ASSURANT INC

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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, 2023 and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and accompanying notes (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”) included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”). The following discussion and analysis covers the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (“Second Quarter 2024” and “Six Months 2024”) and the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (“Second Quarter 2023” and “Six Months 2023”).

Current wording

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, 2023 and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 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 September 30, 2024 and accompanying notes (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”) included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”). The following discussion and analysis covers the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (“Third Quarter 2024” and “Nine Months 2024”) and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (“Third Quarter 2023” and “Nine Months 2023”).

Previous wording

Global Lifestyle net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $74.6 million, or 4%, to $2.18 billion for Second Quarter 2024 from $2.11 billion for Second Quarter 2023, primarily driven by Connected Living from mobile growth, including contributions from newly launched trade-in programs and global device protection programs.

Current wording

Global Lifestyle net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $143.7 million, or 7%, to $2.25 billion for Third Quarter 2024 from $2.11 billion for Third Quarter 2023, primarily driven by Connected Living from mobile growth, including contributions from newly launched trade-in programs and global device protection programs.

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Global Housing Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.3 million, or 4%, to $160.9 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $154.6 million for Second Quarter 2023, and included $32.1 million of higher pre-tax reportable catastrophes. Excluding reportable catastrophes, Adjusted EBITDA increased $38.4 million, or 23%, primarily from continued top-line growth within Homeowners, including higher policies in-force from new lender-placed programs and portfolios. Results also benefited from ongoing expense leverage from scale and operational efficiencies. The increase was partially offset by $10.7 million of unfavorable year-over-year net impact to prior period reserve development. Second Quarter 2024 had $17.0 million of favorable development compared to $27.7 million in the Second Quarter 2023.

Current wording

Global Housing Adjusted EBITDA decreased $72.7 million, or 44%, to $92.4 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $165.1 million for Third Quarter 2023, primarily due to $110.6 million of higher pre-tax reportable catastrophes. Excluding reportable catastrophes, Adjusted EBITDA increased $37.9 million, or 20%, primarily from continued top-line growth within Homeowners, including higher policies in-force from new lender-placed programs and portfolios and increased voluntary insurance market pressure, and $30.1 million of favorable year-over-year prior period reserve development. The increase was partially offset by a $27.5 million non-run rate adjustment related to a change in earnings pattern assumptions.

Previous wording

Global Housing net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $97.0 million, or 18%, to $633.6 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $536.6 million for Second Quarter 2023, mainly driven by Homeowners top-line growth, including growth in policies in-force and higher average premiums within lender-placed insurance.

Current wording

Global Housing net earned premiums, fees and other income increased $48.6 million, or 9%, to $603.8 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $555.2 million for Third Quarter 2023, mainly driven by Homeowners top-line growth, including growth in policies in-force and higher average premiums within lender-placed insurance as well as growth across various specialty products, partially offset by the non-run rate adjustment mentioned above.

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Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA was $(27.2) million for Second Quarter 2024 compared to $(28.5) million for Second Quarter 2023, primarily driven by higher net investment income from higher asset levels and yields.

Current wording

Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA was $(29.8) million for Third Quarter 2024 compared to $(26.2) million for Third Quarter 2023, primarily driven by higher third-party and employee-related expenses.

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Our results may be impacted by our ability to continue to grow in the markets in which we operate, which will be impacted by our ability to provide a superior digital-first customer experience, including from our investments in technology and digital initiatives, capitalize on the connected home opportunity and investments to onboard and ramp-up new business. Our mobile business is subject to volatility in mobile device trade-in volumes and margins based on the actual and anticipated timing of the release of new devices, carrier promotional programs and sales prices for used devices, as well as to changes in consumer preferences. Our Homeowners revenues is impacted by changes in the housing market. In addition, across many of our businesses, we must respond to competitive pressures, including the threat of disruption and competition for talent, which has increased due to labor shortages and wage inflation. See “Item 1A—Risk Factors—Business, Strategic and Operational Risks—Significant competitive pressures, changes in customer preferences and disruption could adversely affect our results of operations”, “—Our mobile business is subject to the risk of declines in the value and availability of mobile devices, and to regulatory compliance and other risks” and “—The success of our business depends on the execution of our strategy, including through the continuing service of key executives, senior leaders, highly-skilled personnel and a high-performing workforce” in our 2023 Annual Report.

