Assurant Names Mike Campbell as New Chief Operating Officer

Assurant has appointed Mike Campbell as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Campbell has been with the company since 2006 and most recently served as President, Global Housing.

Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global protection company, has appointed Mike Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. Campbell, who has been with the company since 2006, will oversee Global Operations and Information Technology, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate technology roadmap integration [1].

Campbell's new role comes after serving as President, Global Housing since 2019. His tenure has seen significant growth in the Global Housing business, expanding its market-leading position [1]. Keith Demmings, President and CEO of Assurant, praised Campbell's operational experience and success in scaling complex businesses, making him well-suited for the COO position [1].

These strategic appointments reflect Assurant's commitment to enterprise transformation and investment in leadership. The company aims to leverage Campbell's operational expertise to drive greater integration between digital infrastructure and operational execution, enabling faster innovation and improved client experiences [1].

Ryan Lumsden, who led Assurant’s Renters business for nearly six years, has been named EVP and President, Global Housing, succeeding Campbell. Lumsden's extensive financial services experience and strategic acumen will be crucial in leading the next phase of growth and innovation in the Housing business [1].

Assurant's stock closed at $205.71 on Monday, August 12, 2025. BMO Capital analyst Charlie Lederer initiated coverage on Assurant with an Outperform rating and a price target of $238, indicating analyst optimism about the company's future prospects [3].

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250812410406/assurant-appoints-chief-operating-officer-and-president-global-housing-drawing-on-strength-of-leadership-bench
[3] https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/initiation/25/08/47071206/this-assurant-analyst-begins-coverage-on-a-bullish-note-here-are-top-3-initiations-for-tuesday