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Mr. Clayton, 61, previously served as chief executive officer of the Company from 2000 through his retirement in 2006. He also served as president of the Company through June 2005, and vice chairman of the Company's Board of Directors through the end of 2006. From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Clayton was executive vice president of Assurant with a variety of responsibilities and, from 1985 to 1993, he served as president of what is now Assurant Employee Benefits. Mr. Clayton also was senior vice president, finance of Assurant from 1981 to 1985. He began his career in 1970 with American Security Group, which was acquired by Assurant in 1980.
On July 19, 2007, the Company filed a Form 8-K with a press release entitled "Assurant Appoints J. Kerry Clayton Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael J. Peninger Interim Chief Financial Officer" attached. The aforementioned Form 8-K (including the press release attached as exhibit 99.1 thereto) is incorporated by reference into this Item.
Assurant, Inc. | ||||||||
Date: July 24, 2007 | By: | /s/ Raj B. Dave | ||||||
Raj B. Dave | ||||||||
Vice President and Managing Attorney | ||||||||