Current wording

Our results may be impacted by our ability to continue to grow in the markets in which we operate, which will be impacted by our ability to provide a superior digital-first customer experience, including from our investments in technology and digital initiatives, capitalize on the connected home opportunity and investments to onboard and ramp-up new business. Our mobile business is subject to volatility in mobile device trade-in volumes and margins based on the actual and anticipated timing of the release of new devices, carrier promotional programs and sales prices for used devices, as well as to changes in consumer preferences. Our Homeowners revenues are impacted by changes in the housing and voluntary insurance markets. In addition, across many of our businesses, we must respond to competitive pressures, including the threat of disruption and competition for talent, which has increased due to labor shortages and wage inflation. See “Item 1A—Risk Factors—Business, Strategic and Operational Risks—Significant competitive pressures, changes in customer preferences and disruption could adversely affect our results of operations”, “—Our mobile business is subject to the risk of declines in the value and availability of mobile devices, and to regulatory compliance and other risks” and “—The success of our business depends on the execution of our strategy, including through the continuing service of key executives, senior leaders, highly-skilled personnel and a high-performing workforce” in our 2023 Annual Report.

Previous wording

Our 2023 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 2023 Annual Report were consistently applied to the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements for Second Quarter 2024.

Current wording

Our 2023 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 2023 Annual Report were consistently applied to the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements for Third Quarter 2024.

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Net income increased $32.4 million, or 21%, to $188.7 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $156.3 million for Second Quarter 2023, primarily due to $20.9 million of lower after-tax losses from our non-core operations, mainly from sharing economy, a lower annualized effective tax rate, mainly due to transferable tax credits and a favorable mix of foreign business, a $5.7 million favorable change in after-tax foreign exchange related gains (losses) (including gains (losses) from foreign exchange transactions and derivatives and from the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina) and higher earnings in Global Housing. The increase in net income was partially offset by $25.5 million of higher after-tax reportable catastrophes and lower earnings in Global Lifestyle.

Current wording

Net income increased $98.9 million, or 22%, to $558.9 million for Nine Months 2024 from $460.0 million for Nine Months 2023, primarily driven by higher earnings in Global Housing, excluding the impact of reportable catastrophes, $24.4 million of lower after-tax losses from our non-core operations, mainly from sharing economy, a lower annualized effective tax rate, mainly due to transferable tax credits and a favorable mix of foreign business, and a $21.1 million favorable change in after-tax foreign exchange related gains (losses) (including gains (losses) from foreign exchange transactions and derivatives and from the remeasurement of net monetary assets in Argentina). The increase in net income was partially offset by $84.3 million of higher after-tax reportable catastrophes and $17.3 million of higher after-tax depreciation expense, as described above.

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Total revenues increased $79.4 million, or 4%, to $2.27 billion for Second Quarter 2024 from $2.19 billion for Second Quarter 2023. Fees and other income increased $53.3 million, or 20%, primarily due to contributions from newly launched mobile trade-in programs. Net earned premiums increased $21.3 million, or 1%, primarily driven by Connected Living growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by a decline in extended service contracts. Net investment income increased $4.8 million, or 6%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities, partially offset by lower income from limited partnerships.

