SEC Filing Summary: Assurant, Inc. (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Assurant, Inc. on October 22, 2004. The report addresses a specific corporate governance event regarding the composition of the Board of Directors.
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 a new director to the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy in Class II.
Management Commentary and Governance
- Director Election: On October 22, 2004, the Board elected Michele Coleman Mayes to the Assurant, Inc. Board of Directors.
- Committee Assignments: Ms. Mayes will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
- Selection Process: The company stated there are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Mayes and any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director.
- Public Disclosure: The election was announced via a press release issued on October 22, 2004, available on the company website.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of Michele Coleman Mayes' service on the Board and her specific committee roles.
- Confirm the total number of directors on the Board following the filling of the Class II vacancy.
- Review the press release referenced in the filing for additional biographical details on the new director.