Mar 25, 2014, 01:00 AM by User Not Found

A Message to Our Shareholders: Assurant’s net earned premiums, fees and other income were $8.3 billion in 2013, an 8.2 percent increase from the previous year. Net operating income was $466.5 million, also a year-over-year improvement. Operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) was 10.6 percent. Our book value per diluted share, excluding AOCI(3), was up 10.4 percent – marking our third consecutive year of double-digit growth.

Feb 28, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Athletes competing in the winter Olympic Games inspire us with their hard work and determination as they strive for gold. Maintaining a healthy and active workforce requires similar commitment. Assurant’s Ben Morrison got a great workout in while supporting a worthy cause in the MS150 bike ride last summer. He joined a team of Assurant employees from the company's Minnesota offices who cycled 150 miles in the fight against multiple sclerosis. 

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

Assurant marked the 10-year anniversary of its initial public offering and trading on the New York Stock Exchange as AIZ on Feb. 5, 2014. The company’s IPO was the first billion-dollar initial public offering in 2004 at $1.76 billion and was the fourth largest that year. At that time, Fortis Insurance N.V., the U.S. subsidiary of the Dutch-Belgian Fortis group, held an IPO of some 80 million shares of Assurant stock.  The move was the first step in the total divestiture of Fortis' U.S. insurance operations.   Assurant’s storied history actually begins more than 120 years ago.

Jan 27, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Aches, coughing, fever, fatigue. Is the flu sneaking up on you?   Flu season is upon us and 33 states are reporting high levels of flu activity. The best method of flu prevention, and your first line of defense, is a flu shot. You are not alone. Flu season is upon us and 33 states are reporting high levels of flu activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, typically the flu season peaks in January and February. 

Jan 21, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Got mittens? The first full month of winter brought record shattering cold weather with temperatures plummeting and record snowfall across the U.S. Whether the thermostat dips below freezing or not, you can succumb to cold-related health problems.

Jan 10, 2014, 12:50 PM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2014 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock.

Jan 9, 2014, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Assurant Health, through the support of the Assurant Foundation, recently provided a grant to the Milwaukee-based organization for its Behavior Clinic. Celebrating 10 years in partnership with Marquette University, Penfield’s Behavior Clinic provides mental health care to children up to age 6 who struggle with behavior and emotional issues in the classroom or within their family setting. 

Dec 30, 2013, 18:00 PM by User Not Found

Dozens of mothers and children from Milwaukee Rescue Mission's Joy House homeless shelter enjoyed a special holiday event at Assurant Health on Dec. 23.   Santa stopped by to lift the holiday spirits of girls and boys from Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Joy House at a luncheon hosted by Assurant Health on Monday, Dec. 23. As Santa walked in the room, the children dropped their forks and looked at him with amazement. 

Dec 23, 2013, 18:00 PM by User Not Found

The quest for Lalaloopsies threw Assurant Health employees for a loop this holiday season. Penfield Children's Center volunteers Buster Wilks and Wendy Clark stopped by Assurant Health's offices in Milwaukee to pick up gifts purchased by employees through the Giving Tree program - a holiday drive that matches people in need with volunteers to purchase gifts on their wish lists. 

Dec 20, 2013, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

For many people, the one thing that they want this holiday season won’t be found stuffed in a stocking or under the tree. It’s a chance. An opportunity. With the opening of Assurant Specialty Property’s office in Dayton more than 200 people will get that chance as the company hires staff for its service center operations. 

Dec 18, 2013, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Several White Bear Lake High School students recently traded in their jeans and t-shirts for button up shirts and ties when they visited Assurant’s Woodbury, Minn. offices to meet their eMentors. The students were eager to meet face-to-face with the mentors who had provided them insights about the business world over email during the past eight weeks. For many, this also was the first time they visited an office setting. During the program, students send weekly emails posing questions that focus on themes such as education, technology and leadership. 

Dec 16, 2013, 07:30 AM by User Not Found

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 16, 2013  -- Assurant Health , through the Assurant Foundation , today announces grants totaling $240,000 to eight local agencies that address hunger, homelessness, and health and wellness for at-risk children and youth. 

Dec 9, 2013, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

To bring bright smiles to disadvantaged children in Mexico, Assurant Solutions Mexico recently assembled and donated 250 dental hygiene kits to World Vision’s dental care project. World Vision, an international relief organization, launched the Bright Smiles program to address the oral health issues of underprivileged children. Basic care packages filled with toothpaste, a toothbrush and dental floss for children through the elementary school system are distributed through the program.

Dec 5, 2013, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Assurant's Corporate Technology Team was recognized with the itSMF USA's 2013 Project of the Year award for their efforts to improve and implement service management best practices across Assurant.  Assurant’s Corporate Technology (ACT) team recently received the Information Technology Service Management Forum (itSMF) USA’s 2013 Project of the Year Award.

Nov 26, 2013, 17:30 PM by User Not Found

Helping to spread holiday cheer and give thanks, the Assurant Foundation recently donated 5,000 greeting cards for the American Red Cross “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program. The Red Cross’ annual holiday card campaign encourages the public to send inspirational and uplifting messages to military stationed in the United States and abroad. In its seventh year, the program has distributed 6.5 million cards to Armed Forces members during the holiday season.

Nov 21, 2013, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2013 -- The Assurant Foundation and Assurant Specialty Property today announced a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross, to help victims of Sunday’s tornadoes in the Midwest. The contribution from the Assurant Foundation, the charitable arm of specialty insurance provider Assurant, Inc., will go to the Red Cross’ disaster relief fund. The organization is providing shelter and other assistance for storm victims in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

Nov 20, 2013, 09:30 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2013 -- In a news release issued under the same headline on Nov. 15, 2013 by Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), the date for stockholders of record now is reset to Dec. 2, 2013 from Nov. 25, 2013 . The Dec. 10, 2013 payment date remains the same. The revised news release follows: 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 $.25 per share of common stock.

Nov 18, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $600 million of its common stock. This is in addition to approximately $152 million remaining as of Oct. 31, 2013 from the existing share repurchase authorization. Through Oct. 31, the Company's 2013 repurchases totaled seven million shares for approximately $351 million.

Nov 15, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2013 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announces that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share of common stock.

Nov 14, 2013, 11:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2013 -- The Assurant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Assurant, Inc., announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support their disaster relief efforts to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The Assurant Foundation also will match funds raised by employees at office-based events in support of Philippine charitable relief efforts.