• Is Your Broken Appliance Out-of-Warranty? Don’t Worry, You’re Covered

    Mar 31, 2015, 08:35 AM by User Not Found
    ATLANTA,March 31, 2015--How frustrating is it to have a major appliance break only to discover that the manufacturer’s warranty has expired? No need to blow your top. You’re covered. Assurant Solutions has launched Fixed by Assurant – a website that makes it quick and easy to get an out-of-warranty appliance repaired...
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  • Assurant Mourns the Passing of R. Kirk Landon, a Man of Vision and Compassion

    Mar 26, 2015, 17:16 PM by User Not Found
    R. Kirk Landon was a servant leader who gave all that he had to all he loved. An innovative, straight-talking executive, Mr. Landon made a significant impact on Assurant and the communities the company serves. The executive turned philanthropist was best known for his generous spirit and passion for giving. Mr. Landon served as chief executive officer and chairman of American Bankers Insurance Group - the company his father founded - from 1980-1999. He died March 24 at his home in Coral Gables. He was 85.
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  • What You Don't Know Can Hurt You — and Your Health

    Mar 19, 2015, 16:54 PM by User Not Found
    Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and 29 million Americans suffer from the disease. Of that number, approximately eight million children and adults are not even aware they are diabetic, making them vulnerable to heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death, according to the American Diabetes Association. And a staggering 86 million, or one in three adults, are prediabetic. Of those, nine out of 10 people do not realize they have the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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  • Assurant Recognized by EPA as Member of ENERGY STAR® Certification Nation

    Mar 2, 2015, 16:31 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, March 2, 2015--Assurant's energy conservation efforts shine bright--with high efficiency lighting, of course. The premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR as a member of the 2014 ENERGY STAR Certification Nation for certifying more than five of its buildings last year. Six of Assurant's commercial buildings in four locations earned the ENERGY STAR certifications for using an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
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  • Assurant Specialty Property Races to Help Policy Holders Displaced After Fire Demolishes New Jersey Apartment Complex

    Feb 23, 2015, 18:00 PM by User Not Found
    After a massive blaze ripped through the Avalon apartment complex in Edgewater, N.J., destroying 240 units and leaving 500 people homeless, Assurant Specialty Property was the first and only insurance provider on site the morning after the Jan. 21 fire.
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  • Reduce, Reuse, Reworx

    Feb 23, 2015, 17:46 PM by User Not Found
    As part of a company-wide effort to recycle technology assets, Assurant recently partnered with Reworx, Nobis Works' electronics recycling program. In addition to helping companies recycle used laptops and other computer equipment, the Atlanta-based Nobis Works is a nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities gain employment and contribute to the greater business community.
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  • Your Heart Matters-Take Time to Take Care of It

    Feb 17, 2015, 17:23 PM by User Not Found
    February is the perfect time to take care of affairs of the heart - heart health, that is. The American Heart Association devotes itself each February to educating the public about cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death worldwide. In 2011 alone, approximately 787,000 Americans died from cardiovascular disease, which encompasses heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.
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  • Assurant Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Financial Results

    Feb 12, 2015, 16:06 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2015 --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, 2014.
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  • Assurant Health Announces $240,000 in Hometown Help for Milwaukee Nonprofits

    Jan 29, 2015, 17:40 PM by User Not Found
    MILWAUKEE, Jan. 29, 2015-- Assurant Health, through the Assurant Foundation, today announces grants and sponsorships totaling $240,000 to eight local agencies that address hunger, homelessness, and health and wellness for at-risk children and youth in the Milwaukee community.
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  • Assurant 2014 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results Conference Call Rescheduled

    Jan 22, 2015, 08:31 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2015-- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced the company is rescheduling the time of its 2014 fourth quarter and full-year earnings conference call to 9 a.m. ET, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The call time was updated to avoid overlap with a peer company's earnings conference call.
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  • Prepare for the Worst by Doing Your Best: Take Advantage of These Tips to Winterize Your Home

    Jan 13, 2015, 08:30 AM by User Not Found
    The Old Farmer's Almanac forecast for 2014-2015 is enough to make a homeowner's hair stand on end. Predictions include severe weather events such as blizzards, biting cold, flooding and droughts. The forecast seems to be coming true, with Buffalo, N.Y., hit by 6 feet of snow in November 2014.
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  • Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.27 per Common Share

    Jan 9, 2015, 12:08 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2015 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 9, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 23, 2015.
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  • Accident, Critical Illness Plans Provide Customers with Cash for Medical Expenses and Everyday Bills

    Jan 7, 2015, 16:33 PM by User Not Found
    The New Year brings new resolutions. This time honored tradition elicits pledges to lose weight, exercise more and eat healthy food. But what about committing to be prepared when it comes to healthcare coverage?
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  • Assurant to Announce 2014 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

    Jan 6, 2015, 08:31 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2015 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 fourth quarter and full-year results on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, 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, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. ET that is expected to last one hour. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.
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  • Spreading Joy and Good Cheer, Assurant Employees Embrace the Holiday Spirit of Giving

    Dec 23, 2014, 17:32 PM by User Not Found
    With song, Santa and service, employees across Assurant made the holidays a little brighter. Showing the true meaning of the season by donating their time to worthwhile causes in local communities where they live and work, employees participated in several special holiday events, highlighted below.
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  • Innovative Getaround, Assurant Specialty Property Partnership Capitalizes on Popular 'Sharing Economy'

    Dec 11, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found
    Even without cars of their own, consumers are finding easy ways to “Getaround.” Getaround, a leading peer-to-peer car sharing community, and Assurant Specialty Property have teamed up to provide vehicle owners and renters a unique and worry-free experience.
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  • Don't Put Winterization Plans for Your Car on Ice

    Dec 8, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found
    It’s a driver’s worst nightmare – a sudden snowstorm hits, a deer darts into the road and, when you brake, your worn tires send you skidding. While you can’t control the weather or wildlife, you can prepare your vehicle for winter.
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  • Weigh Cost of Premiums, Cost-Sharing and Health Needs When Choosing Coverage for 2015

    Dec 2, 2014, 17:25 PM by User Not Found
    Americans are savvy shoppers. They compare brands and product features, consult with friends and family to check prices, and hunt for bargains. Comparison shopping is critical when choosing 2015 health coverage as well, because it’s one of the most important decisions you can make. And, during the second year of open enrollment, which began Nov. 15, 2014 and currently is scheduled to close Feb. 15, 2015, there will more choices than ever.
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  • Tips to Make Health Plan Shopping More Manageable During 2015 Open Enrollment

    Nov 25, 2014, 16:31 PM by User Not Found
    With the number of insurance carriers on the Marketplace projected to grow by 25 percent this year, health care consumers would be wise to comparison shop during open enrollment, which began Nov. 15, 2014, experts say.
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  • Assurant Recognized for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Nov 24, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2014--Embracing differences and encouraging inclusion, Assurant works toward building a stronger future for the company. A premier provider of specialty insurance products and services, Assurant channels the unique insights, experiences and backgrounds of its diverse employees to help foster innovation.
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