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Assurant's auto business grows on better claims
Assurant earned $275.2 million in Q3 (up 4%) and raised its 2026 outlook to roughly 10% adjusted EBITDA growth excluding catastrophes. Global Automotive adjusted EBITDA rose 9% when a one-time $6.1 million gain in the prior-year quarter is excluded, helped by lower losses, larger vehicle service contract contributions and partner growth, per its SEC 8-K filed Nov. 3. Better loss experience and service-contract contributions supported the provider's auto earnings.
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