Jan 17, 2017, 16:15 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2017 - Assurant Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global leader in risk management solutions, today announced changes to its legal department. Bart Schwartz, chief legal officer, will retire at the end of 2017. Assurant has launched a comprehensive search and expects to name a successor prior to his departure. In addition, the company announced that Gregory DeChurch has been promoted to senior vice president and deputy general counsel, and Doris Vigo has been named senior vice president and chief compliance officer.

Jan 13, 2017, 16:15 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2017 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 27, 2017.

Jan 9, 2017, 16:15 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2017 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, will release fourth quarter and full-year 2016 results on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 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, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at 8 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.

Jan 5, 2017, 08:30 AM by User Not Found

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 - Consumers are excited by the progression toward "connected living" and the many ways connected technologies can improve their lives, according to a new study by Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ). However, the study, unveiled today at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, also showed growing concerns about the risks that can accompany a connected lifestyle.

Jan 4, 2017, 06:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2017 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Green Tree Insurance Agency, Inc. from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walter Investment Management Corp. ("Walter") for $125 million in cash with a potential earnout of up to $25 million, based on future performance.

Dec 22, 2016, 20:00 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, December 22, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) (the "Company") today announced that, pursuant to its previously-announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") for up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "Notes"), $160,202,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 22, 2016 (the "Early Tender Deadline"). The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal, each dated December 9, 2016 (the "Offer Documents"). The Company expects to make payment for the accepted Notes on December 23, 2016.

Dec 22, 2016, 14:30 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, December 22, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) (the "Company") today announced the total consideration payable in connection with its previously-announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") for up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "Notes"), which commenced on December 9, 2016. The Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on January 9, 2017 (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal, each dated December 9, 2016 (the "Offer Documents").

Dec 9, 2016, 17:00 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, December 9, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE-AIZ) announced today it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "Notes").

Nov 14, 2016, 08:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced that the company's board of directors approved a quarterly dividend increase of $0.03 to $0.53 per share of common stock, payable on Dec. 12, 2016 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 28, 2016. The board also authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $600 million of its common stock, bringing the total authorization to approximately $753 million.

Nov 11, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2016 - For the second year, Assurant has partnered with Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) to enable military families to make their home ownership dreams come true.

Oct 25, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today reported results for third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016.

Oct 13, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2016 - Assurant's claims teams are responding to extensive homeowners and flood insurance claims from Florida to Virginia in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Oct 11, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

Whether they're offering a spare sofa or a penthouse suite, home-sharing hosts have been cashing in on renting out their extra space. But hopes of turning apartments into sublets through home-sharing sites can quickly turn into disbelief - and then despair - if temporary guests have ruined a home.

Oct 3, 2016, 08:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, will release 2016 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, after the market closes. The news release will be available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant will host a conference call the following morning, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 8 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.

Sep 26, 2016, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2016 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), global provider of risk management solutions, is teaming up with website security company GamaSec to significantly lower the risk of attacks on small and medium business websites.

Sep 21, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

A month after the rains, southern Louisiana is struggling to recover from historic flooding. And Assurant continues to be there to help customers whose homes were damaged in the deluge.

Sep 15, 2016, 16:15 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2016 – Assurant, Inc., a global provider of risk management solutions, was named a 2016 Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles^® award-winning company by The National Business Group on Health, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognized. This year, Assurant received the organization’s silver level designation for its well-being program. 

Sep 8, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

Jeff Lewis, vice president of Assurant corporate technology service operations, was recently named the 2015 IT Leader of the Year by Pink Elephant, a global authority in IT services and projects. This award recognizes a leader who demonstrates commitment to IT excellence and IT service management (ITSM) best practices.

Sep 1, 2016, 08:30 AM by User Not Found

MIAMI, Sept. 1, 2016 - More than 500 Assurant employees truly went the extra mile at work yesterday. In fact, they went an extra 3.1 miles, as the company held its inaugural 5K run around its office campus to benefit United Way of Miami-Dade.

Aug 24, 2016, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

Helping people protect what matters most is what Assurant does. Showing compassion by giving back in support of people is reflected in the company's values and culture.