Assurant names Keith Meier CFO, Francesca Luthi COO, effective immediately

Assurant announced the realignment of its executive team to support its global growth strategy and sustain business momentum by appointing Keith Meier as chief financial officer and Francesca Luthi as chief operating officer, effective immediately. As chief financial officer or CFO, Keith Meier will have oversight of Assurant’s global finance and technology organizations and continue to report to Assurant president and CEO Keith Demmings. Meier started his career at Price Waterhouse LLP , specializing in insurance. During his 25-year tenure at Assurant, he has held leadership roles within several of Assurant’s global businesses. As Head of International, he successfully improved the underlying performance of the company’s European operations and expanded its global footprint in key markets, including establishing a leadership position in Japan. Most recently, Meier served as chief operating officer during which he integrated the company’s operations and technology teams, driving technology innovation to reduce cost-to-serve while enhancing the customer experience for Assurant’s major lines of business.