UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2019
OR 
¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Assurant, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-31978 39-1126612
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
28 Liberty Street, 41st Floor
New York, New York10005
(212) (212859-7000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company�� in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company
¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x






Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueAIZNew York Stock Exchange
6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par ValueAIZPNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding at May 3,November 1, 2019 was 61,474,682.60,635,832.
     



ASSURANT, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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Amounts are presented in United States of America (“U.S.”) dollars and all amounts are in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts.


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
   



 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 
(in millions except number of 
shares and per share amounts)
Assets
Investments:   
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost - $11,042.5 and $10,834.0 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)$11,834.6
 $11,257.1
Equity securities at fair value388.4
 378.8
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate, at amortized cost758.1
 759.6
Short-term investments343.9
 373.2
Other investments658.7
 635.2
Total investments13,983.7
 13,403.9
Cash and cash equivalents1,274.2
 1,254.0
Premiums and accounts receivable, net1,695.5
 1,643.5
Reinsurance recoverables9,061.6
 9,166.0
Accrued investment income130.8
 125.5
Deferred acquisition costs5,371.5
 5,103.0
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation409.8
 392.5
Tax receivable10.7
 36.3
Goodwill2,331.2
 2,321.8
Value of business acquired2,858.1
 3,157.8
Other intangible assets, net606.5
 622.4
Other assets644.6
 567.5
Assets held in separate accounts1,801.1
 1,609.7
Assets of consolidated investment entities (1)2,057.7
 1,685.4
Total assets$42,237.0
 $41,089.3
Liabilities   
Future policy benefits and expenses$9,310.8
 $9,240.9
Unearned premiums15,638.7
 15,648.0
Claims and benefits payable2,750.6
 2,813.7
Commissions payable336.4
 338.6
Reinsurance balances payable319.3
 330.9
Funds held under reinsurance294.0
 272.0
Deferred gains on disposal of businesses45.4
 53.1
Accounts payable and other liabilities2,461.2
 2,187.4
Debt2,006.6
 2,006.0
Liabilities related to separate accounts1,801.1
 1,609.7
Liabilities of consolidated investment entities (1)1,801.2
 1,455.1
Total liabilities36,765.3
 35,955.4
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

 

Stockholders’ equity   
6.50% Series D mandatory convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, 2,875,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20182.9
 2.9
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 161,448,903 and 161,153,454 shares issued and 61,678,749 and 61,908,979 shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively1.6
 1.6
Additional paid-in capital4,496.0
 4,495.6
Retained earnings5,879.7
 5,759.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)103.4
 (155.4)
Treasury stock, at cost; 99,659,705 and 99,244,475 shares at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively(5,043.0) (4,992.4)
Total Assurant, Inc. stockholders’ equity5,440.6
 5,112.0
Non-controlling interests31.1
 21.9
Total equity5,471.7
 5,133.9
Total liabilities and equity$42,237.0
 $41,089.3


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 
(in millions, except number of 
shares and per share amounts)
Assets
Investments:   
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost - $11,104.5 and $10,834.0 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)$12,420.8
 $11,257.1
Equity securities at fair value406.9
 378.8
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate, at amortized cost804.6
 759.6
Short-term investments266.2
 373.2
Other investments653.5
 635.2
Total investments14,552.0
 13,403.9
Cash and cash equivalents1,749.3
 1,254.0
Premiums and accounts receivable, net1,767.1
 1,643.5
Reinsurance recoverables9,510.6
 9,166.0
Accrued investment income127.2
 125.5
Deferred acquisition costs6,161.2
 5,103.0
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation418.8
 392.5
Goodwill2,331.0
 2,321.8
Value of business acquired2,262.3
 3,157.8
Other intangible assets, net547.8
 622.4
Other assets500.0
 603.8
Assets held in separate accounts1,747.2
 1,609.7
Assets of consolidated investment entities (1)2,077.0
 1,685.4
Total assets$43,751.5
 $41,089.3
Liabilities   
Future policy benefits and expenses$9,564.8
 $9,240.9
Unearned premiums16,383.2
 15,648.0
Claims and benefits payable2,871.1
 2,813.7
Commissions payable511.2
 338.6
Reinsurance balances payable345.2
 330.9
Funds held under reinsurance287.9
 272.0
Accounts payable and other liabilities2,637.9
 2,240.5
Debt2,006.3
 2,006.0
Liabilities related to separate accounts1,747.2
 1,609.7
Liabilities of consolidated investment entities (1)1,706.3
 1,455.1
Total liabilities38,061.1
 35,955.4
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

 

Stockholders’ equity   
6.50% Series D mandatory convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, 2,875,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively2.9
 2.9
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 161,585,665 and 161,153,454 shares issued and 60,758,742 and 61,908,979 shares outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively1.6
 1.6
Additional paid-in capital4,524.5
 4,495.6
Retained earnings5,882.9
 5,759.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)405.2
 (155.4)
Treasury stock, at cost; 100,812,923 and 99,244,475 shares at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively(5,158.5) (4,992.4)
Total Assurant, Inc. stockholders’ equity5,658.6
 5,112.0
Non-controlling interests31.8
 21.9
Total equity5,690.4
 5,133.9
Total liabilities and equity$43,751.5
 $41,089.3
(1)The following table presents information on assets and liabilities related to consolidated investment entities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 (in millions)
Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$110.4
 $62.6
Investments, at fair value1,909.2
 1,576.2
Other receivables38.1
 46.6
Total assets$2,057.7
 $1,685.4
Liabilities   
Collateralized loan obligation notes, at fair value1,603.6
 1,316.7
Other liabilities197.6
 138.4
Total liabilities$1,801.2
 $1,455.1


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 (in millions)
Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$64.3
 $62.6
Investments, at fair value1,996.4
 1,576.2
Other receivables16.3
 46.6
Total assets$2,077.0
 $1,685.4
Liabilities   
Collateralized loan obligation notes, at fair value1,610.2
 1,316.7
Other liabilities96.1
 138.4
Total liabilities$1,706.3
 $1,455.1



See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
   

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
(in millions except number of shares and per share amounts)(in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
Revenues          
Net earned premiums$1,904.4
 $1,124.9
$2,015.4
 $1,853.6
 $5,952.5
 $4,316.8
Fees and other income328.3
 364.5
295.1
 257.9
 959.5
 976.6
Net investment income166.3
 130.2
169.5
 151.8
 490.0
 417.6
Net realized gains on investments, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses29.1
 0.5
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses15.1
 (5.2) 62.6
 (16.1)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings(0.3) 
(0.2) (0.5) (1.1) (0.5)
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses7.8
 18.5
4.4
 12.7
 16.9
 46.2
Total revenues2,435.6
 1,638.6
2,499.3
 2,270.3
 7,480.4
 5,740.6
Benefits, losses and expenses          
Policyholder benefits614.7
 414.6
705.2
 680.9
 2,006.9
 1,586.1
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired777.3
 346.4
869.5
 750.6
 2,462.6
 1,560.2
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses800.1
 719.6
764.5
 736.5
 2,388.1
 2,229.7
Iké net losses (Note 5)121.1
 
 130.5
 
Interest expense26.5
 21.5
32.2
 26.5
 85.2
 74.0
Loss on extinguishment of debt31.4
 
 31.4
 
Total benefits, losses and expenses2,218.6
 1,502.1
2,523.9
 2,194.5
 7,104.7
 5,450.0
Income before provision for income taxes217.0
 136.5
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes(24.6) 75.8
 375.7
 290.6
Provision for income taxes48.4
 30.5
28.6
 22.8
 117.7
 64.6
Net income168.6
 106.0
Net (loss) income(53.2) 53.0
 258.0
 226.0
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests(2.9) 
(1.6) 
 (3.0) 
Net income attributable to stockholders165.7
 106.0
Net (loss) income attributable to stockholders(54.8) 53.0
 255.0
 226.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends(4.7) 
(4.7) (4.7) (14.0) (9.5)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$161.0
 $106.0
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(59.5) $48.3
 $241.0
 $216.5
          
Earnings Per Common Share          
Basic$2.57
 $1.99
$(0.96) $0.76
 $3.88
 $3.73
Diluted$2.52
 $1.96
$(0.96) $0.76
 $3.86
 $3.72
Share Data          
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic per common share calculations62,594,828
 53,169,358
61,804,492
 63,621,184
 62,204,242
 57,988,570
Plus: Dilutive securities3,183,117
 1,020,140

 179,163
 256,003
 205,370
Weighted average common shares used in diluted per common share calculations65,777,945
 54,189,498
61,804,492
 63,800,347
 62,460,245
 58,193,940
See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
   

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 (in millions)
Net income

$168.6
 $106.0
Other comprehensive income (loss):   
Change in unrealized gains on securities, net of taxes of $(69.0) and $47.8 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively248.9
 (175.2)
Change in unrealized gains on derivative transactions, net of taxes of $0.2 and $(5.6) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively(0.3) 21.1
Change in other-than-temporary impairment losses, net of taxes of $0.1 and $0.9 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively(0.2) (3.5)
Change in foreign currency translation, net of taxes of $(0.6) and $0.5 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively10.2
 9.2
Amortization of pension and postretirement unrecognized net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $(0.1) for the three months ended March 31, 20190.2
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)258.8
 (148.4)
Total comprehensive income (loss)427.4
 (42.4)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests(2.9) 
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$424.5
 $(42.4)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
 (in millions)
Net (loss) income$(53.2) $53.0
 $258.0
 $226.0
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Change in unrealized gains on securities, net of taxes of $(28.5), $13.7, $(157.5) and $89.7 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively97.4
 (47.0) 574.8
 (328.1)
Change in unrealized gains on derivative transactions, net of taxes of $0.2, $0.1, $0.5 and $(5.3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively2.7
 0.1
 (0.5) 21.0
Change in other-than-temporary impairment losses, net of taxes of $(0.1), $0.1, $(0.2) and $1.4 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively0.2
 (0.5) 0.7
 (5.4)
Change in foreign currency translation, net of taxes of $0.8, $(0.8), $(0.6) and $0.7 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively(23.6) 4.8
 (14.6) (69.1)
Amortization of pension and postretirement unrecognized net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0.0, $(0.2), $(0.1) and $(0.5) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively(0.2) 0.8
 0.2
 1.8
Total other comprehensive income (loss)76.5
 (41.8) 560.6
 (379.8)
Total comprehensive income (loss)23.3
 11.2
 818.6
 (153.8)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests(1.6) 
 (3.0) 
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders$21.7
 $11.2
 $815.6
 $(153.8)
See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (unaudited)
Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
   

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests Total
 (in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2018$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,495.6
 $5,759.7
 $(155.4) $(4,992.4) $21.9
 $5,133.9
Stock plan exercises
 
 (11.1) 
 
 
 
 (11.1)
Stock plan compensation expense
 
 11.5
 
 
 
 
 11.5
Common stock dividends ($0.60 per share)
 
 
 (37.4) 
 
 
 (37.4)
Acquisition of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (50.6) 
 (50.6)
Net income
 
 
 165.7
 
 
 2.9
 168.6
Preferred stock dividends ($1.63 per share)
 
 
 (4.7) 
 
 
 (4.7)
Change in equity of non-controlling interests
 
 
 (3.6) 
 
 6.3
 2.7
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 258.8
 
 
 258.8
Balance at March 31, 2019$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,496.0
 $5,879.7
 $103.4
 $(5,043.0) $31.1
 $5,471.7
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests Total
 (in millions)
Balance at June 30, 2019$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,509.2
 $5,980.9
 $328.7
 $(5,093.1) $30.1
 $5,760.3
Stock plan exercises
 
 0.3
 
 
 
 
 0.3
Stock plan compensation expense
 
 15.0
 
 
 
 
 15.0
Common stock dividends ($0.60 per share)
 
 
 (37.3) 
 
 
 (37.3)
Acquisition of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (65.4) 
 (65.4)
Net (loss) income
 
 
 (54.8) 
 
 1.6
 (53.2)
Preferred stock dividends ($1.63 per share)
 
 
 (4.7) 
 
 
 (4.7)
Change in equity of non-controlling interests
 
 
 (1.2) 
 
 0.1
 (1.1)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 76.5
 
 
 76.5
Balance at September 30, 2019$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,524.5
 $5,882.9
 $405.2
 $(5,158.5) $31.8
 $5,690.4

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests Total
 (in millions)
Balance at June 30, 2018$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,459.7
 $5,846.3
 $(137.9) $(4,860.1) $20.4
 $5,332.9
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles, net of taxes
 
 
 (82.0) 82.0
 
 
 
Stock plan exercises
 
 1.7
 
 
 
 
 1.7
Stock plan compensation expense
 
 17.4
 
 
 
 
 17.4
Common stock dividends ($0.56 per share)
 
 
 (35.5) 
 
 
 (35.5)
Acquisition of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (83.2) 
 (83.2)
Net income
 
 
 53.0
 
 
 
 53.0
Preferred stock dividends ($1.63 per share)
 
 
 (4.7) 
 
 
 (4.7)
Change in equity of non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.1) (0.1)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (41.8) 
 
 (41.8)
Balance at September 30, 2018$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,478.8
 $5,777.1
 $(97.7) $(4,943.3) $20.3
 $5,239.7



Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (unaudited)
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests Total
 (in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2018$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,495.6
 $5,759.7
 $(155.4) $(4,992.4) $21.9
 $5,133.9
Stock plan exercises
 
 (11.8) 
 
 
 
 (11.8)
Stock plan compensation expense
 
 40.7
 
 
 
 
 40.7
Common stock dividends ($1.80 per share)
 
 
 (113.0) 
 
 
 (113.0)
Acquisition of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (166.1) 
 (166.1)
Net income
 
 
 255.0
 
 
 3.0
 258.0
Preferred stock dividends ($4.88 per share)
 
 
 (14.0) 
 
 
 (14.0)
Change in equity of non-controlling interests
 
 
 (4.8) 
 
 6.9
 2.1
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 560.6
 
 
 560.6
Balance at September 30, 2019$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,524.5
 $5,882.9
 $405.2
 $(5,158.5) $31.8
 $5,690.4


Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Preferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests TotalPreferred Stock Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock
 Non-controlling Interests Total
(in millions)(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2017$
 $1.5
 $3,197.9
 $5,697.3
 $234.0
 $(4,860.1) $10.9
 $4,281.5
$
 $1.5
 $3,197.9
 $5,697.3
 $234.0
 $(4,860.1) $10.9
 $4,281.5
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles, net of taxes
 
 
 41.4
 (33.9) 
 
 7.5

 
 
 (40.6) 48.1
 
 
 7.5
Stock plan exercises
 
 (2.2) 
 
 
 
 (2.2)
 
 (7.1) 
 
 
 
 (7.1)
Stock plan compensation expense
 
 9.6
 
 
 
 
 9.6

 
 39.1
 
 
 
 
 39.1
Common stock dividends ($0.56 per share)
 
 
 (29.7) 
 
 
 (29.7)
Common stock dividends ($1.68 per share)
 
 
 (96.1) 
 
 
 (96.1)
Acquisition of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (83.2) 
 (83.2)
Net income
 
 
 106.0
 
 
 
 106.0

 
 
 226.0
 
 
 
 226.0
Issuance of preferred stock2.9
 
 273.5
 
 
 
 
 276.4
2.9
 
 273.5
 
 
 
 
 276.4
Issuance of common stock
 0.1
 975.4
 
 
 
 
 975.5
Preferred stock dividends ($3.30 per share)
 
 
 (9.5) 
 
 
 (9.5)
Change in equity of non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 0.3
 0.3

 
 
 
 
 
 9.4
 9.4
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (148.4) 
 
 (148.4)
 
 
 
 (379.8) 
 
 (379.8)
Balance at March 31, 2018$2.9
 $1.5
 $3,478.8
 $5,815.0
 $51.7
 $(4,860.1) $11.2
 $4,501.0
Balance at September 30, 2018$2.9
 $1.6
 $4,478.8
 $5,777.1
 $(97.7) $(4,943.3) $20.3
 $5,239.7


See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
   

Three Months Ended March 31,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in millions)(in millions)
Operating activities      
Net income attributable to stockholders$165.7
 $106.0
$255.0
 $226.0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Noncash revenues, expenses, gains and losses included in income:      
Deferred tax expense36.6
 13.5
40.6
 25.0
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses(7.8) (18.5)(16.9) (46.2)
Depreciation and amortization29.7
 30.0
87.4
 90.6
Net realized gains on investments(29.6) (0.5)
Net realized (gains) losses on investments(61.5) 16.6
Loss on extinguishment of debt31.4
 
Loss on sale of business9.6
 41.0
Stock based compensation expense11.5
 9.6
40.7
 39.1
Income from real estate joint ventures(3.3) (3.6)
Costs associated with exit or disposal activities

5.0
 
Other intangible asset impairment16.2
 
Iké net losses130.5
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Change in insurance policy reserves and expenses34.9
 (579.4)1,393.2
 14.5
Change in premiums and accounts receivable(43.3) 4.8
(138.8) (109.1)
Change in commissions payable75.2
 (37.8)
Change in reinsurance recoverable200.9
 479.5
(259.5) 838.0
Change in reinsurance balance payable(13.6) (20.4)12.9
 (28.9)
Change in funds withheld under reinsurance21.2
 (4.8)13.4
 (100.1)
Change in deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired(158.0) (43.3)(685.1) (439.7)
Change in accounts payable168.2
 (207.3)
Change in other assets and other liabilities17.3
 (202.3)(4.6) 10.2
Change in taxes payable25.7
 94.0
63.8
 123.1
Other(41.2) 59.7
(8.8) (0.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities246.7
 (75.7)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,167.9
 454.6
Investing activities      
Sales of:      
Fixed maturity securities available for sale597.6
 742.5
1,730.0
 2,616.3
Equity securities41.6
 42.3
85.3
 62.7
Other invested assets10.2
 31.8
45.8
 47.1
Subsidiary, net of cash transferred
 36.7
Maturities, calls, prepayments, and scheduled redemption of:      
Fixed maturity securities available for sale135.1
 156.7
483.9
 593.8
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate14.0
 56.4
41.7
 102.8
Purchases of:      
Fixed maturity securities available for sale(873.0) (723.2)(2,434.1) (2,941.0)
Equity securities(32.8) (39.2)(81.8) (44.5)
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate(10.7) (70.4)(84.3) (192.6)
Other invested assets(11.2) (18.5)(33.4) (25.0)
Property and equipment and other(32.4) (16.5)(70.5) (58.9)
Subsidiaries, net of cash transferred
 (1,213.5)
Consolidated investment entities (1):      
Purchases of investments(489.3) (301.5)
Sale of investments172.8
 106.1
Change in short-term investments30.6
 116.0
Other0.3
 (3.4)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(447.2) 79.1
Financing activities   
Issuance of mandatory convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs (2)
 276.4
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs (3)
 1,285.8


Assurant, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018
   

Repayment of debt (3)
 (350.0)
Purchases of investments(1,163.1) (1,362.2)
Sale of investments754.4
 573.7
Change in short-term investments108.5
 (101.4)
Other4.0
 1.6
Net cash used in investing activities(613.6) (1,904.4)
Financing activities   
Issuance of mandatory convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs (2)
 276.4
Issuance of debt, net of issuance costs (3)346.7
 1,285.7
Repayment of debt, including tender offer premium (3)(379.6) (350.0)
Issuance of collateralized loan obligation notes (1)418.5
 
404.8
 831.4
Issuance of debt for consolidated investment entities (1)189.1
 156.6
189.1
 509.0
Repayment of debt for consolidated investment entities (1)(317.4) 
(318.7) (591.6)
Payment of contingent liability (4)(19.3) 
Acquisition of common stock(50.0) (7.0)(164.3) (87.2)
Common stock dividends paid(37.4) (29.7)(113.0) (96.1)
Preferred stock dividends paid(4.7) 
(14.0) (9.5)
Withholding on stock based compensation13.6
 6.6
18.1
 14.6
Non-controlling interest9.2
 0.3

 7.6
Other
 5.0
0.1
 0.1
Net cash provided by financing activities220.9
 1,344.0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(50.1) 1,790.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.2) (2.2)(8.9) (30.8)
Change in cash and cash equivalents20.2
 1,345.2
495.3
 309.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,254.0
 996.8
1,254.0
 996.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,274.2
 $2,342.0
$1,749.3
 $1,306.6
 
(1)Relates to cash flows from our variable interest entities. Refer to Note 89 for further information.
(2)Refer to Note 1415 for additional information.
(3)Refer to Note 1112 for additional information.
(4)Relates to the current year settlement of a contingent payable from the Company’s acquisition of certain renewal rights in a prior year.


See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   





1. Nature of Operations
Assurant, Inc. (the “Company”) is a global provider of risk management solutions in the housing and lifestyle markets, protecting where people live and the goods they buy. The Company operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific through three3 operating segments: Global Housing, Global Lifestyle and Global Preneed. The Company partners with clients who are leaders in their industries to provide consumers a diverse range of protection products and services. Through its Global Housing segment, the Company provides lender-placed homeowners insurance;insurance (referred to as “Lender-placed Insurance”); renters insurance and related products (referred to as “Multifamily Housing”); manufactured housing and flood insurance and other specialty products (referred to as “Specialty and Other”). Through its Global Lifestyle segment, the Company provides mobile device protection products and related services and extended service products and related services for consumer electronics and appliances (referred to as “Connected Living”); vehicle protection and related services (referred to as “Global Automotive”); and credit and other insurance (referred to as “Global Financial Services and Other”). Through its Global Preneed segment, the Company provides pre-funded funeral insurance and annuity products.
The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AIZ.”

