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Assurant Health to sell individual major medical plans on Health Insurance Marketplaces in 16 states beginning November 15
Full storyMilwaukee, Nov. 20, 2014--Assurant Health, a leading provider of major medical and supplemental health plans for individuals, families and small employers, announces its individual major medical plans will be available on health insurance Marketplaces in 16 states during 2015 Open Enrollment to provide consumers additional options and access to broader networks. Assurant Health plans are available on the Marketplace in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
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Assurant Solutions Appoints Gilles Giacosa as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Strategic Initiatives
ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2014 –- Assurant Solutions, a global provider of mobile protection products and services, today announced the appointment of Gilles Giacosa to the role of Senior Vice President of Strategy and Strategic Initiatives for its Connected Living division.Full story -
Assurant Solutions Launches Connected Living Division
Full storyATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2014 –- Helping consumers protect their increasingly connected lives from disruption is the driving force behind the launch of Assurant Solutions’ Connected Living division.
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Claro Teams with Assurant Solutions to Create a Unique Smartphone Offering in Brazil
ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2014 –- Claro, part of the largest telecom group in Latin America, has teamed with Assurant Solutions to launch an innovative new program in Brazil that will enable customers to purchase one of the world’s most popular smartphones through monthly installment payments and be eligible for a yearly upgrade. The new program, called Claro Up, launched Nov. 14.Full story -
Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $.27 per Common Share
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2014 -- 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 $.27 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 15, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 1, 2014.Full story -
Assurant Employee Benefits Recognizes Perseverance, Contributions of Workers with Disabilities
Strength. Courage. Perseverance. While those words are of particular importance during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed in October, disability awareness is always top of mind for Assurant Employee Benefits.Full story -
SkaterAid celebrates "ten years of shredding" to make a difference
Art, music, charity and…skateboards? Celebrating its tenth consecutive year since its start in 2005, the annual SkaterAid festival of Decatur, Georgia landed its final kickflip on Sept. 27, 2014. Patrons gathered to celebrate custom artwork, local music and a love for skateboarding, all in support of families affected by pediatric cancer.Full story -
Are You Ready for Refriger-nation?
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" is predicting such an unusually brutal winter for much of the U.S., it’s coined a colorful term for it - refriger-nation.Full story -
Assurant Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Full storyNEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2014 -- 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, 2014.
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Assurant to Strengthen Mobile Services Capabilities with Acquisition of CWI Group
Atlanta, Oct. 27, 2014 –Assurant Solutions, a business segment of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), has made a binding offer and has been granted exclusivity to acquire CWI Group, a market leading mobile insurance administrator in France, for approximately €56 million ($71 million), subject to certain conditions with a possible earnout payment based on future performance. The acquisition would strengthen Assurant Solutions’ market-leading capabilities in mobile device protection and expand its distribution into independent retailers and the financial services affinity market in Europe.Full story
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Assurant Agrees to Sell American Reliable Insurance Company to Global Indemnity for $114 Million
ATLANTA – Oct. 16, 2014 – Assurant Specialty Property, a business segment of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), today announced an agreement to sell its general agency business and associated insurance carrier, American Reliable Insurance Company, to Global Indemnity Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Global Indemnity plc, for approximately $114 million in cash.Full story -
Assurant Announces Leadership Transition at Assurant Employee Benefits Business
New York, Oct. 8, 2014–Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance products and services, announced the retirement of Assurant Employee Benefits President and CEO John Roberts in January 2015. Adam Lamnin, president and CEO of Assurant Health, will assume the additional executive leadership responsibilities for Assurant Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2015.Full story -
Heartbleed and Shellshock/Bash Bugs Highlight Need for Cyber Security and Vigilance
First there was the Heartbleed bug and then, most recently, the Shellshock exploit, or commonly referred to as the Bash bug. These security vulnerabilities exposed computer systems and data around the world to hackers for possible exploitation.Full story -
Assurant's Talent Acquisition Team Wins CandE Award for Best Practices in Candidate Experience
Talent acquisition teams play a pivotal role in an organization's success not only by carefully evaluating potential employees, but by creating a positive impression of the company for job candidates.Full story -
Assurant to Announce 2014 Third Quarter Financial Results
News Release on Oct. 29, 2014 and Live Audio Webcast on Oct. 30, 2014 NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 third quarter results on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, 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. 30, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.Full story -
Assurant Names Alan B. Colberg as New President and CEO
Brings 25 Years of Experience Driving Growth and Innovation in the Financial Services Sector NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance products and services, announced the appointment of Alan B. Colberg , as president, effective immediately, and as chief executive officer and director of the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2015. He succeeds Robert B. Pollock who announced his plan to retire earlier this year after 33 years with the company. Since joining Assurant in March 2011, Colberg has served as executive vice president, marketing and business development where he was responsible for fully integrating Assurant's strategy with enterprise-wide and business-level innovation and growth plans. “With extensive experience driving innovation and building value, Alan is uniquely qualified to lead Assurant. As a champion for consumers, Alan has a keen grasp of macro trends and a vision for the future that have been instrumental inFull story -
Assurant Leaders Play it Cool for ALS, Rise to the Occasion for Ice Bucket Challenge
This summer, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge captured the hearts of Americans, raising more than $112 million to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS ), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects the brain and spinal cord. Assurant CEO Rob Pollock and other executives took the ice bucket challenge to help raise funds and awareness for ALS.Full story -
Assurant Expands Mortgage Industry Offerings with Acquisition of eMortgage Logic
Broadens Valuation Services to Mortgage Servicers, Capital Markets ATLANTA – Sept. 4, 2014 – Assurant Specialty Property , a business segment of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), today announced the expansion of its risk management offerings for the mortgage industry with the acquisition of eMortgage Logic, LLC , a national provider of residential valuation products and valuation technology services. eMortgage Logic is a leading provider of broker price opinions—valuation reports that provide insight into residential property values and local real estate market trends. The company’s services also include property appraisals, regulatory and compliance services, valuation technology and local market analytics. Assurant acquired eMortgage Logic in a cash transaction for an initial payment of $17 million, with a possible earnout payment based on future performance. “This acquisition builds on our core strengths in serving the mortgage industry,” said Gene Mergelmeyer, president and CEO ofFull story -
Assurant Solutions, Jewelers for Children Help Protect What Matters Most
Assurant Solutions ’ customers who buy a jewelry care plan can safeguard and maintain valuable jewelry beyond the manufacturer’s warranty and help protect the lives of thousands of children who have suffered illness, abuse or neglect. Each time an Assurant Solutions customer purchases a jewelry care plan, a portion of the sale goes to Jewelers for Children, a nonprofit organization that helps protect the lives of thousands of children who have suffered illness, abuse or neglect.Full story -
Assurant Announces Asset Management Executive Promotions
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. , a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services, today announced the promotion of asset management team members, Michael R. Feeney, Paul Koenig, Vadim Lipovetsky and Judi Salvato. Reporting to Assurant’s Chief Investment Officer Eric Greenman, the asset management team oversees the investment strategy and management of the company’s $16 billion investment portfolio.Full story