The Rising Stars of Protection: Unum's Simonia Azavedo

“An opportunity not taken is an opportunity lost”

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 5 min read

COVER talks to Unum UK’s Simonia Azavedo about her experiences so far as a claims assessor and the wider industry.

Simonia joined Unum in December 2021, having previously worked in the general insurance market in Asia. Chris McDermott, claims manager, Unum UK, said: "Simonia has excelled since joining Unum as a claims assessor within her group income protection team. She consistently receives exceptional feedback from her clients and does so through her own hard work, ensuring that she puts customers at the heart of everything that she does daily. I look forward to seeing her ongoing progression within the company." COVER spoke to Simonia about her previous experience in the general insurance mark...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Group Protection

53% of Brits make mistakes at work due to stress

53% of Brits make mistakes at work due to stress

25% called in sick from stress

Cameron Roberts
clock 12 January 2026 • 1 min read
2026 is a year of change for employee benefits: GRiD

2026 is a year of change for employee benefits: GRiD

Five trends for the market

Cameron Roberts
clock 06 January 2026 • 1 min read
URIS Group acquires Ardonagh's Lutine Assurance Services

URIS Group acquires Ardonagh's Lutine Assurance Services

Expansion of Lutine's protection solutions

Jaskeet Briah
clock 05 January 2026 • 2 min read