Sep 5, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces an agreement to purchase Lifestyle Services Group , a mobile phone insurance provider, for up to $160 million (GBP 107 million) in cash from Phones 4u Finance plc.

Aug 20, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2013 -- How do you get middle school students interested in insurance? That was the question facing Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and the company behind the "insurance store" at Junior Achievement's new interactive learning center in downtown Atlanta. Assurant is a gold founding partner in the new, 50,000-square-foot Junior Achievement Discovery Center, which held its grand opening today.

Aug 14, 2013, 10:03 AM by User Not Found

Along with a futon, textbooks and a computer, college students escaping dorm life for an apartment need to consider one more important purchase before they head back to school - renters insurance . "For many students, part of experiencing college is living on their own for the first time," said Kathy McDonald, senior vice president of Assurant Specialty Property.

Aug 9, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

For the fifth consecutive year, Assurant is selected as one of Ward Group's Top 50 Performing Insurance Companies for 2013 in the property-casualty industry. Ward Group is an operational consulting firm and provider of benchmarking and best practices services to the insurance industry. Each year, Ward Group conducts an analysis of more than 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies and 800 life-health insurance companies in the U.S. to identify the top performers in each category.

Jul 24, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

2Q 2013 Net Operating Income of $120.0 million, $1.53 per diluted share 2Q 2013 Net Income of $133.5 million, $1.70 per diluted share NEW YORK, July 24, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and related products and services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. "We continue to make progress in our targeted specialty areas as we adapt to meet the evolving needs of consumers and clients," said Robert B. Pollock , president and CEO of Assurant, Inc. "While earnings were lower in the second quarter, growth in premiums and fees strengthen the foundation for increased profits across our businesses longer term." Second Quarter 2013 Consolidated Results Net operating income 1 decreased to $120.0 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2012 net operating income of $157.4 million, or $1.81 per diluted share. Strong results at Assurant Specialty Property were offset by declines at the other businesses.

Jul 23, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, July 23, 2013 -- T-Mobile US, Inc. recently announced its innovative JUMP!™ upgrade program. In addition to upgrades, JUMP! protects customers against loss, theft, accidental damage and malfunction. JUMP! provides the freedom for customers to upgrade their phones when they want, up to twice per year as soon as six months after enrollment. The program is designed to provide customers with total protection for one of their most prized possessions: their smartphones. In addition to upgrades, JUMP! protects customers against loss, theft, accidental damage and malfunction.

Jul 15, 2013, 10:06 AM by User Not Found

Let's go to the beach - and be sure to bring along your work gloves! Assurant employees joined hundreds of volunteers deployed throughout the waterfront community of Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn, NY to restore homes damaged by SuperstormSandy. In partnership with Rebuilding Together, a non-profit dedicated to restoring homes and communities, 14 Assurant employees helped bring new life to a home on Dare Court that's sat empty since the devastation struck in October 2012.

Jul 11, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 11, 2013 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock.

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Jul 1, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 1, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces it finalized the structure of the Company's 2013 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program, including $185 million of newly issued three-year, fully collateralized catastrophe bonds.

Jun 26, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 26, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Jun 24, 2013, 10:00 AM by User Not Found

Companies are finding that undertaking sustainability initiatives can help both the environment and bottom line. Yet such endeavors are not without challenges. Becoming greener is a delicate balancing act between managing costs, organizational impact, and the drive for real business growth. Assurant works with its partners, vendors and employees to reduce energy use, encourage recycling, support alternative modes of transportation and promote environmental awareness. 

May 28, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 28, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces it was honored with a Gold award from the National Business Group on Health for the second consecutive year.

May 24, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 24, 2013 -- The Assurant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Assurant, Inc., announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist residents of Oklahoma affected by tornadoes. In addition, the Assurant Foundation will match employee donations in support of disaster relief efforts.

May 22, 2013, 11:10 AM by User Not Found

The most important decision you make this year may be what health care plan to purchase. Yet it can be challenging to understand insurance jargon, available options and even how to use a health care plan. To help consumers better understand and get the most out of their health insurance, Assurant Health is undertaking a major effort to provide a more positive customer experience. 

May 10, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock. This represents a 19 percent increase above the quarterly dividend of $.21 per share, declared on Jan. 11, 2013.

Apr 24, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. "While earnings were lower in first quarter, we grew premiums in several of our targeted specialty areas, fortified our already strong capital position and resumed share repurchases," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

Apr 11, 2013, 11:10 AM by User Not Found

Assurant is proud of our employees' commitment to the communities where we live and work and how they're helping to bring the Assurant Cares message to life. All charitable giving focuses in three areas: Health & Wellness, Homes & Property and Hometown Help in Assurant local communities.

Mar 29, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

A Message to our Shareholders: In 2012, our Assurant team accelerated action in key specialty areas critical to our long term, profitable growth. We did so while prudently managing our capital for shareholders and serving our customers with compassion and responsiveness. Assurant's net earned premiums...

Mar 28, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

New York, March 28, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. , a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% senior notes due 2018 and $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.00% senior notes due 2023 (together, the "Senior Notes"). Assurant estimates that the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes will be approximately $693 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and the estimated offering expenses payable by the company. Assurant intends to use the net proceeds of the Senior Notes offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay $500 million of debt due in 2014. The offering of the Senior Notes was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. This news release is neither an offer to sell