Assurant, Inc. announced that Martin Jenns, EVP and president of Assurant Global Automotive, plans to retire at year?s end after 15 years with Assurant. Jeff Strickland, SVP, Assurant Dealer Services & Strategic Accounts, has been named to succeed Jenns at the time of his retirement. During his tenure at Assurant, Jenns has held an array of leadership roles within Assurant?s Global Lifestyle segment.

Since 2022, Jenns has led the Global Automotive business, a market leader in auto protection, contributing to the expansion of its global client base including auto dealers, original equipment manufacturers, third-party administrators, commercial equipment and other affinity partners. Jenns supported the successful integration of the acquisitions of American Financial & Automotive Services and EPG Insurance, Inc., and he led Assurant?s acquisition of Protecta in New Zealand, which further enhanced the company?s global auto footprint. These accomplishments helped to scale Assurant?s dealer services and commercial equipment businesses.

Jenns also was instrumental in the development of innovative solutions, such as Assurant Vehicle Care, a comprehensive suite of auto protection products, to deliver a more seamless and digital experience for auto dealers and their customers. Strickland will begin leading Assurant?s Global Automotive business at the start of 2025. Strickland is a 25-year industry executive who spent the first 20 years of his career with FCA (FIAT Chrysler Automobiles) working in both dealer-facing and corporate roles in markets across the country.

During this time, he served as the head of U.S. Dealer Relations and Retail Strategies and led retail operations for multiple U.S. Business Centers, before joining Assurant. Strickland began his tenure at Assurant in 2019 with the mandate to grow and support the company?s key automotive client relationships. His career at Assurant has been marked by his ability to lead and drive key account initiatives to realign the company?s regional areas, working to further integrate key acquisitions.