Nov 10, 2014, 17:15 PM by User Not Found

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.

Nov 7, 2014, 08:45 AM by User Not Found

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.

Oct 31, 2014, 08:45 AM by User Not Found

"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.

Oct 29, 2014, 16:06 PM by User Not Found

Oct 27, 2014, 16:06 PM by User Not Found

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.

Oct 16, 2014, 18:21 PM by User Not Found

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.

Oct 8, 2014, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

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.

Oct 6, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

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.

Oct 2, 2014, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

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.

Sep 24, 2014, 17:15 PM by User Not Found

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.

Sep 16, 2014, 09:02 AM by User Not Found

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 in

Sep 12, 2014, 13:03 PM by User Not Found

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. 

Sep 4, 2014, 17:15 PM by User Not Found

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 of

Aug 19, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

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.

Aug 15, 2014, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

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.

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