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Assurant Appoints Lynn Blake to Board of Directors

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Assurant hires Lynn Blake as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.

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Assurant appoints Lynn Blake to Board of Directors. Former asset management executive brings more than 30 years of experience to support business priorities and financial strategy. ATLANTA - January 28, 2026 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier global protection company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes, and automobiles in partnership with the world's leading brands, today announced the appointment of Lynn Blake, former Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity Beta Solutions (GEBS), at State Street Investment Management, to its Board of Directors, effective January 28, 2026. Blake will serve on the company's Finance and Risk Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. "We are pleased to welcome Lynn to our Board," said Elaine Rosen, Chair of the Assurant Board of Directors. "Her deep expertise in investment strategies, risk management, corporate governance, and sustainability will help guide Assurant as we continue to advance the company's strategic priorities and deliver long-term value for our partners, customers, and shareholders." "Lynn's global leadership experience and disciplined approach to investment and risk management make her a valuable addition to our Board," Assurant President and CEO Keith Demmings added. "I look forward to her perspectives as we continue to enhance our financial strategy...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Lynn BlakeExecutive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Financing type
Equity

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Hires

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  • directors
  • finance

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Detected
Jan 28, 2026
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