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Assurant Appoints Kelli Ertel as Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff<\/b><\/p>\n

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAssurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection \u2013 safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world\u2019s most successful brands, today announced that Kelli Ertel has been appointed Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff, effective immediately. In this expanded role, she will join Assurant’s Management Committee and lead the company\u2019s Communications and Brand functions, helping strengthen how Assurant connects its strategy, culture, and brand with stakeholders, while continuing to serve as Chief of Staff to President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Demmings.<\/p>\n

\nAs Assurant continues to advance its strategy and drive growth, the company is further aligning communications, brand, and engagement capabilities to support business priorities and strengthen stakeholder connections.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAssurant\u2019s ability to connect strategy, culture, brand, and business priorities has never been more important,\u201d said Keith Demmings, President and Chief Executive Officer, Assurant. \u201cKelli has been an invaluable partner to me and our leadership team, helping drive alignment and execution across the organization. Her leadership, judgment, and ability to bring people together make her exceptionally well positioned to lead these efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nThroughout her career at Assurant, Ertel has held leadership roles across multiple areas of the company, advancing major enterprise priorities. In her expanded role, Ertel will oversee global communications, brand strategy, and the events team, helping advance Assurant\u2019s business priorities, strengthen engagement, and support the company\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n

About Assurant
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<\/b>Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) redefines the boundaries of protection \u2013 safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world\u2019s most successful brands. As a Fortune 500 company operating in 21 countries, Assurant leads the way in leveraging insights and technology to transform customer connections that build loyalty and drive value. Learn more at assurant.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sean Moshier
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Vice President, Investor Relations
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Assurant Appoints Kelli Ertel as Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection \u2013 safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world\u2019s most successful brands, today announced that Kelli Ertel has been appointed Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff, effective immediately. In this expanded role, she will join Assurant’s Management Committee and lead the company\u2019s Communications and Brand functions, helping strengthen how Assurant connects its strategy, culture, and brand with stakeholders, while continuing to serve as Chief of Staff to President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Demmings. As Assurant continues to advance its strategy and drive growth, the … <\/p>\n

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