2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
The interim financial data as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 is unaudited; inunaudited. In the opinion of management, the interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. The unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
Operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019. The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 annual2018.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded an out of period adjustment that decreased net income attributable to common stockholders by $9.9 million ($14.2 million pre-tax). The adjustment related to a net over-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs, primarily at one of the Global Preneed international subsidiaries, occurring over a ten-year period. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adjustments and concluded that it is not material, individually and in the aggregate, to the current year-to-date period or any prior period financial statements”).statements.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted
Lease accounting: On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease guidance on a modified retrospective basis and therefore did not restate comparative periods. The new guidance requires that entities recognize assets and liabilities associated with leases on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The Company and its subsidiaries lease office space and equipment under operating lease arrangements for which the Company is the lessee. Therefore, the primary change at the time of adoption involved the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to operating leases with terms in excess of 12 months in which the Company is the lessee. Upon adoption, the Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed the carryforward of 1) historical lease classifications, 2) the prior assessment onof whether a contract is or contains a lease, and 3) initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to adoption. As of January 1, 2019, the new lease liability and right-of-use asset was $85.3 million and$78.0 million, respectively. Deferred rent liability of $7.3 million, which was required under the previous guidance, was reversed. There was an immaterial impact to equity upon adoption.
As of March 31, 2019, the lease liability and right-of-use asset was $81.3 million and $73.0 million, respectively. These balances are included in accounts payable and other liabilities and other assets, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




$78.0 million, respectively. Deferred rent liability of $7.3 million, which was required under the previous guidance, was reversed. There was an immaterial impact on equity upon adoption.
As of September 30, 2019, the lease liability and right-of-use asset was $83.0 million and $75.8 million, respectively. These balances are included in accounts payable and other liabilities and other assets, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, the operating lease cost recognized for leases with terms in excess of 12 months was $5.85.3 million and $16.7 million, respectively, and related cash outflows reducing the lease liability was $5.15.2 million. and $15.8 million, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate was 6.86.6 years and 4.5%, respectively.
Not Yet Adopted
ReportingMeasurement of credit losses of assetson financial instruments held at amortized cost (“CECL”): In June 2016, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost, the amended guidance eliminates the probable recognition threshold and instead requires an entity to reflect the current estimate of all expected credit losses. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses will be measured in a manner similar to current accounting requirements; however, the amended guidance requires that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a permanent impairment. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, premium receivables, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The Company expects to adopt the amended guidance on its effective date of January 1, 2020. The Company is evaluating the requirements of this amended guidance and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. While the Company expects an increase in its allowances for credit losses related to financial assets within scope of the standard, principally reinsurance receivables and commercial mortgage loans on real estate, the amount of the allowance will be dependent on the asset composition and economic conditions at that time of adoption.
Financial InstrumentsCredit Losses: Targeted Transition Relief: In May 2019, the FASB issued guidance which provides transition relief for entities adopting CECL. The transition relief will allow companies to irrevocably elect, upon adoption of CECL, the fair value option on financial instruments that were previously measured at amortized cost basis. Entities are required to make this election on an instrument-by-instrument basis.
The effective date of the guidance will be the same as the effective date for CECL. An entity may early adopt the guidance in any interim period after its issuance if the entity has adopted CECL. The transition amendments should be applied on a modified-retrospective basis by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings balance in the statement of financial position as of the date that an entity adopted the amendments in CECL. The Company is evaluating the cost and benefit of the transition relief from this guidance in its overall adoption of the guidance under CECL and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Customer’s accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract: In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance aligning the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. For these arrangements, the guidance also limits the period to expense capitalized implementation costs based on the term of the hosting agreement, including the noncancellable period of the arrangement plus periods covered by options to extend the arrangement that are reasonably certain of exercise. The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by the amendments. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The guidance is required to be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the requirements of this guidance and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Targeted improvements to the accounting for long-duration contracts: In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance that provides targeted improvements to the accounting for long-duration contracts. The guidance includes the following primary changes: assumptions supporting benefit reserves will no longer be locked-in but must be updated at least annually with the impact of changes to the liability reflected in earnings (except for discount rates); the discount rate assumptions will be based on an upper-medium grade (low credit risk) fixed-income instrumentsinstrument yield instead of the earnings rate of invested assets; the discount rate must be evaluated at each reporting date and the impact of changes to the liability estimate as a result of updating
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




the discount rate assumption is required to be recognized in other comprehensive income; the provision for adverse deviation is eliminated; and premium deficiency testing is eliminated. Other noteworthy changes include the following: differing models for amortizing deferred acquisition costs will become uniform for all long-duration contracts based on a constant rate over the expected term of the related in-force contracts; all market risk benefits associated with deposit contracts must be reported at fair value with changes reflected in income except for changes related to credit risk which will be recognized in other comprehensive income; and disclosures will be expanded to include disaggregated roll forwards of the liability for future policy benefits, policyholder account balances, market risk benefits, separate account liabilities, and deferred acquisition costs, as well as information about significant inputs, judgments, assumptions and methods used in measurement.
ForAs the FASB has approved a one-year delay in October 2019 for public business entities, the guidance is now effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020,2021, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Generally, the amendments are applied retrospectively as of the beginning of the earliest period presented with two transition options available for changing the assumptions.
This guidance will apply to the Company’s preneed life insurance policies, as well as its annuity and universal life products (which are no longer offered and are in runoff). The Company is evaluating the requirements of this guidance and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




4. Acquisitions
TWG Acquisition
On May 31, 2018 (the “Acquisition Date”), the Company acquired TWG Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (as subsequently reorganized, “TWG”) for total consideration of $2.47 billion. This amount included $894.9 million in cash, the repayment of TWG’s $595.9 million pre-existing debt and issuance of $975.5 million of Assurant, Inc. common stock. As a result, the equityholders of TWG, including TPG Capital and certain of its affiliates (“TPG”), received a total of 10.4 million shares of Assurant, Inc. common stock. In March 2019, TPG sold all remaining shares of common stock held by certain of its affiliates in an underwritten secondary public offering. TWG specializes in the underwriting, administration and marketing of service contracts on a wide variety of consumer goods, including automobiles, consumer electronics and major home appliances.
Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The fair values listed below are estimatesinitial accounting for the net assets acquired and are subject to adjustment, including assessment of the value of business acquired (“VOBA”) and other intangible assets, as well as certain components of deferred tax liabilities included within accounts payable and other liabilities. The initial accountingassumed included certain provisional amounts recorded as of June 30, 2018 (the end of the reporting period in which the acquisition occurred). During the measurement period (which includesincluded the period from June 1, 2018 to MarchMay 31, 2019), the Company made adjustments toadjusted the provisional amounts to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the Acquisition Date, which, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. Such adjustments impacted certain identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting in a net increase to total identifiable net assets acquired and a corresponding decrease in goodwill of $36.1$25.7 million. The adjustments to income that would have been recognized in previous periods if the measurement period adjustments had been completed as of the Acquisition Date were immaterial. The Company may recognize additional measurement period adjustments to the provisional amounts in future periods, but no later than one year from the Acquisition Date.
Assets acquired and (liabilities) assumed (updated as of March 31, 2019)
Fixed maturity securities available for sale $2,268.8
Equity securities 49.4
Short-term investments 165.5
Other investments 100.9
Cash and cash equivalents 380.1
Premiums and accounts receivable, net 285.7
Reinsurance recoverables 1,916.9
Accrued investment income 31.6
Property and equipment 15.4
Value of business acquired 3,973.0
Other intangible assets 459.7
Other assets 200.5
Unearned premiums and contract fees (7,521.3)
Claims and benefits payable (418.2)
Reinsurance balances payable (186.1)
Funds held under reinsurance (202.2)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (479.3)
Non-controlling interest (1.8)
Total identifiable net assets acquired 1,038.6
Goodwill 1,427.7
Total acquisition consideration $2,466.3

Total goodwill of $1.43 billion is mainly attributable to expected growth and profitability, none of which is expected to be
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




Assets acquired and (liabilities) assumed
Fixed maturity securities available for sale $2,268.8
Equity securities 49.4
Short-term investments 165.5
Other investments 100.9
Cash and cash equivalents 380.1
Premiums and accounts receivable, net 286.2
Reinsurance recoverables 1,908.7
Accrued investment income 31.6
Property and equipment 15.4
Value of business acquired 3,973.0
Other intangible assets 459.7
Other assets 200.0
Unearned premiums and contract fees (7,512.6)
Claims and benefits payable (419.9)
Commissions payable (106.8)
Reinsurance balances payable (186.1)
Funds held under reinsurance (202.2)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (381.7)
Non-controlling interest (1.8)
Total identifiable net assets acquired 1,028.2
Goodwill 1,438.1
Total acquisition consideration $2,466.3

Total goodwill of $1.44 billion is mainly attributable to expected growth and profitability, NaN of which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
VOBA and Other Intangible Assets
The following table shows the preliminary purchase price allocation to VOBAvalue of business acquired (“VOBA”) and other intangible assets, including the effect of measurement period adjustments to provisional estimates as described above.
 Amount
Value of business acquired (1)$3,973.0
  
Finite life (1): 
Customer related intangibles (distribution network)$390.3
Technology based intangibles57.8
Total finite life other intangible assets448.1
Indefinite life: 
Contract based intangibles11.6
Total other intangible assets$459.7
(1)Refer to future estimated amortization table below for the amortization pattern of VOBA and other intangible assets with finite lives.
Total amortization of VOBA related to TWG was $298.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $282.4 million and $105.7 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $874.8 million and
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




$139.9 million, respectively. Total amortization of other intangible assets related to TWG was $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $4.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $13.8 million and $5.3 million, respectively. At March 31,September 30, 2019, the estimated amortization of VOBA and other intangible assets with finite lives related to TWG for the remainder of 2019, the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
YearVOBA Other Intangible Assets (with Finite Lives)
April 1 - December 31, 2019$785.3
 $14.0
PeriodVOBA Other Intangible Assets (with Finite Lives)
October 1 - December 31, 2019$241.4
 $4.4
2020822.0
 26.2
801.0
 26.1
2021576.0
 31.0
562.3
 31.0
2022353.8
 35.0
346.1
 34.9
2023218.8
 36.1
215.3
 36.1
202479.0
 36.6
76.7
 36.5
Thereafter7.5
 254.2
7.3
 254.0
Total$2,842.4
 $433.1
$2,250.1
 $423.0

Acquisition-related Costs
Transaction costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred. These costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and other professional or consulting fees, as well as general and administrative costs. Transaction costs incurred to date in connection with the acquisition of TWG totaled $40.2 million, including $0.3 million and $5.2 million$40.4 million. There were 0 significant transactions costs for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019September 30, 2019. Transaction costs included in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 respectively, whichwere $0.2 million and $30.2 million, respectively. Transaction costs were reported through the underwriting, general and administrative expenses line item in the consolidated statements of operations.
As a part of the ongoing integration of TWG’s operations, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, costs associated with restructuring systems, processes and workforce. These costs include such items as severance, retention, facilities and consulting. Integration costs incurred to date in connection with the acquisition of TWG totaled $40.9$52.4 million, including $10.4$5.3 million and $2.3$10.1 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $21.9 million and $22.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which were reported through the underwriting, general and administrative expenses line item in the consolidated statements of operations.

5. Investment in Iké
In 2014, the Company made an approximately 40% investment in Iké Group, Iké Asistencia and certain of their subsidiaries (collectively, “Iké”), a services assistance business, for which we paid approximately $110.0 million. The Company also entered into a shareholders agreement with the majority shareholders that provided us with the right to acquire the remainder of Iké from the majority shareholders and the majority shareholders the right to put their interests in Iké to us (together, the “put/call”) in mid-2019. In April 2019, the Company entered into a cooperation agreement with the majority shareholders of Iké to explore strategic alternatives. The Company also agreed to extend the put/call to January 31, 2020. Based on the review of strategic alternatives as of September 30, 2019, the Company has decided to pursue the sale of its interests in Iké.
The Company has determined that Iké is a variable interest entity (“VIE”); however, we do not have the controlling financial interest to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. Accordingly, the investment in Iké is recorded under the equity method of accounting and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s income from its investment in Iké is included in fees and other income in the consolidated statements of operations. The estimated fair value of the put/call is remeasured each quarter and is included in accounts payable and other liabilities of the consolidated balance sheets and any gain or loss from changes in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




5.Impairment of Investment and Charge on Put/Call
The Company’s investment in Iké is assessed for possible impairment when events indicate that the fair value of the investment may be below the carrying value. The Company has committed to a plan to sell its interest in Iké and based on the current expectation of sales price, the Company determined that carrying value exceeds fair value and such impairment is other than temporary. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment on its 40% equity method investment in Iké of $66.8 million that includes consideration of cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $41.0 million recorded in other comprehensive income.
In addition, the Company recorded a charge of $54.3 million related to the change in value of the put/call for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets Related to Investment in Iké
The losses referenced above generated deferred tax assets when applying the applicable effective tax rate. The Company’s ability to realize the deferred tax assets depends on its ability to generate sufficient taxable income of the same character within the carryback or carryforward periods in the impacted jurisdiction. In assessing future taxable income, the Company considered all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax assets, including the future reversal of existing temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in carryback years and tax-planning strategies. The Company must record a valuation allowance to fully offset deferred tax assets if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Based on an evaluation of the limited future sources of income in the impacted jurisdiction, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance on the $36.3 million of deferred taxes arising from the losses incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as well as a $3.7 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets established in prior periods.
In total, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $121.1 million and after-tax charges of $124.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $130.5 million and after-tax charges of $131.4 million, reflecting additional change in value of the put/call recorded in the year-to-date period.

6. Segment Information
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company had four4 reportable segments, which are defined based on the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), reviews the business to assess performance and allocate resources, and align to the nature of the products and services offered:
Global Housing: provides lender-placed homeowners insurance;insurance (referred to as “Lender-placed Insurance”); renters insurance and related products (referred to as “Multifamily Housing”); and manufactured housing and flood insurance and other specialty products (referred to as “Specialty and Other”);
Global Lifestyle: provides mobile device protection products and related services and extended service products and related services for consumer electronics and appliances (referred to as “Connected Living”); vehicle protection and related services (referred to as “Global Automotive”); and credit and other insurance (referred to as “Global Financial Services and Other”);
Global Preneed: provides pre-funded funeral insurance and annuity products; and
Corporate and Other: Corporate and Other includes activities of the holding company, financing and interest expenses, net realized gains (losses) on investments, interest income earned from short-term investments held and income (expenses) primarily related to the Company’s frozen benefit plans. Corporate and Other also includes the amortization of deferred gains associated with the sales of businesses through reinsurance agreements, expenses related to the acquisition of TWG, foreign currency gains (losses) from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities, the gain or loss on the sale of businesses, gains or losses associated with the valuation of the investment in Iké and other unusual or infrequent items. Additionally, the Corporate and Other segment includes amounts related to businesses previously disposed of through reinsurance and the runoff of the Assurant Health business.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The following tables summarize selected financial information by segment:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
                  
Global Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other ConsolidatedGlobal Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues                  
Net earned premiums$460.1
 $1,428.5
 $15.8
 $
 $1,904.4
$475.2
 $1,525.1
 $15.1
 $
 $2,015.4
Fees and other income39.9
 253.1
 33.3
 2.0
 328.3
35.1
 224.2
 35.7
 0.1
 295.1
Net investment income25.4
 58.9
 69.1
 12.9
 166.3
22.4
 62.1
 73.0
 12.0
 169.5
Net realized gains on investments
 
 
 28.8
 28.8

 
 
 14.9
 14.9
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses
 
 
 7.8
 7.8

 
 
 4.4
 4.4
Total revenues525.4
 1,740.5
 118.2
 51.5
 2,435.6
532.7
 1,811.4
 123.8
 31.4
 2,499.3
Benefits, losses and expenses                  
Policyholder benefits198.9
 347.2
 68.6
 
 614.7
245.8
 392.1
 67.3
 
 705.2
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired53.9
 705.8
 17.6
 
 777.3
47.3
 791.9
 30.3
 
 869.5
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses(1)180.7
 555.8
 16.9
 46.7
 800.1
187.6
 496.6
 18.2
 62.1
 764.5
Iké net losses
 
 
 121.1
 121.1
Interest expense
 
 
 26.5
 26.5

 
 
 32.2
 32.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 31.4
 31.4
Total benefits, losses and expenses433.5
 1,608.8
 103.1
 73.2
 2,218.6
480.7
 1,680.6
 115.8
 246.8
 2,523.9
Segment income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income tax91.9
 131.7
 15.1
 (21.7) 217.0
52.0
 130.8
 8.0
 (215.4) (24.6)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes19.2
 31.1
 3.3
 (5.2) 48.4
10.4
 28.7
 0.6
 (11.1) 28.6
Segment income (loss) after taxes72.7
 100.6
 11.8
 (16.5) 168.6
41.6
 102.1
 7.4
 (204.3) (53.2)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 (2.9) (2.9)
 
 
 (1.6) (1.6)
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders72.7
 100.6
 11.8
 (19.4) 165.7
41.6
 102.1
 7.4
 (205.9) (54.8)
Less: Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 (4.7) (4.7)
 
 
 (4.7) (4.7)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$72.7
 $100.6
 $11.8
 $(24.1) $161.0
$41.6
 $102.1
 $7.4
 $(210.6) $(59.5)
As of March 31, 2019As of September 30, 2019
                  
Segment assets:$3,937.1
 $21,635.0
 $7,135.5
 $9,529.4
 $42,237.0
$4,272.7
 $22,552.1
 $7,348.0
 $9,578.7
 $43,751.5
(1)Corporate and Other includes (i) $11.3 million of net losses from foreign exchange related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina as a result of the classification of Argentina’s economy as highly inflationary beginning July 1, 2018; and (ii) a $5.6 million loss on assets held for sale associated with an office building previously used as the headquarters for a business in runoff.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




Three Months Ended March 31, 2018Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
                  
Global Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other ConsolidatedGlobal Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues                  
Net earned premiums$436.4
 $673.6
 $14.6
 $0.3
 $1,124.9
$463.0
 $1,376.0
 $14.6
 $
 $1,853.6
Fees and other income86.7
 244.9
 31.6
 1.3
 364.5
58.6
 165.5
 33.5
 0.3
 257.9
Net investment income20.2
 32.1
 65.8
 12.1
 130.2
17.1
 54.7
 70.1
 9.9
 151.8
Net realized gains on investments
 
 
 0.5
 0.5
Net realized losses on investments
 
 
 (5.7) (5.7)
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses
 
 
 18.5
 18.5

 
 
 12.7
 12.7
Total revenues543.3
 950.6
 112.0
 32.7
 1,638.6
538.7
 1,596.2
 118.2
 17.2
 2,270.3
Benefits, losses and expenses                  
Policyholder benefits169.1
 181.6
 66.7
 (2.8) 414.6
264.8
 352.2
 64.5
 (0.6) 680.9
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired49.6
 280.3
 16.5
 
 346.4
51.2
 681.5
 17.9
 
 750.6
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses(1)234.9
 415.8
 16.2
 52.7
 719.6
198.7
 463.0
 14.4
 60.4
 736.5
Interest expense
 
 
 21.5
 21.5

 
 
 26.5
 26.5
Total benefits, losses and expenses453.6
 877.7
 99.4
 71.4
 1,502.1
514.7
 1,496.7
 96.8
 86.3
 2,194.5
Segment income (loss) before provision for income tax89.7
 72.9
 12.6
 (38.7) 136.5
Segment income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income tax24.0
 99.5
 21.4
 (69.1) 75.8
Provision (benefit) for income taxes18.5
 17.1
 2.8
 (7.9) 30.5
4.6
 23.6
 4.6
 (10.0) 22.8
Segment income (loss) after taxes$71.2
 $55.8
 $9.8
 $(30.8) $106.0
19.4
 75.9
 16.8
 (59.1) 53.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 (4.7) (4.7)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$19.4
 $75.9
 $16.8
 $(63.8) $48.3

(1)Corporate and Other includes $17.9 million of net losses from foreign exchange related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina as a result of the classification of Argentina’s economy as highly inflationary beginning July 1, 2018.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
          
 Global Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues         
Net earned premiums$1,407.1
 $4,499.1
 $46.3
 $
 $5,952.5
Fees and other income113.3
 740.9
 103.2
 2.1
 959.5
Net investment income66.6
 177.5
 212.7
 33.2
 490.0
Net realized gains on investments
 
 
 61.5
 61.5
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses
 
 
 16.9
 16.9
Total revenues1,587.0
 5,417.5
 362.2
 113.7
 7,480.4
Benefits, losses and expenses         
Policyholder benefits652.5
 1,152.2
 202.1
 0.1
 2,006.9
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired158.7
 2,238.4
 65.5
 
 2,462.6
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses (1)541.6
 1,622.6
 49.8
 174.1
 2,388.1
Iké net losses
 
 
 130.5
 130.5
Interest expense
 
 
 85.2
 85.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 31.4
 31.4
Total benefits, losses and expenses1,352.8
 5,013.2
 317.4
 421.3
 7,104.7
Segment income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income tax234.2
 404.3
 44.8
 (307.6) 375.7
Provision (benefit) for income taxes48.4
 92.3
 8.7
 (31.7) 117.7
Segment income (loss) after taxes185.8
 312.0
 36.1
 (275.9) 258.0
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
 
 
 (3.0) (3.0)
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders185.8
 312.0
 36.1
 (278.9) 255.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 (14.0) (14.0)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$185.8
 $312.0
 $36.1
 $(292.9) $241.0
(1)Corporate and Other includes (i) $16.6 million of net losses from foreign exchange related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina as a result of the classification of Argentina’s economy as highly inflationary beginning July 1, 2018; (ii) a $15.6 million impairment of certain intangible assets from the acquisition of Green Tree as a result of developments related to the financial status of a business partner providing new and renewal business to Green Tree; and (iii) a $5.6 million loss on assets held for sale associated with an office building previously used as the headquarters for a business in runoff.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
          
 Global Housing Global Lifestyle Global Preneed Corporate and Other Consolidated
Revenues         
Net earned premiums$1,349.1
 $2,923.9
 $43.4
 $0.4
 $4,316.8
Fees and other income238.1
 638.3
 97.8
 2.4
 976.6
Net investment income53.2
 123.4
 203.8
 37.2
 417.6
Net realized losses on investments
 
 
 (16.6) (16.6)
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses
 
 
 46.2
 46.2
Total revenues1,640.4
 3,685.6
 345.0
 69.6
 5,740.6
Benefits, losses and expenses         
Policyholder benefits621.1
 773.1
 196.2
 (4.3) 1,586.1
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired151.2
 1,357.4
 51.6
 
 1,560.2
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses (1)662.9
 1,298.4
 44.4
 224.0
 2,229.7
Interest expense
 
 
 74.0
 74.0
Total benefits, losses and expenses1,435.2
 3,428.9
 292.2
 293.7
 5,450.0
Segment income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income tax205.2
 256.7
 52.8
 (224.1) 290.6
Provision (benefit) for income taxes42.0
 56.9
 11.5
 (45.8) 64.6
Segment income (loss) after taxes163.2
 199.8
 41.3
 (178.3) 226.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends
 
 
 (9.5) (9.5)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$163.2
 $199.8
 $41.3
 $(187.8) $216.5
(1)Corporate and Other includes $17.9 million of net losses from foreign exchange related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina as a result of the classification of Argentina’s economy as highly inflationary beginning July 1, 2018.

