Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Assurant, Inc. on August 12, 2005. The filing addresses corporate governance matters, specifically the election of a new director to the Board of Directors.
Key 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 corporate governance updates and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the election of Charles John Koch to the Assurant, Inc. Board of Directors on August 12, 2005. Mr. Koch was elected to fill a vacancy in Class II and will serve on the Compensation Committee. The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Koch and any other person regarding his selection.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The election was publicly announced via a press release on August 16, 2005, available on the company's website.
Investor Verification Points
- Confirm the effective date of Charles John Koch's directorship and his specific role on the Compensation Committee.
- Review the August 16, 2005 press release on www.assurant.com for additional biographical details on the new director.
- Verify that no undisclosed agreements exist regarding the director's election, as stated in the filing.