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November 11, 2009

Vehicle Service Contract Business Names Bill Bracken to Lead Automotive Retail Sales and Marketing Group

Atlanta, GA: Assurant Solutions’ vehicle service contract business has promoted Bill Bracken to national director of dealer sales. In his new role, Bracken has overall responsibility for the automotive groups’ dealer retail sales and marketing, which include vehicle service contracts and ancillary products.

Jimmy Atkinson, senior vice president and general manager of Assurant Solutions vehicle service contract business, commented: “Bill brings a terrific background to his new role having served as a district and regional manager. Most recently he has overseen the development of 39 states. The energy that he brings to his work and knowledge of the auto industry will be an asset to our dealer partners.”

Prior to joining Assurant Solutions in 2003 as a district sales manager Bracken spent eight years at Ford Motor Credit Company as a business development manager.

About Assurant Solutions and Assurant

Assurant Solutions businesses develop, underwrite, market and administer specialty insurance, extended service contracts and other risk management solutions through collaborative relationships with leading financial institutions, retailers, automobile dealers, funeral homes, utilities and other entities. With operations in 25 cities, including executive offices in Atlanta, Ga., Assurant Solutions serves clients and their customers in 12 countries throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia.www.assurantsolutions.com

Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North American and selected international markets. Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ. Assurant has over $25 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. www.assurant.com

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