6.7. Contract Revenues
The Company partners with clients to provide consumers a diverse range of protection products and services. The Company’s revenues from protection products are accounted for as insurance contracts.contracts and are recognized over the term of the insurance protection provided. Revenue from service contracts and sales of products are recognized as the contractual performance obligations are satisfied or the products are delivered. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expectexpects to be entitled to in exchange for performing the services or transferring products. If payments are received before the related revenue is recognized, the amount is recorded as unearned revenue or advance payment liabilities, until the performance obligations are satisfied or the products are transferred.
The disaggregated revenues from service contracts included in fees and other income on the consolidated statement of operations are $30.2$23.8 million and $76.1$48.5 million for Global Housing and $207.6$188.8 million and $173.6$147.4 million for Global Lifestyle for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The disaggregated revenues included in fees and other income on the consolidated statement of operations are $81.4 million and $208.8 million for Global Housing and $614.6 million and $471.2 million for Global Lifestyle for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




Global Housing
In the Company’s Global Housing segment, revenues from service contracts and sales of products are primarily from the Company’s Lender-placed Insurance business. Under the Company’s Lender-placed Insurance business, the Company provides loan and claim payment tracking services for lenders. Until the sale of the Mortgage Solutions business on August 1, 2018, the Company previously offered valuation and title services and products across the origination, home equity and default markets, as well as field services, inspection services, restoration and real estate owned (“REO”) asset management services to mortgage servicing clients and investors. The Company generally invoices its customers weekly or monthly based on the volume of services provided during the billing period with payment due within a short-term period. Each service is an individual performance obligation with a standalone selling price. The Company recognizes revenue as it invoices, which corresponds to the value transferred to the customer.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




Global Lifestyle
In the Company’s Global Lifestyle segment, revenuerevenues from service contracts and sales of products isare primarily from the Company’s Connected Living business. Through partnerships with mobile carriers, the Company provides administrative services related to its mobile device protection products including program design and marketing strategy, risk management, data analytics, customer support and claims handling, supply chain and service delivery, repair and logistics, and device disposition. Administrative fees are generally billed monthly based on the volume of services provided during the billing period (for example, based on the number of mobile subscribers) with payment due within a short-term period. Each service or bundle of services, depending on the contract, is an individual performance obligation with a standalone selling price. The Company recognizes revenue as it invoices, which corresponds to the value transferred to the customer.
The Company also sells repaired or refurbished mobile and other electronic devices. Revenue from products sold is recognized when risk of ownership transfers to customers, generally upon shipment. Each product has a standalone selling price that is determined through analysis of various factors including market data, historical costs and product lifecycle status. Payments are generally due prior to shipment or within a short-term period.
Contract Balances
The receivables and unearned revenue under these contracts were $169.0$183.3 million and $95.4$89.4 million, respectively, as of March 31,September 30, 2019, and $183.7 million and $88.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018. These balances are included in premiums and accounts receivable and the accounts payable and other liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. Revenue from service contracts and sales of products recognized during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 that was included in unearned revenue as of December 31, 2018 was $15.6 million.$14.5 million and $44.7 million, respectively.
In certain circumstances, the Company defers upfront commissions and other costs in connection with client contracts in excess of one year where the Company can demonstrate future economic benefit. For these contracts, expense is recognized as revenues are earned. The Company periodically assesses recoverability based on the performance of the related contracts. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has approximately $27.6$28.5 million and $29.0 million, respectively, of such intangible assets that will be expensed over the term of the client contracts.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




7.8. Investments
The following tables show the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, fair value and other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) included within AOCI of the Company’s fixed maturity securities as of the dates indicated:  
March 31, 2019September 30, 2019
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
OTTI in
AOCI (1)
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
OTTI in
AOCI (1)
Fixed maturity securities:                  
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$308.0
 $5.3
 $(0.6) $312.7
 $
$187.7
 $6.4
 $(0.1) $194.0
 $
States, municipalities and political subdivisions236.5
 21.8
 (0.1) 258.2
 
234.8
 29.6
 
 264.4
 
Foreign governments877.7
 84.1
 (0.7) 961.1
 
873.5
 108.8
 (0.1) 982.2
 
Asset-backed485.9
 0.7
 (4.1) 482.5
 
481.9
 3.0
 (2.6) 482.3
 
Commercial mortgage-backed206.8
 6.6
 (1.6) 211.8
 
226.8
 13.8
 (0.6) 240.0
 
Residential mortgage-backed1,242.1
 33.0
 (5.8) 1,269.3
 4.4
1,235.7
 61.8
 (1.0) 1,296.5
 3.6
U.S. corporate5,587.2
 490.1
 (12.0) 6,065.3
 14.4
5,757.9
 829.9
 (2.7) 6,585.1
 16.4
Foreign corporate2,098.3
 178.3
 (2.9) 2,273.7
 
2,106.2
 270.5
 (0.4) 2,376.3
 
Total fixed maturity securities$11,042.5
 $819.9
 $(27.8) $11,834.6
 $18.8
$11,104.5
 $1,323.8
 $(7.5) $12,420.8
 $20.0
December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
OTTI in
AOCI (1)
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
OTTI in
AOCI (1)
Fixed maturity securities:                  
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$381.4
 $4.4
 $(1.2) $384.6
 $
$381.4
 $4.4
 $(1.2) $384.6
 $
States, municipalities and political subdivisions238.9
 17.6
 (0.3) 256.2
 
238.9
 17.6
 (0.3) 256.2
 
Foreign governments856.3
 58.8
 (3.0) 912.1
 
856.3
 58.8
 (3.0) 912.1
 
Asset-backed513.6
 0.5
 (9.6) 504.5
 
513.6
 0.5
 (9.6) 504.5
 
Commercial mortgage-backed79.1
 2.2
 (1.6) 79.7
 
79.1
 2.2
 (1.6) 79.7
 
Residential mortgage-backed1,399.1
 21.5
 (14.8) 1,405.8
 5.0
1,399.1
 21.5
 (14.8) 1,405.8
 5.0
U.S. corporate5,337.0
 315.7
 (59.7) 5,593.0
 14.1
5,337.0
 315.7
 (59.7) 5,593.0
 14.1
Foreign corporate2,028.6
 110.7
 (18.1) 2,121.2
 
2,028.6
 110.7
 (18.1) 2,121.2
 
Total fixed maturity securities$10,834.0
 $531.4
 $(108.3) $11,257.1
 $19.1
$10,834.0
 $531.4
 $(108.3) $11,257.1
 $19.1
 
(1)Represents the amount of OTTI recognized in AOCI. Amount includes unrealized gains and losses on impaired securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date.
 
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The Company’s state, municipality and political subdivision holdings are highly diversified across the U.S., with no0 individual state, municipality or political subdivision exposure (including both general obligation and revenue securities) exceeding 0.3% and 0.4% of the overall investment portfolio as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the securities included general obligation and revenue bonds issued by states, cities, counties, school districts and similar issuers, including $58.9$59.2 million and $58.4 million, respectively, of advance refunded or escrowed-to-maturity bonds (collectively referred to as “pre-refunded bonds”), which are bonds for which an irrevocable trust has been established to fund the remaining payments of principal and interest. As of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, revenue bonds accounted for 56% of the holdings. Excluding pre-refunded revenue bonds, the activities supporting the income streams of the Company’s revenue bonds are across a broad range of sectors, primarily water, airport and marina, specifically pledged tax revenues, leases and other miscellaneous sources such as bond banks, finance authorities and appropriations.
The Company’s investments in foreign government fixed maturity securities are held mainly in countries and currencies where the Company has policyholder liabilities, to facilitate matching of assets to the related liabilities. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, approximately 55%58%, 19%18% and 7%6% of the foreign government securities were held in Canadian government/provincials and the governments of Brazil and the United Kingdom,Mexico, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, approximately 55%, 18% and 8% of the foreign government securities were held in Canadian government/provincials and the governments of Brazil and the United Kingdom, respectively. No other country represented more than 5% and 6% of the Company’s foreign government securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively.
The Company had European investment exposure in its corporate fixed maturity securities of $813.6$804.7 million with a net unrealized gain of $46.4$82.8 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and $800.9 million with a net unrealized gain of $27.7 million as of December 31, 2018. Approximately 28% and 27% of the corporate fixed maturity European exposure was held in the financial industry as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.2018. The Company’s largest European country exposure (the United Kingdom) represented approximately 4% and 5% of the fair value of the Company’s corporate fixed maturity securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company’s international investments are managed as part of the overall portfolio with the same approach to risk management and focus on diversification.
The cost or amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Cost or
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value
Cost or
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value
Due in one year or less$334.7
 $336.5
$355.0
 $357.0
Due after one year through five years2,724.5
 2,783.3
2,511.3
 2,603.8
Due after five years through ten years2,290.5
 2,406.6
2,442.4
 2,663.1
Due after ten years3,758.0
 4,344.6
3,851.4
 4,778.1
Total9,107.7
 9,871.0
9,160.1
 10,402.0
Asset-backed485.9
 482.5
481.9
 482.3
Commercial mortgage-backed206.8
 211.8
226.8
 240.0
Residential mortgage-backed1,242.1
 1,269.3
1,235.7
 1,296.5
Total$11,042.5
 $11,834.6
$11,104.5
 $12,420.8


Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The following table sets forth the net realized gains (losses), including OTTI, recognized in the statement of operations for the periods indicated: 
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net realized gains (losses) related to sales and other:          
Fixed maturity securities$(0.3) $(2.6)$7.4
 $(7.7) $15.1
 $(17.9)
Equity securities (1)29.9
 2.2
9.4
 2.3
 46.3
 (1.4)
Other investments(0.1) 1.3
0.3
 
 5.4
 2.5
Consolidated investment entities (2)(0.4) (0.4)(2.0) 0.2
 (4.2) 0.7
Total net realized gains related to sales and other29.1
 0.5
Total net realized gains (losses) related to sales and other15.1
 (5.2) 62.6
 (16.1)
Net realized losses related to other-than-temporary impairments:          
Fixed maturity securities(0.3) 
(0.2) 
 (1.1) 
Total net realized gains$28.8
 $0.5
Other investments
 (0.5) 
 (0.5)
Total net realized losses related to other-than-temporary impairments(0.2) (0.5) (1.1) (0.5)
Total net realized gains (losses)$14.9
 $(5.7) $61.5
 $(16.6)

(1)ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 includes $10.4 million and $7.8$10.8 million, respectively, of gains on equity investment holdings accounted for under the measurement alternative. Three months ended September 30, 2018 includes $3.0 million of gains on equity investment holdings accounted for under the measurement alternative. There were 0 changes in fair value recorded on equity investments holdings accounted for under the measurement alternative for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
(2)Consists of net realized gains (losses) from the change in fair value of the Company’s direct investment in collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”). Refer to Note 89 for additional information.
The following table sets forth the portion of unrealized gains (losses) related to equity securities during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Net gains recognized on equity securities$29.9
 $2.2
Less: Net realized gains (losses) related to sales of equity securities(1.0) 2.0
Total net unrealized gains on equity securities held$30.9
 $0.2

The investment category and duration of the Company’s gross unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:2018:
 March 31, 2019
 Less than 12 months 12 Months or More Total
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
Fixed maturity securities:           
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$
 $
 $72.8
 $(0.6) $72.8
 $(0.6)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
 
 3.3
 (0.1) 3.3
 (0.1)
Foreign governments88.5
 (0.7) 
 
 88.5
 (0.7)
Asset-backed282.1
 (3.7) 47.5
 (0.4) 329.6
 (4.1)
Commercial mortgage-backed
 
 20.0
 (1.6) 20.0
 (1.6)
Residential mortgage-backed18.6
 (0.1) 346.2
 (5.7) 364.8
 (5.8)
U.S. corporate232.8
 (6.0) 206.8
 (6.0) 439.6
 (12.0)
Foreign corporate102.8
 (1.4) 69.6
 (1.5) 172.4
 (2.9)
Total fixed maturity securities$724.8
 $(11.9) $766.2
 $(15.9) $1,491.0
 $(27.8)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities$9.4
 $2.3
 $46.3
 $(1.4)
Less: Net realized gains (losses) related to sales of equity securities0.9
 0.2
 
 3.9
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities held$8.5
 $2.1
 $46.3
 $(5.3)


Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The investment category and duration of the Company’s gross unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 September 30, 2019
 Less than 12 months 12 Months or More Total
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
Fixed maturity securities:           
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$
 $
 $38.5
 $(0.1) $38.5
 $(0.1)
Foreign governments11.5
 (0.1) 
 
 11.5
 (0.1)
Asset-backed93.8
 (1.4) 71.1
 (1.2) 164.9
 (2.6)
Commercial mortgage-backed1.7
 (0.1) 4.7
 (0.5) 6.4
 (0.6)
Residential mortgage-backed66.7
 (0.2) 94.3
 (0.8) 161.0
 (1.0)
U.S. corporate110.0
 (2.0) 9.1
 (0.7) 119.1
 (2.7)
Foreign corporate18.6
 (0.2) 7.3
 (0.2) 25.9
 (0.4)
Total fixed maturity securities$302.3
 $(4.0) $225.0
 $(3.5) $527.3
 $(7.5)

 December 31, 2018
 Less than 12 months 12 Months or More Total
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Losses
Fixed maturity securities:           
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$11.2
 $(0.1) $89.5
 $(1.1) $100.7
 $(1.2)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions31.5
 (0.1) 3.1
 (0.2) 34.6
 (0.3)
Foreign governments136.4
 (2.8) 9.2
 (0.2) 145.6
 (3.0)
Asset-backed370.6
 (9.6) 
 
 370.6
 (9.6)
Commercial mortgage-backed29.4
 (0.7) 12.4
 (0.9) 41.8
 (1.6)
Residential mortgage-backed378.2
 (3.7) 309.6
 (11.1) 687.8
 (14.8)
U.S. corporate1,860.4
 (49.5) 173.1
 (10.2) 2,033.5
 (59.7)
Foreign corporate706.6
 (12.9) 149.5
 (5.2) 856.1
 (18.1)
Total fixed maturity securities$3,524.3
 $(79.4) $746.4
 $(28.9) $4,270.7
 $(108.3)

Total gross unrealized losses represented approximately 2%1% and 3% of the aggregate fair value of the related securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Approximately 43%53% and 73% of these gross unrealized losses had been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The total gross unrealized losses are comprised of 899287 and 2,642 individual securities as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. In accordance with its policy, the Company concluded that for these securities, other-than-temporary impairments of the gross unrealized losses was not warranted as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The Company has entered into commercial mortgage loans, collateralized by the underlying real estate, on properties located throughout the U.S. and Canada. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, approximately 34%37% of the outstanding principal balance of commercial mortgage loans was concentrated in the states of California, Oregon,Utah and the Canadian province of Ontario.New York. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, an economic downturn could have an adverse impact on the ability of its debtors to repay their loans. The outstanding balance of commercial mortgage loans range in size from $0.1 million to $12.4$12.3 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and from $0.1 million to $12.5 million as of December 31, 2018.

8.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




9. Variable Interest Entities
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved with various types of investment entities that may be considered variable interest entities (“VIEs”).VIEs. The Company evaluates its involvement with each entity to determine whether consolidation is required. The Company’s maximum risk of loss is limited to the carrying value and unfunded commitments of its investments in the VIEs.
Consolidated VIEs
One of the Company’s subsidiaries is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as an investment adviser. The subsidiary (or one of its affiliates) manages and invests in CLOs and real estate funds and may conduct other forms of investment activities. The Company has determined that the CLOs and real estate fundfunds are VIEs and consolidated each because the Company was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of these entities due to (i) its role as collateral manager, which gives it the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities, and (ii) its economic interest in the entities, which exposes it to losses and the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entities.
In connection with the formation of CLO structures, the Company forms special purpose entities capitalized by contributions from the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries. Subsequent to capitalization, the special purpose entities purchase senior secured leveraged loans funded by contributions from the Company and a short-term warehousing credit
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




facility. Borrowings from the warehousing credit facility are non-recourse to the Company and are fully repaid once the CLO closes. Additionally, the amounts contributed by the Company to fund the initial capitalization are returned after the CLO closes. The Company may elect to use the return of capital to purchase a direct investment in the CLO.
Collateralized Loan Obligations: The CLO entities are collateralized financing entities. The carrying value of the CLO debt equals the fair value of the CLO assets (senior secured leveraged loans) as the assets have more observable fair values. The CLO liabilities are reduced by the beneficial interests the Company retains in the CLO. CLO earnings attributable to the Company’s shareholders are measured by the change in the fair value of the Company’s CLO investments, net investment income earned and investment management and contingent performance fees earned. Investment management fees are reported as a reduction to investment expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The assets of the CLOs are legally isolated from the Company’s creditors and can only be used to settle the obligations of the CLOs. The liabilities of the CLOs are non-recourse to the Company and the Company has no obligations to satisfy the liabilities of the CLOs.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company and its subsidiaries held a range of 43.8% to 100.0% of the most subordinated debt tranches of four CLO entities and 5.0% of senior debt tranches in one CLO entity, which represents a range of 6.0% to 8.8% overall ownership in each of the CLO entities. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, a fifth CLO structure was funded with $20.0$123.0 million in contributions from the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in the CLOs that have closed was $90.4$84.9 million and $55.2 million in subordinated debt tranches and $21.2$21.1 million and $21.0 million in senior debt tranches as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Real Estate Fund:Funds: The Company’s real estate fund includesinvestments are closed ended funds that include contributions from third party investors, which are recorded as non-controlling interest.interests. Real estate fund earnings attributable to the Company’s shareholders are measured by the net investment income of the real estate fund,funds, which includes the change in fair value of the Company’s investments in the real estate fundfunds and investment management fees earned. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company formed a second real estate fund capitalized with $15.4 million of contributions from the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company has a majority investment in the real estate fundfunds in the form of an equity interest.interests. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in the real estate fundfunds was $99.1$117.0 million and $91.5 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Company’s unfunded commitment in the real estate fundfunds was $4.2$3.5 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019.
For all consolidated investment entities, intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
Fair Value of VIE Assets and Liabilities
The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. See Note 910 for the definition of the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for financial assets and liabilities held by consolidated investment entities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated:
 March 31, 2019
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets       
Investments:       
Cash and cash equivalents$110.4
 $110.4
(1)$
 $
Corporate debt securities1,787.8
 
 1,787.8
 
Real estate fund121.4
 
 
 121.4
Total financial assets$2,019.6
 $110.4
 $1,787.8
 $121.4
        
Financial Liabilities       
Collateralized loan obligation notes$1,603.6
 $
 $1,603.6
 $
Total financial liabilities$1,603.6
 $
 $1,603.6
 $
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




December 31, 2018September 30, 2019
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets              
Investments:              
Cash and cash equivalents$62.6
 $62.6
(1)$
 $
$64.3
 $64.3
(1)$
 $
Corporate debt securities1,464.2
 
 1,464.2
 
1,857.3
 
 1,857.3
 
Real estate fund112.0
 
 
 112.0
Real estate funds139.1
 
 
 139.1
Total financial assets$1,638.8
 $62.6
 $1,464.2
 $112.0
$2,060.7
 $64.3
 $1,857.3
 $139.1
              
Financial Liabilities              
Collateralized loan obligation notes$1,316.7
 $
 $1,316.7
 $
$1,610.3
 $
 $1,610.3
 $
Total financial liabilities$1,316.7
 $
 $1,316.7
 $
$1,610.3
 $
 $1,610.3
 $
 December 31, 2018
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets       
Investments:       
Cash and cash equivalents$62.6
 $62.6
(1)$
 $
Corporate debt securities1,464.2
 
 1,464.2
 
Real estate funds112.0
 
 
 112.0
Total financial assets$1,638.8
 $62.6
 $1,464.2
 $112.0
        
Financial Liabilities       
Collateralized loan obligation notes$1,316.7
 $
 $1,316.7
 $
Total financial liabilities$1,316.7
 $
 $1,316.7
 $
(1)Amounts consist of money market funds.
Level 2 Securities
Corporate debt securities: These assets are comprised of senior secured leveraged loans. The Company values these securities using estimates of fair value from a pricing service which utilizes the market valuation technique. The primary observable market inputs used by the pricing service are prices of reported trades from dealers. The fair value is calculated using a simple average of the prices received.
Collateralized loan obligation notes: As the Company elected the measurement alternative, the carrying value of the CLO debt is set equal to the fair value of the CLO assets. The CLO notes are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, consistent with the classification of the majority of the CLO financial assets.
Level 3 Securities
Real estate fund:funds: These assets are comprised of investments in limited partnerships whose underlying investments are real estate properties. The market, income and cost approach valuation techniques are used to calculate fair value as appropriate given the type of real estate property, as well as the use of independent external appraisals. Significant unobservable inputs, including capitalization rates, discount rates, market comparables, expense growth rates, leasing assumptions and replacement costs, are used as appropriate to calculate fair value.
The following table summarizes the change in balance sheet carrying value associated with Level 3 assets held by consolidated investment entities measured at fair value during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Balance, beginning of period$112.0
 $84.7
Total income included in earnings9.4
 2.1
Balance, end of period$121.4
 $86.8
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Balance, beginning of period$138.2
 $102.5
 $112.0
 $84.7
Purchases
 
 15.4
 23.0
Sales(5.6) 
 (5.6) (6.8)
Total income (loss) included in retained earnings6.5
 (0.4) 17.3
 1.2
Balance, end of period$139.1
 $102.1
 $139.1
 $102.1


9.10. Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Values, Inputs and Valuation Techniques for Financial Assets and Liabilities Disclosures
The fair value measurements and disclosures guidance defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In accordance with this guidance, the Company has
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




categorized its recurring fair value basis financial assets and liabilities into a three-level fair value hierarchy based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and takes into account factors specific to the asset or liability.
The levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company can access.
Level 2 inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable in the marketplace for the asset or liability. The observable inputs are used in valuation models to calculate the fair value for the asset or liability.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable but are significant to the fair value measurement for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The Company reviews fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy. In such instances, the transfer between levels is reported as of the beginning of the reporting period.

The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The amounts presented below for short-term investments, other investments, cash equivalents, other receivables, other assets, assets held in and liabilities held inrelated to separate accounts and other liabilities differ from the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets because only certain investments or certain assets and liabilities within these line items are measured at estimated fair value. Other investments are comprised of investments in the Assurant Investment Plan (“AIP”), the American Security Insurance Company Investment Plan, the Assurant Deferred Compensation Plan, a modified coinsurance arrangement and other derivatives. Other liabilities are comprised of investments in the AIP, contingent considerationsconsideration related to business combinations and other derivatives. The fair value amount and the majority of the associated levels presented for other investments and assets and liabilities held in separate accounts are received directly from third parties. 
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




March 31, 2019 September 30, 2019 
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Financial Assets                
Fixed maturity securities:                
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$312.7
 $
  $312.7
  $
  $194.0
 $
  $194.0
  $
  
States, municipalities and political subdivisions258.2
 
  258.2
  
  264.4
 
  264.4
  
  
Foreign governments961.1
 0.5
  960.6
  
  982.2
 0.2
  982.0
  
  
Asset-backed482.5
 
  457.6
  24.9
 482.3
 
  480.7
  1.6
 
Commercial mortgage-backed211.8
 
  170.4
  41.4
  240.0
 
  214.9
  25.1
  
Residential mortgage-backed1,269.3
 
  1,269.3
  
  1,296.5
 
  1,296.5
  
  
U.S. corporate6,065.3
 
 6,053.4
 11.9
 6,585.1
 
 6,579.1
 6.0
 
Foreign corporate2,273.7
 
  2,221.2
  52.5
  2,376.3
 
  2,340.2
  36.1
  
Equity securities:                
Mutual funds45.7
 45.7
 
 
 40.7
 40.7
 
 
 
Common stocks20.7
 20.0
  0.7
  
  19.5
 18.8
  0.7
  
  
Non-redeemable preferred stocks322.0
 
  319.8
  2.2
  346.7
 
  344.5
  2.2
  
Short-term investments305.3
 189.4
(2)115.9
 
  231.0
 129.2
(2)101.8
 
  
Other investments229.9
 65.9
(1)163.6
(3)0.4
(4)232.6
 67.0
(1)165.6
(3)
 
Cash equivalents507.6
 503.6
(2)4.0
(3)
  1,051.2
 1,030.5
(2)20.7
(3)
  
Other receivables5.0
 
 
 5.0
(6)
Other assets1.3
 
 
 1.3
(5)5.9
 
 3.2
(5)2.7
(5)
Assets held in separate accounts1,766.9
 1,587.4
(1)179.5
(3)
  1,715.2
 1,548.4
(1)166.8
(3)
  
Total financial assets$15,039.0
 $2,412.5
  $12,486.9
  $139.6
  $16,063.6
 $2,834.8
  $13,155.1
  $73.7
  
                
Financial Liabilities                
Other liabilities$108.0
 $66.0
(1)$0.7
(5)$41.3
(6)$147.6
 $67.0
(1)$
 $80.6
(6)
Liabilities related to separate accounts1,766.9
 1,587.4
(1)179.5
(3)
   
1,715.2
 1,548.4
(1)166.8
(3)
   
Total financial liabilities$1,874.9
 $1,653.4
  $180.2
   
$41.3
   
$1,862.8
 $1,615.4
  $166.8
   
$80.6
   

 
 
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




 December 31, 2018 
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Financial Assets        
Fixed maturity securities:        
U.S. government and government agencies and authorities$384.6
 $
 $384.6
 $
 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions256.2
 
 256.2
 
 
Foreign governments912.1
 0.5
 911.6
 
 
Asset-backed504.5
 
 504.5
 
 
Commercial mortgage-backed79.7
 
 40.8
 38.9
 
Residential mortgage-backed1,405.8
 
 1,405.8
 
 
U.S. corporate5,593.0
 
 5,580.3
 12.7
 
Foreign corporate2,121.2
 
 2,071.7
 49.5
 
Equity securities:        
Mutual funds45.0
 45.0
 
 
 
Common stocks15.3
 14.6
 0.7
 
 
Non-redeemable preferred stocks318.5
 
 316.3
 2.2
 
Short-term investments336.0
 188.9
(2)147.1
 
 
Other investments224.9
 62.9
(1)161.5
(3)0.5
(4)
Cash equivalents527.7
 523.6
(2)4.1
(3)
 
Other receivables5.0
 
 
 5.0
(6)
Other assets2.6
 
  
 2.6
(5)
Assets held in separate accounts1,575.7
 1,400.1
(1)175.6
(3)
 
Total financial assets$14,307.8
 $2,235.6
 $11,960.8
 $111.4
 
         
Financial Liabilities        
Other liabilities$104.8
 $62.9
(1)$0.7
(5)$41.2
(6)
Liabilities related to separate accounts1,575.7
 1,400.1
(1)175.6
(3)
 
Total financial liabilities$1,680.5
 $1,463.0
 $176.3
 $41.2
 
 
(1)Primarily includes mutual funds and related obligations.
(2)Primarily includes money market funds.
(3)Primarily includes fixed maturity securities and related obligations.
(4)Primarily includes fixed maturity securities and other derivatives.
(5)Primarily includes other derivative assets and liabilities.
(6)Primarily includes contingent consideration receivables/liabilities and the put/call related to business combinations and dispositions and derivatives.the investment in Iké. See Note 5 for more information.





Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The following tables disclose the carrying value, fair value and hierarchy level of the financial instruments that are not recognized or are not carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates indicated:
March 31, 2019September 30, 2019
  Fair Value  Fair Value
Carrying
Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Carrying
Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets                  
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate$758.1
 $760.6
 $
 $
 $760.6
$804.6
 $838.4
 $
 $
 $838.4
Other investments141.9
 141.9
 33.6
 
 108.3
138.8
 138.8
 31.2
 
 107.6
Other assets42.4
 42.4
 
 
 42.4
35.5
 35.5
 
 
 35.5
Total financial assets$942.4
 $944.9
 $33.6
 $
 $911.3
$978.9
 $1,012.7
 $31.2
 $
 $981.5
Financial Liabilities                  
Policy reserves under investment products (Individual and group annuities, subject to discretionary withdrawal) (1)$567.6
 $556.7
 $
 $
 $556.7
$556.4
 $574.8
 $
 $
 $574.8
Funds withheld under reinsurance294.0
 294.0
 294.0
 
 
287.9
 287.9
 287.9
 
 
Debt2,006.6
 2,097.3
 
 2,097.3
 
2,006.3
 2,189.2
 
 2,189.2
 
Total financial liabilities$2,868.2
 $2,948.0
 $294.0
 $2,097.3
 $556.7
$2,850.6
 $3,051.9
 $287.9
 $2,189.2
 $574.8
December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
  Fair Value  Fair Value
Carrying
Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Carrying
Value
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets                  
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate$759.6
 $735.1
 $
 $
 $735.1
$759.6
 $735.1
 $
 $
 $735.1
Other investments124.9
 124.9
 33.9
 
 91.0
124.9
 124.9
 33.9
 
 91.0
Other assets43.0
 43.0
 
 
 43.0
43.0
 43.0
 
 
 43.0
Total financial assets$927.5
 $903.0
 $33.9
 $
 $869.1
$927.5
 $903.0
 $33.9
 $
 $869.1
Financial Liabilities                  
Policy reserves under investment products (Individual and group annuities, subject to discretionary withdrawal) (1)$570.6
 $556.8
 $
 $
 $556.8
$570.6
 $556.8
 $
 $
 $556.8
Funds withheld under reinsurance272.0
 272.0
 272.0
 
 
272.0
 272.0
 272.0
 
 
Debt2,006.0
 2,058.7
 
 2,058.7
 
2,006.0
 2,058.7
 
 2,058.7
 
Total financial liabilities$2,848.6
 $2,887.5
 $272.0
 $2,058.7
 $556.8
$2,848.6
 $2,887.5
 $272.0
 $2,058.7
 $556.8
 
(1)Only the fair value of the Company’s policy reserves for investment-type contracts (those without significant mortality or morbidity risk) are reflected in the table above.
Reinsurance Recoverables Credit Disclosures
A key credit quality indicator for reinsurance is the A.M. Best Company (“A.M. Best”) financial strength rating of the reinsurer. The A.M. Best ratings are an independent opinion of a reinsurer’s ability to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders. The A.M. Best ratings for new reinsurance agreements where there is material credit exposure are reviewed at the time of execution. The A.M. Best ratings for existing reinsurance agreements are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or sooner based on developments. The A.M. Best ratings for the Company’s four largest reinsurers associated with previously disposed businesses (consisting of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, Talcott Resolution Life and Annuity Insurance Company and Employers Reassurance Corporation (“ERAC”)) have not changed significantly since December 31, 2018.2018, except for ERAC which was affirmed as B+ with a stable outlook and subsequently withdrawn at the
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




request of ERAC in March 2019. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $776.3 million and $775.9 million, respectively, of reinsurance recoverables from ERAC.
An allowance for doubtful accounts for reinsurance recoverables is recorded on the basis of periodic evaluations of balances due from reinsurers (net of collateral), reinsurer solvency, management’s experience and current economic conditions. The Company carried an allowance for doubtful accounts for reinsurance recoverables of $0.3 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




2018, respectively.

10.11. Reserves
Reserve Roll Forward
The following table provides a roll forward of the Company’s beginning and ending claims and benefits payable balances. Claims and benefits payable is the liability for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses and is comprised of case and incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves.
Since unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses are estimates, the Company’s actual losses incurred may be more or less than the Company’s previously developed estimates, which is referred to as either unfavorable or favorable development, respectively.
The best estimate of ultimate loss and loss adjustment expense is generally selected from a blend of methods that are applied consistently each period. There have been no significant changes in the methodologies and assumptions utilized in estimating the liability for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses for any of the periods presented.
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
Claims and benefits payable, at beginning of period$2,813.7
 $3,782.2
$2,813.7
 $3,782.2
Less: Reinsurance ceded and other(2,053.7) (3,193.3)(2,053.7) (3,193.3)
Net claims and benefits payable, at beginning of period760.0
 588.9
760.0
 588.9
Acquired reserves as of Acquisition Date (1)
 140.7
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:      
Current year645.3
 440.4
2,034.2
 1,602.8
Prior years(30.4) (24.1)(27.3) (12.1)
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses614.9
 416.3
2,006.9
 1,590.7
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:      
Current year311.7
 213.5
1,468.4
 1,168.8
Prior years300.0
 239.3
470.4
 398.6
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses611.7
 452.8
1,938.8
 1,567.4
Net claims and benefits payable, at end of period763.2
 552.4
828.1
 752.9
Plus: Reinsurance ceded and other (1)1,987.4
 2,642.4
Claims and benefits payable, at end of period (1) (2)$2,750.6
 $3,194.8
Plus: Reinsurance ceded and other (2)2,043.0
 3,011.8
Claims and benefits payable, at end of period (2) (3)$2,871.1
 $3,764.7

(1)Acquired reserves from TWG on the Acquisition Date include $419.9 million of gross claims and benefits payable, and $279.2 million of ceded claims and benefits payable. The reserve roll forward includes the activity of TWG for the relevant periods since the Acquisition Date.
(2)Includes reinsurance recoverables and claims and benefits payable of $85.7$191.7 million and $121.8$265.9 million as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which was ceded to the U.S. government. The Company acts as an administrator for the U.S. government under the voluntary National Flood Insurance Program.
(2)(3)Claims and benefits payable and related reinsurance ceded were reduced by $730.0 million onin December 3, 2018 as result of the sale of Time Insurance Company, a legal entity associated with the previously exited Assurant Health business.
The Company experienced favorable development in both periods presented in the roll forward table above. Global Lifestyle contributed $31.2 million and $15.4 million to the net favorable development during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in net favorable development in 2019 was primarily attributable to mobile device protection products and business acquired from TWG. Many of these contracts and products contain retrospective commission (profit sharing) provisions that would result in offsetting increases or decreases in expense dependent on if the development was favorable or unfavorable. Global Housing contributed $2.9 million of net unfavorable development during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and contributed $6.2 million of net favorable development for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The net unfavorable development in 2019 was primarily driven by $3.6 million in adverse development from Hurricanes Michael, Florence and Maria. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, Global Housing experienced net favorable development of $0.7 million from prior catastrophes. Global Preneed, Assurant Health and other contributed $2.1 million and $2.5 million in net favorable development for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The Company experienced favorable development in both nine month periods presented in the roll forward table above. Global Lifestyle contributed $28.5 million and $15.9 million to the net favorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The net favorable development in 2019 was primarily attributable to mobile device protection products and business acquired from TWG, where losses from more recent accident years were favorable to expectations. The net favorable development in 2018 was primarily attributable to lower than expected losses from extended service contracts and mobile device protection products. Many of these contracts and products contain retrospective commission (profit sharing) provisions that would result in offsetting increases or decreases in expense dependent on if the development was favorable or unfavorable. Global Housing contributed $7.5 million and $11.4 million of net unfavorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The net unfavorable development in 2019 was primarily attributable to $4.5 million in net unfavorable development from prior catastrophes, due to rising severity trends from Hurricane Maria and Michael, partially offset by increased subrogation recoveries associated with the 2017 and 2018 California wildfires. The net unfavorable development in 2018 was attributable to prior catastrophes of $13.3 million driven by Hurricane Maria. Global Preneed, Assurant Health and other contributed $6.3 million and $7.6 million in net favorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

11.12. Debt
The following table shows the principal amount and carrying value of the Company’s outstanding debt, less unamortized
discount and issuance costs as applicable, as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
  March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Principal Amount Carrying ValuePrincipal Amount Carrying Value Principal Amount Carrying Value
Floating Rate Senior Notes due March 2021 (1)$300.0
 $298.2
 $298.1
$50.0
 $49.8
 $300.0
 $298.1
4.00% Senior Notes due March 2023350.0
 348.2
 348.1
350.0
 348.4
 350.0
 348.1
4.20% Senior Notes due September 2023300.0
 296.9
 296.8
300.0
 297.7
 300.0
 296.8
4.90% Senior Notes due March 2028300.0
 297.7
 297.6
300.0
 296.8
 300.0
 297.6
3.70% Senior Notes due February 2030350.0
 346.7
 
 
6.75% Senior Notes due February 2034375.0
 371.0
 370.9
275.0
 272.1
 375.0
 370.9
7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due March 2048 (2)400.0
 394.6
 394.5
400.0
 394.8
 400.0
 394.5
Total debt  $2,006.6
 $2,006.0
  $2,006.3
   $2,006.0
(1)Bears floating interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25%.
(2)Bears a 7.00% annual interest rate from March 2018 to March 2028 and annual interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.135% thereafter.
2021, 2023 and 20282030 Senior Notes: In March 2018,August 2019, the Company issued three series of senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $900.0 million.
2021 Senior Notes: The first series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25% (4.06% as of March 31, 2019) and is payable in a single installment due March 2021 (“2021 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2021 Senior Notes is payable quarterly. Commencing on or after March 2019, the Company may redeem the 2021$350.0 million which bear interest at a rate of 3.70% per year, mature in February 2030 and were issued at a 0.035% discount to the public (the “2030 Senior Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears beginning in February 2020. Prior to November 2029, the Company may redeem the 2030 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, the Company may redeem the 2030 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
2023 Senior Notes: The second series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears interest at 4.20% per year, is payable in a single installment due September 2023 and was issued at a 0.233% discount (“2023 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2023 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually. Prior to August 2023, the Company may redeem the 2023 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, the Company may redeem the 2023 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
2028 Senior Notes: The third series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears interest at 4.90% per year, is payable in a single installment due March 2028 and was issued at a 0.383% discount (“2028 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2028 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually. Prior to December 2027, the Company may redeem the 2028 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part of a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, the Company may redeem the 2028 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The interest rate payable on each of the 2021 Senior Notes, the 2023 Senior Notes and the 20282030 Senior Notes will be subject to adjustment from time to time, if either Moody’s Investor Service, IncInc. (“Moody’s”). or S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc. (“S&P”) downgrades the credit rating assigned to such series of senior notes to Ba1 or below or to BB+ or below, respectively, or subsequently upgrades the credit ratings once the senior notes are at or below such levels. The following table details the increase in interest rate over the issuance rate by rating with the impact equal to the sum of the number of basis points next to such rating for a maximum increase of 200 basis points over the issuance rate:
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




  Rating Agencies  
Rating Levels Moody’s (1) S&P (1) Interest Rate Increase (2)
1 Ba1 BB+ 25 basis points
2 Ba2 BB 50 basis points
3 Ba3 BB- 75 basis points
4 B1 or below B+ or below 100 basis points
(1)Including the equivalent ratings of any substitute rating agency.
(2)Applies to each rating agency individually.
Subordinated Notes
In March 2018,The Company used the Company issued fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due March 2048 with principal amount of $400.0 million (the “Subordinated Notes”) which bear interest from March 2018 to March 2028, at an annual rate of 7.00%, payable semi-annually. The Subordinated Notes will bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.135%, payable quarterly, beginning in June 2028. On or after March 2028, the Company may redeem the Subordinated Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time at a redemption price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest; provided that if they are not redeemed in whole, a minimum amount must remain outstanding. At any time prior to March 2028, the Company may redeem the Subordinated Notes in whole but not in part after the occurrence of a tax event, rating agency event or regulatory capital event as defined in the global note representing the Subordinated Notes, at a redemption price equal to (i) with respect to the rating agency, 102% of their principal amount and (ii) with respect to a tax event or regulatory capital event, their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
In addition, so long as no event of default with respect to the Subordinated Notes has occurred and is continuing, the Company has the right, on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the Subordinated Notes for one or more consecutive interest periods for up to five years as described in the global note representing the Subordinated Notes. During a deferral period, interest will continue to accrue on the Subordinated Notes at the then-applicable interest rates. At any time when the Company has given notice of its election to defer interest payments on the Subordinated Notes, the Company generally may not make payments on or redeem or purchase any shares of the Company’s capital stock or any of its debt securities or guarantees that rank upon the Company’s liquidation on a parity with or junior to the Subordinated Notes, subject to certain limited exceptions.
The net proceeds from the saleoffering, together with cash on hand, to purchase $100.0 million of its 6.75% senior notes due 2034 in a cash tender offer, to redeem $250.0 million of its floating rate senior notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Notes”) and to pay related premiums, fees and expenses. In connection with the tender offer, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $31.4 million, primarily related to incremental consideration required to be paid to debtholders as a result of the Notes were $1.29 billion, after deductinginterest rate differential over the underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Theremaining term as compared to current rates. Additionally, the Company usedrecognized a $2.6 million loss from the proceeds fromsettlement of the three-year interest rate swap that hedged interest rate exposure on the portion of the 2021 Senior Notes that were redeemed in September 2019. The $2.6 million loss was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and recorded through interest expense.
In connection with the 2023issuance of the 2030 Senior Notes, the 2028 Senior Notes and the Subordinated Notes, together with the proceeds from the issuance of its 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value of $1.00 per share (the “MCPS”), available cash on hand at closing and common stock consideration, to fund the TWG acquisition and pay related fees and expenses. A portion of the aggregate proceeds was used to repay the Company’s then-outstanding $350.0Company recognized $3.0 million of 2.50% Senior Notes upon maturity in March 2018.
Other Notes
In March 2013, we issued twointerest expense related to premiums paid for a series of senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $700.0 million. The first series was $350.0 millionderivative transactions that were entered into in principal amount, boreJuly 2019 to hedge the related interest at 2.50% per year and was repaid in a single installment in March 2018. The second series is $350.0 million in principal amount and was issued at a 0.365% discount. This series bears interest at 4.00% per year and is payable in a single installment due March 2023. Interest is payable semi-annually. We may redeem the outstanding series of senior notes in whole or in part at any time and from time to time before maturity at the redemption price set forth in the global note representing the outstanding series of senior notes.
In February 2004, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $475.0 million at a 0.61% discount, which bear interest at 6.75% per year and are payable in a single installment due February 2034. Interest is payable semiannually. These senior notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. In December 2016, we completed a cash tender offer and purchased $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of such senior notes.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




rate risk.
Credit Facility
We haveThe Company has a senior unsecured $450.0 million revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of banks arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The Credit Facility provides for revolving loans and the issuance of multi-bank, syndicated letters of credit and letters of credit from a sole issuing bank in an aggregate amount of $450.0 million, which may be increased up to $575.0 million. The Credit Facility is available until December 2022, provided we arethe Company is in compliance with all covenants. The Credit Facility has a sub-limit for letters of credit issued thereunder of $50.0 million. The proceeds from these loans may be used for our commercial paper program or for general corporate purposes. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, no0 borrowings have been made under the Credit facility, $441.0 million was available under the Credit Facility and $9.0 million letters of credit were outstanding.
Interest Rate Derivatives
In March 2018, the Company exercised a series of derivative transactions it had entered into in 2017 to hedge the interest rate risk related to expected borrowing to finance the TWG acquisition. The Company determined that the derivatives qualified for hedge accounting as effective cash flow hedges and recognized a deferred gain of $26.7 million upon settlement that was reported through other comprehensive income. The deferred gain is being recognized as a reduction in interest expense related to the 4.20% senior notes due 2023, Senior Notes, the 4.90% senior notes due 2028 Senior Notes and the Subordinated Notes7.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes on an effective yield basis. The amortization of the deferred gain for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 was $0.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The amortization of the deferred gain for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $0.7 million and $1.6 million. The remaining deferred gain as of March 31,September 30, 2019 was $23.8$22.4 million. Additionally, the Company expensed $8.6 million of the premium paid for the derivatives as a component of interest expense for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018.
In March 2018, the Company entered into a three-year interest rate swap under which the Company pays interest on $150.0 million of the 2021 Senior Notes at a fixed rate of 2.72% to the counterparty who in return pays the Company a variable rate indexed to the three-month LIBOR rate. The Company determined that the swap qualifies for hedge accounting as an effective cash flow hedge.

13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Certain amounts included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income are net of reclassification adjustments. The following tables summarize those reclassification adjustments (net of taxes) for the periods indicated:

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




12. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Certain amounts included in the consolidated statements
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at June 30, 2019$(366.6) $778.4
 $15.2
 $15.6
 $(113.9) $328.7
Change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(23.6) 101.0
 0.5
 0.2
 0.1
 78.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 (3.6) 2.2
 
 (0.3) (1.7)
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(23.6) 97.4
 2.7
 0.2
 (0.2) 76.5
Balance at September 30, 2019 (1)$(390.2) $875.8
 $17.9
 $15.8
 $(114.1) $405.2
            
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at June 30, 2018$(355.4) $266.2
 $20.9
 $13.0
 $(82.6) $(137.9)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications4.8
 (51.0) 0.5
 (0.5) 
 (46.2)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 4.0
 (0.4) 
 0.8
 4.4
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income4.8
 (47.0) 0.1
 (0.5) 0.8
 (41.8)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles$0.1
 $96.0
 $
 $3.9
 $(18.0) $82.0
Balance at September 30, 2018$(350.5) $315.2
 $21.0
 $16.4
 $(99.8) $(97.7)
            
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of comprehensive income are net of reclassification adjustments. The following tables summarize those reclassification adjustments (net of taxes) for the periods indicated:shares and per share amounts)




 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at December 31, 2018$(375.6) $301.0
 $18.4
 $15.1
 $(114.3) $(155.4)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications10.2
 247.3
 0.3
 (0.2) 
 257.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 1.6
 (0.6) 
 0.2
 1.2
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)10.2
 248.9
 (0.3) (0.2) 0.2
 258.8
Balance at March 31, 2019$(365.4) $549.9
 $18.1
 $14.9
 $(114.1) $103.4
            
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at December 31, 2017$(281.5) $581.2
 $
 $17.9
 $(83.6) $234.0
Change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications9.2
 (177.9) 21.1
 (3.5) 
 (151.1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 2.7
 
 
 
 2.7
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

9.2
 (175.2) 21.1
 (3.5) 
 (148.4)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles (1)
 (33.9) 
 
 
 (33.9)
Balance at March 31, 2018$(272.3) $372.1
 $21.1
 $14.4
 $(83.6) $51.7
            
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at December 31, 2018$(375.6) $301.0
 $18.4
 $15.1
 $(114.3) $(155.4)
Change in accumulated other
  comprehensive (loss) income
  before reclassifications
(14.6) 581.4
 (1.5) 0.7
 0.1
 566.1
Amounts reclassified from
  accumulated other comprehensive
  (loss) income

 (6.6) 1.0
 
 0.1
 (5.5)
Net current-period other
  comprehensive (loss) income
(14.6) 574.8
 (0.5) 0.7
 0.2
 560.6
Balance at September 30, 2019 (1)$(390.2) $875.8
 $17.9
 $15.8
 $(114.1) $405.2
            
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Net unrealized
gains on
securities
 Net unrealized gains on derivative transactions OTTI Unamortized net (losses) on Pension Plans 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Balance at December 31, 2017$(281.5) $581.2
 $
 $17.9
 $(83.6) $234.0
Change in accumulated other
  comprehensive (loss) income
  before reclassifications
(69.1) (339.5) 22.1
 (5.4) 
 (391.9)
Amounts reclassified from
  accumulated other comprehensive
  (loss) income

 11.4
 (1.1) 
 1.8
 12.1
Net current-period other
  comprehensive (loss) income
(69.1) (328.1) 21.0
 (5.4) 1.8
 (379.8)
Cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principles
0.1
 62.1
 
 3.9
 (18.0) 48.1
Balance at September 30, 2018$(350.5) $315.2
 $21.0
 $16.4
 $(99.8) $(97.7)
 
(1)See Note 3Amount includes the $41.0 million of cumulative foreign currency translation losses associated with the investment in Iké. The amount was required to be included as part of the carrying amount of the Iké investment when evaluating that investment for additional information.impairment as of September 30, 2019. Such amount, as adjusted for experience, will be credited upon actual sale or acquisition of the equity interests in a future period.

Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




The following tables summarize the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components 
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
statement where net
income is presented
 
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
statement where net
income is presented
 Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended September 30,  
 2019 2018   2019 2018  
Net unrealized losses (gains) on securities $2.1
 $3.4
 Net realized gains on investments, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses
Net unrealized (gains) losses on securities $(4.5) $5.1
 Net realized gains on investments, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses
 (0.5) (0.7) Provision for income taxes 0.9
 (1.1) Provision for income taxes
 $1.6
 $2.7
 Net of tax $(3.6) $4.0
 Net of tax
Unrealized gains on derivative transactions $(0.7) $
 Interest Expense
Net unrealized losses (gains) on derivative transactions $2.0
 $(0.5) Interest expense
 0.2
 0.1
 Provision for income taxes
 $2.2
 $(0.4) Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement unrecognized net periodic benefit cost:     
Amortization of net (gain) loss $(0.4) $0.7
 (1)
Settlement loss 
 0.4
 (1)
 (0.4) 1.1
 
 0.1
 (0.3) Provision for income taxes
 $(0.3) $0.8
 Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $(1.7) $4.4
 Net of tax
     
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income components 
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
statement where net
income is presented
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2019 2018 
Net unrealized (gains) losses on securities $(8.3) $14.5
 Net realized gains on investments, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses
 1.7
 (3.1) Provision for income taxes
 $(6.6) $11.4
 Net of tax
Net unrealized losses (gains) on derivative transactions $0.5
 $(1.4) Interest expense
 0.1
 
 Provision for income taxes 0.5
 0.3
 Provision for income taxes
 $(0.6) $
 Net of tax $1.0
 $(1.1) Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement unrecognized net periodic benefit cost:          
Amortization of net loss $0.3
 $
 (1) $0.2
 $1.9
 (1)
Settlement loss 
 0.4
 (1)
 0.2
 2.3
 
 (0.1) 
 Provision for income taxes (0.1) (0.5) Provision for income taxes
 $0.2
 $
 Net of tax $0.1
 $1.8
 Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $1.2
 $2.7
 Net of tax $(5.5) $12.1
 Net of tax
     
(1)These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 1617 for additional information.
13.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




14. Stock Based Compensation
Under the Assurant, Inc. 2017 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (“ALTEIP”), as amended onin May 7, 2019, the Company is authorized to issue up to 1,588,797 new shares of the Company’s common stock to employees, officers and non-employee directors. Under the ALTEIP, the Company may grant awards based on shares of its common stock, including stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock (including performance shares), unrestricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance share units (“PSUs”) and dividend equivalents. All share-based grants are awarded under the ALTEIP.
Restricted Stock Units
The following table shows a summary of RSU activity during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
RSU compensation expense$7.0
 $5.1
$7.9
 $10.9
 $22.3
 $24.7
Income tax benefit(1.3) (0.8)(1.4) (1.9) (4.1) (4.2)
RSU compensation expense, net of tax$5.7
 $4.3
$6.5
 $9.0
 $18.2
 $20.5
RSUs granted193,842
 389,499
29,195
 91,579
 254,591
 513,408
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit$97.78
 $90.73
$108.99
 $103.41
 $98.86
 $92.92
Total fair value of vested RSUs$21.8
 $16.2
$6.4
 $3.5
 $33.2
 $22.3

As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there was $37.2$25.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding RSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.51.2 years.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




Performance Share Units
The following table shows a summary of PSU activity during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018:
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
PSU compensation expense$4.2
 $4.2
$6.7
 $6.1
 $17.5
 $13.4
Income tax benefit(0.6) (0.9)(1.0) (0.8) (2.5) (2.1)
PSU compensation expense, net of tax$3.6
 $3.3
$5.7
 $5.3
 $15.0
 $11.3
PSUs granted246,219
 

 164,957
 246,219
 164,957
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit$105.23
 $
$
 $123.51
 $105.23
 $123.51
Total fair value of vested PSUs$17.7
 $
$1.9
 $1.9
 $19.6
 $27.5

As of March 31,September 30, 2019, there was $44.3$32.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding PSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.51.1 years. 
The fair value of PSUs with market conditions was estimated as of the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which utilizes multiple variables that determine the probability of satisfying the market condition stipulated in the award. Expected volatilities for awards issued during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 were based on the historical stock prices of the Company’s stock and peer group. The expected term for grants issued during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018 was assumed to equal the average of the vesting period of the PSUs. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

14.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




15. Equity Transactions
Stock Repurchase
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company repurchased 525,6791,582,448 and 783,610 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock at a cost of $50.6$166.1 million and $83.2 million, exclusive of commissions, respectively, leaving $710.6$595.1 million remaining under the total repurchase authorization as of March 31,September 30, 2019. There were no shares repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2018.
The timing and the amount of future repurchases will depend on market conditions, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and liquidity and other factors.
Issuance of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
In March 2018, the Company issued 2,875,000 shares of the MCPS at a public offering price of $100.00 per share. The net proceeds from the sale of the MCPS was $276.4 million after deducting the underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Refer to Note 11 for further details on the use of proceeds from this offering.
Each outstanding share of MCPS will convert automatically on March 15, 2021 into between 0.93620.9369 (the “minimum conversion rate”) and 1.12341.1242 shares of common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. At any time prior to March 2021, holders may elect to convert each share of MCPS into shares of common stock at the minimum conversion rate or in the event of a fundamental change at the specified rates as defined in the Certificate of Designations of the MCPS.
Dividends on our MCPS will be payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared, at an annual rate of 6.50% of the liquidation preference of $100.00 per share. The Company may pay declared dividends in cash or, subject to certain limitations, in shares of the Company’s common stock, or in any combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock quarterly, commencing in June 2018 and ending in March 2021. No dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on common stock or any other class or series of junior stock, and no common stock or any other class or series of junior stock or parity stock may be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




on the MCPS for all preceding dividend periods have been declared and paid in full, subject to certain limited exceptions. The Company paid preferred stock dividends of $4.7 million and $14.0 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company paid preferred stock dividends of $4.7 million and $9.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

15.16. Earnings Per Common Share
The following table presents net income, the weighted average common shares used in calculating basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) and those used in calculating diluted EPS for each period presented below. Diluted EPS reflects the incremental common shares from: (1) common shares issuable upon vesting of PSUs and ESPP using the treasury stock method; and (2) common shares issuable upon conversion of the MCPS using the if-converted method. Refer to Notes 13 and 14 for further information regarding potential common stock issuances. The outstanding RSUs have non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents and are therefore included in calculating basic and diluted EPS under the two-class method.
 Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 2019 2018
Numerator   
Net income attributable to stockholders$165.7
 $106.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends(4.7) 
Net income attributable to common stockholders161.0
 106.0
Less: Common stock dividends paid(37.4) (29.7)
Undistributed earnings$123.6
 $76.3
Denominator   
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic earnings per common share calculations62,594,828
 53,169,358
Incremental common shares from:   
PSUs211,477
 308,418
ESPP1,765
 
MCPS2,969,875
 711,722
Weighted average common shares used in diluted earnings per common share calculations65,777,945
 54,189,498
Earnings per common share - Basic   
Distributed earnings$0.60
 $0.56
Undistributed earnings1.97
 1.43
Net income attributable to common stockholders$2.57
 $1.99
Earnings per common share - Diluted   
Distributed earnings$0.57
 $0.55
Undistributed earnings1.95
 1.41
Net income attributable to common stockholders$2.52
 $1.96
Average PSUs totaling 102,594 and 4,171 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and estimated shares issuable under the ESPP of 43,964 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the computation of diluted EPS under the treasury stock method.

16. Retirement and Other Employee Benefits
The Company and its subsidiaries participate in a non-contributory, qualified defined benefit pension plan (“Assurant Pension Plan”) covering substantially all employees. The Company also has various non-contributory, non-qualified
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
   




 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator       
Net (loss) income attributable to stockholders$(54.8) $53.0
 $255.0
 $226.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends(4.7) (4.7) (14.0) (9.5)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders(59.5) 48.3
 241.0
 216.5
Less: Common stock dividends paid(37.3) (35.5) (113.0) (96.1)
Undistributed earnings or losses$(96.8) $12.8
 $128.0
 $120.4
Denominator       
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic earnings per common share calculations61,804,492
 63,621,184
 62,204,242
 57,988,570
Incremental common shares from:       
PSUs
 179,163
 256,003
 205,370
ESPP
 
 
 
MCPS
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares used in diluted earnings per common share calculations61,804,492
 63,800,347
 62,460,245
 58,193,940
Earnings per common share - Basic       
Distributed earnings$0.60
 $0.56
 $1.82
 $1.66
Undistributed earnings or losses(1.56) 0.20
 2.06
 2.07
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(0.96) $0.76
 $3.88
 $3.73
Earnings per common share - Diluted (1)       
Distributed earnings$0.60
 $0.56
 $1.81
 $1.65
Undistributed earnings or losses(1.56) 0.20
 2.05
 2.07
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(0.96) $0.76
 $3.86
 $3.72
(1)In accordance with earnings per share guidance, diluted per share amounts are computed in the same manner as basic per share amounts when a loss from operations exists.
Average PSUs totaling 261,332 and 69,624 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 118 and 31,363 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the computation of diluted EPS under the treasury stock method. Average ESPP totaling 2,631 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the computation of diluted EPS under the treasury stock method. Average MCPS totaling 2,693,588 and 2,715,438 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 2,739,875 and 2,161,123 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, were anti-dilutive and thus not included in the computation of diluted EPS under the if-converted method.

17. Retirement and Other Employee Benefits
The Company and its subsidiaries participate in a non-contributory, qualified defined benefit pension plan (“Assurant Pension Plan”) covering substantially all employees. The Company also has various non-contributory, non-qualified supplemental plans covering certain employees including the Assurant Executive Pension Plan and the Assurant SupplementSupplemental Executive Retirement Plan. The qualified and non-qualified plans are referred to as “Pension Benefits” unless otherwise noted. In addition, the Company provides certain life and health care benefits (“Retirement Health Benefits”) for retired employees and their dependents. The Pension Benefits and Retirement Health Benefits (together, the “Plans”) were frozen on March 1, 2016.
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




The following table presentstables present the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Plans for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and 2018: 
Qualified Pension Benefits 
Unfunded Non-qualified 
Pension Benefits
 
Retirement Health
Benefits
Qualified Pension Benefits 
Unfunded Non-qualified 
Pension Benefits
 
Retirement Health
Benefits
For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest cost$6.5
 $5.8
 $0.7
 $0.7
 $0.9
 $0.8
$6.2
 $5.9
 $0.8
 $0.7
 $0.6
 $0.8
Expected return on plan assets(9.0) (9.1) 
 
 (0.4) (0.5)(8.7) (9.0) 
 
 (0.5) (0.5)
Amortization of net loss
 0.2
 0.3
 0.5
 
 
Amortization of net loss (gain)
 0.3
 0.2
 0.4
 (0.6) 
Settlement loss
 
 
 0.4
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost$(2.5) $(3.1) $1.0
 $1.2
 $0.5
 $0.3
$(2.5) $(2.8) $1.0
 $1.5
 $(0.5) $0.3
                      
Qualified Pension Benefits 
Unfunded Nonqualified 
Pension Benefits
 
Retirement Health
Benefits
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest cost$19.3
 $17.5
 $2.2
 $2.1
 $2.4
 $2.5
Expected return on plan assets(26.7) (27.2) 
 
 (1.4) (1.6)
Amortization of net loss (gain)
 0.7
 0.8
 1.2
 (0.6) 
Settlement loss
 
 
 0.4
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost$(7.4) $(9.0) $3.0
 $3.7
 $0.4
 $0.9
 
The Assurant Pension Plan funded status increased to $70.1was $70.3 million at MarchSeptember 30, 2019 and $65.1 million at December 31, 2019 from $65.1 million2018 (based on the fair value of the assets compared to the accumulated benefit obligation) at December 31, 2018.. This equates to a 109% and 110% funded status at March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively. During the first threenine months of 2019, no0 cash was contributed to the Assurant Pension Plan. Due to the Assurant Pension Plan’s current funded status, no0 additional cash is expected to be contributed to the Assurant Pension Plan over the remainder of 2019.

17.18. Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of Credit
In the normal course of business, letters of credit are issued primarily to support reinsurance arrangements in which the Company is the reinsurer. These letters of credit are supported by commitments under which the Company is required to indemnify the financial institution issuing the letter of credit if the letter of credit is drawn. The Company had $12.3$12.1 million and $13.2 million of letters of credit outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Legal and Regulatory Matters        
The Company is involved in a variety of litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings relating to its current and past business operations and, from time to time, it may become involved in other such actions. In particular, the Company is a defendant in class actions in a number of jurisdictions regarding its Lender-placed Insurance programs. These cases assert a variety of claims under a number of legal theories. The plaintiffs typically seek premium refunds and other relief. The Company continues to defend itself vigorously in these class actions. The Company has participated and may participate in settlements on terms that the Company considers reasonable.
The Company has established an accrued liability for certain legal and regulatory proceedings. The possible loss or range of loss resulting from such litigation and regulatory proceedings, if any, in excess of the amounts accrued is inherently unpredictable and uncertain. Consequently, no estimate can be made of any possible loss or range of loss in excess of the
Assurant, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)




accrual. Although the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending legal or regulatory proceeding, or the potential losses, fines, penalties or equitable relief, if any, that may result, it is possible that such outcome could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or cash flows for an individual reporting period. However, on the basis of currently available information, management does not believe that the pending matters are likely to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company’s financial condition.


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollar amounts inIn millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) and the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 Annual Report”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 and accompanying notes (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”) included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”).
Some of the statements included in this MD&A and elsewhere in this Report, particularly those anticipating future financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters, as well as estimated reportable catastrophe losses, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “will,” “may,” “can,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “approximately,” and the negative version of those words and other words and terms with a similar meaning. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Report are based upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our future plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Our actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or other developments. The following factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those currently estimated by management:
(i)the loss of significant clients, distributors andor other parties with whom we do business or those parties facing financial, reputation andreputational or regulatory issues;
(ii)significant competitive pressures, changes in customer preferences and disruption;
(iii)the failure to find andsuitable acquisitions, integrate completed acquisitions including The Warranty Group (“TWG”), or grow organically, and risks associated with joint ventures;ventures and franchise ownership and operations;
(iv)the impact of general economic, financial market and political conditions, including unfavorable conditions in the capital and credit markets, and conditions in the markets in which we operate;
(v)risks related to our international operations, andincluding the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, or fluctuations in exchange rates;
(vi)the impact of catastrophic and non-catastrophe losses;
(vii)our inability to recover should we experience a business continuity event;
(viii)our inability to develop and maintain distribution sources or attract and retain sales representatives;
(ix)the failure to manage vendors and other third parties whoon whom we rely to conduct business and provide services to our clients;
(x)declines in the value of mobile devices andor export compliance risk in our mobile business;
(xi)negative publicity relating to our products and services or the markets in which we operate;
(xii)the failure to implement our strategy and to attract and retain key personnel, including senior management;
(xiii)employee misconduct;
(xiv)the adequacy of reserves established for claims and our inability to accurately predict and price for claims;
(xv)a decline in financial strength ratings or corporate senior debt ratings;
(xvi)an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets;
(xvii)the failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;
(xviii)a decrease in the value of our investment portfolio including due to market, credit and liquidity risks;

(xix)the impact of U.S. tax reform legislation and impairment of deferred tax assets;
(xx)the unavailability or inadequacy of reinsurance coverage and the credit risk of reinsurers, including those to whom we have sold business through reinsurance;

(xxi)the credit risk of some of our agents;
(xxii)the inability of our subsidiaries to pay sufficient dividends to the holding company and limitations on our ability to declare and pay dividends;
(xxiii)changes in the method for determining LIBOR or the replacement of LIBOR;
(xxiv)the failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information technology systems and infrastructure, andor the failure to integrate those of acquired businesses;
(xxv)breaches of our information systems or those of third parties with whom we do business, or the failure to protect data in such systems, including due to cyber-attacks;
(xxvi)the costs of complying with, or the failure to comply with, extensive laws and regulations to which we are subject, including those related to privacy, data security and data protection;
(xxvii)the impact from litigation and regulatory actions;
(xxviii)reductions in the insurance premiums we charge; and
(xxix)changes in insurance and other regulation.
For additional information on factors that could affect our actual results, please refer to “Critical Factors Affecting Results” below and in Item 7 of our 2018 Annual Report, and “Item 1A—Risk Factors” below and in our 2018 Annual Report.
General
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, the Company has four reportable segments, which are defined based on the nature of the products and services offered:
Global Housing: provides lender-placed homeowners insurance;insurance (referred to as “Lender-placed Insurance”); renters insurance and related products (referred to as “Multifamily Housing”); and manufactured housing and flood insurance and other specialty products (referred to as “Specialty and Other”);
Global Lifestyle: provides mobile device protection products and related services and extended service products and related services for consumer electronics and appliances (referred to as “Connected Living”); vehicle protection and related services (referred to as “Global Automotive”); and credit and other insurance (referred to as “Global Financial Services and Other”);
Global Preneed: provides pre-funded funeral insurance and annuity products; and
Corporate and Other: Corporate and Other includes activities of the holding company, financing and interest expenses, net realized gains (losses) on investments, interest income earned from short-term investments held and income (expenses) primarily related to the Company’s frozen benefit plans. Corporate and Other also includes the amortization of deferred gains associated with the sales of businesses through reinsurance agreements, expenses related to the acquisition of TWG Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (as subsequently reorganized, “TWG”), foreign currency gains (losses) from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities, the gain or loss on the sale of businesses, gains or losses associated with the valuation of our investment in Iké and other unusual or infrequent items. Additionally, the Corporate and Other segment includes amounts related to businesses previously disposed of through reinsurance and the runoff of the Assurant Health business.
The following discussion covers the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019 (“FirstThird Quarter 2019” and “Nine Months 2019”) and the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 (“FirstThird Quarter 2018” and “Nine Months 2018”).
Executive Summary
Overview:

On May 31, 2018, we acquired TWG Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (as subsequently reorganized “TWG”) for total consideration of $2.47 billion. For more information regarding the acquisition, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report. On August 1, 2018, we sold our valuation and field services business (referred to as “Mortgage Solutions”) to Xome, an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of WMIH Corp.
In July 2019, we finalized our 2019 property catastrophe reinsurance program. The U.S. per-event catastrophe coverage provides $1.16 billion of protection in excess of $80.0 million of retention, which was reduced from $120.0 million in the 2018 program. The coverage was placed with more than 45 reinsurers that are all rated A- or better by A.M. Best. See “Catastrophe Reinsurance Program” below.
In August 2019, we issued $350.0 million of 3.70% senior notes due 2030, and used the net proceeds, along with cash on hand, to complete a cash tender offer to purchase $100.0 million of the $375.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of our 6.75% senior notes due 2034 and to redeem $250.0 million of the $300.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of our floating rate senior notes due 2021. A loss on extinguishment of debt of $31.4 million, primarily related to incremental consideration required to be paid to debtholders as a result of the interest rate differential over the remaining term as compared to current rates, was reported in Third Quarter 2019 as a result of the cash tender offer. See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources,” below for further details.
In Third Quarter 2019, we recorded a $124.8 million after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké Group, Iké Asistencia and certain of their subsidiaries (collectively, “Iké”). The loss included a $54.3 million increase in the liability related to our right to acquire the remainder of Iké from the majority shareholders (together with the majority shareholders’ right to put their interests in Iké to us, the “put/call”), a $66.8 million other-than-temporary impairment loss on our 40% ownership interest in Iké that includes consideration of cumulative foreign currency losses of $41.0 million recorded in other comprehensive income, and a $3.7 million valuation allowance against previously established deferred tax assets. In April 2019, we entered into a cooperation agreement with the majority shareholders of Iké to explore strategic alternatives. We also agreed to delay the call and put rights to January 31, 2020. Based on the review of strategic alternatives as of September 30, 2019, we have decided to pursue the sale of our interests in Iké. There can be no assurance that our efforts to sell our interests in Iké will be successful. In addition, there can be no assurance that the final sales price will approximate the expected sales price, which would result in an adjustment to the loss in a future period.
In October 2019, we acquired the remaining 60% interest in MMI-CPR, LLC (dba Cell Phone Repair), a global franchisor of electronic device repair stores focusing on mobile device repair.
Summary of Financial Results:
Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders was $59.5 million for Third Quarter 2019 compared with net income attributable to common stockholders increased $55.0 million, or 52%, to $161.0of $48.3 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 compared with $106.0 million for First Quarter 2018. The increase was2018, primarily driven by higher contributions from our Global Lifestyle segment, including the TWG acquisition, an increase in net realized gains on investments mostly related to a net increasechange in fair value of equity securitiesthe Company’s investment in Iké, based on the Company’s strategic review process and the intent to now sell the business. In addition, a loss was recorded related mainly to the August 2019 tender offer for a portion of the Company’s senior notes maturing in 2034. The decrease was partially offset by $30.9 million of lower after-tax expenses associated with the TWG acquisition.

reportable catastrophes (reportable catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance and client profit sharing adjustments, and including reinstatement and other premiums) in Global Housing, and profitable growth within mobile in Global Lifestyle.
Global Housing segment net income increased $1.5$22.2 million, or 2%114%, to $72.7$41.6 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 compared with $71.2$19.4 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily due to lower reportable catastrophes. Segment net income for Third Quarter 2019 included $35.7 million of after-tax reportable catastrophes, primarily from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, compared to $66.6 million in reportable catastrophes in Third Quarter 2018. Excluding Mortgage Solutions,reportable catastrophes, segment net income declineddecreased primarily due to lower placement rates and less favorable non-catastrophe loss experience within our Lender-placed Insurance business, as growth in Multifamily Housing was offset bywell as the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection secured as partprotection; partially offset by higher premium rates in our Lender-placed Insurance business and the absence of losses related to the 2019 program and higher non-catastrophe loss experience from our Specialty and Other business.Mortgage Solutions business in Third Quarter 2018.
Global Housing net earned premiums, fees and other income decreased $23.1$11.3 million, or 4%2%, to $500.0$510.3 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $523.1$521.6 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, mainly reflecting the sale of Mortgage Solutions. Excluding Mortgage Solutions, net earned premiums, fees and other income increased 1% primarily due to growth in our Specialtyride sharing products and Other business and the continued growth fromin our Multifamily Housing business. The increase wasbusiness, partially offset by a decrease in our Lender-placed Insurance business due to declines in placement rates and lower real estate owned (“REO”) volumes.the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection.
Global Lifestyle segment net income increased $44.8$26.2 million, or 80%35%, to $100.6$102.1 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $55.8$75.9 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, benefiting from the TWG acquisition. Excluding TWG, the2018. The increase was driven by ourprimarily due to strong organic growth in Connected Living, business due to growthmainly from new and existing mobile protection programsclients in North America and Asia Pacific, as well as higher trade-in volumes and margins fromimproved operating performance in our

European mobile repair and logistics business, primarilybusiness. Organic growth in Asia Pacific and North America. The increase was also due to favorable results from Global Automotive andalso contributed to earnings. This was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange and continued declinesinvestments to support growth in Global Financial Services and Other.mobile.
Global Lifestyle net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $763.1$207.8 million, or 83%13%, to $1.68$1.75 billion for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $918.5 million$1.54 billion for FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily attributable to TWG. Excluding TWG, the2018. The increase was mostly due to contributions from Connected Living, driven by continued mobile subscriber growth from new and existing mobile protection programs as well asadded over the last two years, and higher trade-in volumes from our mobile repair and logistics business. The increase was also duecompared to growth from our Global Automotive business driven by earned premium from strongthe prior period sales of warranty contracts and was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange.year period.
Global Preneed segment net income increased $2.0decreased $9.4 million, or 20%56%, to $11.8$7.4 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $9.8$16.8 million in FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily due to an out of period adjustment of $9.9 million related to a net over-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs occurring over a ten-year period. Excluding this adjustment, underlying results increased modestly primarily due to higher investment income from real estate joint venture partnerships and lower mortality in First Quarter 2019 compared to First Quarter 2018.increased assets.
Global Preneed net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $2.9$2.7 million, or 6%, to $49.1$50.8 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $46.2$48.1 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily due todriven by growth in pre-funded funeral policies in the U.S. and earnings fromthe prior period sales of the pay for life (“Final NeedNeed”) product.
Critical Factors Affecting Results
Our results depend on, among other things, the appropriateness of our product pricing, underwriting, the accuracy of our reserving methodology for future policyholder benefits and claims, the frequency and severity of reportable and non-reportable catastrophes, returns on and values of invested assets and our ability to manage our expenses and achieve expense savings. Our results will also depend on our ability to profitably grow our Connected Living, Multifamily Housing and Global Automotive businesses, and manage the pace of declines in placement rates in our Lender-placed Insurance business and the U.S. credit insurance business in Global Financial Services and Other. In addition, our results will be impacted by our ability to integrate TWG and achieve benefits and synergies from the acquisition. Factors affecting these items, including, but not limited to, conditions in financial markets, the global economy and the markets in which we operate, fluctuations in exchange rates and inflation, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. For more information on these and other factors that could affect our results, see “Item 1A—Risk Factors”, below and in our 2018 Annual Report, and “Item 7—MD&A—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Factors Affecting Results” in our 2018 Annual Report.
Our results may be impacted by our ability to continue to grow in the markets in which we operate, including in our Connected Living, Multifamily Housing and Global Automotive businesses, and to manage our Lender-placed Insurance business.business, including the expected reduction in loans tracked from a financially insolvent client. Our mobile business is subject to volatility in mobile device trade-in volumes based on the release of new devices and carrier promotional programs, as well as to changes in the mobile device market dynamics. Our Lender-placed Insurance revenues will also be impacted by changes in the housing market. In addition, across many of our businesses, we must respond to the threat of disruption. See “Item 2—1A—Risk Factors—Business and Competitive Risks—Significant competitive pressures, changes in customer preferences and disruption could adversely affect our results of operations” in our 2018 Annual Report.
Management believes that we will have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our needs over the next twelve months, including the ability to pay interest on our debt and dividends on our common and preferred stock.
For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2019, net cash provided by operating activities was $246.7 million;$1.17 billion; net cash used in investing activities was $447.2$613.6 million and net cash provided byused in financing activities was $220.9$50.1 million. We had $1.27$1.75 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31,September 30, 2019 as compared to $1.25 billion as of December 31, 2018. Please seeSee “—Liquidity and Capital Resources,” below for further details.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our 2018 Annual Report describes the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. The accounting policies and estimation process described in the 2018 Annual Report were consistently applied to the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements for FirstThird Quarter 2019.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.


