UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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September 24, 2015
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Assurant, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-31978
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39-1126612
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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28 Liberty Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York
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10005
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code:
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212-859-7000
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Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On September 24, 2015, Assurant, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Christopher J. Pagano, Assurant’s executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, is to be named chief risk officer. Assurant has begun an external search for a chief financial officer and treasurer to succeed Mr. Pagano, who will remain in his current role until a successor is in place.
A copy of the Company’s September 24, 2015 news release announcing this event is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 News Release, dated September 24, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Assurant, Inc.
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September 24, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Stephen W. Gauster
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Name: Stephen W. Gauster
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Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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News Release, dated September 24, 2015
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[LOGO INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]
Assurant Strengthens Management Team and
Aligns Organizational Structure to Support Strategy
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2015 Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) today announced senior management and
organizational changes to support the Companys commitment to outperformance and to drive
sustainable, profitable growth across the enterprise.
As part of its ongoing strategic realignment, Assurant will integrate the key functions of risk
management, strategy and business development, communication and marketing, technology and human
resources under the leadership of enterprise-level senior executives. The leaders managing these
areas will work in close coordination with the business segments, Assurant Solutions and Assurant
Specialty Property, and serve on Assurants Management Committee. Strengthened by the additional
expertise, the Management Committee will have a broader focus to manage and leverage
enterprise-wide capabilities and resources to their full potential.
Our market-leading positions in the housing and lifestyle protection markets present a wealth of
opportunities to grow Assurant and deliver superior returns to our shareholders. In order to
realize our ambitions, we require extensive insight and understanding of consumer and market
trends, complex risks and robust technology as Assurant connects with and serves the needs of
customers worldwide, said Assurant President and CEO Alan B. Colberg. These organizational
changes will ensure a more integrated approach as we increase Assurants competitive agility,
improve efficiency and enhance our brand recognition in the marketplace.
Risk Management. Christopher J. Pagano, Assurants executive vice president, chief
financial officer and treasurer, is to be named chief risk officer, reporting to Alan Colberg and
indirectly to the Finance and Investment Committee of Assurants Board of Directors. Assurant has
begun an external search for a CFO and treasurer to succeed Pagano, who will remain in the role
until a successor is in place. In his new role, Pagano will work to further integrate and build
upon the Companys rigorous risk management framework to meet the challenges of an increasingly
complex market environment. Pagano is a member of Assurants Management Committee.
Strategy and Business Development. Peter Walker, executive vice president, strategy and
business development at the Assurant Specialty Property business segment, is named executive vice
president, chief strategy officer and joins Assurants Management Committee. In this new role,
Walker will lead the enterprise strategy development process. He also will assess investments in
adjacent business lines, early stage investing opportunities and strategic partnerships to
complement Assurants market-leading offerings.
Communication and Marketing. Francesca Luthi, senior vice president, investor relations,
marketing and communication, is named executive vice president, chief communication and marketing
officer and joins Assurants Management Committee. In her expanded role, Luthi will be responsible
at the enterprise level for Assurants global brand management, executive and employee
communication, and media and community relations. She also will continue to lead investor relations
and rating agency relations.
Technology. A search is underway to fill the newly created enterprise role of chief technology
officer to accelerate the Companys digital transformation, increase efficiencies, leverage data
and analytics and enhance the services Assurant provides to clients and consumers worldwide.
Human Resources. Under the continuing leadership of Robyn Price Stonehill, executive vice
president, chief human resources officer, Assurant will implement an enterprise human resources
model to deploy talent, leverage resources and enhance services and support for employees
worldwide. Price Stonehill is a member of Assurants Management Committee.
The respective integrations of the strategy and business development, communication and marketing
and human resources departments are to be completed by Jan. 1, 2016.
The new senior-executive roles underscore the strong bench of talent within Assurant while also
recognizing the benefits of additional external perspective and experience, said Colberg. Chris
has been instrumental in developing and driving Assurants enterprise risk management framework. As
chief risk officer, he will provide critical leadership in expanding Assurants risk management
capabilities as we grow our international footprint and evolve the business. Peters deep knowledge
of our targeted markets, financial acumen and strategic vision will help us identify and take
advantage of growth opportunities. Francescas extensive communication and financial expertise will
help drive awareness of Assurants specialty offerings and our value proposition in the global
marketplace. Robyns ongoing leadership will be critical as we accelerate change across the
organization and enhance the ways we provide HR services. For these pivotal roles, we are fortunate
to have such strong leaders, who will help us drive the Company forward.
Biographies of each of the executives referenced in this news release are available at
http://www.assurant.com/aboutassurant/managementcommittee.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements included in this news release, particularly those regarding our intent,
belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Companys pending
organizational changes, growth strategies and performance, constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements in this news release as a result of new
information or future events or developments. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that
could affect our actual results, please refer to the risk factors identified in our SEC reports,
including, but not limited to our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and 2015 First and Second Quarter
Forms 10-Q, as filed with the SEC.
About Assurant
A global provider of specialty protection products and related services, Assurant (NYSE: AIZ)
safeguards clients and consumers against risk. A Fortune 500 company, Assurant partners with
clients who are leaders in their industries to provide consumers peace of mind and financial
security. Our diverse range of products and services includes: mobile device protection products
and services; extended service products and related services for consumer electronics, appliances
and vehicles; pre-funded funeral insurance; lender-placed homeowners insurance; property
preservation and valuation services; flood insurance; renters insurance and related products; debt
protection administration; credit insurance; manufactured housing homeowners insurance; group
dental insurance; group disability insurance; and group life insurance.
With approximately $30 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue, Assurant provides its
specialty protection offerings primarily through Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property,
and Assurant Employee Benefits. Through the Assurant Foundation, established more than 30 years
ago, the company and its employees are dedicated to supporting and partnering with organizations
that improve communities. www.assurant.com and follow us on Twitter @AssurantNews.
Media Contact:
Vera Carley
Assistant Vice President, External Communication
Phone: 212.859.7002
vera.carley@assurant.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Suzanne Shepherd
Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: 212.859.7062
suzanne.shepherd@assurant.com
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