Jun 2, 2014, 17:30 PM by Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 19, 2014, 17:30 PM by Sitefinity Admin

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 12, 2014, 18:35 PM by Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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. 

Mar 27, 2014, 09:30 AM by Sitefinity Admin

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, 01:00 AM by Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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.

Dec 20, 2013, 17:30 PM by Sitefinity Admin

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 Sitefinity Admin

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.