Results of Operations
Assurant Consolidated
Overview
The table below presents information regarding our consolidated results of operations:operations for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Net earned premiums$1,904.4
 $1,124.9
$2,015.4
 $1,853.6
 $5,952.5
 $4,316.8
Fees and other income328.3
 364.5
295.1
 257.9
 959.5
 976.6
Net investment income166.3
 130.2
169.5
 151.8
 490.0
 417.6
Net realized gains on investments28.8
 0.5
Net realized gains (losses) on investments14.9
 (5.7) 61.5
 (16.6)
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses7.8
 18.5
4.4
 12.7
 16.9
 46.2
Total revenues2,435.6
 1,638.6
2,499.3
 2,270.3
 7,480.4
 5,740.6
Benefits, losses and expenses:          
Policyholder benefits614.7
 414.6
705.2
 680.9
 2,006.9
 1,586.1
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired777.3
 346.4
869.5
 750.6
 2,462.6
 1,560.2
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses800.1
 719.6
764.5
 736.5
 2,388.1
 2,229.7
Iké net losses121.1
 
 130.5
 
Interest expense26.5
 21.5
32.2
 26.5
 85.2
 74.0
Loss on extinguishment of debt31.4
 
 31.4
 
Total benefits, losses and expenses2,218.6
 1,502.1
2,523.9
 2,194.5
 7,104.7
 5,450.0
Income before provision for income taxes217.0
 136.5
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes(24.6) 75.8
 375.7
 290.6
Provision for income taxes48.4
 30.5
28.6
 22.8
 117.7
 64.6
Net income168.6
 106.0
Net (loss) income(53.2) 53.0
 258.0
 226.0
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(2.9) 
(1.6) 
 (3.0) 
Net income attributable to stockholders165.7
 106.0
Net (loss) income attributable to stockholders(54.8) 53.0
 255.0
 226.0
Less: Preferred stock dividends(4.7) 
(4.7) (4.7) (14.0) (9.5)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$161.0
 $106.0
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders$(59.5) $48.3
 $241.0
 $216.5
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Common Stockholders
Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders was $59.5 million for Third Quarter 2019 compared with net income attributable to common stockholders of $48.3 million for Third Quarter 2018. Third Quarter 2019 was impacted by a $124.8 million after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké. The loss included a $54.3 million increase in the liability related to the put/call, a $66.8 million other-than-temporary impairment loss on our 40% ownership interest in Iké that includes consideration of cumulative foreign currency losses of $41.0 million previously recorded in other comprehensive income, and a $3.7 million valuation allowance for previously established deferred tax assets. The deferred tax benefits on the losses recorded in Third Quarter 2019 were fully reduced by valuation allowances. Third Quarter 2019 was also impacted by $29.6 million of after-tax debt related charges that included a $24.8 million after-tax loss on the extinguishment of debt from the $100.0 million cash tender offer of our 6.75% senior notes due 2034 and $4.5 million of additional interest expense from debt related derivative instruments. Excluding these items, net income increased $46.6 million primarily due to a $31.4 million reduction in reportable catastrophes and an increase in net income from the Global Lifestyle segment mostly driven by our Connected Living business due to growth in mobile device protection products and related services.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders
Consolidated net income attributable to common stockholders increased $55.0$24.5 million, or 52%11%, to $161.0$241.0 million for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $106.0$216.5 million for First QuarterNine Months 2018. The increase was primarily due to higher contributions fromdriven by growth in our Global Lifestyle segment, benefiting from contributions from the TWG acquisition and continued organic growth in Connected Living, as well as an increase in net realized gains on investments mostly relateddue to a netan increase in the fair value of equity securities and an $11.5sales of fixed maturity securities. The increase was also due to a $42.7 million reduction in after-tax expenseslower net charges associated with the TWG acquisition. The increase wasacquisition and a $32.7 million reduction in reportable catastrophes. These increases were partially offset by $131.4 million after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké, the $29.6 million of debt related charges, as well as additional after-tax interest expense and preferred dividends from acquisition relatedacquisition-related financing and lower after-tax amortization of deferred gains associated with the sale of Assurant Employee Benefits. Net income for First Quarter 2019 included $4.6 million of net losses from foreign exchange primarily related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets from our operations in Argentina, which was identified as a highly inflationary market beginning July 1, 2018.

Global Housing
Overview
The table below presents information regarding the Global Housing’s segmentHousing segment’s results of operations for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Net earned premiums$460.1
 $436.4
$475.2
 $463.0
 $1,407.1
 $1,349.1
Fees and other income39.9
 86.7
35.1
 58.6
 113.3
 238.1
Net investment income25.4
 20.2
22.4
 17.1
 66.6
 53.2
Total revenues525.4
 543.3
532.7
 538.7
 1,587.0
 1,640.4
Benefits, losses and expenses:          
Policyholder benefits198.9
 169.1
245.8
 264.8
 652.5
 621.1
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired53.9
 49.6
47.3
 51.2
 158.7
 151.2
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses180.7
 234.9
187.6
 198.7
 541.6
 662.9
Total benefits, losses and expenses433.5
 453.6
480.7
 514.7
 1,352.8
 1,435.2
Segment income before provision for income taxes91.9
 89.7
52.0
 24.0
 234.2
 205.2
Provision for income taxes19.2
 18.5
10.4
 4.6
 48.4
 42.0
Segment net income$72.7
 $71.2
$41.6
 $19.4
 $185.8
 $163.2
Net earned premiums, fees and other income:          
Lender-placed Insurance$274.2
 $289.7
$275.6
 $288.9
 $831.6
 $867.1
Multifamily Housing104.0
 97.2
108.7
 103.4
 319.3
 300.9
Mortgage Solutions
 45.5

 17.3
 
 116.1
Specialty and Other121.8
 90.7
126.0
 112.0
 369.5
 303.1
Total$500.0
 $523.1
$510.3
 $521.6
 $1,520.4
 $1,587.2
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income increased $1.5$22.2 million, or 2%114%, to $72.7$41.6 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $71.2$19.4 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily due to after-tax reportable catastrophes of $35.7 million in Third Quarter 2019 compared to $66.6 million in Third Quarter 2018. Excluding Mortgage Solutions in First Quarter 2018,reportable catastrophes, segment net income decreased $8.7 million, or 10%, primarily due to a decline in placement rates and in-force policies in our Lender-placed Insurance business, higher non-catastrophe loss experience, mainly from our small commercial product and Lender-placed Insurance, and the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection secured as part of the 2019 program. The decrease was partially offset by premium rate increases in Lender-placed Insurance and the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business in Third Quarter 2018.
Total Revenues
Total revenues decreased $6.0 million, or 1%, to $532.7 million for Third Quarter 2019 from $538.7 million for Third Quarter 2018. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in fees and other income of $23.5 million, or 40%, primarily due to the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business. Net earned premiums increased $12.2 million, or 3%, primarily due to the growth of our Specialty and Other business, mostly driven by our ride sharing, international property and small commercial products, increased premium rates in Lender-placed Insurance and the continued growth from renters insurance in Multifamily Housing and anHousing. The increase in net earned premiums was partially offset by a decline in placement rates and in-force policies in Lender-placed Insurance, higher reinsurance reinstatement premiums related to Hurricane Dorian in Third Quarter 2019 and the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection. Net investment income mostlyincreased $5.3 million, or 31%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related fund investments, wasinvestments.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses decreased $34.0 million, or 7%, to $480.7 million for Third Quarter 2019 from $514.7 million for Third Quarter 2018. Total policyholder benefits decreased $19.0 million, or 7%, primarily due to a $42.0 million decrease in reportable catastrophe losses, partially offset by higher non-catastrophe losses related to reserve strengthening for our small commercial product, higher frequency and severity of water related claims and modest increases across various other products. Underwriting, general and administrative expenses decreased $11.1 million, or 6%, primarily due to the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business, partially offset by higher expenses to support growth in Specialty and Other and Multifamily Housing.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income increased $22.6 million, or 14%, to $185.8 million for Nine Months 2019 compared to $163.2 million for Nine Months 2018, primarily due to after-tax reportable catastrophes of $41.8 million in Nine Months 2019 compared to $74.3 million in Nine Months 2018. Excluding reportable catastrophes, segment net income decreased $9.9 million, or 4%, primarily driven by a decreasedecline in ourplacement rates in Lender-placed Insurance, business, mainly due to the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection secured as part of the 2019 program and higher non-catastrophe loss experience from an increase in our Specialtythe frequency and Other business related to theseverity of losses from our small commercial propertyproduct. The decrease was partially offset by premium rate increases in Lender-placed Insurance, the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business in Nine Months 2018 and liability product.growth from Multifamily Housing.
Total Revenues
Total revenues decreased $17.9$53.4 million, or 3%, to $525.4 million$1.59 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $543.3 million$1.64 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2018. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in fees and other income of $46.8$124.8 million, or 54%52%, primarily due to the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business. Net earned premiums increased $58.0 million, or 4%, primarily due to growth from our Specialty and Other business, mainly small commercial and ride sharing products, premium rate increases in Lender-placed Insurance and continued growth from renters insurance in our Multifamily Housing business, partially offset by a decline in placement rates in Lender-placed Insurance and the cost of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection. Net investment income increased $13.4 million, or 25%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related investments and an increase in invested assets.
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses decreased $82.4 million, or 6%, to $1.35 billion for Nine Months 2019 from $1.44 billion for Nine Months 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in underwriting, general and administrative expenses of $121.3 million, or 18%, primarily due to the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in net earned premiumstotal policyholder benefits of $23.7$31.4 million, or 5%, primarily due to growthunfavorable non-catastrophe loss experience mainly from our small commercial property and liability products and continued growth from renters insuranceproduct. The increase in Multifamily Housing, whichnon-catastrophe losses was partially offset by a $43.3 million decrease in our Lender-placed Insurance business mainly due to declines in placement rates, lower REO volumes and the costreportable catastrophe losses. Amortization of additional catastrophe reinsurance protection. The decrease was also partially offset by an increase in net investment income of $5.2deferred acquisition costs increased $7.5 million, or 26%5%, primarily duerelated to higher income from real estate related fund investments.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses decreased $20.1 million, or 4%, to $433.5 million for First Quarter 2019 from $453.6 million for First Quarter 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a decreasegrowth in underwriting, general and administrative expenses of $54.2 million, or 23%, primarily due to a decrease in expenses resulting from the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in total policyholder benefits of $29.8 million, or 18%, primarily due unfavorable non-catastrophe loss experience from our small commercial property and liability product.


Global Lifestyle
Overview
The table below presents information regarding the Global Lifestyle’s segmentLifestyle segment’s results of operations for the periods indicated: 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Net earned premiums$1,428.5
 $673.6
$1,525.1
 $1,376.0
 $4,499.1
 $2,923.9
Fees and other income253.1
 244.9
224.2
 165.5
 740.9
 638.3
Net investment income58.9
 32.1
62.1
 54.7
 177.5
 123.4
Total revenues1,740.5
 950.6
1,811.4
 1,596.2
 5,417.5
 3,685.6
Benefits, losses and expenses:          
Policyholder benefits347.2
 181.6
392.1
 352.2
 1,152.2
 773.1
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired705.8
 280.3
791.9
 681.5
 2,238.4
 1,357.4
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses555.8
 415.8
496.6
 463.0
 1,622.6
 1,298.4
Total benefits, losses and expenses1,608.8
 877.7
1,680.6
 1,496.7
 5,013.2
 3,428.9
Segment income before provision for income taxes131.7
 72.9
130.8
 99.5
 404.3
 256.7
Provision for income taxes31.1
 17.1
28.7
 23.6
 92.3
 56.9
Segment net income$100.6
 $55.8
$102.1
 $75.9
 $312.0
 $199.8
Net earned premiums, fees and other income:          
Connected Living (mobile and service contracts)$871.0
 $602.1
$931.9
 $735.3
 $2,764.6
 $1,966.7
Global Automotive693.6
 202.5
706.9
 679.6
 2,131.9
 1,243.3
Global Financial Services and Other117.0
 113.9
110.5
 126.6
 343.5
 352.2
Total$1,681.6
 $918.5
$1,749.3
 $1,541.5
 $5,240.0
 $3,562.2
Net earned premiums, fees and other income:          
Domestic$1,191.3
 $579.5
$1,237.6
 $1,098.8
 $3,680.0
 $2,414.5
International490.3
 339.0
511.7
 442.7
 1,560.0
 1,147.7
Total$1,681.6
 $918.5
$1,749.3
 $1,541.5
 $5,240.0
 $3,562.2
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income increased $44.8$26.2 million, or 80%35%, to $100.6$102.1 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $55.8$75.9 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, benefiting from the TWG acquisition. Excluding TWG, segment net income increased $14.5 million, or 26%,2018. The increase was primarily driven by organic growth in our Connected Living business, mainly from new and existing mobile protection programs as well asin Asia Pacific and North America, higher operating performance in the European mobile business and higher domestic trade-in volumes from our mobile repair and logistics business. Favorable loss experience and organic growth in Global Automotive also contributed to segment net income. The increase was partially offset by an increase in expenses related to the continued investments in our Connected Living business and a decline in Global Financial Services and Other, mainly related to the continued runoff of our domestic credit business and unfavorable foreign exchange.
Total Revenues
Total revenues increased $215.2 million, or 13%, to $1.81 billion for Third Quarter 2019 from $1.60 billion for Third Quarter 2018. Net earned premiums increased $149.1 million, or 11%, mostly driven by our Connected Living business, mainly due to subscriber growth from mobile protection programs, and growth from extended service products and our Global Automotive business, mainly due to strong prior period sales of warranty contracts. Fees and other income increased $58.7 million, or 35%, primarily due to higher domestic trade-in volumes in our mobile repair and logistics business and growth from recently launched mobile programs. Net investment income increased $7.4 million, or 14%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related investments.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $183.9 million, or 12%, to $1.68 billion for Third Quarter 2019 from $1.50 billion for Third Quarter 2018. Policyholder benefits increased $39.9 million, or 11%, primarily driven by growth in our Connected Living business and domestic automotive businesses. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired increased $110.4 million, or 16%, primarily due to growth in our Connected Living and Global Automotive businesses. Underwriting, general and administrative expenses increased $33.6 million, or 7%, primarily due to growth from new and existing mobile business, including higher trade-in volumes from our domestic mobile repair and logistics business, and continued investments in our Connected Living business.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income increased $112.2 million, or 56%, to $312.0 million for Nine Months 2019 from $199.8 million for Nine Months 2018, primarily due to the TWG acquisition. Excluding TWG, segment net income increased $52.2 million, or 33%, primarily driven by organic growth in our Connected Living business, mainly from new and existing mobile protection programs in Asia Pacific and North America, higher operating performance in the European mobile business and higher domestic trade-in volumes and margins from our mobile repair and logistics business, primarily in Asia Pacific and North America.business. The increase was also due to favorable results from Global Automotive and was partially offset by an increase in expenses related to the continued investments in our Connected Living business, the continued runoff of our domestic credit business and unfavorable foreign exchange and continued declines in Global Financial Services and Other, primarily from expected discontinued partnerships.exchange.
Total Revenues
Total revenues increased $789.9 million,$1.73 billion, or 83%47%, to $1.74$5.42 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $950.6 million$3.69 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2018, primarily attributable to TWG. Excluding the impact of TWG, net earned premiums increased $115.0$425.1 million, or 17%20%, mostly driven by organic growth in our Connected Living business, mainly due to subscriber growth from new and existing mobile protection programs, as well as higher trade-in volumes and average selling price from our mobile repair and logistics business, and our Global Automotive business, due to strong prior period sales of warranty contracts. The increase was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange. Excluding the impact of TWG, fees and other income decreased $2.6increased $79.9 million, or 1%13%, primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchangehigher trade-in volumes from our mobile repair and continued declines in Global Financial Serviceslogistics business and Other, driven by anticipated discontinued partnerships.growth from recently launched mobile programs. Excluding the impact of TWG, net investment income increased $1.5$13.6 million, or 5%15%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related fund investments.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $731.1 million,$1.58 billion, or 83%46%, to $1.61$5.01 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $877.7 million$3.43 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2018, primarily attributable to TWG. Excluding the impact of TWG, policyholder benefits increased $13.7$92.2 million, or 8%16%, primarily driven by growth from our globalConnected Living and Global Automotive businesses, partially offset by more favorable loss experience in the European mobile business partially offset byand favorable foreign exchange. Excluding the impact of TWG, amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired increased $34.5$107.7 million, or 12%, primarily due to growth in our Global Automotive business.and Connected Living businesses. Excluding the impact of TWG, underwriting, general and administrative expenses increased $46.7$251.0 million, or 11%21%, primarily due to growth in our global mobile programs, andincluding higher trade-in volumes from our domestic mobile repair and logistics business, and continued investments in our Connected Living business, partially offset by favorable foreign exchange.


Global Preneed
Overview
The table below presents information regarding the Global Preneed’s segmentPreneed segment’s results of operations for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Net earned premiums$15.8
 $14.6
$15.1
 $14.6
 $46.3
 $43.4
Fees and other income33.3
 31.6
35.7
 33.5
 103.2
 97.8
Net investment income69.1
 65.8
73.0
 70.1
 212.7
 203.8
Total revenues118.2
 112.0
123.8
 118.2
 362.2
 345.0
Benefits, losses and expenses:          
Policyholder benefits68.6
 66.7
67.3
 64.5
 202.1
 196.2
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired17.6
 16.5
30.3
 17.9
 65.5
 51.6
Underwriting, general and administrative expenses16.9
 16.2
18.2
 14.4
 49.8
 44.4
Total benefits, losses and expenses103.1
 99.4
115.8
 96.8
 317.4
 292.2
Segment income before provision for income taxes15.1
 12.6
8.0
 21.4
 44.8
 52.8
Provision for income taxes3.3
 2.8
0.6
 4.6
 8.7
 11.5
Segment net income$11.8
 $9.8
$7.4
 $16.8
 $36.1
 $41.3
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income decreased $9.4 million, or 56%, to $7.4 million in Third Quarter 2019 from $16.8 million in Third Quarter 2018, primarily due to a $9.9 million after-tax expense related to an out of period adjustment for over-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs occurring over a ten-year period. See Note 2 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Report. The decrease was partially offset by higher income from real estate related investments.
Total Revenues
Total revenues increased $2.0$5.6 million, or 5%, to $123.8 million for Third Quarter 2019 from $118.2 million for Third Quarter 2018. Fees and other income increased $2.2 million, or 7%, primarily due to growth in the U.S. business. Net investment income increased $2.9 million, or 4%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related investments and an increase in invested assets.
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $19.0 million, or 20%, to $11.8$115.8 million in Firstfor Third Quarter 2019 from $9.8$96.8 million in Firstfor Third Quarter 2018, primarily due to a $14.2 million out of period adjustment related to an increaseover-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs occurring over a ten-year period.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Net Income
Segment net income decreased $5.2 million, or 13%, to $36.1 million in investmentNine Months 2019 from $41.3 million in Nine Months 2018, primarily due to a $9.9 million after-tax expense related to an out of period adjustment for the net over-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs occurring over a ten-year period, as well as increased general expenses. The decrease was partially offset by higher income as a result offrom real estate related investments and an increase in invested assets consistent with the growth of the domestic preneed business, increased sales of Preneed policies and lower mortality in First Quarter 2019 compared to First Quarter 2018.mortality.
Total Revenues

Total revenues increased $6.2$17.2 million, or 6%5%, to $118.2$362.2 million for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $112.0$345.0 million for First QuarterNine Months 2018. Fees and other income increased $1.7$5.4 million, or 5%6%, primarily due to growth in pre-funded funeral policies in the U.S., as well as sales of the Final Need product. business, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange. Net investment income increased $3.3$8.9 million, or 5%4%, primarily due to higher income from real estate related investments and an increase in invested assets and higher yields.in line with the growth of the domestic preneed business, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange.
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $3.7$25.2 million, or 4%9%, to $103.1$317.4 million for First QuarterNine Months 2019 from $99.4$292.2 million for First QuarterNine Months 2018, primarily due to an increase ina $14.2 million out of period adjustment related to the net over-capitalization of deferred acquisition costs occurring over a ten-year period, increased information technology expensesexpense and growth in the domestic preneed business, partially offset by lower mortality in First Quarter 2019 compared to First Quarter 2018.favorable foreign exchange.


Corporate and Other
Overview
The tables below present information regarding the Corporate and Other’s segment results of operations for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues:          
Net earned premiums$
 $0.3
$
 $
 $
 $0.4
Fees and other income2.0
 1.3
0.1
 0.3
 2.1
 2.4
Net investment income12.9
 12.1
12.0
 9.9
 33.2
 37.2
Net realized gains on investments28.8
 0.5
Net realized gains (losses) on investments14.9
 (5.7) 61.5
 (16.6)
Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses7.8
 18.5
4.4
 12.7
 16.9
 46.2
Total revenues51.5
 32.7
31.4
 17.2
 113.7
 69.6
Benefits, losses and expenses:          
Policyholder benefits
 (2.8)
 (0.6) 0.1
 (4.3)
General and administrative expenses46.7
 52.7
62.1
 60.4
 174.1
 224.0
Iké net losses121.1
 
 130.5
 
Interest expense26.5
 21.5
32.2
 26.5
 85.2
 74.0
Loss on extinguishment of debt31.4
 
 31.4
 
Total benefits, losses and expenses73.2
 71.4
246.8
 86.3
 421.3
 293.7
Segment loss before benefit for income taxes(21.7) (38.7)(215.4) (69.1) (307.6) (224.1)
Benefit for income taxes(5.2) (7.9)(11.1) (10.0) (31.7) (45.8)
Segment net loss(16.5) (30.8)(204.3) (59.1) (275.9) (178.3)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest(2.9) 
(1.6) 
 (3.0) 
Net loss attributable to stockholders(19.4) (30.8)(205.9) (59.1) (278.9) (178.3)
Less: Preferred stock dividends(4.7) 
(4.7) (4.7) (14.0) (9.5)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(24.1) $(30.8)$(210.6) $(63.8) $(292.9) $(187.8)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2019 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
Segment net loss decreased $6.7attributable to common stockholders increased $146.8 million, or 22%230%, to a net loss of $24.1$210.6 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from a net loss of $30.8$63.8 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018. The change wasThird Quarter 2019 included a $124.8 million of after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké and $29.6 million of debt related charges (each as described above in this MD&A). Excluding these items, the segment net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased $7.6 million, or 12%, primarily due to an increase in net realized gains on investments mostly relateddue to a netsales of fixed maturity securities and an increase in the fair value of equity securities, and an $11.5 million reduction in after-tax expenses associated with the TWG acquisition. This was partially offset by additional after-tax interest expense and preferred dividends from acquisition related financing and lower amortization of deferred gains associated with the sale of Assurant Employee Benefits. Results for First Quarter 2019 included $4.6 million of net losses from foreign exchange primarily related to the remeasurement of net monetary assets from our operations in Argentina, which was identified as a highly inflationary market beginning July 1, 2018.securities.
Total Revenues
Total revenues increased $18.8$14.2 million, or 57%83%, to $51.5$31.4 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $32.7$17.2 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018, primarily due to $28.3 millionan increase in net realized gains on investments mostly relateddue to a net realized gains from sales of fixed maturity securities and an increase in the fair value of equity securities, partially offset by lower amortization of deferred gains primarily related toassociated with the sale of Assurant Employee Benefits.
Total Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $1.8$160.5 million, or 3%186%, to $73.2$246.8 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $71.4$86.3 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018. The increase in expenses was primarily due to a $121.1 million loss related to higher interest expense related to acquisition financing and $4.6a decrease

in estimated fair value of Iké consisting of a $54.3 million of net losses from foreign exchange, primarilyincrease in the liability related to the put/call to acquire the remaining 60% interest in Iké and a $66.8 million other-than-temporary impairment loss on our 40% ownership interest in Iké that includes consideration of cumulative foreign currency losses of $41.0 million previously recorded in other comprehensive income. The increase in expenses was further driven by $37.4 million of debt related charges that included a $31.4 million loss on extinguishment of debt and $5.6 million of additional interest expense from derivative instruments. The increase was also due to a $9.6 million incremental loss from the sale our Mortgage Solutions business due to a reduction in the earn-out receivable established at the time of sale resulting from lower than expected retention and achievement of new business targets and unfavorable development on certain claims. These increases were partially offset by lower remeasurement of net monetary assetsrelated foreign exchange losses from our operations in Argentina,Argentina.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
Segment net loss attributable to common stockholders increased $105.1 million, or 56%, to a net loss of $292.9 million for Nine Months 2019 from a net loss of $187.8 million for Nine Months 2018. Nine Months 2019 included a $131.4 million of after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké and $29.6 million of after-tax debt related charges reported in Third Quarter 2019. Excluding these items, segment net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased $55.9 million, or 30%, primarily due to an increase in net realized gains on investments that was driven by an increase in the fair value of equity securities and sales of fixed maturity securities, a $42.7 million after-tax reduction in net charges associated with the TWG acquisition and a $24.9 million after-tax decrease in the loss on the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business. The decrease was partially offset by additional interest expense and preferred dividends from acquisition related financing, lower amortization of deferred gains associated with the sale of Assurant Employee Benefits and a $12.2 million after-tax impairment of certain intangible assets from our acquisition of Green Tree.
Total Revenues
Total revenues increased $44.1 million, or 63%, to $113.7 million for Nine Months 2019 from $69.6 million for Nine Months 2018, primarily due to an increase in net realized gains on investments mostly due an increase in the fair value of equity securities and sales of fixed maturity securities, partially offset by lower amortization of deferred gains associated with the sale of Assurant Employee Benefits.
Total Expenses
Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $127.6 million, or 43%, to $421.3 million for Nine Months 2019 from $293.7 million for Nine Months 2018. The increase in expenses for Nine Months 2019 was primarily due to a $130.5 million loss related to a decrease in estimated fair value of Iké, $37.4 million of debt related charges associated with debt transactions from Third Quarter 2019, an increase in financing costs related to TWG acquisition financing and a $15.6 million impairment of certain intangible assets from our acquisition of Green Tree. The increases were partially offset by a reduction of expenses$52.6 million decrease in net charges associated with the TWG acquisition.acquisition and a $31.4 million reduction in loss on the sale of our Mortgage Solutions business.




