20 January 2012

Assurant Solutions appoints new Client Development Manager from Allianz

UK - 20 January 2012 –Assurant Solutions announces today the appointment of Emma Poultney as Client Development Manager.

Emma joins from Allianz where she has worked for six years in both compliance and account management roles.  Previously she was employed as agency manager for Towergate Underwriting. 

Emma will report to Karen Wheeler, Director of Client Development.  She will be responsible for delivering business growth for a number of key client relationships in the mobile and extended warranty sectors.  Her role will involve developing and implementing sales and marketing plans to support clients in meeting their strategic goals.  She will actively monitor sales, underwriting and operational performance and utilise management information to drive both strategic and tactical decision making.

Karen Wheeler is delighted to welcome Emma to the team, commenting: “Emma will be a true complement to our team.  She shares our focus on client service and brings a great skill set gained through her experience of working for some of the biggest names in the UK insurance market.  In particular her proven track record in building and developing corporate partnerships makes her a perfect fit for our Client Development team.”

Emma Poultney says: “I’m excited to be joining Assurant Solutions.  Although it is a global business, it pays attention first and foremost to its clients and is focused on delivering high quality service.  I’m looking forward to being part of a dynamic and successful team, creating bespoke insurance solutions that support our clients’ individual brand propositions.”

About Assurant Solutions

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, manufacturers, wireless carriers and other entities. With operations in 25 locations, 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 also part of Assurant, a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and worldwide 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 approximately $27 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue. Assurant has approximately 14,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in New York's financial district. www.assurant.com.

Contacts:

For further information please contact Spotlight Communications:
Lesley Russell +44 (0)7815 778038 lesley@spotlightcomms.co.uk
Isobel Cooley +44 (0)7525 211473 isobel@spotlightcomms.co.uk