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Assurant acquires Canadian equipment protection firm Protection Point

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:30:14 -0500

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) has acquired Protection Point Service Plans Inc. (PPSP), a British Columbia-based provider and administrator of protection programs for commercial equipment in Canada.

Protection Point specializes in extended service plans and related protection solutions for commercial equipment across industries including agriculture, construction, material handling, and forestry. The company had previously operated exclusively in support of Assurant's commercial equipment business in Canada, with Assurant underwriting its protection programs.

The acquisition gives Assurant direct management of distribution, dealer relationships, and licensed insurance capabilities in Canada. Protection Point's services span the commercial equipment protection lifecycle, including dealer onboarding, sales and training, claims

Assurant Acquires Protection Point, Expanding Commercial Equipment Capabilities in Canada

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:30:00 -0500

Acquisition adds scale, specialized expertise and distribution capabilities to support continued growth in Canada’s commercial equipment protection market

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection – safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s leading brands, today announced that it has acquired Protection Point Service Plans Inc. (PPSP), a Canadian provider and administrator of protection programs for commercial equipment.

Based in British Columbia, Protection Point specializes in extended service plans and related protection solutions for commercial equipment across industries including agriculture, construction, material

Assurant Acquires Protection Point, Expanding Commercial Equipment Capabilities in Canada

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:30:00 -0500

Acquisition adds scale, specialized expertise and distribution capabilities to support continued growth in Canada’s commercial equipment protection market

Assurant (AIZ) PT Raised to $345 at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:27:34 -0500

(Updated - November 5, 2026 9:27 AM EST)

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Tommy McJoynt raised the price target on Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) to $345.00 (from $325.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

The analyst commented: "Following the 3Q beat and raise, we take estimates up on stronger operating margins across Lifestyle (Mobile and Auto) and Housing, plus higher investment income yields, partially offset by higher run-rate Corporate segment losses. We raise our target to $345 (from $325) using 14.5x P/E on 2027E (or 10x EV/AEBITDA), a half-turn higher multiple to incorporate Lifestyle's strong execution. We reiterate Outperform as AIZ’s stacking client wins

Assurant (AIZ) PT Raised to $345 at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:27:34 -0500

(Updated - November 5, 2026 9:27 AM EST)

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Tommy McJoynt raised the price target on Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) to $345.00 (from $325.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

Assurant (AIZ) PT Raised to $338 at BMO Capital

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:40:24 -0500

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski raised the price target on Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) to $338.00 (from $320.00) while maintaining a rating.

Form 8-K ASSURANT, INC. For: Nov 03

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:21:00 -0500

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Assurant (AIZ) Tops Q3 EPS by 181c; offers outlook

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:13:37 -0500

Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) reported Q3 EPS of $6.46, $1.81 better than the analyst estimate of $4.65. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.53 billion versus the consensus estimate of $3.47 billion.

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Adjusted earnings, excluding reportable catastrophes, per diluted share6, now expected to increase low double digits. The company continues to expect depreciation expense of approximately $180 million, an effective tax rate of approximately 19 to 21 percent, interest expense of approximately $113 million and amortization of purchased intangible assets of approximately $70 million.

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Assurant Increases Full-Year Outlook, Delivers Double-Digit Earnings and EPS Growth Year-to-Date

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:10:00 -0500

2026 Outlook Increased to Deliver Low Double-Digit Adjusted EPS Growth, Led by Mid-to-High Teens Global Lifestyle Adjusted EBITDA Growth

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ):

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Assurant Increases Full-Year Outlook, Delivers Double-Digit Earnings and EPS Growth Year-to-Date

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:10:00 -0500

2026 Outlook Increased to Deliver Low Double-Digit Adjusted EPS Growth, Led by Mid-to-High Teens Global Lifestyle Adjusted EBITDA Growth

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ):

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Get More out of Your Tech This Holiday Season With Offers From CPR Cell Phone Repair by Assurant

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Save up to $50 on eligible game console services and receive a free accessory with an eligible Certified Pre-Owned device purchase

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CPR Cell Phone Repair by Assurant, a leading provider of electronics repair services, is helping consumers get more from their tech this holiday season with limited-time savings, including $25 off one (1) eligible game console repair or cleaning or $50 off two (2) or more eligible game console services Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. Additionally, customers will receive a free accessory valued at up to $30 with the purchase of an eligible Certified Pre-Owned

Get More out of Your Tech This Holiday Season With Offers From CPR Cell Phone Repair by Assurant

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Save up to $50 on eligible game console services and receive a free accessory with an eligible Certified Pre-Owned device purchase

BMO Capital maintains Outperform rating on Assurant amid SpaceX news

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:56:37 -0500