Investments
We had total investments of $13.98$14.55 billion and $13.40 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Net unrealized gains on our fixed maturity securities portfolio increased $369.0$893.2 million during First QuarterNine Months 2019, from $423.1 million as of December 31, 2018 to $792.1 million$1.32 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2019. This increase was mainly due to a decrease in U.S. Treasury yields and tightening credit spreads.
The following table shows the credit quality of our fixed maturity securities portfolio as of the dates indicated:
Fair value as ofFair value as of
Fixed Maturity Securities by Credit QualityMarch 31, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Aaa / Aa / A$7,718.0
 65.2% $7,329.8
 65.1%$8,084.0
 65.1% $7,329.8
 65.1%
Baa3,529.8
 29.8% 3,322.7
 29.5%3,750.9
 30.2% 3,322.7
 29.5%
Ba434.0
 3.7% 447.9
 4.0%459.0
 3.7% 447.9
 4.0%
B and lower152.8
 1.3% 156.7
 1.4%126.9
 1.0% 156.7
 1.4%
Total$11,834.6
 100.0% $11,257.1
 100.0%$12,420.8
 100.0% $11,257.1
 100.0%
The following table shows the major categories of net investment income for the periods indicated: 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Fixed maturity securities$122.1
 $104.6
$125.2
 $121.6
 $370.3
 $334.0
Equity securities5.8
 5.0
5.2
 5.5
 16.7
 15.6
Commercial mortgage loans on real estate8.5
 8.3
8.6
 8.7
 26.3
 24.8
Short-term investments5.6
 2.4
5.0
 6.7
 16.4
 12.8
Other investments7.6
 6.1
10.7
 5.0
 23.0
 14.9
Cash and cash equivalents7.0
 4.9
7.5
 6.4
 21.0
 20.8
Revenue from consolidated investment entities (1)40.7
 13.5
25.6
 24.4
 90.2
 55.3
Total investment income197.3
 144.8
187.8
 178.3
 563.9
 478.2
Investment expenses(5.6) (4.2)(6.3) (8.0) (18.3) (16.9)
Expenses from consolidated investment entities (1)(25.4) (10.4)(12.0) (18.5) $(55.6) $(43.7)
Net investment income$166.3
 $130.2
$169.5
 $151.8
 $490.0
 $417.6
(1)The following table shows the net of revenues and expenses from consolidated investment entities of $15.3 million for First Quarter 2019 includes $7.6 million, $3.8 million, and $1.8 million of investment income from our direct investment in the real estate fund, collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) entities, and the related non-controlling interest, respectively, and $2.1 million related to investment management fees. The net revenues and expenses from consolidated investment entities of $3.1 million for First Quarter 2018 includes $1.9 million and $0.8 million of investment income from our direct investment in the real estate fund and CLOs, respectively, and $0.4 million related to investment management fees.periods indicated. Refer to Note 89 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report for further detail.
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Investment income (loss) from direct investments in:       
Real estate funds (1)$6.5
 $(0.4) $17.3
 $1.2
CLO entities5.3
 4.5
 12.1
 6.4
Investment management fees1.8
 1.8
 5.2
 4.0
Net investment income from consolidated investment entities$13.6
 $5.9
 $34.6
 $11.6
(1)The investment income from the real estate funds includes income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest of $1.2 million and $2.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. There was no income attributable to non-controlling interest for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Net investment income increased $36.1$17.7 million, or 28%12%, to $166.3$169.5 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019 from $130.2$151.8 million for FirstThird Quarter 2018. The increase was primarily driven by higher income from consolidated investment entities (“CIEs”) and an increase in income from other investments, which was primarily driven by proceeds from the sale of a direct real estate joint venture property and an increase in fair market value of certain other properties. The higher income from CIEs was primarily related to our investment in the real estate funds due to an increase in the fair market value of certain real estate

properties and additional Assurant-issued collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) structures launched after Third Quarter 2018. The remainder of the increase is primarily related to income from higher overall invested assets.
Net investment income increased $72.4 million, or 17%, to $490.0 million for Nine Months 2019 from $417.6 million for Nine Months 2018 benefiting from the investments acquired from the TWG acquisition. Excluding TWG, net investment income increased $10.8$31.9 million, or 8%, mainly dueprimarily driven by an increase in income from CIEs. The higher income from CIEs was primarily related to $12.2 millionour investment in our real estate funds resulting from an increase in the fair market value of additionalcertain real estate properties and income from our direct investment in consolidatedAssurant-issued CLO structures that were launched after Third Quarter 2018. The increase in net investment entities, mostlyincome was due to an increase in income from other investments, which was primarily driven by proceeds from the sale of direct real estate fund due tojoint venture properties and an increase in fair market value of certain real estateother properties as well as an increase inincreased income inclusivefrom higher overall invested assets consistent with the underlying growth of management fees, from additional CLO structures launched after First Quarter 2018.our business. The increase was also due to an increase in invested assets and higher yields, partially offset by a decrease of $2.9 million ofin interest income recorded in First Quarter 2018 related to the recovery of losses on certain mortgage-backed securities.securities and $2.4 million of interest income from the reinvestment of debt proceeds in anticipation of the TWG acquisition that were recorded for the Nine Months 2018.
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, we owned $72.3$72.2 million of securities guaranteed by financial guarantee insurance companies. Included in this amount was $58.4$59.7 million of municipal securities, whose credit rating was A+ with the guarantee, but would have had a rating of A- without the guarantee.
For more information on our investments, see Notes 78 and 910 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.

Catastrophe Reinsurance Program
In July 2019, we finalized our 2019 property catastrophe reinsurance program. 2019 reinsurance premiums for this program are estimated to be approximately $165.0 million pre-tax reflecting the significant decrease in catastrophe per-event retention from $120.0 million to $80.0 million and modest growth in exposure. Coverage was placed with more than 45 reinsurers that are all rated A- or better by A.M. Best. Actual reinsurance premiums will vary if exposure changes significantly from estimates or if reinstatement premiums are required due to catastrophe events.
The U.S. per-occurrence catastrophe coverage includes a main reinsurance program providing $1.16 billion of coverage in excess of $80.0 million retention. In addition, it includes multi-year reinsurance contracts covering approximately 35% of the reinsurance layers. All layers of the program allow for one automatic reinstatement, except the first layer (which covers the first $40.0 million of losses in excess of the $80.0 million retention) which has two reinstatements, and include a cascading feature that provides multi-event protection in which higher coverage layers drop down to $120.0 million as the lower layers and reinstatement limit are exhausted. When combined with the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, the program is covered for gross Florida losses of up to $1.40 billion.
The 2019 catastrophe reinsurance program also includes Caribbean protection of up to $177.5 million of protection in excess of a $17.5 million retention. In Third Quarter 2019, we placed additional coverage for a third event in the Caribbean, with protection of up to $27.5 million in excess of a $17.5 million retention, and Latin America protection of up to $423.0 million of protection in excess of a $4.5 million retention.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Regulatory Requirements
Assurant, Inc. is a holding company and, as such, has limited direct operations of its own. Our assets consist primarily of the capital stock of our subsidiaries. Accordingly, our future cash flows depend upon the availability of dividends and other statutorily permissible payments from our subsidiaries, such as payments under our tax allocation agreement and under management agreements with our subsidiaries. Our insurance subsidiaries’ ability to pay such dividends and to make such other payments will be limited by applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which our subsidiaries are domiciled, which subject our subsidiaries to significant regulatory restrictions. The dividend requirements and regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and by type of insurance provided by the applicable subsidiary. These laws and regulations require, among other things, our insurance subsidiaries to maintain minimum solvency requirements and limit the amount of dividends they can pay to the holding company. See “Item 1 — Business — Regulation — 1—Business—Regulation—U.S. Insurance Regulation” and “Item 1A — 1A—Risk Factors — Factors—Legal and Regulatory Risks — Risks—Changes in insurance regulation may reduce our profitability and limit our growth” in our 2018 Annual Report. Along with solvency regulations, the primary driver in determining the amount of capital used for dividends is the level of capital needed to maintain desired financial strength ratings from A.M. Best Company (“A.M. Best”).
Regulators or rating agencies could become more conservative in their methodology and criteria, increasing capital requirements for our insurance subsidiaries. For further information on our ratings and the risks of ratings downgrades, see “Item 1 — Business — 1—Business—Ratings” and “Item 1A — 1A—Risk Factors — Factors—Financial Risks — Risks—A decline in the financial strength ratings of our insurance company subsidiaries could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition” in our 2018 Annual Report.
For 2019, the maximum amount of dividends our regulated U.S. domiciled insurance subsidiaries could pay us, under applicable laws and regulations without prior regulatory approval, is approximately $353.3 million.
Holding Company
As of March 31,September 30, 2019, we had approximately $354.0$385.0 million in holding company liquidity, $129.0$160.0 million above our targeted minimum level of $225.0 million. The target minimum level of holding company liquidity, which can be used for unforeseen capital needs at our subsidiaries or liquidity needs at the holding company, is calibrated based on approximately one year of corporate operating and interest expenses and Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (“MCPS”) dividends. We use the term “holding company liquidity” to represent the portion of cash and other liquid marketable securities held at Assurant, Inc., out of a total of $491.5$544.2 million of holding company investment securities and cash, which we are not otherwise holding for a specific purpose as of the balance sheet date. We can use such assets for stock repurchases, stockholdersstockholder dividends, acquisitions and other corporate purposes.
Dividends or returns of capital paid by our subsidiaries, in our Global Housing, Global Lifestyle and Global Preneed operating segments, net of infusions and excluding amounts used for acquisitions or received for dispositions, were approximately $78.0$472.0 million for First QuarterNine Months 2019. In 2018, dividends, net of infusions and excluding amounts used for acquisitions or received for dispositions, made to the holding company were $739.0 million, which included approximately $727.0 million from subsidiaries in our Global Housing, Global Lifestyle and Global Preneed operating segments and approximately $12.0 million from Assurant Health and capital formerly backing Assurant Employee Benefits.
In addition to paying expenses, making interest payments on indebtedness and making dividend payments on our preferred stock, our capital management strategy provides for several uses of the cash generated by our subsidiaries, including without limitation, returning capital to common stockholders through share repurchases and dividends, investing in our business to support growth in targeted areas and making prudent and opportunistic acquisitions. From time to time, we may also seek to purchase outstanding debt in open market repurchases or privately negotiated transactions. During First QuarterNine Months 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, we made common stock repurchases and paid dividends to our common stockholders of $88.0$279.1 million and $266.1 million, respectively. We expect to deploy capital primarily to support business growth, fund other investments and return capital to shareholders, subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and market conditions.

In 2014, we made an approximately 40% investment in Iké Grupo, Iké Asistencia and certain of their subsidiaries (collectively “Iké”), a services assistance business, for which we paid approximately $110.0 million. We also entered into a shareholders agreement with the majority shareholders that provided us with the right to acquire the remainder of Iké from the majority shareholders, and the majority shareholders the right to put their interests in Iké to us, in mid-2019. In April 2019, we entered into a cooperation agreement with the majority shareholders of Iké to explore strategic alternatives. We also agreed to delay the call and put rights to FebruaryJanuary 31, 2020. Based on the review of strategic alternatives as of September 30, 2019, we have decided to pursue the sale of our interests in Iké. In Third Quarter 2019, we recorded a $124.8 million after-tax loss related to a decrease in the estimated fair value of Iké. There can be no assurance that our efforts to identify strategic alternatives forsell our interests in Iké will be successful, or, if they are not,successful. In addition, there can be no assurance that wethe final sales price will ultimately acquireapproximate the remainder of Iké.

expected sales price, which would result in an adjustment to the loss in a future period. See Note 5 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Report.
In management’s opinion, dividends from our subsidiaries together with our income and gains from our investment portfolio will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our needs in the ordinary course of business.
Assurant Subsidiaries
The primary sources of funds for our subsidiaries consist of premiums and fees collected, proceeds from the sales and maturity of investments and net investment income. Cash is primarily used to pay insurance claims, agent commissions, operating expenses and taxes. We generally invest our subsidiaries’ excess funds in order to generate investment income.
We conduct periodic asset liability studies to measure the duration of our insurance liabilities, to develop optimal asset portfolio maturity structures for our significant lines of business and ultimately to assess that cash flows are sufficient to meet the timing of cash needs. These studies are conducted in accordance with formal company-wide Asset Liability Management guidelines.
To complete a study for a particular line of business, models are developed to project asset and liability cash flows and balance sheet items under a large, varied set of plausible economic scenarios. These models consider many factors including the current investment portfolio, the required capital for the related assets and liabilities, our tax position and projected cash flows from both existing and projected new business.
Alternative asset portfolio structures are analyzed for significant lines of business. An investment portfolio maturity structure is then selected from these profiles given our return hurdle and risk preference. Sensitivity testing of significant liability assumptions and new business projections is also performed.
Our liabilities generally have limited policyholder optionality, which means that the timing of payments is relatively insensitive to the interest rate environment. In addition, our investment portfolio is largely comprised of highly liquid fixed maturity securities with a sufficient component of such securities invested that are near maturity which may be sold with minimal risk of loss to meet cash needs. Therefore, we believe we have limited exposure to disintermediation risk.
Generally, our subsidiaries’ premiums, fees and investment income, along with planned asset sales and maturities, provide sufficient cash to pay claims and expenses. However, there may be instances when unexpected cash needs arise in excess of that available from usual operating sources. In such instances, we have several options to raise needed funds, including selling assets from the subsidiaries’ investment portfolios, using holding company cash (if available), issuing commercial paper, or drawing funds from the Credit Facility.senior unsecured $450.0 million revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”). In addition, onin January 22, 2018, we filed an automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC. This registration statement allows us to issue equity, debt or other types of securities through one or more methods of distribution. The terms of any offering would be established at the time of the offering, subject to market conditions. If we decide to make an offering of securities, we will consider the nature of the cash requirement as well as the cost of capital in determining what type of securities we may offer.

Dividends and Repurchases
On May 8, 2019, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per common share payable on June 18, 2019 to stockholders of record as of May 28, 2019 and a quarterly dividend of $1.6250 per share of MCPS payable on June 17, 2019 to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2019. We paid dividends of $0.60 per common share on March 18,September 16, 2019 to stockholders of record as of February 25,August 26, 2019, and dividends of $1.6250 per share of MCPS on March 15,September 16, 2019 to stockholders of record as of MarchSeptember 1, 2019. Any determination to pay future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent upon various factors, including: our subsidiaries’ payments of dividends and/orand other statutorily permissible payments to us; our results of operations and cash flows; our financial condition and capital requirements; general business conditions and growth prospects; legal, tax, regulatory and contractual restrictions on the payment of dividends; and other factors the Board deems relevant. Payments of dividends on shares of common stock are subject to the preferential rights of the MCPS. The Credit Facility contains limitations on our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders if we are in default, or such dividend payments would cause us to be in default, of our obligations thereunder. In addition, if we defer the payment of interest on our Subordinated Notes, we generally may not make payments on our capital stock.
On November 5, 2018, the Board authorized us to repurchase up to an additional $600.0 million of our outstanding common stock. During First QuarterNine Months 2019, the Company repurchased 525,6791,582,448 shares of our outstanding common stock at a cost of $50.6$166.1 million, exclusive of commissions. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, $710.6$595.1 million remained under availablethe Board common stock repurchase authorization. The timing and the amount of future repurchases will depend on market conditions, our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and other factors.
Management believes that we will have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our needs over the next twelve months, including the ability to pay interest on our debt and dividends on our common and preferred stock.

Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
In March 2018, we issued 2,875,000 shares of our 6.50% MCPS, with a par value of $1.00 per share. Each outstanding share of MCPS will convert automatically on March 15, 2021 into between 0.93620.9369 (the “minimum conversion rate”) and 1.12341.1242 shares of common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. At any time prior to March 2021, holders may elect to convert each share of MCPS into shares of common stock at the minimum conversion rate or in the event of a fundamental change at the specified rates defined in the Certificate of Designations of the MCPS.
Dividends on the MCPS will be payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared, at an annual rate of 6.50% of the liquidation preference of $100.00 per share. We may pay declared dividends in cash or, subject to certain limitations, in shares of our common stock, or in any combination of cash and shares of our common stock quarterly, commencing in June 2018 and ending in March 2021. No dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on common stock or any other class or series of junior stock, and no common stock or any other class or series of junior stock or parity stock may be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the MCPS for all preceding dividend periods have been declared and paid in full, subject to certain limited exceptions. We paid preferred stock dividends of $4.7 million and $14.0 million for FirstThird Quarter 2019.2019 and Nine Months 2019, respectively. For additional information regarding the MCPS, see Note 1415 in the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.
Credit Facility
We have a senior unsecured $450.0 million revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”)Credit Facility with a syndicate of banks arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The Credit Facility provides for revolving loans and the issuance of multi-bank, syndicated letters of credit and letters of credit from a sole issuing bank in an aggregate amount of $450.0 million, which may be increased up to $575.0 million. The Credit Facility is available until December 2022, provided we are in compliance with all covenants. The Credit Facility has a sub-limit for letters of credit issued thereunder of $50.0 million. The proceeds from these loans may be used for our commercial paper program or for general corporate purposes. As of March 31,September 30, 2019, $441.0 million was available under the Credit Facility and $9.0 million letters of credit were outstanding.
Senior and Subordinated Notes 
The following table shows the principal amount and carrying value of our outstanding debt, less unamortized discount and issuance costs as applicable, as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

  March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Principal Amount Carrying ValuePrincipal Amount Carrying Value Principal Amount Carrying Value
Floating Rate Senior Notes due March 2021 (1)$300.0
 $298.2
 $298.1
$50.0
 $49.8
 $300.0
 $298.1
4.00% Senior Notes due March 2023350.0
 348.2
 348.1
350.0
 348.4
 350.0
 348.1
4.20% Senior Notes due September 2023300.0
 296.9
 296.8
300.0
 297.7
 300.0
 296.8
4.90% Senior Notes due March 2028300.0
 297.7
 297.6
300.0
 296.8
 300.0
 297.6
3.70% Senior Notes due February 2030350.0
 346.7
 
 
6.75% Senior Notes due February 2034375.0
 371.0
 370.9
275.0
 272.1
 375.0
 370.9
7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due March 2048 (2)400.0
 394.6
 394.5
400.0
 394.8
 400.0
 394.5
Total debt  $2,006.6
 $2,006.0
  $2,006.3
   $2,006.0
(1) Bears floating interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25%.
(2)
(1)Bears floating interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25%.
(2)Bears a 7.00% annual interest rate from March 2018 to March 2028 and annual interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.135% thereafter.

2030 Senior Notes: In August 2019, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $350.0 million which bear interest at a rate of 3.70% per year, mature in February 2030 and were issued at a 0.035% discount to the public (the “2030 Senior Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears beginning in February 2020. Prior to November 2029, we may redeem the 2030 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, we may redeem the 2030 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
We used the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, to purchase $100.0 million of our 6.75% senior notes due 2034 in a cash tender offer, to redeem $250.0 million of our floating rate senior notes due 2021 and to pay related premiums, fees and expenses.
2021, 2023 and 2028 Senior Notes
In March 2018, we issued the following three series of senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $900.0 million:
2021 Senior Notes: The first series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25% (4.06%(3.36% as of March 31,September 30, 2019) and is payablematures in a single installment due March 2021 (“2021(the “2021 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2021 Senior Notes is payable quarterly. Commencing on or after March 2019, we may redeem the 2021 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. In August 2019, we redeemed $250.0 million of the $300.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Senior Notes.

2023 Senior Notes: The second series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears interest at 4.20% per year, is payablematures in a single installment due September 2023 and was issued at a 0.233% discount (“2023to the public (the “2023 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2023 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually. Prior to August 2023, we may redeem the 2023 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, we may redeem the 2023 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
2028 Senior Notes: The third series of senior notes is $300.0 million in principal amount, bears interest at 4.90% per year, is payablematures in a single installment due March 2028 and was issued at a 0.383% discount (“2028to the public (the “2028 Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2028 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually. Prior to December 2027, we may redeem the 2028 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part of a make-whole premium plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after that date, we may redeem the 2028 Senior Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The interest rate payable on each of the 2021 Senior Notes, the 2023 Senior Notes, the 2028 Senior Notes and the 20282030 Senior Notes will be subject to adjustment from time to time, if either Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc. (“S&P”) downgrades the credit rating assigned to such series of senior notes to Ba1 or below or to BB+ or below, respectively, or subsequently upgrades the credit ratings once the senior notes are at or below such levels. For moreThe following table details on the increase in interest rate over the issuance rate by rating see Note 11with the impact equal to our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.the sum of the number of basis points next to such rating for a maximum increase of 200 basis points over the issuance rate:
Rating Agencies
Rating LevelsMoody’s (1)S&P (1)Interest Rate Increase (2)
1Ba1BB+25 basis points
2Ba2BB50 basis points
3Ba3BB-75 basis points
4B1 or belowB+ or below100 basis points
(1)Including the equivalent ratings of any substitute rating agency.
(2)Applies to each rating agency individually.
Subordinated Notes
In March 2018, we issued fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due March 2048 with a principal amount of $400.0 million (the “Subordinated Notes”), which bear interest from March 2018 to March 2028 at an annual rate of 7.00%, payable semi-annually. The Subordinated Notes will bear interest at an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.135%, payable quarterly, beginning in June 2028. On or after March 2028, we may redeem the Subordinated Notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at a redemption price equal to their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest provided that if they are not redeemed in whole, a minimum amount must remain outstanding. At any time prior to March 2028, we may redeem the Subordinated Notes in whole but not in part after the occurrence of a tax event, rating agency event or regulatory capital event as defined in the global note representing the Subordinated Notes, at a redemption price equal to (i) with respect to a rating agency event 102% of their principal amount and (ii) with respect to a tax event or regulatory capital event, their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
In addition, so long as no event of default with respect to the Subordinated Notes has occurred and is continuing, we have the right, on one or more occasions, to defer the payment of interest on the Subordinated Notes for one or more consecutive interest periods for up to five years as described in the global note representing the Subordinated Notes. During a deferral period, interest will continue to accrue on the Subordinated Notes at the then-applicable interest rate. At any time when we have given notice of our election to defer interest payments on the Subordinated Notes, we generally may not make payments on or redeem or purchase any shares of our capital stock or any of our debt securities or guarantees that rank upon our liquidation on a parity with or junior to the Subordinated Notes, subject to certain limited exceptions.
Other Notes
In March 2013, we issued two series of senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $700.0 million. The first series was $350.0 million in principal amount, bore interest at 2.50% per year and was repaid in a single installmentat maturity in March 2018. The second series is $350.0 million in principal amount and was issued at a 0.365% discount.discount to the public. This series bears interest at 4.00% per year and is payablematures in a single installment due March 2023. Interest is payable semi-annually. We may redeem the outstanding series of senior notes in whole or in part at any time and from time to time before maturity at the redemption price set forth in the global note representing the outstanding series of senior notes.
In February 2004, we issued senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $475.0 million at a 0.61% discount to the public, which bear interest at 6.75% per year and are payablematures in a single installment due February 2034. Interest is payable semiannually.semi-annually. These senior notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. In December 2016 and August 2019, we completed a cash tender offer and purchasedoffers of $100.0 million each in aggregate principal amount of such senior notes. A loss on extinguishment of debt of $31.4 million was reported in Third Quarter 2019 and the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the senior notes was $275.0 million as of September 30, 2019.
Retirement and Other Employee Benefits
For information on our retirement and other employee benefits, see Note 1617 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included elsewhere in this Report.

