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Dec 31, 2021
Assurant Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Assurant's Q4 2021 financial results were reported, demonstrating double-digit earnings growth driven by Global Lifestyle and significant capital return.
Key Takeaways
Assurant reported strong Q4 2021 results, with double-digit earnings growth led by Global Lifestyle and significant capital return. The company delivered its fifth consecutive year of profitable growth and enhanced its value proposition to clients and customers.
Net income increased 18 percent versus prior year period, while net income per diluted share increased 24 percent
Net operating income, excluding reportable catastrophes, up 11 percent to $672.0 million
Net operating income, excluding reportable catastrophes, per diluted share, up 14 percent to $11.26
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding reportable catastrophes, increased 9 percent to $1.11 billion
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Forward Guidance
In 2022, the company expects 8 to 10 percent growth in Adjusted EBITDA, excluding reportable catastrophes, driven by expansion across Global Lifestyle and Global Housing.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA, excluding reportable catastrophes, to grow 8 to 10 percent, driven by growth across Global Lifestyle and Global Housing.
- Global Lifestyle Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase by low double-digits, driven mainly by mobile in Connected Living from global expansion in existing and new clients across device protection and trade-in and upgrade programs.
- Global Housing Adjusted EBITDA, excluding reportable catastrophes, is expected to increase by mid- to high-single digits, primarily from growth in lender-placed from higher average insured values, expense initiatives and improved results in Specialty and Other.
- Business segment dividends to approximate three quarters of segment Adjusted EBITDA, including reportable catastrophes, which represents roughly the same historical conversion levels to the holding company.
- Capital to be deployed to support business growth by funding investments and M&A and return capital to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends, subject to Board approval and market conditions.
Challenges Ahead
- This will be partially offset by strategic investments to support new business opportunities including in-store mobile service and repair capabilities.
- Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be approximately $105.0 million, reflecting lower net investment income as compared to 2021.
- Assurant’s consolidated effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 23 to 25 percent.
- This is subject to the growth of the businesses, rating agency and regulatory capital requirements, investment portfolio performance and a potential increase in U.S. corporate tax rates.
- The company expects to provide full-year 2022 outlook on a per share basis, along with its long-term financial objectives, at its Investor Day on March 24, 2022.