Assurant Health

Assurant Health writes individual and short-term health insurance and small employer group health insurance to employer groups primarily of two to 50 employees. The company also offers health insurance plans to full-time college students.

Serving Individuals and Small-Employer Groups

Assurant Health sells directly to individuals and small groups through Assurant Health field sales agents.

Products and Services

Assurant Health offers a diverse portfolio of products and services to both individuals and groups.

• Individual Health Insurance
• Employer Small Group Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Health Insurance
• Student Select Health Insurance
• International Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental-Vision and Medical Savings Plans

Competitive Strengths

Assurant Health serves approximately 1.1 million people throughout the United States. As a result of the Medicare Prescription & Modernization Act passed in January, 2004, Assurant Health was one of the first companies to offer the tax-advantaged Health Savings Account – a tax-deductible savings account that is paired with a high deductible insurance plan to cover current and future medical expenses.

Company Ratings

AM. Best*

"A" (Excellent): Union Security Insurance Company
"A-" (Excellent): Time Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company

Moody’s**

"A2" (Good): Union Security Insurance Company
"A2" (Good): Time Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company

Standard & Poor’s***

"A" (Strong): Time Insurance Company, Union Security Insurance Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company

* Confirmed in June, 2006
** Union Security Insurance Company confirmed in September, 2005; Time Insurance Company and John Alden Life Insurance Company upgraded in March 2006
*** Confirmed in December, 2005

Additional Company Information

Founded in 1892, Assurant Health became a part of Assurant in 1978. John Alden, an Assurant Health company, was purchased by Assurant Health in 1998.

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