Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Assurant, Inc. on May 18, 2010, regarding an event that occurred on May 14, 2010. The filing addresses corporate governance changes rather than financial performance.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to Item 8.01 (Other Events) and does not contain financial statements or operational metrics.
Material Changes
The material change reported is a corporate governance appointment:
- Elaine D. Rosen was appointed to the newly created position of Vice Chair of the Company's Board of Directors.
- The appointment became effective on May 14, 2010.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document solely references a news release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the board appointment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of Elaine D. Rosen's appointment as Vice Chair (May 14, 2010).
- Confirm the creation of the new Vice Chair position on the Board of Directors.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data or operational updates.