Current wording

Total revenues increased $146.0 million, or 7%, to $2.34 billion for Third Quarter 2024 from $2.19 billion for Third Quarter 2023. Fees and other income increased $114.6 million, or 41%, primarily due to contributions from newly launched mobile trade-in programs. Net earned premiums increased $29.1 million, or 2%, primarily driven by Connected Living growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by a decline in U.S. extended service contracts and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange. Net investment income increased $2.3 million, or 3%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities, partially offset by lower cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

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Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $86.7 million, or 4%, to $2.08 billion for Second Quarter 2024 from $1.99 billion for Second Quarter 2023. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $77.2 million, or 5%, primarily due to an increase in Connected Living expenses, mainly from higher cost of sales from newly launched mobile trade-in programs and higher commission expenses due to growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by lower commission expenses for extended service contracts and Global Automotive. Policyholder benefits increased $9.5 million, or 2%, primarily due to ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive, as described above, partially offset by a decrease in Connected Living, mainly from lower losses for extended service contracts in line with the decrease in net earned premiums.

Current wording

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $153.5 million, or 8%, to $2.15 billion for Third Quarter 2024 from $2.00 billion for Third Quarter 2023. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $127.1 million, or 8%, primarily due to an increase in Connected Living expenses, mainly from higher cost of sales from newly launched mobile trade-in programs and higher commission expenses due to growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign exchange and lower commission expenses for Global Automotive and U.S. extended service contracts in Connected Living. Policyholder benefits increased $26.4 million, or 6%, primarily due to ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive, as described above, and an increase in global mobile device protection subscribers in Connected Living, partially offset by lower losses for extended service contracts in line with the decrease in net earned premiums.

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Adjusted EBITDA decreased $7.3 million, or 4%, to $189.7 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $197.0 million for Second Quarter 2023, primarily driven by ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive from higher labor and parts costs due to inflation, including due to higher frequency in select ancillary products, higher expenses for investments in new client programs and capabilities, lower mobile trade-in volumes and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by growth in Connected Living from global mobile device protection programs, including increased subscribers, and higher U.S. financial services profitability, as well as higher net investment income across Global Lifestyle.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $6.0 million to $581.7 million for Nine Months 2024 from $587.7 million for Nine Months 2023, primarily due to ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive, mainly from elevated losses in select ancillary products, as well as higher labor and parts costs due to inflation, higher expenses for investments in new client programs and capabilities in Connected Living and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by higher net investment income, as well as higher U.S. financial services profitability and growth in domestic mobile device protection programs in Connected Living.

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Total revenues increased $240.4 million, or 6%, to $4.55 billion for Six Months 2024 from $4.31 billion for Six Months 2023. Fees and other income increased $154.6 million, or 30%, primarily due to contributions from newly launched mobile trade-in programs. Net earned premiums increased $67.5 million, or 2%, primarily driven by growth from global mobile device protection programs in Connected Living and from prior period sales in Global Automotive, partially offset by a decline in extended service contracts in Connected Living. Net investment income increased $18.3 million, or 12%, primarily due to higher yields in fixed maturity securities, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

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Total revenues increased $386.4 million, or 6%, to $6.89 billion for Nine Months 2024 from $6.50 billion for Nine Months 2023. Fees and other income increased $269.2 million, or 34%, primarily due to contributions from newly launched mobile trade-in programs. Net earned premiums increased $96.6 million, or 2%, primarily driven by growth from global mobile device protection programs in Connected Living and from prior period sales in Global Automotive, partially offset by a decline in U.S. extended service contracts in Connected Living and the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange. Net investment income increased $20.6 million, or 8%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $238.9 million, or 6%, to $4.15 billion for Six Months 2024 from $3.91 billion for Six Months 2023. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $182.7 million, or 6%, primarily due to an increase in Connected Living expenses, mainly from higher cost of sales from newly launched mobile trade-in programs and higher commission expenses due to growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by lower commission expenses for extended service contracts. Policyholder benefits increased $56.2 million, or 7%, primarily due to ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive, as described above, and from higher claims in the global mobile device protection business in Connected Living, partially offset by lower losses for extended service contracts in Connected Living in line with the decrease in net earned premiums.

