Assurant Named Ward’s 50 Top Performing P&C Insurer for 14th Consecutive Year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing 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 14^th consecutive year. The company was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency and performance over a five-year period (2015 - 2019).

“I am extremely proud that Assurant has received the Ward’s 50 top performing P&C insurer recognition for the 14^th consecutive year,” said Assurant President and CEO Alan Colberg. “It honors the dedication, commitment and discipline of our nearly 14,000 employees to drive outperformance and deliver the sustainable results that have served to distinguish our business year over year.”

For 30 years, the Ward Group has evaluated the financial performance of nearly 2,900 property and casualty insurance companies to compile the Ward’s 50 list. Less than two percent of those organizations are selected based on demonstrated excellence during the analysis period in metrics, such as return on average equity, growth in revenue, return on average assets and growth in surplus.

Ward Group, part of Aon, is a leading provider of benchmarking and best practices services for the insurance industry.

About Assurant

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases. Anticipating the evolving needs of consumers, Assurant partners with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative products and services and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant offers mobile device solutions; extended service contracts; vehicle protection services; pre-funded funeral insurance; renters insurance; lender-placed insurance products; and other specialty products. The Assurant Foundation strengthens communities by supporting charitable partners that help protect where people live and can thrive, connect with local resources, inspire inclusion and prepare leaders of the future.

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