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. 

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

What does your future look like? Are you successful? Healthy? Happy? If you are like most people, chances are, the future you envision doesn’t include becoming disabled.  According to the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA), more than 25 percent of 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire. But more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds will need to cope with a back injury, cancer, heart disease or other illnesses that will leave them disabled during their lifetime.

May 13, 2014, 18:16 PM by User Not Found

May 12, 2014, 18:35 PM by User Not Found

KANSAS CITY, MO, May 12, 2014  -- Assurant Employee Benefits continues to provide dental members with the maximum provider choices through the nation's largest dental PPO network, the Assurant Dental Network.  With more than 100,000 unique dental providers, according to the Ignition Group’s latest NetMinder report, the Assurant Dental Network is the largest in the nation.

May 9, 2014, 13:00 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 9, 2014 -- 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 $.27 per share of common stock. This represents an eight percent increase above the prior quarterly dividend of $.25 per share, declared on Jan. 10, 2014.

May 6, 2014, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 6, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced its president and chief executive officer Robert B. Pollock , 59, plans to retire as an officer and director at  year-end 2014 following a distinguished 33-year career with the company.

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

NEW YORK, April 23, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. "We are pleased with the overall performance of all our businesses in first quarter 2014," said Robert B. Pollock, president and CEO of Assurant.

Apr 22, 2014, 09:40 AM by User Not Found

A multitude of small activities to reduce power use can add up. Combine those efforts with some solar power and the results are significant energy savings. The solar power produced at Assurant Specialty Property's campus in Springfield translates to a reduction of more than 1,400 tons of carbon dioxide. This is the equivalent of planting more than 33,000 trees. The 1.76 megawatt project is the largest solar installation in the Springfield-Dayton area. 

Apr 17, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 17, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, recently was named to the 2014 list of " America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies ” published by Forbes magazine.

Apr 16, 2014, 17:01 PM by User Not Found

ATLANTA and INDIANAPOLIS, April 16, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc . (NYSE: AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and services, today announces the acquisition of StreetLinks LLC , a leader in appraisal and valuation solutions for the mortgage industry, from Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: NOVC) and other shareholders.

Apr 11, 2014, 12:30 PM by User Not Found

Assurant’s websites and applications are not compromised by the “Heartbleed” bug, a security flaw that could make it easier for hackers to access personal information submitted by users visiting a website. 

Apr 8, 2014, 18:30 PM by User Not Found

From bake sales and blood drives to races and renovations, Assurant employees donate their time and give back to the communities where they live and work.
Assurant employees Vanessa Hayes and Trevor Bowens demonstrate the giving spirit by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build affordable housing in the Atlanta community. 

Apr 3, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Dental anxiety runs high in many people who need to get one of their teeth pulled. Now imagine having eight teeth removed in one visit. From left to right, Assurant Employee Benefits employees Cory Reynolds and Matt Bertholf were among the volunteers at the 2014 Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinic that helped 1,200 people receive critical oral health care.

Mar 27, 2014, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 27, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release 2014 first quarter results on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, after the market closes, with the news release available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com.

Mar 25, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

A minion, Iron Man and the “CANsas” City skyline sculpted from more than 40,000 tins of peas, carrots and other assorted vegetables helped build a world without hunger during Harvesters’ Canstruction 2014 in Kansas City. A life size minion made of cans on display at Canstruction 2014 in Kansas City's Ward Parkway Center. Assurant Employee Benefits was a title sponsor for this annual event, during which more than 40,000 cans of food were donated to the hungry.