Jun 27, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 27, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces it was recognized as one of the nation's leading corporations for creating cultural and environmental workplace changes to support employees who are making a commitment to long-term health and wellness. Assurant received the Gold award for its employee wellness program, AHA! (A Healthier Assurant), at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health's Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being.

Jun 21, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 21, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2012 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

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

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

NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that it has finalized the structure of its 2012 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program.

May 17, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 -- Representatives of American Security Insurance Co., a unit of Assurant Specialty Property, told New York officials today that lender-placed insurance "fulfills an important need" in the nation's mortgage system, as a "safety net" protecting homeowners who otherwise would be without coverage. The New York Department of Financial Services is conducting hearings on the topic this week in Manhattan.

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

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 -- 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 $170 million remaining as of April 30, 2012 from existing share repurchase authorizations.

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

NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 - 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. This represents a 17 percent increase above the quarterly dividend of $.18 per share, declared on Jan. 13, 2012.

May 1, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

Phoenix, May 1, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance, today announces a new comprehensive insurance solution for commercial solar project developments. The new product, designed specifically for the fast growing 100 kilowatts to three megawatts solar market, will allow developers of commercial and industrial scale projects to address problematic risks that have traditionally made financing difficult.

Apr 25, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 25, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. "We are pleased with first quarter results and continue to see progress in the areas we are targeting for profitable growth," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

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

NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today is celebrating its 120th anniversary by ringing The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The anniversary provides a noteworthy opportunity to remember the enduring values essential to helping customers mitigate risk.

Mar 29, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 29, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2012 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Mar 27, 2012, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

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Mar 23, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 23, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces today that Michael J. Peninger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will provide an update on the company and answer questions from participants during the J.P. Morgan 2012 Insurance Conference in New York on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Mar 15, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

Atlanta, March 15, 2012 -- Assurant Specialty Property, a unit of Assurant, Inc. and leading provider of specialty insurance services, today updated its statement from President and CEO Gene Mergelmeyer, related to the final settlements between participating mortgage servicers and state attorneys general filed in U.S. court in Washington, DC on Tuesday. "We welcome the settlements between the participating mortgage servicers and the state attorneys general and hope that they are a further catalyst to moving forward to a more stable mortgage environment...

Feb 9, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

Atlanta, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Assurant Specialty Property, a unit of Assurant, Inc. and leading provider of specialty insurance services, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Gene Mergelmeyer, regarding the settlement between participating mortgage servicers and state attorneys general: "We welcome the conclusion of the negotiations between the participating mortgage servicers and the state attorneys general..."

Feb 1, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), 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, 2011. "During 2011, our specialty strategy delivered on our long-term commitments that continue to build value for our shareholders," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

Jan 31, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into reinsurance agreements providing for $130 million in three-year, fully collateralized reinsurance from Ibis Re II Ltd., a special purpose reinsurance company domiciled in the Cayman Islands.

Jan 13, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc. ("Assurant") (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 $.18 per share of common stock.

Jan 4, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2011 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Dec 5, 2011, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

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