Aug 16, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, August 16, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that it has elected Charles John "Bud" Koch, 59, to its board of directors. Mr. Koch will also serve on the board's compensation committee.

Aug 12, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, August 12, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be payable on September 7, 2005 to shareholders of record as of August 23, 2005.

Aug 3, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, August 4, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the second quarter 2005 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.

Aug 1, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, August 1, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that Melissa J.T. Hall, 40, has been named senior vice president effective August 1, 2005.

Jul 1, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 1, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release its 2005 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2005 before the market opens.

Jun 27, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 27, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, has promoted Raj B. Dave, 30, to Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.

Jun 23, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 23, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a leading provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced the resignation of Gilbert Mittler, chief financial officer, Fortis, from its Board of Directors effective June 21, 2005.

Jun 21, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 21, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc. today announced senior management appointments and organizational changes. Effective immediately, Robert B. Pollock (50), currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Assurant and will assume responsibility for all of Assurant's businesses. P. Bruce Camacho (47), currently President and CEO, Assurant Solutions, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Assurant. Jerome A. Atkinson (55), currently Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Assurant Solutions, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Assurant.

Jun 16, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 16, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc. today announced that it had received a subpoena from the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York on June 15, 2005, requesting documents relating to the use of finite risk insurance and related products. The Company understands that other insurers have received similar subpoenas. Assurant intends to cooperate with the request.

May 4, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 4, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the first quarter 2005. Net income in the first quarter of 2005 was $114.4 million, or $0.82 per share, versus a first quarter 2004 net income of $94.4 million, or $0.66 per pro forma share (see footnote 1 at the end of this release). Net operating income (see footnote 2 at the end of this release) for the first quarter of 2005 increased 32% to $115.1 million, or $0.82 per share, compared to first quarter 2004 net operating income of $87.5 million, or $0.62 per pro forma share. Net operating income excludes capital gains and losses and IPO and secondary offering expenses.

May 3, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 3, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc. today announced that it received a subpoena from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 2, 2005 seeking documents relating to "certain loss mitigation insurance products." Assurant intends to fully cooperate with the SEC's request.

Apr 27, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA/MEXICO CITY, April 27, 2005 -- Assurant Solutions, a leading provider of credit protection programs, extended service contracts and membership programs, has expanded its business into Mexico in a move to capitalize on the expanded use of consumer credit and the rising demand for consumer goods.

Apr 15, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 15, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced that it has promoted John Egan, 43, to Vice President, Administration, Assurant Asset Management.

Apr 8, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 8, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per common share.

Apr 1, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 1, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release its 2005 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 after the market closes.

Mar 18, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 18, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc. today announced that William D. Greiter, 50, has been named Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, effective March 21, 2005.

Mar 16, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 16, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will hold an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 9AM (EST). The event will focus on the company's unique and diversified specialty insurance strategy and provide insight into future profitable growth.

Feb 15, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, February 15, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2004.

Feb 10, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, February 10, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that J. Kerry Clayton, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investors Conference on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.

Feb 9, 2005, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, February 9, 2005 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per common share. The dividend will be payable on March 14, 2005 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2005.