Assurant Appoints Andy Morris as Chief Executive Officer and President of Assurant Solutions’ European Operations
February 12 2016 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of specialty
protection products and related services, today announces the
appointment of Andy Morris to the role of president and chief
executive officer of Assurant Solutions in Europe. Assurant
Solutions, a business segment of Assurant, specialises in mobile
device protection and extended protection programmes and services
in North and South America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
“Andy has a passion for delivering transformational and
innovative solutions that meet the needs of clients and their
customers to continually improve the customer experience. He has
been appointed to develop successful and sustainable business
strategies to grow the European business, whilst continuing to
strengthen Assurant’s focus on the customer,” said Keith Demmings,
president, global markets, Assurant Solutions. “His expertise will
be invaluable as we continue to grow our mobile and other Connected
Living offerings and expand our footprint in Europe.”
Andy will be based in the UK and report to Keith Demmings in his
new role. Andy’s leadership experience within European and global
business-to-business service providers spans more than 20 years. He
has played a pivotal role in the organisation since 2006 when he
was appointed business development director for Lifestyle Services
Group, which was acquired by Assurant in 2013. He was promoted to
chief marketing officer of Assurant Solutions in Europe in 2014. In
this role, Andy led the development of new and existing client
relationships, company acquisitions and operational expansion, and
customer solutions that have increased the delivery of products and
services to more than 30 million European customers.
Commenting on his new role, Andy Morris said: “Having
been with the company now for more than 10 years I have experienced
many different transitions including the acquisition of Lifestyle
Services Group by Assurant and our expansion into France. The
customer journey and customer expectations are rapidly evolving in
response to an increasingly connected world and technology
advancements. I look forward to working together with the executive
team across Europe to meet these challenges and continue to
increase Assurant’s focus on placing customers at the heart of our
business.”
ABOUT ASSURANT SOLUTIONS
Assurant Solutions has a proud history of protecting consumer
finances, possessions and peace of mind. Today, Assurant Solutions
is a global leader in keeping consumers connected to their digital
lives. With operations in 26 locations and 15 countries, the
company’s global team of 5,000 employees are dedicated to
delivering the best customer service experience anywhere in the
world. That’s why industry leading mobile carriers, manufacturers,
retailers, financial institutions, vehicle dealers and funeral
homes choose to partner with Assurant Solutions. From mobile
devices to major appliances, from cars to computers, Assurant
Solutions helps protect what matters most. Assurant Solutions is a
great place to work with an award-winning culture valuing
leadership and innovation. Visit us at assurantsolutions.com,
follow us on Twitter @AssurantMatters or like us
on Facebook.
ABOUT ASSURANT
Assurant Solutions is a part of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a
global provider of specialty protection products and related
services. With approximately $30 billion in assets and $8 billion
in annual revenue, Assurant is a Fortune 500 company and provides
its specialty protection offerings primarily through Assurant
Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, and Assurant Employee
Benefits. Through the Assurant Foundation, established more than 30
years ago, the company and its employees are dedicated to
supporting and partnering with organizations that improve
communities. Visit us at www.assurant.com and follow us
on Twitter @AssurantNews.
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