Assurant Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Assurant Inc. (AIZ) Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $128.8 million or $1.68 per share, up from $126.3 million or $1.52 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 10 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $1.50 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased to $2.26 billion from $2.15 billion last year. Analysts expected revenues of $2.21 billion.

Net earned premiums, fees and other income totaled $2.1 billion, compared to $2.0 billion last year.

International combined ratio improved to 100.8 percent from 103.4 percent last year. Domestic combined ratio was 99.3 percent, compared to 97.0 percent last year.