Oct 16, 2014, 18:21 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA – Oct. 16, 2014 – Assurant Specialty Property, a business segment of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), today announced an agreement to sell its general agency business and associated insurance carrier, American Reliable Insurance Company, to Global Indemnity Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Global Indemnity plc, for approximately $114 million in cash.

Oct 8, 2014, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

New York, Oct. 8, 2014–Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance products and services, announced the retirement of Assurant Employee Benefits President and CEO John Roberts in January 2015. Adam Lamnin, president and CEO of Assurant Health, will assume the additional executive leadership responsibilities for Assurant Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2015.

Oct 6, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

First there was the Heartbleed bug and then, most recently, the Shellshock exploit, or commonly referred to as the Bash bug. These security vulnerabilities exposed computer systems and data around the world to hackers for possible exploitation.

Oct 2, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

Talent acquisition teams play a pivotal role in an organization's success not only by carefully evaluating potential employees, but by creating a positive impression of the company for job candidates.

Sep 24, 2014, 17:15 PM by User Not Found

News Release on Oct. 29, 2014 and Live Audio Webcast on Oct. 30, 2014 NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 third quarter results on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant will host a conference call the next morning, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.

Sep 16, 2014, 09:02 AM by User Not Found

Brings 25 Years of Experience Driving Growth and Innovation in the Financial Services Sector NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance products and services, announced the appointment of Alan B. Colberg , as president, effective immediately, and as chief executive officer and director of the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2015. He succeeds Robert B. Pollock who announced his plan to retire earlier this year after 33 years with the company. Since joining Assurant in March 2011, Colberg has served as executive vice president, marketing and business development where he was responsible for fully integrating Assurant's strategy with enterprise-wide and business-level innovation and growth plans. “With extensive experience driving innovation and building value, Alan is uniquely qualified to lead Assurant. As a champion for consumers, Alan has a keen grasp of macro trends and a vision for the future that have been instrumental in

Sep 12, 2014, 13:03 PM by User Not Found

This summer, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge captured the hearts of Americans, raising more than $112 million to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects the brain and spinal cord. Assurant CEO Rob Pollock and other executives took the ice bucket challenge to help raise funds and awareness for ALS. 

Sep 4, 2014, 17:15 PM by User Not Found

Broadens Valuation Services to Mortgage Servicers, Capital Markets ATLANTA – Sept. 4, 2014 – Assurant Specialty Property , a business segment of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), today announced the expansion of its risk management offerings for the mortgage industry with the acquisition of eMortgage Logic, LLC , a national provider of residential valuation products and valuation technology services. eMortgage Logic is a leading provider of broker price opinions—valuation reports that provide insight into residential property values and local real estate market trends. The company’s services also include property appraisals, regulatory and compliance services, valuation technology and local market analytics. Assurant acquired eMortgage Logic in a cash transaction for an initial payment of $17 million, with a possible earnout payment based on future performance. “This acquisition builds on our core strengths in serving the mortgage industry,” said Gene Mergelmeyer, president and CEO of

Aug 19, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Assurant Solutions ’ customers who buy a jewelry care plan can safeguard and maintain valuable jewelry beyond the manufacturer’s warranty and help protect the lives of thousands of children who have suffered illness, abuse or neglect. Each time an Assurant Solutions customer purchases a jewelry care plan, a portion of the sale goes to Jewelers for Children, a nonprofit organization that helps protect the lives of thousands of children who have suffered illness, abuse or neglect.

Aug 15, 2014, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. , a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services, today announced the promotion of asset management team members, Michael R. Feeney, Paul Koenig, Vadim Lipovetsky and Judi Salvato. Reporting to Assurant’s Chief Investment Officer Eric Greenman, the asset management team oversees the investment strategy and management of the company’s $16 billion investment portfolio.

Aug 14, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

It’s back-to-school season. If you are like most parents, you are shopping for clothes, shoes, supplies and backpacks for your child. But what else should be on your back-to-school checklist? A vision checkup for your child, because children can’t learn if they can’t see. Poor vision can affect a child’s ability to read and learn. If a vision problem goes untreated, the brain learns to accommodate the impairment, creating additional problems. 

