Mar 27, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2013 first quarter results on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Mar 25, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

New York, March 25, 2013 - Assurant, Inc. , a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announces the pricing of a 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"). The closing of the Senior Notes offering is expected to occur on March 28, 2013, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. 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. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. An effective shelf registration statement, under which the Senior Notes will be issued, previously was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering and sale of the Senior Notes is being made only by means of a

Mar 21, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, and its subsidiaries American Security Insurance Company (ASIC) and American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (ABIC), reached an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) regarding lender-placed insurance in the State of New York.

Mar 18, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 18, 2013 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that long-serving director H. Carroll Mackin, 72, will not stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at the company's annual meeting on May 9, 2013.

Feb 12, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

Many people make New Year's resolutions to improve their health, such as snuffing a smoking habit, joining a gym or scheduling a checkup. But they rarely think about health insurance. In 2013, you may want to preserve your financial health by making an "insurance checkup" one of your resolutions. Make certain you have enough coverage and the right type of coverage, because circumstances can change a lot in just 12 months. For instance, did you change jobs, decide to start a family or discover that your child may need braces? 

Feb 6, 2013, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., 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, 2012. "In 2012 we accelerated growth in our targeted specialty businesses and prudently managed capital for our shareholders," said Robert B. Pollock , president and CEO of Assurant.

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

NEW YORK, Jan. 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 $.21 per share of common stock.

Dec 18, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2012 -- Assurant Specialty Property today announced it expects losses from Superstorm Sandy to be in the range of $200 million - $220 million on a pre-tax basis and net of reinsurance.

Dec 14, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2012 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Dec 11, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance, today announces it will work with Solarrus Corporation and its subsidiary, True South Renewables, Inc., a full-service solar operations and maintenance company, to reduce project risk and improve the long-term financial viability of commercial-sized solar photovoltaic installations.

Nov 19, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces the appointment of Larry N. Port to the position of senior vice president, corporate development. In his new role, Port, 61, will be responsible for leading mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and related activities to support long-term, strategic profitable growth at Assurant.

Nov 12, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

New York, Nov. 12, 2012 -- Assurant, a premier provider of specialty insurance, today announces Vice President of New Venture Commercialization Jeanne Schwartz has won a bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Executive of the Year - Business Products category for companies with more than 2,500 employees in the 9th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Nov 9, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 -- 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 $.21 per share of common stock. 

Oct 31, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2012 -- The following is an advisory from the Assurant Specialty Property First Response Team to customers affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Assurant Specialty Property First Response Team is giving priority handling to claims and inquiries from areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, with an emphasis on property and flood insurance policies. Toll-free numbers are operational for customers to report hurricane-related claims and make inquiries.

Oct 24, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012. "We are pleased with our results this quarter, especially with the progress we are making in areas targeted for growth," said Robert B. Pollock , president and CEO of Assurant.

Oct 22, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

Oct. 22, 2012 -- Following is the statement provided by Assurant during the news conference held by California Department of Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones in Sacramento, Calif. Today's agreement between American Security Insurance Co. and the California Department of Insurance, to reduce rates on lender-placed insurance, reflects prior loss experience and current assumptions about future experience that will apply going forward in the state...

Sep 27, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2012 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Sep 17, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

RAPID CITY, S.D., Sept. 17, 2012 -- Specialty insurer Assurant Solutions today announces the appointment of Tammy Schultz as president of its Preneed insurance business. In her new role, Schultz is responsible for maintaining and growing the Preneed business through its relationship with funeral industry partners.

Sep 13, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces the appointment of Jean-Paul L. Montupet, chair of Emerson's Industrial Automation business and president of Emerson Europe, to its Board of Directors, effective today. "Jean-Paul Montupet brings a strong record of accomplishment and an important new perspective to our Board of Directors," said Elaine D. Rosen, chair of Assurant's Board.

Aug 21, 2012, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces the appointment of Melissa Kivett, who previously led investor relations, to the position of senior vice president, business development and strategy, and Francesca Luthi as the company's new senior vice president, investor relations, effective immediately.