Current wording

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $392.4 million, or 7%, to $6.30 billion for Nine Months 2024 from $5.91 billion for Nine Months 2023. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $309.8 million, or 7%, primarily due to an increase in Connected Living expenses, mainly from higher cost of sales from newly launched mobile trade-in programs and higher commission expenses due to growth from global mobile device protection programs, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign exchange and lower commission expenses for U.S. extended service contracts in Connected Living and Global Automotive. Policyholder benefits increased $82.6 million, or 7%, primarily due to ongoing elevated claims costs in Global Automotive, as described above, and from higher claims in the global mobile device protection business in Connected Living, partially offset by lower losses for extended service contracts in Connected Living in line with the decrease in net earned premiums.

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Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.3 million, or 4%, to $160.9 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $154.6 million for Second Quarter 2023, primarily from continued growth within Homeowners, including higher policies in-force from new lender-placed programs and portfolios, higher average insured values and rates, and ongoing expense leverage from scale and operating efficiencies. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by $32.1 million of higher pre-tax reportable catastrophes and $10.7 million of unfavorable year-over-year net impact to non-catastrophe prior period reserve development. Second Quarter 2024 had $17.0 million of favorable non-catastrophe prior period reserve development compared to $27.7 million in Second Quarter 2023.

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Adjusted EBITDA decreased $72.7 million, or 44%, to $92.4 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $165.1 million for Third Quarter 2023, mainly due to $110.6 million of higher pre-tax reportable catastrophes and a $27.5 million non-run rate adjustment related to a change in earnings pattern assumptions. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by continued growth within Homeowners, primarily from higher policies in-force from new lender-placed programs and portfolios and increased voluntary insurance market pressure, higher premium rates and average insured values, and $30.1 million of favorable year-over-year non-catastrophe prior period reserve development. Third Quarter 2024 had $44.7 million of favorable non-catastrophe prior period reserve development compared to $14.6 million in Third Quarter 2023.

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Total revenues increased $101.7 million, or 18%, to $663.5 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $561.8 million for Second Quarter 2023. Net earned premiums increased $75.9 million, or 15%, primarily driven by Homeowners from higher lender-placed policies in-force (including from a new client onboarding during first quarter 2024) and average insured values, as well as higher premium rates primarily to address increased claims severity. Fees and other income increased $21.1 million, or 66%, driven by a year-to-date reclassification of certain service fees to fee income from an expense account. Net investment income increased $4.7 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

Current wording

Total revenues increased $50.7 million, or 9%, to $635.5 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $584.8 million for Third Quarter 2023. Net earned premiums increased $35.1 million, or 7%, primarily driven by Homeowners from higher lender-placed policies in-force, premium rates and average insured values as described above and growth across various specialty products, partially offset by a non-run rate adjustment described above. Fees and other income increased $13.5 million, or 41%, driven by reclassification of certain service fees to fee income from an expense account. Net investment income increased $2.1 million, or 7%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA increased $130.4 million, or 58%, to $353.4 million for Six Months 2024 from $223.0 million for Six Months 2023, mainly due to continued growth from higher policies in-force, average insured values and rates within Homeowners and $14.3 million of favorable year-over-year net impact to non-catastrophe prior year reserve development. Six Months 2024 had $46.6 million of favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve development compared to $32.3 million in Six Months 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was also driven by ongoing expense leverage from scale and operating efficiencies, lower catastrophe reinsurance premiums, including impacts from changing the timing of program placement in this initial year of transition to a single placement date, and higher net investment income.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA increased $57.7 million, or 15%, to $445.8 million for Nine Months 2024 from $388.1 million for Nine Months 2023, mainly due to continued growth from higher policies in-force, average insured values and rates within Homeowners and $44.7 million of favorable year-over-year net impact to non-catastrophe prior year reserve development. Nine Months 2024 had $85.1 million of favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve development compared to $40.4 million in Nine Months 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was also driven by ongoing expense leverage from scale and operating efficiencies and higher net investment income. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by $106.1 million of higher reportable catastrophes and a $27.5 million non-run rate adjustment related to a change in earnings pattern assumptions.