Aug 6, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Before the last gasp of summer and school officially begins, you might find yourself, like many other Americans, heading for your car. The SUV is packed, the kids are strapped in and the GPS is locked in on summer fun. As you roll down the windows and set the cruise control once you hit the highway, the last thing on your mind should be what to do in case of car troubles. "Even the best cars on the market can experience mechanical problems.

Aug 5, 2014, 09:35 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. today named Eric Greenman executive vice president and chief investment officer, effective Aug. 15, 2014. Greenman previously served as Assurant’s senior vice president, head of fixed income. He will continue to report to Christopher J. Pagano , Assurant’s incoming chief financial officer, who he succeeds as CIO.

Jul 29, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

The Ward Group once again has named Assurant among its 2014 Top 50 Performing Insurance Companies in the property-casualty industry for the eighth consecutive year. The leading provider of benchmarking and best practices studies for insurance companies, the Ward Group recognized Assurant for its superior financial performance during a five-year period. 

Jul 28, 2014, 18:45 PM by User Not Found

Assurant Works® Helps HR Managers Simplify Enrollment and Employees Confidently Choose Their Benefits Kansas City, Mo. (July 28, 2014) – Every year when annual enrollment comes around millions of employees select medical plans and voluntary benefits they may or may not understand. Some employees make clear choices, some guess and some choose to do nothing. Meanwhile, human resource managers scamper to provide better communications, clearer answers and more pertinent choices. They stretch their minds and digital file drawers to track, comply, retain, administer, monitor and re-enroll employees. Then, the cycle starts all over again. Life just got better for employees and HR managers alike.   Assurant Employee Benefits, a leading provider of voluntary benefits, offers a suite of services and tools to ease the pain of annual enrollment. Assurant Works includes professional benefits communication and enrollment and electronic data exchange capabilities. Together these voluntary

Jul 23, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

2Q 2014 Net Operating Income of $118.9 million, $1.62 per diluted share 2Q 2014 Net Income of $143.6 million, $1.95 per diluted share NEW YORK, July 23, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. "Our second quarter 2014 results demonstrate solid execution of our strategy,” said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant. “Although weather-related claims rose in the quarter, we are pleased with accelerating momentum in areas targeted for growth. Strong results in our mobile business illustrate our ability to adapt to evolving consumer needs." Second Quarter 2014 Consolidated Results Net operating income1 decreased to $118.9 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2013 net operating income of $120.0 million, or $1.53 per diluted share. Strong results at Assurant Solutions were offset by higher non-catastrophe

Jul 10, 2014, 14:55 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 10, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.27 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 9, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 25, 2014.

Future dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the Assurant Board of Directors and will be based on the company's earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors.

Assurant is a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and select worldwide markets. Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. Assurant has approximately $30 billion in assets and $9 billion in annual revenue. For more information on Assurant, please visit

Jul 8, 2014, 17:48 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 8, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces Robyn Price Stonehill, 42, as executive vice president, chief human resources officer and member of the company’s management committee, effective July 15, 2014. Price Stonehill will report to Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant, Inc. She succeeds Sylvia R. Wagner, 65, who will retire this year following a distinguished 40-year career with the company.   “Robyn Price Stonehill is a great example of our deep bench of talent at Assurant,” said Pollock. “Her proven leadership abilities and financial acumen will be important to Assurant as we adapt to address expanding consumer needs and grow. She exemplifies our company’s values and will be a strong steward of a company culture dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them.”   In her new role, Price Stonehill will lead Assurant’s human

Jul 7, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Safeguards 2.4 Million Property Insurance Policyholders Covered by Assurant NEW YORK, July 7, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, finalized the company’s 2014 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program to help safeguard more than 2.4 million property insurance policyholders in the event of damage from severe storms. Assurant’s program provides more than $1.8 billion in coverage to preserve the company’s financial position and ensures the ability to pay claims to homeowners from catastrophic losses caused by hurricanes, tornados or other significant weather events. “Our catastrophe reinsurance program ensures that Assurant is able to meet its commitment to protect policyholders when disasters strike,” said Gene Mergelmeyer , president and CEO, Assurant Specialty Property . “The comprehensive 2014 program expands upon our multi-year, multiple-event coverage, takes advantage of favorable rates, and

Jul 7, 2014, 17:29 PM by User Not Found