Who we are

Our story, our difference

For 80+ years, Colonial Life has been a leader in worksite benefits, helping organizations big and small attract and retain skilled workers through competitive financial protection.

Empowered by technology, designed by people

From flexible enrollment solutions to tailored benefits and advanced technology, our offerings are designed to make life smoother for both employers and employees.
  • Accident insurance
  • Cancer insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Life insurance

A track record built on trust

94k

Serves 94,000 businesses and organizations across America

80+

Protecting employees and their families for more than 80 years

$1.8B

Manages $1.8 billion of inforce premium

4.1M

Supports America's workers with coverage from 4.1 million policies

Fortune 500

Harnesses the capabilities of a Fortune 500 company (UnumGroup)

Source: Colonial Life internal data, 2025.

Proven financial success

Colonial Life, a subsidiary of Unum Group, has built a strong history of financial success by staying true to our mission and focusing on our customer's needs. Our goal is to offer affordable insurance and meet all our financial commitments.
Agency Unum Group ratings
A.M. Best (A) Excellent
Moody’s (A2) Good
S&P (A) Strong
Fitch (A-) Strong

Ratings are given to the U.S. insuring subsidiaries of Unum Group, June 2024.

Legacy strength, future ready

In 1937, Edwin F. Averyt and J. Clifton Judy started Mutual Accident Company in South Carolina with a sales team of mostly women agents without prior business experience and achieved remarkable success. 

1930s

Introduced first insurance (accidental health); renamed company to Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company

1950s

Pioneered payroll deductions for voluntary benefits, first public sector client (state highway patrol) began offering benefits from Colonial Life

1970s

Early adoption of computer technology ahead of most companies

1980s

Began marketing through section 125 (IRS program) and introduced electronic enrollment capabilities nationwide

1990s

Colonial Life becomes a subsidiary of Unum Group

2000s

Added self service and call center enrollments in addition to our in person enrollment options

2010s

Expanded online benefits administration systems for employers and employees, created a proprietary mobile app for independent agents

2020s

Expanded online enrollment system capabilities with Gathr, a proprietary enrollment and HR technology system for small to medium size businesses, expanded enrollment options with virtual co browsing

Today

We continue to innovate with flexible solutions, education, technology and services to help organizations and their people succeed.