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Total revenues increased $175.9 million, or 16%, to $1.26 billion for Six Months 2024 from $1.09 billion for Six Months 2023. Net earned premiums increased $141.5 million, or 14%, primarily driven by Homeowners from higher lender-placed policies in-force and average insured values, as well as higher premium rates primarily to address increased claims severity, partially offset by exits from certain international markets. Fees and other income increased $22.4 million, or 36%, driven by the reclassification described above. Net investment income increased $12.0 million, or 26%, primarily due to higher yields on fixed maturity securities, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Current wording

Total revenues increased $226.6 million, or 14%, to $1.90 billion for Nine Months 2024 from $1.67 billion for Nine Months 2023. Net earned premiums increased $176.6 million, or 12%, primarily driven by Homeowners from higher lender-placed policies in-force and average insured values, as well as higher premium rates and growth across various specialty products, partially offset by the non-run rate adjustment described above and exits from certain international markets. Fees and other income increased $35.9 million, or 38%, mainly driven by the reclassification described above. Net investment income increased $14.1 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher yields and asset balances on fixed maturity securities, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

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Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $45.5 million, or 5%, to $910.8 million for Six Months 2024 from $865.3 million for Six Months 2023. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $32.0 million, or 8%, primarily due to the reclassification described above and lower reimbursements related to the National Flood Insurance Program due to processing fewer flood claims for Hurricane Ian. Policyholder benefits increased $13.5 million, or 3%, primarily due to higher non-catastrophe losses from exposure growth, partially offset by the favorable year-over-year net impact to non-catastrophe prior year reserve development and lower reportable catastrophe losses.

Current wording

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $168.9 million, or 13%, to $1.45 billion for Nine Months 2024 from $1.29 billion for Nine Months 2023. Policyholder benefits increased $118.1 million, or 17%, primarily due to higher reportable catastrophe losses and non-catastrophe losses from exposure growth, partially offset by the favorable year-over-year non-catastrophe prior year reserve development. Underwriting, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $50.8 million, or 8%, primarily due to the reclassification described above and higher costs associated with growth.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA was $(27.2) million for Second Quarter 2024 compared to $(28.5) million for Second Quarter 2023. The change in results was primarily due to higher net investment income from higher asset balances and yields in fixed maturity securities, partially offset by higher third-party consulting expenses to support enterprise growth initiatives.

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Adjusted EBITDA was $(29.8) million for Third Quarter 2024 compared to $(26.2) million for Third Quarter 2023. The change in results was primarily due to higher third-party consulting expenses to support enterprise growth initiatives and higher employee-related expenses, partially offset by higher net investment income from higher asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Total revenues increased $3.4 million, or 89%, to $7.2 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $3.8 million for Second Quarter 2023, primarily driven by an increase in net investment income of $3.3 million, or 87%, mostly due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

Current wording

Total revenues increased $0.5 million, or 7%, to $7.9 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $7.4 million for Third Quarter 2023, primarily driven by an increase in net investment income of $0.5 million, or 7%, mostly due to higher asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Adjusted EBITDA was $(56.7) million for Six Months 2024 compared to $(52.9) million for Six Months 2023. The change in results was primarily due to higher third-party consulting expenses to support enterprise growth initiatives and employee-related expenses, partially offset by higher net investment income.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA was $(86.5) million for Nine Months 2024 compared to $(79.1) million for Nine Months 2023. The change in results was primarily due to higher third-party consulting expenses to support enterprise growth initiatives and higher employee-related expenses, partially offset by higher net investment income.

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Total revenues increased $4.6 million, or 55%, to $13.0 million for Six Months 2024 from $8.4 million for Six Months 2023, primarily driven by an increase in net investment income of $4.4 million, or 53%, mostly due to higher asset balances and yields in fixed maturity securities.

