FINANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Moody's Corporation Elects Keith Demmings to Board of Directors

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Nov 1, 2026

EFFECTIVE DATE

AGE

~29 yrs

TENURE AT ASSURANT

~16,000

MOODY'S EMPLOYEES

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) has elected Keith Demmings, President and CEO of Assurant, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026. The appointment brings nearly three decades of global insurance and operating leadership to the board as Moody's continues to expand its data and risk intelligence offerings.

A Career Built Inside Assurant

Mr. Demmings, 54, currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Assurant, a publicly traded company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes, automobiles and commercial equipment in partnership with the world's leading brands, a role he has held since January 2022. He has also served on Assurant's own Board of Directors since that time.

Prior to becoming CEO, he served as President of Assurant from 2021 to 2022, overseeing all operating segments including Global Lifestyle and Global Housing. Earlier roles included Executive Vice President and President, Global Lifestyle (2016–2021), Executive Vice President and President, Global Markets (2015–2016), and Executive Vice President and President, International (2013–2015), where he was responsible for the company's international operations across multiple regions.

Since joining Assurant's predecessor company in 1997, Mr. Demmings has held leadership positions of increasing responsibility, including President, Canada. Across nearly three decades, he has led businesses spanning North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America, with responsibility for strategy, financial performance and growth. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria.

"Keith's proven leadership, global operating experience and deep insurance expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Board. As the insurance sector continues to play a critical role in helping businesses and communities manage risk, Keith's perspective will complement Moody's own focus on empowering customers with data, insights and solutions to navigate an increasingly complex world."
— Vincent Forlenza, Chairman, Moody's Corporation

About Moody's Corporation

In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody's (NYSE:MCO) data, insights and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 employees across more than 40 countries, Moody's gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.

Key Takeaways

→Keith Demmings joins Moody's Board of Directors effective November 1, 2026.
→He currently serves as President and CEO of Assurant, Inc., a role held since January 2022.
→He brings nearly three decades of global operating experience across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
→Chairman Vincent Forlenza cited his insurance expertise as a complement to Moody's risk and data focus.
→Demmings has been with Assurant and its predecessor company since 1997.
→Moody's employs approximately 16,000 people across more than 40 countries.

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