Unum Group, a provider of disability, life, and financial benefits, has elected Theodore Bunting, group president of Utility Operations for Entergy Corporation, to serve as a director of the company.

At Entergy, Bunting is responsible for the regulated utility financial results, along with operational results of electric and natural gas distribution and customer service. In addition, he oversees utility regulatory support and regulated retail activities. Prior to his current role, Bunting served as senior vice president and chief accounting officer for Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries.

He has also served as vice president and chief financial officer for Nuclear Operations; vice president and chief financial officer for System Energy Resources; vice president and chief financial officer for Operations; and vice president and chief financial officer for Entergy's five utility subsidiaries.