Assurant Inc (AIZ)

Overview

Assurant, Inc., with a diverse portfolio of business services, plays a pivotal role in supporting, protecting, and connecting consumer purchases across a broad geographical spectrum, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Operating through two primary segments, Global Lifestyle and Global Housing, Assurant addresses a wide range of needs in the consumer electronics, mobile device, housing insurance, and automotive protection markets. Originally founded in 1892 and known as Fortis, Inc., the organization underwent a rebranding to Assurant, Inc. in February 2004. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, reflecting its deep-rooted history and evolution over more than a century in offering innovative solutions within the insurance and protection market.

Products and Services

• Mobile Device Solutions:

  Under the Global Lifestyle segment, Assurant offers comprehensive coverage and support for mobile devices, including insurance and protection plans that guard against damage, loss, and theft, ensuring customers stay connected with minimal interruption.

• Extended Service Contracts and Related Services:

  These services cater to consumer electronics and appliances, providing extended warranties beyond the standard manufacturer's guarantee. This includes repair services, parts replacements, and overall protection against unforeseen breakdowns.

• Credit and Other Insurance Products:

  Assurant provides a range of financial insurance products, such as coverage for credit transactions, ensuring consumers and lenders are safeguarded against potential financial losses.

• Vehicle Protection, Commercial Equipment, and Other Related Services:

  This suite of services offers protection plans for vehicles and commercial equipment, covering a wide array of potential risks including mechanical failures and other related issues to keep businesses and consumers moving forward without disruptions.

• Lender-Placed Homeowners, Manufactured Housing, and Flood Insurance:

  Within the Global Housing segment, Assurant provides critical insurance solutions for homeowners, particularly focusing on lender-placed insurance that ensures continuous protection regardless of individual policy lapses, along with specialized insurance for manufactured housing and protection against flood damages.

• Renters Insurance and Related Products:

  These offerings cater to renters, providing them with insurance coverage that protects their personal property within rented premises against damage, theft, and other liabilities.

• Voluntary Manufactured Housing and Condominium and Homeowners Insurance Products:

  Alongside the standard offerings, Assurant also provides voluntary insurance options tailored to the specific needs of manufactured housing, condominium, and homeowners, offering broad coverage options to meet the diverse needs of these customers.