Assurant, Inc 8-K, filed Jan 28, 2026
Assurant, Inc. (AIZ)
8-K
2026-01-28
For: 2026-01-28
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About this 8-K
Assurant, Inc filed this 8-K on January 28, 2026.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 28, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Assurant, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lynn Blake to the Board and to the Finance and Risk Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, subject to customary regulatory approval. Ms. Blake most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity Beta Solutions, at State Street Investment Management from 2011 to 2021, having held multiple positions at the company since 1987. Ms. Blake is currently a member of the United Natural Foods, Inc. board of directors, where she serves as a member of the audit committee and of the nominating and corporate governance committee, and a member of the WisdomTree, Inc. board of directors, where she serves as chair of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Blake and any other person, pursuant to which Ms. Blake was selected as a director, and no related party transactions involving Ms. Blake are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
As compensation for her service as a director, Ms. Blake will receive a cash retainer and grants of restricted stock units as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on April 8, 2025. The terms and conditions of the equity grants will be governed by an agreement substantially in the form of the Assurant, Inc. Amended and Restated Directors Compensation Plan, included as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2025.
In connection with Ms. Blake’s appointment, the Company issued a news release on January 28, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
In addition, on January 28, 2026, the Board accepted Debra Perry’s resignation from the Board pursuant to the director retirement policy under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, effective as of the date of the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Exhibit | ||||
104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | ||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ASSURANT, INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: January 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mariana Wisk | |||||||||
| Name: Mariana Wisk | |||||||||||
| Title: Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
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 and position the company for sustained success.”
Blake has more than three decades of experience in the asset management industry, most recently serving as Chief Investment Officer of GEBS at State Street, where she led a global team focused on systematic equity strategies and oversaw key sustainability and stewardship functions. She played a central role in developing and managing some of the world’s earliest index funds and oversaw the firm’s Asset Stewardship team, Company Stock Group and GEBS research and model development efforts.
Blake currently serves on the boards of United Natural Foods, Inc. and WisdomTree, Inc. She has been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1995 and received a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certification and an NACD Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight.
In addition to Blake’s appointment, Debra Perry plans to retire from the Assurant Board of Directors, effective as of Assurant’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Debra for her partnership in guiding Assurant’s strategy and strengthening our governance during her tenure,” Rosen continued. “Her steadfast commitment to our company has made a lasting impact, and we are grateful for her many contributions.”
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Exhibit 99.1
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.
Learn more at assurant.com.
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