Cash Flows
We monitor cash flows at the consolidated, holding company and subsidiary levels. Cash flow forecasts at the consolidated and subsidiary levels are provided on a monthly basis, and we use trend and variance analyses to project future cash needs, making adjustments to the forecasts when needed.
The table below shows our net cash flows for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Net cash provided by (used in):2019 20182019 2018
Operating activities$246.7
 $(75.7)$1,167.9
 $454.6
Investing activities(447.2) 79.1
(613.6) (1,904.4)
Financing activities220.9
 1,344.0
(50.1) 1,790.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.2) (2.2)(8.9) (30.8)
Net change in cash$20.2
 $1,345.2
$495.3
 $309.8
 
We typically generate operating cash inflows from premiums collected from our insurance products, fees received for services and income received from our investments while outflows consist of policy acquisition costs, benefits paid and operating expenses. These net cash flows are then invested to support the obligations of our insurance products and required capital supporting these products. Our cash flows from operating activities are affected by the timing of premiums, fees, and investment income received and expenses paid.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $246.7 million$1.17 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2019 compared to $(75.7)$454.6 million for First QuarterNine Months 2018. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to growth of our Global Lifestyle business that benefitted from the TWG acquisition and organic growth in Connected Living from new and existing mobile protection programs domestically and internationally as well as a decrease in claim payments for reportable catastrophes. Additionally, First QuarterNine Months 2018 included a $41.5 million payment of an accrued indemnification liability related to the previous sale of our general agency business in the prior year.
Net cash (used in) provided byused in investing activities was $(447.2)$613.6 million for First QuarterNine Months 2019 compared to $79.1 million$1.90 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2018. The increasedecrease in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the ongoing managementacquisition of our investment portfolio.TWG in the Second Quarter 2018 when $1.49 billion of cash was used to fund a portion of the $2.47 billion purchase price. Also contributing to the increase indecrease was less cash used in investing activities were higher purchasesfrom our CIEs, mostly due to the timing of senior secured leveraged loans from consolidated investment entities due additional CLO structures.structures launched in each year. See Note 89 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included elsewhere in this Report, for additional information. These are partially offset by normal changes in our operating portfolio.
Net cash used in financing activities was $50.1 million for Nine Months 2019 compared to $1.79 billion of net cash provided by financing activities was $220.9 million for First Quarter 2019 compared to $1.34 billion for First QuarterNine Months 2018. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to acquisition related financing obtained in First QuarterNine Months 2018 in anticipation of the acquisition of TWG.TWG acquisition. Net proceeds from the issuance of debt and preferred stock in First Quarter 2018related to the TWG acquisition were $1.29 billion and $276.4 million, respectively. A portion of these proceeds were used to repay the Company’s then outstanding $350.0 million senior notes that matured in March of 2018. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities was partially offset byalso included a $133.6$473.6 million increasedecrease in cash provided by our consolidated investment entities,CIEs, net of any repayments of borrowings to short-term warehouse facilities, primarily related to the timing of CLO structures launched in each year and a CLO structure launched during First Quarter 2019.$31.4 million loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with the tender offer of $100.0 million of our 6.75% senior notes due 2034. Additionally, net cash used in financing activities for Nine Months 2019 included a $19.3 million settlement of a contingent payable related to the Company’s acquisition of certain renewal rights to the National Flood Insurance Program block of business of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company that was established on the acquisition date in March 2016.
The table below shows our cash outflows for taxes, interest and dividends for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
Interest paid on debt$50.4
 $24.0
$102.8
 $72.5
Common stock dividends37.4
 29.7
113.0
 96.1
Preferred stock dividends4.7
 
14.0
 9.5
Total$92.5
 $53.7
$229.8
 $178.1
Letters of Credit
In the normal course of business, letters of credit are issued primarily to support reinsurance arrangements in which we are the reinsurer. These letters of credit are supported by commitments under which we are required to indemnify the financial institution issuing the letter of credit if the letter of credit is drawn. We had $12.3$12.1 million and $13.2 million of letters of credit outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources of the Company.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our 2018 Annual Report described our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. The A.M. Best rating for Employers Reassurance Corporation (“ERAC”), one of our largest reinsurers, was affirmed as B+ with a stable outlook and subsequently withdrawn at the request of ERAC in March 2019. Refer to Note 10 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report for more information. There were no other material changes to the assumptions or risks during FirstThird Quarter 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of March 31,September 30, 2019. Based on such evaluation, management, including our CEO and CFO, has concluded that as of March 31,September 30, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in our reports pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms. Our CEO and CFO also have concluded that as of March 31,September 30, 2019, information that we are required to disclose in our reports under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
On May 31, 2018, we completed our acquisition of TWG. During the three monthsquarter ended March 31,September 30, 2019, we continued to integrate TWG into our internal control environment. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in RulesRule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff, and may from time to time be subject to a variety of legal and regulatory actions relating to our current and past business operations, including regulatory examinations, investigations and inquiries. Although we cannot predict the outcome of any litigation or regulatory examinations, investigations or inquiries, it is possible that the outcome of such matters could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows for an individual reporting period. However, based on the basis of currently available information, management does not believe that the pending matters are likely to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our financial condition. For additional information on certain legal and regulatory matters in which we are or have been involved, see Note 1718 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Certain factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and cash flows, and you should carefully consider them. It is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. For a discussion of potential risks or uncertainties affecting us, please refer to the information under the heading “Item 1A—1A. Risk Factors” in our 2018 Annual Report and below in this Report. ThereExcept as set forth below, there have been no material changes during FirstThird Quarter 2019 to the risk factors disclosed in theour 2018 Annual Report. The risk factors set forth below should be read together with the other risk factors disclosed in our 2018 Annual Report. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not yet identified or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also materially harm our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Business and Competitive Risks

We face risks associated with our international operations.

Our international operations face economic, political, legal, compliance, regulatory, operational and other risks. For example, we face the risk of restrictions on currency conversion or the transfer of funds; burdens and costs of compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations and the associated risk of non-compliance; exposure to undeveloped or evolving legal systems, which may result in unpredictable or inconsistent application of laws and regulations; exposure to commercial, political, legal or regulatory corruption; political or economic instability in countries in which we conduct business, including possible terrorist acts; the imposition of tariffs, trade barriers or other protectionist laws or business practices that favor local competition, increase costs and adversely affect our business; inflation and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; diminished ability to enforce our contractual rights; potential increased risk of data breaches; differences in cultural environments; changes in regulatory requirements, including changes in regulatory treatment of certain products or services; exposure to local economic conditions and their impact on clients’ performance and creditworthiness; and restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. investments and earnings.

If our business model is not successful in a particular country or region, or a country or region in which we do business experiences economic, political or other instability, we may lose all or part of our investment in that country or region. As we continue to expand in select worldwide markets, our business becomes increasingly exposed to these and other risks, in particular where certain countries or regions have recently experienced economic or political instability, such as in Argentina, Brazil, South Korea and the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”). For information on the U.K. and Brexit (as defined hereafter), see “ - The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations in the region.”

As we engage with international clients, we may make certain up-front commission payments or similar cash outlays, which we may not recover if the business does not develop as we expect. These up-front payments are typically supported by various protections, such as letters of credit, letters of guarantee and real estate, but we may not recover amounts owed to us fully or timely as a result of difficulties enforcing contracts or judgments in undeveloped or evolving legal systems and other factors. As our international business grows, we rely increasingly on fronting carriers or intermediaries in certain countries to maintain their licenses and product approvals, satisfy local regulatory requirements and continue in business, including if there

is a no-deal Brexit. If they fail to do so, our business, reputation and relationships with our customers could be adversely affected.

For additional information on the significant international regulations that apply to us, including data protection regulations, and the risks relating thereto, see “Item 1 Business Regulation International Regulation” in our 2018 Annual Report, “Item 1A Risk Factors Technology, Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks - The costs of complying with, or our failure to comply with, U.S. and foreign laws related to privacy, data security and data protection could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and reputation” in our 2018 Annual Report, “ Legal and Regulatory Risks - We are subject to extensive laws and regulations, which increase our costs and could restrict the conduct of our business, and violations or alleged violations of such laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations” and “Item 1A Risk Factors Legal and Regulatory Risks - Our business is subject to risks related to litigation and regulatory actions” in our 2018 Annual Report.

The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations in the region.

There is considerable uncertainty concerning the terms and timing of the withdrawal of the U.K. from the European Union (the “E.U.”), referred to as “Brexit”. In October 2019, the E.U. and the U.K. government agreed to the terms of a withdrawal agreement, which has not yet been ratified by the U.K. parliament. The E.U. and the U.K. also agreed to extend the date on which the U.K. will leave the E.U. to January 31, 2020 (the “Exit Date”).

We currently conduct business in Europe through our U.K. insurance subsidiaries. If the U.K. parliament ratifies the withdrawal agreement prior to the date on which the U.K. leaves the E.U., we expect to be able to continue to use our U.K. insurers to conduct business in Europe until at least December 31, 2020. If the U.K. leaves the E.U. on the Exit Date with no agreement (known as a “no-deal Brexit”), we will no longer be able to use our U.K. insurers to write new business in Europe. Under guidance issued by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, we expect that our U.K. insurers would be able to continue to service existing insurance policies following a no-deal Brexit for a transitional period of at least 9 months.

We are continuing to prepare for potential outcomes of Brexit, including a no-deal Brexit. We have established insurance subsidiaries in the Netherlands and are in the process of obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that we will receive them in time for us to transition our business in the E.U. by the Exit Date, or at all. We are separately working on contingency arrangements to permit us to write new business in Europe if our Dutch insurers are not approved by the Exit Date. These arrangements require time to operationalize, and they may not be in place for all of our European business by the Exit Date.

If we are unable to write new business in Europe following Brexit, either through our Dutch insurers or through contingency arrangements, our European business may be adversely affected due to, among other things, financial exposure to client losses, increased cost of doing business and reputational damage. Additionally, the terms and timing of Brexit could subject us to operational challenges in Europe, which may have a negative impact on our business, and post-Brexit changes to the E.U. and U.K. legal, trade and regulatory frameworks could increase compliance costs and negatively impact the region’s economic conditions, financial markets and exchange rates. Based on our current assumptions, estimates and expectations, and the size of our operations in Europe, we do not believe that the impact of Brexit, including a no-deal Brexit, will be material to our overall financial condition or annual results of operations.

We face risks associated with joint ventures, franchises and investments in which we share ownership or management with third parties.

From time to time, we have and may continue to enter into joint ventures and franchises and invest in entities in which we share ownership or management with third parties. In certain circumstances, we may not have complete control over governance, financial reporting, operations, legal and regulatory compliance or other matters relating to such joint ventures, franchises or entities. As a result, we may face certain operating, financial, legal, regulatory, compliance and other risks relating to these joint ventures, franchises and entities, including risks related to the financial strength of joint venture partners, franchisees and other investors; the willingness of joint venture partners, franchisees and other investors to provide adequate funding for the joint venture, franchise or entity; differing goals, strategies, priorities or objectives between us and joint venture partners, franchisees or other investors; our inability to unilaterally implement actions, policies or procedures with respect to the joint venture, franchise or entity that we believe are favorable; legal and regulatory compliance risks relating to actions of the joint venture, franchise, entity, joint venture partners, franchisees or other investors; the risk that the actions of joint venture partners, franchisees and other investors could damage our brand image and reputation; and the risk that we will be unable to

resolve disputes with joint venture partners, franchisees or other investors. As a result, joint ventures, franchises and investments in which we share ownership or management subject us to risk and may contribute significantly less than anticipated to our earnings and cash flows.

Our mobile business is subject to the risk of declines in the value of mobile devices in our inventory or subject to guaranteed buybacks and to export compliance and other risks.

The value of the mobile devices that we collect and refurbish for our clients may fall below the prices we have paid or guaranteed, which could adversely affect our profitability. In our mobile business, we carry inventory to meet the delivery requirements of certain clients and we provide the guaranteed buyback of devices as part of our trade-in and upgrade offerings. These devices are ultimately disposed of through sales to third parties. Our mobile business is subject to the risk that the value of devices and parts will be adversely affected by price reductions, technological changes affecting the usefulness or desirability of the devices and parts, physical problems resulting from faulty design or manufacturing, increased competition and growing industry emphasis on cost containment. The value of devices may also be impacted by any adverse trade relationship between the U.S. and China, including with respect to trade policies, treaties, government relations, tariffs and other trade restrictions. If the value of devices or parts is significantly reduced, it could have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

Our sales of mobile devices to third parties, particularly those domiciled outside of the U.S., subject us to compliance risks relating to export control laws and regulations. Furthermore, third parties to whom we sell mobile devices may violate such laws and regulations, which could subject us to liability. Non-compliance with such laws could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. For more information on the risks relating to our international operations, see “ - We face risks associated with our international operations.

Financial Risks

A credit rating agency downgrade of our corporate senior debt rating could have a significant adverse impact on our business.

Currently, Assurant, Inc.’s senior debt is rated BBB by S&P and Baa3 by Moody’s, reflecting one notch downgrades following the financing and closing of the TWG transaction. The ratings from both S&P and Moody’s currently carry a stable outlook.

If our senior debt credit ratings were downgraded below investment grade, our business, financial condition and results of operations, and perceptions of our financial strength, could be adversely affected. In particular, a downgrade could adversely affect our liquidity, increase our borrowing costs, decrease demand for our debt securities and increase the expense and difficulty of financing our operations. For example, the interest rate payable on each of the 2021 Senior Notes, the 2023 Senior Notes, the 2028 Senior Notes and the 2030 Senior Notes is subject to increase if either of Moody’s or S&P downgrades the credit rating assigned to such series of senior notes to Ba1 or below or to BB+ or below, respectively. Additionally, we could be subject to more restrictive financial and operational covenants in any indebtedness we issue in the future, which could reduce our operational flexibility. There can be no assurance that our credit ratings will not be downgraded further. See Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2018 Annual Report, Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report and the MD&A included elsewhere in this Report for additional information on the 2021 Senior Notes, the 2023 Senior Notes, the 2028 Senior Notes and the 2030 Senior Notes, and the impact of rating changes.

Failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.

As a public company, we are required to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we continued to integrate TWG into our internal control environment. While management has certified that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2019, because internal control over financial reporting is complex, there can be no assurance that our internal control over financial reporting will be effective in the future. We also rely on manual processes and procedures that involve a higher risk of error than automated processes. Any failure to implement required controls, or difficulties or errors encountered in their operation, could adversely affect our results of operations or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations. If we are not able to maintain or document effective internal control over financial reporting, our independent registered public accounting firm would be unable to certify the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting or opine that our financial statements fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. Internal control deficiencies may also prevent us from reporting our financial information on a timely basis; or cause us to restate previously issued

financial information, and thereby subject us to litigation and adverse regulatory consequences, including fines and other sanctions. If any of the foregoing were to occur, investor confidence in us and the reliability of our financial statements could erode, resulting in a decline in our stock price, impairing our ability to raise capital, negatively affecting our reputation and subjecting us to legal and regulatory risk.

Through reinsurance, we have sold or exited businesses that could again become our direct financial and administrative responsibility if the reinsurers become insolvent.

In the past, we have sold, and in the future we may sell, businesses through reinsurance ceded to third parties. We have also exited certain businesses through reinsurance. For example, we have sold our Long-Term Care division, the insurance operations of our Fortis Financial Group division, including individual life operations and annuity business, and our Assurant Employee Benefits segment. The reinsurance recoverable relating to these dispositions was $4.33 billion as of September 30, 2019. The four reinsurers with the largest reinsurance recoverable balances relating to these dispositions were Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (“Sun Life”), John Hancock Life Insurance Company (“John Hancock”), Talcott Resolution Life and Annuity Insurance Company (“Talcott Resolution”) and Employers Reassurance Corporation (“ERAC”). The A.M. Best ratings of Sun Life, John Hancock and Talcott Resolution are currently A+, A+ and B++, respectively. A.M. Best withdrew its rating for ERAC on March 26, 2019. Most of the assets backing reserves coinsured under these and other sales are held in trusts or separate accounts. However, if the reinsurers became insolvent, the assets in the trusts or separate accounts could prove insufficient to support the liabilities that would revert to us. In addition, there are no assets or other collateral backing reserves relating to the reinsurance recoverable for ERAC.

We also face the risk of again becoming responsible for administering these businesses in the event of reinsurer insolvency. We do not currently have the administrative systems and capabilities to process these businesses. Accordingly, we would need to obtain those capabilities in the event of an insolvency of one or more of the reinsurers. We might be forced to obtain such capabilities on unfavorable terms with a resulting material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, other third parties to whom we have sold businesses in the past may in turn sell these businesses to other third parties, through reinsurance or otherwise, and we could face credit risks and risks related to the new administrative systems and capabilities of these third parties in administering these businesses.

For more information on these arrangements, including the reinsurance recoverables and risk mitigation mechanisms used, see “Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks Credit Risk” in our 2018 Annual Report.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

We are subject to extensive laws and regulations, which increase our costs and could restrict the conduct of our business, and violations or alleged violations of such laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations.

We are subject to extensive regulation under the laws of the U.S. and its various states and territories, the E.U. and its member states, and the other jurisdictions in which we operate. For example, we are subject to regulation by state and territory insurance regulators in the U.S., by the Prudential Regulatory Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority in the U.K. and agencies such as the SEC, both in our capacity as a publicly-traded company and through our registered investment adviser subsidiary. We are also subject to anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, such as the FCPA and the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, trade sanctions, export control regulations and restrictions and anti-money laundering laws. We are subject to other laws and regulations on matters as diverse as antitrust, internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, data privacy and protection, taxation, environmental protection, wage-and-hour standards and employment and labor relations. Furthermore, our domestic and international insurance subsidiaries are subject to extensive regulatory oversight, including: restrictions and requirements related to licensing; capital, surplus and dividends; underwriting limitations; the ability to enter, exit and continue to operate in markets, including as a result of Brexit; statutory accounting and other disclosure requirements; coverage; the ability to provide, terminate or cancel certain coverages; premium rates, including regulatory ability to disapprove or reduce the premium rates companies may charge; trade and claims practices; content of disclosures to consumers; type, amount and valuation of investments; assessments or other surcharges for guaranty funds and companies’ ability to recover assessments through premium increases; and market conduct and sales practices.

The U.S. and foreign laws and regulations that apply to our operations are complex and may change rapidly, and our efforts to comply and keep up with them require significant resources and increase the costs and risks of doing business in these jurisdictions. The regulations we are subject to have become more stringent over time, may decrease the need for our services, impose significant operational limits on our business and may be inconsistent across jurisdictions. Further, the laws and regulations affecting our business are subject to change as a result of, among other things, new interpretations and judicial

decisions, and any such changes may increase the regulatory requirements imposed on us, impact the way we are able to do business and significantly harm our business and results of operations. While we attempt to comply with applicable laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we or our employees, consultants, contractors and other agents are in full compliance with such laws and regulations at all times or that we will be able to comply with any future laws or regulations. If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, we may be subject to investigations, criminal penalties, civil remedies or other adverse consequences, including fines, injunctions, loss of an operating license or approval, increased scrutiny or oversight by regulatory authorities, the suspension of individual employees, limitations on engaging in a particular business, redress to clients, exposure to negative publicity or reputational damage and harm to client, employee and other relationships. Moreover, our failure to comply with laws or regulations in one jurisdiction may result in increased regulatory scrutiny by other regulatory agencies in that jurisdiction or regulatory agencies in other jurisdictions. The cost of compliance and the consequences of non-compliance could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. For additional discussion of the various laws and regulations affecting our business, see “Item 1 Business Regulation” in our 2018 Annual Report and “ Business and Competitive Risks - The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations in the region.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchase of Equity Securities:

(Dollar amounts in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
Period in 2019
Total
Number of
Shares Repurchased
 
Average Price
Paid Per  Share
 
Total Number of  Shares
Repurchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Programs (1)
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet  be
Repurchased
Under the
Programs (1)
Total
Number of
Shares Repurchased
 
Average Price
Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares
Repurchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Programs (1)
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet be
Repurchased
Under the
Programs (1)
January 1 - 31189,230
 $93.43
 189,230
 $743.5
189,230
 $93.43
 189,230
 $743.5
February 1 - 28152,000
 98.39
 152,000
 728.5
152,000
 98.39
 152,000
 728.5
March 1 - 31184,449
 97.07
 184,449
 710.6
184,449
 97.07
 184,449
 710.6
April 1 - 30196,583
 94.37
 196,583
 692.1
May 1 - 31184,000
 97.13
 184,000
 674.2
June 1 - 30131,000
 104.93
 131,000
 660.5
July 1 - 31154,000
 111.57
 154,000
 643.3
August 1 - 31125,186
 118.80
 125,186
 628.4
September 1 - 30266,000
 125.38
 266,000
 595.1
Total525,679
 $96.14
 525,679
 $710.6
1,582,448
 $104.97
 1,582,448
 $595.1
(1)Shares purchased pursuant to the November 14, 2016 publicly announced share repurchase authorization of up to $600.0 million of outstanding common stock. On November 5, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional $600.0 million of its outstanding common stock. As of September 30, 2019, approximately $595.1 million remained under the November 2018 authorization.


Item 6. Exhibits
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, we have filed or incorporated by reference certain agreements as exhibits to this Report. These agreements may contain representations and warranties by the parties thereto. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other party or parties to such agreements and (i) may have been qualified by disclosures made to such other party or parties, (ii) were made only as of the date of such agreements or such other date(s) as may be specified in such agreements and are subject to more recent developments, which may not be fully reflected in our public disclosure, (iii) may reflect the allocation of risk among the parties to such agreements and (iv) may apply materiality standards different from what may be viewed as material to investors. Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe our actual state of affairs at the date hereof and should not be relied upon.
The following exhibits either (a) are filed with this Report or (b) have previously been filed with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference to those prior filings. Exhibits are available upon request at the investor relations section of our website, located at www.assurant.com. The information on our website is not a part of this Report and is not incorporated by reference in this Report.

 
   
 

   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
101  The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31,September 30, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
* Management contract or compensatory plans



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on May 8, 2019.authorized. 

ASSURANT, INC.
  
By: 
/s/     ALAN B. COLBERG      
Name: Alan B. Colberg
Title: President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
  
By: /s/    RICHARD S. DZIADZIO
Name: Richard S. Dziadzio
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 7, 2019

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