Aug 7, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, August 7, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that it has purchased 1 million of its common shares from Fortis Insurance N.V. at a price, including  transaction fees, of $59.00 per share for a total of $59.0 million.  The $59.00 per share price compares to the Company's closing price of $59.49 on August 6, 2008.  The shares were purchased in a private aftermarket block transaction.

Jul 31, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK/WAYNE, PA, July 31 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Signal Holdings LLC, a leading provider of wireless handset protection programs and repair services, to acquire the company's outstanding capital stock for $250 million in an all cash transaction from Trident II, L.P. and Signal Holdings' management.

Jul 31, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, July 31, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the second quarter and first six months of 2008.

Jun 18, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 18, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that it has finalized the structure of its 2008 property catastrophe ("CAT") reinsurance program, effective for both January 1 and June 1, 2008.

Jun 17, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, June 17, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release its 2008 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2008 before the market opens.

May 16, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 16, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per common share, a 17% increase over the quarterly dividend declared on January 25, 2008, and a 100% increase over the company's first quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share declared on April 16, 2004.

May 1, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the first quarter of 2008. Net income in the first quarter of 2008 increased 4% to $186.8 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, versus first quarter 2007 net income of $179.5 million, or $1.45 per diluted share.

Apr 22, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, April 22, 2008 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that Bart Schwartz, 55, has joined the firm as executive vice president,  chief legal officer and secretary, effective April 28, 2008.  Mr. Schwartz will be responsible for Assurant's legal department and its compliance, government relations and internal audit functions.

Mar 3, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, March 3, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that it will host an investor workshop at its Assurant Solutions campus in Miami, Fla. on March 12, 2008. The workshop will provide investors an in-depth look at the target growth areas of the Assurant Solutions business.

Feb 7, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, February 7, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2007 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

Jan 28, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, January 28, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted to reinstate Robert B. Pollock as president and chief executive officer, effective January 28, 2008, and that J. Kerry Clayton, who has held those positions on an interim basis, will transition with Mr. Pollock and will remain in an emeritus status through the end of February. Because the Board concluded it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, it is taking this action now rather than await the conclusion of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC's") investigation.

Jan 25, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share.

Jan 25, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2008 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, has announced that Michel Baise, member of the board and chief financial officer of Millenniumbcp Fortis Grupo Segurador, has stepped down from the Assurant board of directors effective today.

Jan 3, 2008, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2008 - Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, will release its 2007 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 before the market opens.

Dec 12, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2007 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that claims resulting from the October 2007 southern California wildfires are estimated at $37 million pretax.

Nov 12, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2007 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that Michele Coleman Mayes has stepped down from the company's board of directors effective today.

Nov 9, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2007 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share.

Nov 7, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2007 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, announced today that Michael J. Peninger, executive vice president and interim chief financial officer, is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse Insurance and Asset Management Conference in New York on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Nov 1, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

NEW YORK, November 1, 2007 -- Assurant, Inc., a premier provider of specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services, today reported its results for the third quarter of 2007 and the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

Oct 1, 2007, 09:00 AM by User Not Found

ATLANTA and LONDON, October 1, 2007 -- Assurant Solutions, a leading provider and administrator of niche insurance protection products in North America, Latin America and Europe, announced today that its affiliate in the United Kingdom has acquired Centrepoint Insurance Services Limited (Centrepoint), a leading distributor of buildings and contents and mortgage payment protection insurance to financial intermediaries in the U.K.