Assurant Appoints Jeff Unterreiner to Management Committee to Accelerate Connected Living Growth

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 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 Jeff Unterreiner, President of U.S. Connected Living, to its Management Committee, effective January 1, 2026. With sharpened focus on expanding protection products and related offerings and growing relationships across mobile, cable, consumer electronics, retail, and financial services, this appointment reinforces Assurant’s leadership in the connected ecosystem and ensures Connected Living remains central to delivering innovation, meeting partner needs, and capturing market opportunities in support of long-term growth.

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“Connected Living has long been a cornerstone of our ability to deliver meaningful solutions for our partners, and its impact will only increase as we lead the way in shaping the future of connected experiences,” said Keith Demmings, President and Chief Executive Officer, Assurant. “Jeff’s experience and insight bring a valuable, complementary perspective that strengthens our collective leadership as we accelerate innovation, deepen client partnerships, and deliver end-to-end solutions that simplify everyday life for consumers. His appointment to our Management Committee reflects our commitment to sustained growth and an exceptional customer experience.”

Jeff oversees the Company’s U.S. Connected Living business, including protection programs and related services for leading service providers and financial institutions. With more than two decades of experience across all areas of Global Lifestyle, Jeff has been instrumental in shaping Assurant’s lifecycle capabilities and building strong partnerships that enhance customer experiences.

Biju Nair, Executive Vice President and President of Global Connected Living, remains focused on global strategy and key partnerships critical to the business’ long-term profitable growth, ensuring continuity and alignment across the Connected Living business in 21 markets worldwide.

About Assurant
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a premier global protection company that partners with the world’s leading brands to safeguard and service connected devices, homes, and automobiles. As a Fortune 500 company operating in 21 countries, Assurant leverages data-driven technology solutions to provide exceptional customer experiences.

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Jeff Unterreiner, President, U.S. Connected Living at Assurant, Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Kaapo Kakko had two goals and an assist, Berkly Catton scored his first two NHL goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Jordan Eberle and Ben Meyers also scored as Seattle extended its point streak to nine games (8-0-1) — the second-longest in franchise history. Matty Beniers, Vince Dunn and Freddy Gaudreau each had two assists, and Joey Daccord finished with 32 saves.

David Pastrnak scored two goals, Viktor Arvidsson had a goal and an assist, and Mason Lohrei also scored for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman had 20 saves.

Meyers scored with 1:37 left in the second period to put Seattle ahead 3-2, and McCann made it 4-2 with a power-play goal a half-second before the end of the period.

Kakko made it 5-2 midway through the third period, and Catton followed with his second goal of the night with 5:40 left — one period after logging his first career goal on a play that saw Kakko record his 100th career assist.

Lohrei and Arvidsson scored less than 3 minutes apart to pull the Bruins within two, but Kakko sealed it with an empty-netter with 12 seconds remaining.

Eberle opened the night’s scoring at 8:50 of the first period, after Seattle drew nearly two full minutes of 5-on-3 action. The goal was Eberle’s team-leading 15th of the season.

The Bruins toed it nearly 4 minutes later when Nikita Zadorov ripped a pass from deep inside his own defensive zone and Pastrnak beat everybody down the ice to collect the puck off the end boards before beating Daccord.

Catton put the Kraken back ahead at 2:48 of the second, before Pastrnak tied it again into a wide-open net off a feed from Charlie McAvoy at 6:28.

Bruins: Host Calgary on Thursday night.

Kraken: Host Minnesota on Thursday night.

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak moves the puck against Seattle Kraken center Frederick Gaudreau, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) celebrates with defenseman Vince Dunn (29) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko scores an empty net goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken center Berkly Catton flicks the puck while facing the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)