Assurant has appointed Sam Michel to the position of business development manager for UK automotive.
Michel will identify and create commercial partnerships with retailers across franchise dealerships and car supermarkets based around Assurant’s suite of vehicle protection products and technology solutions.
He said: “This is an exciting moment to be joining Assurant. Due to their continued investment in innovation, the company has a product range and digital offering that I believe to be market-leading, creating huge potential for growth among the UK’s leading franchise dealers and car supermarkets.”
Michel joins with over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry. This includes a regional manager role with Car Benefit Solutions and national account manager at Glass’s.
Damian Tyler, European commercial director at Assurant, added: “We’re very pleased to be welcoming Sam to our team.
“He has considerable experience and a vast in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry and we’re looking forward to him supporting the business to successfully grow our partnerships with the UK’s largest automotive retailers.”
