Jun 30, 2014, 17:35 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 30, 2014 -- AHA! Nine years ago, Assurant recognized that employees needed more support to achieve their wellness goals. That aha moment lead to another AHA!, A Healthier Assurant, the specialty insurance provider’s employee wellness initiative. In recognition of the program’s success, the company recently earned a Gold Award from the National Business Group on Health.

Jun 26, 2014, 09:35 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 26, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Jun 25, 2014, 17:20 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, June 25, 2014 -- Assurant Solutions, a leading global provider of extended service contracts, today announces the renewal of its exclusive distribution partnership with Service Corporation International (SCI), North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. The new 10-year agreement runs until 2024.

Jun 24, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

An overgrown lawn. Debris in the yard. Broken windows. It only takes one dilapidated home to bring an entire neighborhood down. Foreclosed properties' lawns can grow into forests if not properly maintained, and have a negative effect on the perceived value of a neighborhood. Property preservation company, Assurant Field Services, maintains lawns, changes locks, winterizes homes and removes debris from these properties to safeguard both the house and the community. Vacant and neglected properties decrease the perceived value and desirability of a neighborhood. 

Jun 16, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Whether you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or simply want to cut gluten from your diet, it can mean forgoing treats such as pasta and baked goods. Finding tasty gluten-free food is a challenge, and it was the impetus for Milwaukee entrepreneurs Casey Lanto and Ryan Konicek to create Pairdd , which is part of Blue Bananas, a startup funded by Assurant Health.

Jun 11, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Goodbye winter blues, hello sunshine. After the long winter months, most are embracing the warmer weather. But with the flowers in bloom and pollen in the air, even spring and summer can be a headache for the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies and have to contend with itchy, watery eyes, runny noses and inflamed sinuses.

Jun 9, 2014, 18:50 PM by User Not Found

Milwaukee, June 9, 2014 -- Assurant Health , a national provider of major medical and supplemental health insurance products, announces that it has been named to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces list for the third consecutive year. Assurant Health ranked 10th in the large company category, which includes southeastern Wisconsin organizations with 500 or more employees.

Jun 2, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Although the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently predicted a "near or below normal" 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, it is important not to be lulled into complacency. When a hurricane hits, damaging and sometimes demolishing homes and businesses, it’s too late to take action. That’s why it is critical for members of the public to P-R-E-P - plan, ready, educate and protect. Providing hazard and flood insurance for properties throughout the United States, Assurant Specialty Property knows the importance of being prepared when disaster strikes.

May 29, 2014, 18:45 PM by User Not Found

Kansas City, MO, May 29, 2014 -- Assurant Employee Benefits, a national provider of disability, dental, vision and worksite benefits, has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third consecutive year. Assurant Employee Benefits’ main office, a 384,000-square-foot building located in the Crown Center area of downtown Kansas City, was recognized for performing in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

May 21, 2014, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

Each spring, Assurant Atlanta employees pick up hammers, wield nail guns and donate sweat equity to build a house in just eight workdays. It’s not a reality show, but a community partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta. Assurant employees volunteered over the course of eight consecutive Thursdays to help construct a home with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. 

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

What does your future look like? Are you successful? Healthy? Happy? If you are like most people, chances are, the future you envision doesn’t include becoming disabled.  According to the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA), more than 25 percent of 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire. But more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds will need to cope with a back injury, cancer, heart disease or other illnesses that will leave them disabled during their lifetime.

May 12, 2014, 18:35 PM by User Not Found

KANSAS CITY, MO, May 12, 2014  -- Assurant Employee Benefits continues to provide dental members with the maximum provider choices through the nation's largest dental PPO network, the Assurant Dental Network.  With more than 100,000 unique dental providers, according to the Ignition Group’s latest NetMinder report, the Assurant Dental Network is the largest in the nation.

May 9, 2014, 13:00 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 9, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.27 per share of common stock. This represents an eight percent increase above the prior quarterly dividend of $.25 per share, declared on Jan. 10, 2014.

May 6, 2014, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 6, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced its president and chief executive officer Robert B. Pollock , 59, plans to retire as an officer and director at  year-end 2014 following a distinguished 33-year career with the company.

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

NEW YORK, April 23, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. "We are pleased with the overall performance of all our businesses in first quarter 2014," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

Apr 22, 2014, 09:40 AM by User Not Found

A multitude of small activities to reduce power use can add up. Combine those efforts with some solar power and the results are significant energy savings. The solar power produced at Assurant Specialty Property's campus in Springfield translates to a reduction of more than 1,400 tons of carbon dioxide. This is the equivalent of planting more than 33,000 trees. The 1.76 megawatt project is the largest solar installation in the Springfield-Dayton area. 

Apr 17, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 17, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, recently was named to the 2014 list of " America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies ” published by Forbes magazine.

Apr 16, 2014, 17:01 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA and INDIANAPOLIS, April 16, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc . (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and services, today announces the acquisition of StreetLinks LLC , a leader in appraisal and valuation solutions for the mortgage industry, from Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: NOVC) and other shareholders.

Apr 11, 2014, 12:30 PM by User Not Found

Assurant’s websites and applications are not compromised by the “Heartbleed” bug, a security flaw that could make it easier for hackers to access personal information submitted by users visiting a website. 

Apr 8, 2014, 18:30 PM by User Not Found

From bake sales and blood drives to races and renovations, Assurant employees donate their time and give back to the communities where they live and work.
Assurant employees Vanessa Hayes and Trevor Bowens demonstrate the giving spirit by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build affordable housing in the Atlanta community.