• 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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  • Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividends on its Common and Preferred Stock

    May 8, 2019, 12:38 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, May 8, 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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  • Assurant Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

    May 6, 2019, 16:16 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, May 6, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of housing and lifestyle solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.
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  • Assurant Renters Insurance Now Integrated with Entrata’s Software Offering for Property Managers

    Apr 23, 2019, 15:24 PM by User Not Found
    Assurant, Inc. today announced that its products and services are available for communities using Entrata, which offers comprehensive property management software. Assurant’s renters insurance, designed for the multifamily industry will now be seamlessly integrated into Entrata’s system providing residents and property staff a streamlined insurance experience.
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  • The latest version of the au HOME app integrates with Assurant’s digital platform for claims management

    Apr 22, 2019, 13:19 PM by User Not Found
    TOKYO - April 22, 2019 – Assurant Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, President: Junichi Fujimoto) today announced that Assurant will enable the digitization of repair requests and log checks for au HOME "Trouble Support" home appliance extended protection service with the latest version of the au HOME app launched by KDDI Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President, Representative Director: Makoto Takahashi; hereinafter referred to as "KDDI"), based on its business partnership with KDDI.
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  • Assurant Announces Changes to Quarterly Financial Supplement

    Apr 11, 2019, 17:37 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, April 11, 2019 — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced it is revising its quarterly financial supplement to better align with the company’s strategic focus and financial objectives announced at Investor Day in March 2019.
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  • What Dealer Participation Structure is Right for You?

    Apr 10, 2019, 15:49 PM by User Not Found
    It is important for dealers to look beyond taxes to take a well-rounded view when evaluating participation structures. Tax implications are but one of several important considerations including cashflow, risk, investment and claims goals.
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  • Assurant builds partnerships that last for decades.

    Apr 10, 2019, 11:42 AM by User Not Found
    This time capsule commemorates a 10-year contract renewal between Assurant and the world’s largest single provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
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  • Assurant to Announce First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

    Apr 9, 2019, 16:31 PM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, April 9, 2019 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, will release first quarter 2019 financial results on Monday, May 6, 2019, after the market closes. The news release will be available on Assurant's website at www.assurant.com. In conjunction with the earnings release, Assurant will host a conference call the following morning, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be available to the public via live audio webcast.
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  • Assurant Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

    Apr 2, 2019, 16:13 PM by User Not Found
    Assurant received a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. The index is administered annually by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.
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  • Inside Regulation and Compliance for Dealers

    Apr 1, 2019, 16:28 PM by User Not Found
    Make sure your sales and F&I team stay up to date on the latest regulation and compliance with help from Assurant. See our latest Insider Tips video to learn more.
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  • Overcoming Common Customer Objections at the Dealership

    Apr 1, 2019, 16:24 PM by User Not Found
    Your sales team is key to explaining the need for a VSC, overcoming common objections and making the sale. Watch our video for a quick tip.
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  • The Customer Qualification Rule Every Dealer Should Know

    Mar 28, 2019, 11:27 AM by User Not Found
    Did you know that 53% of customers that purchase a vehicle service contract go on to use it? We know that customers use vehicle service contracts, but is your team doing what they can to sell them?
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  • Three Questions to Keep in Mind When Choosing an F&I Partner

    Mar 22, 2019, 09:19 AM by User Not Found
    You need someone who’s going to listen and be a true partner with transparent products, training and reinsurance recommendations to meet you and your customers’ needs.
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  • Assurant Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock by TPG Capital

    Mar 19, 2019, 06:48 AM by User Not Found
    NEW YORK, March 19, 2019 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) (the “Company” or “Assurant”), a global provider of risk management solutions, today announced the pricing of an underwritten secondary public offering of all of the remaining 7,869,230 shares of its common stock held by certain affiliates of TPG Global, LLC, at $98.70 per share. These shares were originally part of the 10,069,230 shares issued to certain affiliates of TPG Global, LLC for the purchase of The Warranty Group in May 2018. Assurant will not sell any shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the offering. The offering is expected to close on March 21, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.
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