Assurant delivered strong Q1 results, with EPS near $5.50 and revenue up over 10% year-over-year. Robust dividend coverage and active share buybacks highlight AIZ's capital return strength, supported by a consensus $21 EPS for the year. AIZ's investment portfolio is 65% corporate bonds, mostly investment grade, positioning it to benefit from higher interest rates over time.
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Source: Seeking Alpha