Assurant wins CandE Award for candidate experience

An outstanding hiring experience makes all the difference. It distinguishes a company and reassures new team members that they are respected and valued from the very beginning. That’s why we’re excited to share that Assurant has been named a 2025 Candidate Experience (CandE) Award winner — recognition of our dedication to building a hiring journey that is positive, fair, and respectful. This honor is a powerful affirmation of the values we embed in every step of recruitment, reinforcing Assurant’s reputation as an employer where top talent not only wants to join but also feels genuinely valued throughout the process.

The CandE Award goes beyond being just another corporate recognition. What makes it truly meaningful is that it’s based on authentic, anonymous feedback from candidates who have personally experienced our hiring process. Unlike many programs, it doesn’t only focus on those who receive job offers — it reflects the experiences of all candidates. Companies are evaluated across four key areas, driven by candidate ratings:

• The overall quality of the candidate experience
• Willingness to apply again in the future
• Likelihood of recommending the company to others as a great place to work
• Perceptions of the company’s brand after the hiring process

Prioritizing our candidates

This recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of our Talent Acquisition Team in creating a transparent, engaging, and positive experience for every candidate — no matter the outcome of their application. Delivering an exceptional candidate journey is no easy task, and this award highlights how our efforts are setting a higher standard.

Our approach centers on areas we know truly matter to job seekers. From the start, we’ve worked to give candidates a clear and authentic view of who we are — our values, culture, and career opportunities. You may have seen this reflected in the real employee stories shared across our job postings, careers site, and social media. We also support job seekers beyond the application process by publishing regular blogs filled with tips and guidance to help them succeed in their career journey.

Technology has also been a game-changer. We’ve streamlined the early stages of hiring to make applying easier and faster, while ensuring we preserve the human connection where it matters most — in interviews and hiring decisions. For us, it’s about connecting with people, not just resumes.

Equally important is what happens after the interview. We focus on providing timely feedback, keeping candidates updated on next steps, and maintaining clear communication so no one is left in the dark. At the heart of our work is a commitment to fairness, empathy, and respect.

This award marks an important milestone, and we’re excited to continue building on this success as we raise the bar for candidate experience even higher.

Visit our careers site to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can become a part of the Assurant team.