News Room

January 9, 2009

Assurant Solutions Names United Camera 2009 Vendor of the Year

ATLANTA, Ga.: Assurant Solutions, a leading global provider of extended service contracts, today announced the selection of United Camera & Binocular Repair Corp. of Bensenville, Ill., as the recipient of its inaugural Vendor of the Year award.

United Camera has supported Assurant Solutions extended service contract programs since 2007 and provides a level of service to Assurant Solutions customers that is second to none. The award was presented during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) and provides extended service contracts through more than 10,000 retail stores in the United States. Its programs cover a wide range of products, including home appliances, consumer electronics, fitness equipment, furniture, jewelry, lawn and garden equipment, personal computers and wireless and mobile devices.

Alan Moak, vice president, operations, for Assurant Solutions’ extended service contract business, said that United Camera and its employees have universally adopted Assurant Solutions core values of integrity, change, urgency and excellence in their dealings with Assurant Solutions clients and their customers. “United Camera consistently exceeds its service level agreements and provides a cost-effective, customized solution for our business. We look forward to building a long-term partnership with United Camera.”

Assurant Solutions currently provides service plans to more than 56 million customers worldwide. Its programs cover a wide range of products, including home appliances, consumer electronics, motor vehicles, fitness equipment, furniture, jewelry, lawn and garden equipment, personal computers and wireless and mobile devices.

About Assurant Solutions and Assurant, Inc.

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, utilities and other entities. With operations in 25 cities, including executive offices in Atlanta, Ga., Assurant Solutions serves clients and their customers in 13 countries throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia. www.assurantsolutions.com

Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, a premiere provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and selected international 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 over $23 billion in assets and $8 billion in annual revenue.

About United Camera

United Camera & Binocular Repair Corp. was established in 1969. Located in Bensenville, Illinois, it is recognized as a leader in the camera repair industry and is an authorized service provider for many of the leading camera manufacturers. www.unitedcamera.com

Media Contact:

James A. Sykes
Director, External Communications
Assurant Solutions
Phone: 770.763.1015
Fax: 770.859.4325
james.sykes@assurant.com