Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Assurant, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 1, 2006
Reporting Period: The filing announces financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and compares them to the same periods in 2005.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing a press release and statistical supplement. It does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are incorporated by reference but not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that a comparison between the 2006 and 2005 periods was made in the referenced press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The source text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. These details are presumed to be within the attached press release and financial supplement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings, and margin figures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Supplement) for detailed statistical data and year-over-year comparisons.
- Verify any forward-looking statements or guidance provided in the press release regarding future performance.
- Check for any disclosed risks or contingencies mentioned in the full press release text.