Nov 18, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $600 million of its common stock. This is in addition to approximately $152 million remaining as of Oct. 31, 2013 from the existing share repurchase authorization. Through Oct. 31, the Company's 2013 repurchases totaled seven million shares for approximately $351 million.

Nov 15, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock.

Nov 14, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2013 -- The Assurant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Assurant, Inc., announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support their disaster relief efforts to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The Assurant Foundation also will match funds raised by employees at office-based events in support of Philippine charitable relief efforts.

Nov 11, 2013, 12:11 PM by User Not Found

Doing ollies and kickflips, participants on boards joined art and music enthusiasts at this year's Skateraid charity event in a metro Atlanta suburb and raised $22,800 for families with children undergoing cancer treatment. Now in its ninth year, SkaterAid was launched to celebrate the life of Ian Wochatz, a Decatur, Ga. teen and avid skateboarder who succumbed to brain cancer on July 4, 2005 at age 15. 

Oct 28, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2013 -- Assurant Solutions, a global provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products, today announces Chris Harrison will be appointed as President and CEO of its European businesses, subject to regulatory approval. Assurant Solutions provides mobile device protection and extended protection programs and services through industry leaders in North and South America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.

Oct 25, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces regulatory approval and completion of its purchase of Lifestyle Services Group, a mobile phone insurance provider previously owned by Phones 4u Finance plc.

Oct 23, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and related products and services, today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013. "We are pleased with the strong performance by Assurant Specialty Property and recognize the need for further improvements in our other businesses. Additional expense management actions already are underway to improve operational efficiencies and accelerate profitable growth," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant, Inc.

Oct 8, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Oct.8, 2013 -- Assurant Specialty Property , a unit of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading provider of specialty insurance products and services, today announced an agreement with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation regarding its lender-placed hazard insurance program. American Security Insurance Company, a subsidiary within Assurant Specialty Property, will file for a 10 percent reduction in lender-placed hazard insurance rates in that state.

Oct 1, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Oct.1, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and services, has acquired Field Asset Services, significantly increasing its presence in the property preservation, restoration and inspection services business. Field Asset Services works with more than 25 mortgage servicing, asset management and investor clients and provides comprehensive property services through a nationwide network of contractor resources.

Sep 30, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 third quarter results on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Sep 5, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces an agreement to purchase Lifestyle Services Group , a mobile phone insurance provider, for up to $160 million (GBP 107 million) in cash from Phones 4u Finance plc.

Aug 20, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2013 -- How do you get middle school students interested in insurance? That was the question facing Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and the company behind the "insurance store" at Junior Achievement's new interactive learning center in downtown Atlanta. Assurant is a gold founding partner in the new, 50,000-square-foot Junior Achievement Discovery Center, which held its grand opening today.

Aug 14, 2013, 10:03 AM by User Not Found

Along with a futon, textbooks and a computer, college students escaping dorm life for an apartment need to consider one more important purchase before they head back to school - renters insurance . "For many students, part of experiencing college is living on their own for the first time," said Kathy McDonald, senior vice president of Assurant Specialty Property.

Aug 9, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

For the fifth consecutive year, Assurant is selected as one of Ward Group's Top 50 Performing Insurance Companies for 2013 in the property-casualty industry. Ward Group is an operational consulting firm and provider of benchmarking and best practices services to the insurance industry. Each year, Ward Group conducts an analysis of more than 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies and 800 life-health insurance companies in the U.S. to identify the top performers in each category.

Jul 24, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

2Q 2013 Net Operating Income of $120.0 million, $1.53 per diluted share 2Q 2013 Net Income of $133.5 million, $1.70 per diluted share NEW YORK, July 24, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and related products and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. "We continue to make progress in our targeted specialty areas as we adapt to meet the evolving needs of consumers and clients," said Robert B. Pollock , president and CEO of Assurant, Inc. "While earnings were lower in the second quarter, growth in premiums and fees strengthen the foundation for increased profits across our businesses longer term." Second Quarter 2013 Consolidated Results Net operating income 1 decreased to $120.0 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2012 net operating income of $157.4 million, or $1.81 per diluted share. Strong results at Assurant Specialty Property were offset by declines at the other businesses.

Jul 23, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, July 23, 2013 -- T-Mobile US, Inc. recently announced its innovative JUMP!™ upgrade program. In addition to upgrades, JUMP! protects customers against loss, theft, accidental damage and malfunction. JUMP! provides the freedom for customers to upgrade their phones when they want, up to twice per year as soon as six months after enrollment. The program is designed to provide customers with total protection for one of their most prized possessions: their smartphones. In addition to upgrades, JUMP! protects customers against loss, theft, accidental damage and malfunction.

Jul 15, 2013, 10:06 AM by User Not Found

Let's go to the beach - and be sure to bring along your work gloves! Assurant employees joined hundreds of volunteers deployed throughout the waterfront community of Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn, NY to restore homes damaged by SuperstormSandy. In partnership with Rebuilding Together, a non-profit dedicated to restoring homes and communities, 14 Assurant employees helped bring new life to a home on Dare Court that's sat empty since the devastation struck in October 2012.

Jul 11, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 11, 2013 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock.

Jul 1, 2013, 12:15 PM by User Not Found

Jul 1, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 1, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces it finalized the structure of the Company's 2013 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program, including $185 million of newly issued three-year, fully collateralized catastrophe bonds.