• Assurant Named Ward’s 50 Top Performing P&C Insurer for 13th Consecutive Year

    Aug 1, 2019, 16:05 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, August 1, 2019 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, has been named to the Ward's 50 list of top performing property and casualty companies for the 13th consecutive year. Assurant was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period (2014 - 2018).
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  • 3 Ways an AI Tidal Wave Could Lift Your Customer Experience

    Jul 31, 2019, 11:26 AM by User Not Found
    Customer experience can make or break a brand, and insurance claims are one of the experiences most ripe for improvement. Today, artificial intelligence, or AI, is creating a sea of change in the way insurers like Assurant handle claims. Here’s how we’re staying ahead of the AI curve to make sure our clients can deliver a positive experience to their customers.
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  • Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividends on its Common and Preferred Stock

    Jul 19, 2019, 09:17 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, July 19, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, announced that its Board of Directors declared dividends of its common and preferred stock as follows:
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  • Sell Smarter: Grow Attachment Rates, Boost Trade-Ins with a Proven Sales Partner

    Jul 17, 2019, 16:01 PM by User Not Found
    An effective Sales Optimization program is a holistic growth strategy. It takes you beyond typical field support and training. Done well, it drives greater sales performance.
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  • Assurant to Announce Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

    Jul 9, 2019, 16:17 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, July 9, 2019 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, will release second quarter 2019 financial results on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after the market closes.
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  • Assurant Announces 2019 Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program

    Jul 8, 2019, 16:16 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, July 8, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced it has finalized its 2019 property catastrophe reinsurance program, reducing the company’s financial exposure and protecting more than 3 million homeowners and renters policyholders against severe weather and other hazards.
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  • Assurant Resource Automotive Expands Career Development Program for Dealers

    Jun 27, 2019, 10:57 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, June 27, 2019 –- Assurant (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced its Assurant Resource Automotive business has expanded its career development program by launching new advanced training courses for experienced F&I employees.
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  • Security Top Concern for Renters, But Not Enough Take Precautions to Protect their Property and Valuables, According to New Assurant Survey

    Jun 26, 2019, 12:30 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK — June 26, 2019 — As summer vacation season kicks into high gear with the upcoming 4th of July weekend and homes are empty for extended periods, a new survey shows that renters are not taking enough precautions to protect their property and valuables, and in fact may be alerting would-be burglars that their homes are unoccupied.
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  • Assurant Renews Partnership with Lowe’s for Product Protection, Support

    Jun 26, 2019, 11:13 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, June 26, 2019 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) announced that it has extended its nearly 10-year partnership with Lowe’s Companies, Inc., (NYSE: LOW) in product protection and support. Assurant will continue to support Lowe’s premium customer experience through the Lowe’s Protection Plan program, providing protection and support for consumer purchases beyond the manufacturer’s warranty period.
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  • Assurant Names Jay Rosenblum Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs

    Jun 25, 2019, 09:02 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced the appointment of Jay Rosenblum to the role of senior vice president, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs. He will be based in Washington, D.C. and report directly to Carey Roberts, executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary.
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  • Assurant Partners with Move For Hunger to Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger

    Jun 18, 2019, 09:03 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK - June 18, 2019 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases , announced today that it is partnering with Move For Hunger to assist the organization’s efforts to reduce food waste and fight hunger nationwide. Assurant’s new partnership with Move For Hunger launches during the upcoming NAA Apartmentalize 2019 conference in Denver on June 26-28, 2019.
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  • Assurant featured in Dallas Business Journal

    Jun 17, 2019, 11:00 AM by User Not Found
    Read about how Assurant is aiming to hire more than 200 soon in Dallas area.
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  • A Report from the Road

    Jun 4, 2019, 11:08 AM by User Not Found
    It’s hard to believe that already a year has passed since Assurant and The Warranty Group joined forces to form Assurant Global Automotive.
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  • Deriving Profits from the Refurbished Devices Market

    May 30, 2019, 11:49 AM by User Not Found
    Refurbished devices—once just an afterthought—are poised to play a vital role in the profitability of wireless programs.
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  • Assurant’s Mobile Device Repair Facility Celebrates 20th Anniversary in York, Pa.

    May 30, 2019, 09:57 AM by User Not Found
    YORK, PA — MAY 30, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, and one of the largest employers in York County, Pennsylvania, today celebrated the 20th anniversary of its mobile device repair and logistics operations in York.
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  • Look beyond device sales. There are better ways to connect with your customers.

    May 16, 2019, 11:07 AM by User Not Found
    Your customers are no longer motivated to get a new device every year or two. In fact, our research shows smartphone shipments are down for the fifth year in a row. But that doesn’t have to be bad news for you.
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  • Retain Your Flood Book During Annual Policy Renewals

    May 10, 2019, 17:08 PM by User Not Found
    Over 65% of preferred risk policies (PRPs) are typically cancelled at the first annual renewal cycle. This means that the majority of PRPs you issued during last year's hurricane season could disappear from your flood book. This would leave your customers unprotected and cause your revenue stream to take a hit. But there's good news. Research shows that policyholders who understand the facts are more likely to maintain flood protection for their homes.
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  • If we’ve learned anything from previous hurricane seasons ...

    May 10, 2019, 16:59 PM by User Not Found
    Read about how to get help from your policyholders to prepare for an active hurricane season.
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  • Which Industry is Totally Transforming Itself with AI Technology? The Answer Might Surprise You.

    May 10, 2019, 11:42 AM by User Not Found
    Let’s face it. The insurance industry isn’t known for cutting edge innovation. As risk mitigation experts, insurers tend to wait for technology to become mainstream before quietly following suit.
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  • Refurbished Mobile Devices: Secrets to a Successful Supply Chain

    May 10, 2019, 10:35 AM by User Not Found
    Customer expectations are at an all-time high — and technology disruptions are driving constant change. Having an effective supply chain is critical in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.
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