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

Click Here for Assurant's 2011 Annual Report and Form 10-K

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

Assurant Solutions' Extended Service Contracts Provide Peace of Mind In the  first decades of the twentieth century toys were simple affairs, confined to  dolls, drawing materials and Mom’s pots and pans.  Board games, introduced in the depression era  of the 30’s, continued in popularity throughout the next decade.  But the introduction of the television in the  1950s changed everything, and the obsession for electronic entertainment was born.

Nov 11, 2011, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2011 - 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. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 12, 2011 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 28, 2011. 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 $27 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. www.assurant.com Media Contact: Vera Carley Director, Media

Oct 26, 2011, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

3Q 2011 Net Operating Income of $75.6 million, $0.79 per diluted share 3Q 2011 Net Income of $76.0 million, $0.79 per diluted share
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2011 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011. Net operating income1 for the third quarter 2011 decreased 45 percent to $75.6 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2010 net operating income of $137.7 million, or $1.27 per diluted share. Catastrophe losses of $52.3 million after-tax at Assurant Specialty Property drove the decline. "Losses caused by storms reduced earnings, but our response demonstrated the value our products provide to customers when catastrophes occur," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant. "We continued to build value for our shareholders through new sales in all of our businesses and maintained our sharp focus on improving

Oct 6, 2011, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

The economic malaise stifling employment growth in the U.S. can be devastating to many Americans out of work. And those with disabilities are particularly vulnerable during the financial downturn. While it has always been a challenge for the disabled to find a job, approximately 16 percent of disabled workers are unemployed.1 At the same time, these job seekers are in one of the most competitive employment marketplaces in recent history.

Sep 28, 2011, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

News Release on Oct.26, 2011 and Live Audio Webcast on Oct.27, 2011 NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2011 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2011 third quarter results on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, 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. 27, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. ET that is expected to last one hour. The call will be made available to the public via live audio webcast.

Robert B. Pollock, president and chief executive officer; Michael J. Peninger, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Christopher J. Pagano, executive vice president, treasurer and chief investment officer; and Melissa Kivett, senior vice president, investor relations, will review 2011 third quarter results during the call. The live audio webcast

Sep 27, 2011, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2011 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces the promotion of Richard J. Lauria to the position of senior vice president, chief corporate actuary. "Rich brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position. His expertise in risk management and years of experience with the company make him an excellent choice for this role," said Assurant Executive Vice President and Treasurer Christopher J. Pagano. "This promotion reflects Rich's contributions in developing and implementing risk management processes throughout the company as well as his ability to help us strengthen these efforts." As head of the Corporate Actuarial and Risk Management group, Lauria manages Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes throughout Assurant. He oversees the company's capital management, rating agency communications and actuarial modeling policy. He also co-chairs Assurant's ERM Committee and