Assurant Appoints Kelli Ertel as Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff

ATLANTA – July 23, 2026 – Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection – safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s 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’s 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 company is further aligning communications, brand, and engagement capabilities to support business priorities and strengthen stakeholder connections.

“Assurant’s ability to connect strategy, culture, brand, and business priorities has never been more important,” said Keith Demmings, President and Chief Executive Officer, Assurant. “Kelli 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.”

Throughout 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’s business priorities, strengthen engagement, and support the company’s culture.

About Assurant

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) redefines the boundaries of protection – safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s 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

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