# Assurant Raises Full-Year Outlook After 12% EPS Growth

> Assurant boosts 2026 earnings forecast with 12% adjusted EPS growth and targets 10th straight year of profit growth.
- Title: Assurant Raises Full-Year Outlook After 12% EPS Growth
- Summary: Assurant boosts 2026 earnings forecast with 12% adjusted EPS growth and targets 10th straight year of profit growth. Assurant raised its full-year 2026…
- Keywords: assurant, q3 2026, adjusted eps, profit growth, 10th straight year, share repurchase, global lifestyle, global housing, connected living, global automotive, freedom mortgage, starlink
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/US_AIZ_2026-11-04
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:44:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: assurant, q3 2026, adjusted eps, profit growth, 10th straight year, share repurchase, global lifestyle, global housing, connected living, global automotive, freedom mortgage, starlink
## Assurant Q3 2026 Results
Assurant reported strong third quarter results on November 4, 2026, with adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS rising 12% year-over-year excluding reportable catastrophes.
## 12% Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted earnings per share grew 12% year-over-year excluding reportable catastrophes, extending Assurant's 10th consecutive year of profitable growth.
## Global Lifestyle Growth
Global Lifestyle led growth with 15% adjusted EBITDA increase driven by 23% jump in Connected Living.
## Connected Living Expansion
Connected Living services 7.6 million devices globally with 3.7 million new protected devices added over 12 months.
## Global Housing Performance
Global Housing reported $268 million adjusted EBITDA excluding $20 million in catastrophe losses.
## Share Repurchase Target
Management increased share repurchase target to $350 million from initial $250 million-$350 million range.
## CEO Keith Demmings
CEO Keith Demmings highlighted Assurant's 10th consecutive year of profitable growth and embedded B2B2C model.
## Auto Premium Growth
Global Automotive net written premium grew 25% year-over-year despite analyst scrutiny on sustainability.
## Starlink Wireless Threat
Management expressed confidence in wireless market despite potential Starlink entry and AI-driven comparison shopping.
## AI Efficiency Gains
AI adoption improved operations, call centers, and device care centers with potential for reinvestment in growth.
## iPhone Duo Impact
iPhone Duo rollout has minimal seasonality impact with net positive effect on device protection claims.
## 2026 Outlook Update
Management raised full-year 2026 outlook to expect 10% adjusted EBITDA growth and low-double-digit EPS growth.
## Next Steps
Assurant will provide more details on 2027 outlook during February 2027 earnings call.
## Key takeaway

Assurant raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting 12% adjusted EPS growth and aims for 10th consecutive year of profit growth.