Aug 14, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

It’s back-to-school season. If you are like most parents, you are shopping for clothes, shoes, supplies and backpacks for your child. But what else should be on your back-to-school checklist? A vision checkup for your child, because children can’t learn if they can’t see. Poor vision can affect a child’s ability to read and learn. If a vision problem goes untreated, the brain learns to accommodate the impairment, creating additional problems. 

Aug 6, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Before the last gasp of summer and school officially begins, you might find yourself, like many other Americans, heading for your car. The SUV is packed, the kids are strapped in and the GPS is locked in on summer fun. As you roll down the windows and set the cruise control once you hit the highway, the last thing on your mind should be what to do in case of car troubles. "Even the best cars on the market can experience mechanical problems.

Aug 5, 2014, 09:35 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. today named Eric Greenman executive vice president and chief investment officer, effective Aug. 15, 2014. Greenman previously served as Assurant’s senior vice president, head of fixed income. He will continue to report to Christopher J. Pagano , Assurant’s incoming chief financial officer, who he succeeds as CIO.

Jul 29, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

The Ward Group once again has named Assurant among its 2014 Top 50 Performing Insurance Companies in the property-casualty industry for the eighth consecutive year. The leading provider of benchmarking and best practices studies for insurance companies, the Ward Group recognized Assurant for its superior financial performance during a five-year period. 

Jul 28, 2014, 18:45 PM by User Not Found

Assurant Works® Helps HR Managers Simplify Enrollment and Employees Confidently Choose Their Benefits Kansas City, Mo. (July 28, 2014) – Every year when annual enrollment comes around millions of employees select medical plans and voluntary benefits they may or may not understand. Some employees make clear choices, some guess and some choose to do nothing. Meanwhile, human resource managers scamper to provide better communications, clearer answers and more pertinent choices. They stretch their minds and digital file drawers to track, comply, retain, administer, monitor and re-enroll employees. Then, the cycle starts all over again. Life just got better for employees and HR managers alike.   Assurant Employee Benefits, a leading provider of voluntary benefits, offers a suite of services and tools to ease the pain of annual enrollment. Assurant Works includes professional benefits communication and enrollment and electronic data exchange capabilities. Together these voluntary

Jul 23, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

2Q 2014 Net Operating Income of $118.9 million, $1.62 per diluted share 2Q 2014 Net Income of $143.6 million, $1.95 per diluted share NEW YORK, July 23, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. "Our second quarter 2014 results demonstrate solid execution of our strategy,” said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant. “Although weather-related claims rose in the quarter, we are pleased with accelerating momentum in areas targeted for growth. Strong results in our mobile business illustrate our ability to adapt to evolving consumer needs." Second Quarter 2014 Consolidated Results Net operating income1 decreased to $118.9 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2013 net operating income of $120.0 million, or $1.53 per diluted share. Strong results at Assurant Solutions were offset by higher non-catastrophe

Jul 10, 2014, 14:55 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 10, 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 Sept. 9, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 25, 2014.

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 $30 billion in assets and $9 billion in annual revenue. For more information on Assurant, please visit

Jul 8, 2014, 17:48 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 8, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces Robyn Price Stonehill, 42, as executive vice president, chief human resources officer and member of the company’s management committee, effective July 15, 2014. Price Stonehill will report to Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant, Inc. She succeeds Sylvia R. Wagner, 65, who will retire this year following a distinguished 40-year career with the company.   “Robyn Price Stonehill is a great example of our deep bench of talent at Assurant,” said Pollock. “Her proven leadership abilities and financial acumen will be important to Assurant as we adapt to address expanding consumer needs and grow. She exemplifies our company’s values and will be a strong steward of a company culture dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them.”   In her new role, Price Stonehill will lead Assurant’s human

Jul 7, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Safeguards 2.4 Million Property Insurance Policyholders Covered by Assurant NEW YORK, July 7, 2014 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, finalized the company’s 2014 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program to help safeguard more than 2.4 million property insurance policyholders in the event of damage from severe storms. Assurant’s program provides more than $1.8 billion in coverage to preserve the company’s financial position and ensures the ability to pay claims to homeowners from catastrophic losses caused by hurricanes, tornados or other significant weather events. “Our catastrophe reinsurance program ensures that Assurant is able to meet its commitment to protect policyholders when disasters strike,” said Gene Mergelmeyer , president and CEO, Assurant Specialty Property . “The comprehensive 2014 program expands upon our multi-year, multiple-event coverage, takes advantage of favorable rates, and

Jul 7, 2014, 17:29 PM by User Not Found

Jun 30, 2014, 17:35 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 30, 2014 -- AHA! Nine years ago, Assurant recognized that employees needed more support to achieve their wellness goals. That aha moment lead to another AHA!, A Healthier Assurant, the specialty insurance provider’s employee wellness initiative. In recognition of the program’s success, the company recently earned a Gold Award from the National Business Group on Health.

Jun 26, 2014, 09:35 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 26, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Jun 25, 2014, 17:20 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, June 25, 2014 -- Assurant Solutions, a leading global provider of extended service contracts, today announces the renewal of its exclusive distribution partnership with Service Corporation International (SCI), North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. The new 10-year agreement runs until 2024.

Jun 24, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

An overgrown lawn. Debris in the yard. Broken windows. It only takes one dilapidated home to bring an entire neighborhood down. Foreclosed properties' lawns can grow into forests if not properly maintained, and have a negative effect on the perceived value of a neighborhood. Property preservation company, Assurant Field Services, maintains lawns, changes locks, winterizes homes and removes debris from these properties to safeguard both the house and the community. Vacant and neglected properties decrease the perceived value and desirability of a neighborhood. 

Jun 16, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Whether you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or simply want to cut gluten from your diet, it can mean forgoing treats such as pasta and baked goods. Finding tasty gluten-free food is a challenge, and it was the impetus for Milwaukee entrepreneurs Casey Lanto and Ryan Konicek to create Pairdd , which is part of Blue Bananas, a startup funded by Assurant Health.

Jun 11, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Goodbye winter blues, hello sunshine. After the long winter months, most are embracing the warmer weather. But with the flowers in bloom and pollen in the air, even spring and summer can be a headache for the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies and have to contend with itchy, watery eyes, runny noses and inflamed sinuses.

Jun 9, 2014, 18:50 PM by User Not Found

Milwaukee, June 9, 2014 -- Assurant Health , a national provider of major medical and supplemental health insurance products, announces that it has been named to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces list for the third consecutive year. Assurant Health ranked 10th in the large company category, which includes southeastern Wisconsin organizations with 500 or more employees.

Jun 2, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Although the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently predicted a "near or below normal" 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, it is important not to be lulled into complacency. When a hurricane hits, damaging and sometimes demolishing homes and businesses, it’s too late to take action. That’s why it is critical for members of the public to P-R-E-P - plan, ready, educate and protect. Providing hazard and flood insurance for properties throughout the United States, Assurant Specialty Property knows the importance of being prepared when disaster strikes.

May 29, 2014, 18:45 PM by User Not Found

Kansas City, MO, May 29, 2014 -- Assurant Employee Benefits, a national provider of disability, dental, vision and worksite benefits, has earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third consecutive year. Assurant Employee Benefits’ main office, a 384,000-square-foot building located in the Crown Center area of downtown Kansas City, was recognized for performing in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

May 21, 2014, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

Each spring, Assurant Atlanta employees pick up hammers, wield nail guns and donate sweat equity to build a house in just eight workdays. It’s not a reality show, but a community partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta. Assurant employees volunteered over the course of eight consecutive Thursdays to help construct a home with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.