PWFA compliance: Baby steps to inclusive practices

VP, Corporate Initiatives, Unum

Umberto Speranza is Unum's Vice President, Corporate Initiatives, leading and overseeing high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that support the successful execution of Unum’s enterprise strategy. Previously, he served as AVP, Government Affairs, engaging with lawmakers and public officials at the state and federal level by advancing and defending the company’s legislative, regulatory and public policy agendas. In that role, he specialized in top public policy issues impacting the benefits industry, such as paid family and medical leave as well as long-term care, Mental Health and other key products and priorities. Prior to joining Unum, Umberto held various roles in government and politics, including serving as a United States Fulbright Scholar to Italy. He previously held multiple roles in the Ohio Legislature, including policy advisor, communications manager and legislative fellow. He holds a Master’s degree in international affairs from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.