Current wording

Total revenues increased $5.1 million, or 32%, to $20.9 million for Nine Months 2024 from $15.8 million for Nine Months 2023, primarily driven by an increase in net investment income of $4.9 million, or 31%, mostly due to higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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We had total investments of $8.52 billion and $8.22 billion as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Net unrealized losses on our fixed maturity securities portfolio increased by $55.3 million during Six Months 2024, from $380.3 million as of December 31, 2023 to a net unrealized loss of $435.6 million as of June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in Treasury yields.

Current wording

We had total investments of $8.97 billion and $8.22 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Net unrealized losses on our fixed maturity securities portfolio decreased by $210.0 million during Nine Months 2024, from $380.3 million as of December 31, 2023 to a net unrealized loss of $170.3 million as of September 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in Treasury yields.

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Net investment income increased $11.8 million, or 10%, to $124.7 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $112.9 million for Second Quarter 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Net investment income increased $4.2 million, or 3%, to $129.7 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $125.5 million for Third Quarter 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Net realized losses on investments and fair value changes to equity securities decreased $0.4 million, or 2%, to $19.6 million for Second Quarter 2024 from $20.0 million for Second Quarter 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by realized gains on sales of equity securities, which was partially offset by realized losses on sales of fixed maturity securities.

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Net realized losses on investments and fair value changes to equity securities decreased $0.8 million, or 4%, to $18.3 million for Third Quarter 2024 from $19.1 million for Third Quarter 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by realized gains from changes in fair value of equity securities, which was partially offset by realized losses on sales of fixed maturity securities.

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Net investment income increased $33.3 million, or 15%, to $251.4 million for Six Months 2024 from $218.1 million for Six Months 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.

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Net investment income increased $37.5 million, or 11%, to $381.1 million for Nine Months 2024 from $343.6 million for Nine Months 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher yields and asset balances in fixed maturity securities.

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Net realized losses on investments and fair value changes to equity securities decreased $2.2 million, or 7%, to $28.4 million for Six Months 2024 from $30.6 million for Six Months 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by unrealized gains from changes in fair value of equity securities and realized gains on sales of equity securities, which was partially offset by realized losses on sales of fixed maturity securities.

Current wording

Net realized losses on investments and fair value changes to equity securities decreased $3.0 million, or 6%, to $46.7 million for Nine Months 2024 from $49.7 million for Nine Months 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by unrealized gains from changes in fair value of equity securities and realized gains on sales of equity securities, which was partially offset by realized losses on sales of fixed maturity securities.

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As of June 30, 2024, we owned $17.2 million of securities guaranteed by financial guarantee insurance companies. Included in this amount was $15.6 million of municipal securities, whose credit rating was A+ with the guarantee, but would have had a rating AA- without the guarantee.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we owned $ $17.4 million of securities guaranteed by financial guarantee insurance companies. Included in this a mount was $15.8 million of municipal securities, whose credit rating was A+ with the guarantee, but would have had a rating AA- without the guarantee.

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We consolidated our main reinsurance purchases into a single placement date of April 2024. Coverage was placed with more than 40 reinsurers that are all rated A- or better by A.M. Best. 2024 reinsurance premiums for the total program are estimated to be $188.1 million pre-tax, as of June 30, 2024, compared to $207.2 million pre-tax for 2023, reflecting impacts from changing the timing of program placement in this initial year of transition to a single placement date, as well as favorable underlying rates from improved reinsurance market conditions. Actual reinsurance premiums will vary if exposure changes significantly from estimates or if reinstatement premiums are required due to catastrophe events.

Current wording

We consolidated our main reinsurance purchases into a single placement date of April 2024. Coverage was placed with more than 40 reinsurers that are all rated A- or better by A.M. Best. 2024 reinsurance premiums for the total program are estimated to be $191.4 million pre-tax, as of September 30, 2024, compared to $207.2 million pre-tax for 2023, reflecting impacts from changing the timing of program placement in this initial year of transition to a single placement date, as well as favorable underlying rates from improved reinsurance market conditions. Actual reinsurance premiums will vary if exposure changes significantly from estimates or if reinstatement premiums are required due to catastrophe events.

