Assurant (AIZ) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong profitable growth in 2025, driven by Global Housing and momentum in Connected Living and Global Automotive segments.

• Returned $468.3 million to stockholders via share repurchases and dividends; increased quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.88 per share.

• Maintained a strong balance sheet with $887.4 million in holding company liquidity and investment grade debt ratings.

• Made strategic leadership appointments, including a new COO and President of Global Housing, to support long-term growth.

• Focused on innovation, technology, and AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for fiscal year 2025.

• Approval of an amendment to the 2017 long term equity incentive plan, increasing share reserve by 480,000 shares.

• Consideration of a shareholder proposal to permit action by written consent, which the Board recommends voting against.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board is 90% independent, with an independent Chair and all committees chaired by independent directors.

• Ongoing board refreshment, with four new independent directors added in the last five years.

• Annual election of directors, majority vote and director resignation policy, and regular board and committee self-evaluations.

• No supermajority voting provisions, proxy access rights, and a special meeting right for stockholders at a 25% ownership threshold.

• Commitment to diversity: 40% gender diversity and 20% racial or ethnic diversity among independent directors.