Appointment at UnumProvident

UnumProvident, the income protection insurer, has announced changesto the leadership of its UK and European operations. Susan Ring,previously UnumProvident's operations director, has been appointed to therole of chairwoman and managing director.

The president and chief executive of UnumProvident Corporation, J HaroldChandler, said: "We congratulate Susan on her new role. She brings vision,leadership and strong management skills to the UK operation. She has beenwith our company for several years