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During third quarter 2023, we submitted an agreement to sell our Miami, Florida property to a potential acquiror, who subsequently withdrew in Second Quarter 2024. We intend to sell the property and, based on current market conditions and interest from multiple potential bidders, we expect to record a gain, if the property is sold, above the current carrying value of $46.0 million as of June 30, 2024. We do not anticipate that any such gain will impact our capital deployment priorities. There can be no assurance that a transaction will be entered into or consummated.

Current wording

We are in the process of negotiating an agreement to sell our Miami, Florida property to a potential buyer. If the transaction is consummated pursuant to the terms of the agreement, we expect to record a gain above the current carrying value of $46.0 million as of September 30, 2024. We do not anticipate that any such gain will impact our capital deployment priorities. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or that a transaction will be approved or consummated.

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As of June 30, 2024, we had approximately $734.7 million in holding company liquidity, which was $509.7 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 losses and interest expenses. 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 $826.2 million as of June 30, 2024) which we are not otherwise holding for a specific purpose as of the balance sheet date. We can use such assets for stockholder dividends, stock repurchases, acquisitions and other corporate purposes.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had approximately $636.2 million in holding company liquidity, which was $411.2 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 losses and interest expenses. 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 $723.6 million as of September 30, 2024) which we are not otherwise holding for a specific purpose as of the balance sheet date. We can use such assets for stockholder dividends, stock repurchases, acquisitions and other corporate purposes.

Previous wording

Dividends or returns of capital paid by our subsidiaries to the holding company, net of infusions of liquid assets and excluding amounts used for or as a result of acquisitions or received from dispositions, were $395.1 million and $772.6 million for Six Months 2024 and Twelve Months 2023, respectively. We use these cash inflows primarily to pay holding company operating expenses, to make interest payments on indebtedness, to make dividend payments to our common stockholders, to repurchase our common stock and to fund investments and acquisitions. From time to time, we may also seek to purchase outstanding debt in open market repurchases or privately negotiated transactions.

Current wording

Dividends or returns of capital paid by our subsidiaries to the holding company, net of infusions of liquid assets and excluding amounts used for or as a result of acquisitions or received from dispositions, were $556.4 million and $772.6 million for Nine Months 2024 and Twelve Months 2023, respectively. We use these cash inflows primarily to pay holding company operating expenses, to make interest payments on indebtedness, to make dividend payments to our common stockholders, to repurchase our common stock and to fund investments and acquisitions. From time to time, we may also seek to purchase outstanding debt in open market repurchases or privately negotiated transactions.

Previous wording

During Six Months 2024, we made common stock repurchases and paid common stock dividends of $157.3 million. We paid dividends of $0.72 per common share on June 24, 2024 to stockholders of record as of June 10, 2024. Any determination to pay future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and will be dependent upon various factors, including: our subsidiaries’ payments of dividends and 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; any legal, tax, regulatory and contractual restrictions on the payment of dividends; and any other factors the Board deems relevant. The Credit Facility (as defined below) also contains limitations on our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders and repurchase capital stock if we are in default, or such dividend payments or repurchases would cause us to be in default, of our obligations thereunder. In addition, if we elect to defer the payment of interest on our 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due March 2048 or our 5.25% Subordinated Notes due January 2061 (refer to “—Senior and Subordinated Notes” below), we generally may not make payments on or repurchase any shares of our capital stock.

Current wording

During Nine Months 2024, we made common stock repurchases and paid common stock dividends of $294.8 million. We paid dividends of $0.72 per common share on September 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2024. Any determination to pay future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and will be dependent upon various factors, including: our subsidiaries’ payments of dividends and 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; any legal, tax, regulatory and contractual restrictions on the payment of dividends; and any other factors the Board deems relevant. The Credit Facility (as defined below) also contains limitations on our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders and repurchase capital stock if we are in default, or such dividend payments or repurchases would cause us to be in default, of our obligations thereunder. In addition, if we elect to defer the payment of interest on our 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due March 2048 or our 5.25% Subordinated Notes due January 2061 (refer to “—Senior and Subordinated Notes” below), we generally may not make payments on or repurchase any shares of our capital stock.

