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Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a leading global business services company that specializes in providing specialty protection products and related services. As a Fortune 500 company, Assurant works with industry leaders to help consumers gain financial security and peace of mind by safeguarding against various risks. The company's extensive portfolio includes mobile device protection, extended service products for consumer electronics, appliances, and vehicles, pre-funded funeral insurance, lender-placed homeowners insurance, flood insurance, renters insurance, credit insurance, and numerous group insurance products, including dental, disability, and life insurance.
Assurant operates through three main segments: Global Housing, Global Lifestyle, and Corporate and Other. The Global Housing segment offers products like lender-placed homeowners insurance, voluntary homeowners insurance, and other specialty products. The Global Lifestyle segment, which is the key revenue generator, focuses on mobile device solutions, vehicle protection, and credit protection. The Corporate and Other segment includes various administrative and support functions.
In recent years, Assurant has achieved significant milestones and continued growth across its business lines. For instance, in 2023, the company reported substantial earnings and EPS growth, driven largely by its Global Housing segment. The company also returned a record $4.3 billion to U.S. consumers through mobile device trade-in programs, emphasizing its role in the burgeoning secondary device market.
Assurant's ongoing projects include the integration of acquired businesses like iSmash, a leading UK tech repair brand, which strengthens its capabilities in mobile device solutions. Additionally, the company has partnered with Lloyds Banking Group to offer mobile and device trade-in services, further expanding its reach in the European market.
Financially, Assurant remains robust, with approximately $30 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. The company's strategic focus on innovation, operational excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships has positioned it well for continued growth and shareholder value creation.