Jun 26, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 26, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Jun 24, 2013, 10:00 AM by User Not Found

Companies are finding that undertaking sustainability initiatives can help both the environment and bottom line. Yet such endeavors are not without challenges. Becoming greener is a delicate balancing act between managing costs, organizational impact, and the drive for real business growth. Assurant works with its partners, vendors and employees to reduce energy use, encourage recycling, support alternative modes of transportation and promote environmental awareness. 

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

NEW YORK, May 28, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces it was honored with a Gold award from the National Business Group on Health for the second consecutive year.

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

NEW YORK, May 24, 2013 -- The Assurant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Assurant, Inc., announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist residents of Oklahoma affected by tornadoes. In addition, the Assurant Foundation will match employee donations in support of disaster relief efforts.

May 22, 2013, 11:10 AM by User Not Found

The most important decision you make this year may be what health care plan to purchase. Yet it can be challenging to understand insurance jargon, available options and even how to use a health care plan. To help consumers better understand and get the most out of their health insurance, Assurant Health is undertaking a major effort to provide a more positive customer experience. 

May 10, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 -- 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 $.25 per share of common stock. This represents a 19 percent increase above the quarterly dividend of $.21 per share, declared on Jan. 11, 2013.

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

NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. "While earnings were lower in first quarter, we grew premiums in several of our targeted specialty areas, fortified our already strong capital position and resumed share repurchases," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

Apr 11, 2013, 11:10 AM by User Not Found

Assurant is proud of our employees' commitment to the communities where we live and work and how they're helping to bring the Assurant Cares message to life. All charitable giving focuses in three areas: Health & Wellness, Homes & Property and Hometown Help in Assurant local communities.

Mar 29, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

A Message to our Shareholders: In 2012, our Assurant team accelerated action in key specialty areas critical to our long term, profitable growth. We did so while prudently managing our capital for shareholders and serving our customers with compassion and responsiveness. Assurant's net earned premiums...

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

New York, March 28, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. , a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% senior notes due 2018 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.00% senior notes due 2023 (together, the "Senior Notes"). Assurant estimates that the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes will be approximately $693 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and the estimated offering expenses payable by the company. Assurant intends to use the net proceeds of the Senior Notes offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay $500 million of debt due in 2014. The offering of the Senior Notes was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. This news release is neither an offer to sell

Mar 27, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 first quarter results on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

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

New York, March 25, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. , a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces the pricing of a public offering of $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% senior notes due 2018 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.00% senior notes due 2023 (together, the "Senior Notes"). The closing of the Senior Notes offering is expected to occur on March 28, 2013, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. Assurant intends to use the net proceeds of the Senior Notes offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay $500 million of debt due in 2014. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. An effective shelf registration statement, under which the Senior Notes will be issued, previously was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering and sale of the Senior Notes is being made only by means of a

Mar 21, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, and its subsidiaries American Security Insurance Company (ASIC) and American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (ABIC), reached an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) regarding lender-placed insurance in the State of New York.

Mar 18, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 18, 2013 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that long-serving director H. Carroll Mackin, 72, will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at the company's annual meeting on May 9, 2013.

Feb 12, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

Many people make New Year's resolutions to improve their health, such as snuffing a smoking habit, joining a gym or scheduling a checkup. But they rarely think about health insurance. In 2013, you may want to preserve your financial health by making an "insurance checkup" one of your resolutions. Make certain you have enough coverage and the right type of coverage, because circumstances can change a lot in just 12 months. For instance, did you change jobs, decide to start a family or discover that your child may need braces? 

Feb 6, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 31, 2012. "In 2012 we accelerated growth in our targeted specialty businesses and prudently managed capital for our shareholders," said Robert B. Pollock , president and CEO of Assurant.

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

NEW YORK, Jan. 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 $.21 per share of common stock.

Dec 18, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2012 -- Assurant Specialty Property today announced it expects losses from Superstorm Sandy to be in the range of $200 million - $220 million on a pre-tax basis and net of reinsurance.

Dec 14, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2012 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Dec 11, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance, today announces it will work with Solarrus Corporation and its subsidiary, True South Renewables, Inc., a full-service solar operations and maintenance company, to reduce project risk and improve the long-term financial viability of commercial-sized solar photovoltaic installations.