SEC Filing Summary: Assurant, Inc. (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Assurant, Inc. on January 21, 2010. The report addresses a significant legal and regulatory event rather than routine financial performance.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on a regulatory settlement.
Material Changes and Events
- SEC Settlement: On January 21, 2010, Assurant, Inc. announced a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Subject of Investigation: The settlement concludes a previously disclosed SEC investigation into a finite reinsurance arrangement entered into by the Company.
- Documentation: A news release detailing the settlement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain updated financial guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the conclusion of the SEC investigation. The primary contingency addressed is the resolution of the regulatory inquiry regarding the finite reinsurance arrangement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (News Release) for specific financial penalties, restatement requirements, or operational restrictions resulting from the settlement.
- Verify the impact of the finite reinsurance arrangement settlement on the Company's historical financial statements.
- Confirm if the settlement resolves all outstanding issues related to the SEC investigation or if further actions are anticipated.