Previous wording

During Six Months 2024, we repurchased 459,682 shares of our outstanding common stock at a cost of $80.0 million, exclusive of commissions. In May 2021, the Board authorized a share repurchase program for up to $900.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In November 2023, the Board authorized an additional share repurchase program for up to $600.0 million of our outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2024, $594.5 million aggregate cost at purchase remained unused under the November 2023 repurchase authorization. The timing and the amount of future repurchases will depend on various factors, including those listed above.

Current wording

During Nine Months 2024, we repurchased 990,010 shares of our outstanding common stock at a cost of $180.0 million, exclusive of commissions. In November 2023, the Board authorized an additional share repurchase program for up to $600.0 million of our outstanding common stock. As of September 30, 2024, $494.5 million aggregate cost at purchase remained unused under the repurchase authorization. The timing and the amount of future repurchases will depend on various factors, including those listed above.

Previous wording

We made no borrowings under the Credit Facility during Six Months 2024 and no loans were outstanding as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

We made no borrowings under the Credit Facility during Nine Months 2024 and no loans were outstanding as of September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

We did not use the commercial paper program during Six Months 2024 and there were no amounts relating to the commercial paper program outstanding as of June 30, 2024. Our subsidiaries do not maintain commercial paper or other borrowing facilities.

Current wording

We did not use the commercial paper program during Nine Months 2024 and there were no amounts relating to the commercial paper program outstanding as of September 30, 2024. Our subsidiaries do not maintain commercial paper or other borrowing facilities.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $793.4 million for Six Months 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $445.0 million for Six Months 2023. The change in net operating cash flows was largely attributable to the timing of higher collections of premiums and fees in our mobile business and the timing of tax payments, as we received a refund in 2024 related to prior year tax returns as compared to a cash payment in 2023. This was partially offset by the timing of payments to various vendors for the acquisition of mobile devices used to meet insurance claims or generate profits through sales to third parties, higher net paid claims and an increase in incentive-based payments to employees.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.23 billion for Nine Months 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $775.5 million for Nine Months 2023. The change in net operating cash flows was largely attributable to the timing of collections of premiums and fees in our mobile business operations and timing of tax payments as we received a refund in 2024 related to prior year tax returns as compared to a payment in 2023. This was partially offset by the timing of payments to various vendors for the acquisition of mobile devices used to meet insurance claims or generate profits through sales to third parties, higher net paid claims and an increase in employee incentive-based payments largely based on the performance of the Company.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $521.6 million for Six Months 2024 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $483.8 million for Six Months 2023. The change in net investing cash flows was primarily driven by the investment of net cash provided by operating activities and the reinvestment of proceeds from sales of maturities of investments in higher yielding fixed maturity securities during the period. Also contributing to the change was a decrease in sales of short-term investments due to the timing of working capital needs.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $728.8 million for Nine Months 2024 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $640.8 million for Nine Months 2023. The change in net investing cash flows was primarily driven by the increased investment of net cash provided by operating activities and reinvestment of proceeds from the sale of fixed maturity securities during the period. Also contributing to the change was a decrease in sales of short-term investments due to the timing of working capital needs.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $177.0 million for Six Months 2024 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $100.4 million for Six Months 2023. The change in net financing cash flows was primarily due to higher share repurchases for Six Months 2024.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $317.8 million for Nine Months 2024 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $241.9 million for Nine Months 2023. The change in net financing cash flows was primarily due to higher share repurchases for Nine Months 2024 and the issuance of the 2026 Senior Notes during Nine Months 2023, partially offset by the redemption of our 4.20% senior notes due 2023 during Nine Months 2023. For additional detail on our debt, refer to Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2023 Annual Report.