. We look forward to her expanded role leading our Compliance Department and supporting our businesses with their growth initiatives." The full analyst notes on CNO Financial Group are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-CNO-21May2014.pdf

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StanCorp Financial Group Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 16, 2014, StanCorp Financial Group Inc.'s (StanCorp) stock declined 0.85%, ending the day at $58.47. For the past month, shares in StanCorp declined 5.54% compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which increased 0.40% during the same period. The full analyst notes on StanCorp are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2732-SFG-21May2014.pdf

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