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Assurant

Insurance and service contracts for devices

Wireless Technician

Full-Time
$19.08 - $30.53/hr
Junior
Associate's
Irving, TX, USA
In PersonMonday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; overtime and Saturdays may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Two years of skill-related experience, such as working with components, testing requirements, and/or assembling small electronics, is required.
  • Demonstrated high-level proficiency with soldering and de-soldering is required.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to enter data on multiple screens are required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • The candidate must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • The candidate must be able to interact effectively and positively with all levels of company personnel.
  • The candidate must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to work overtime and on Saturdays as needed.
  • The candidate must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The candidate must be able to talk and hear.
  • The candidate must use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • The candidate must work in an electrostatic-discharge-safe area and wear a wrist strap and smock at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct root-cause failure analysis and troubleshoot suspected defective equipment.
  • Perform repetitive electromechanical assembly using hand and electric tools.
  • Perform component-level and board repairs.
  • Identify and report root-cause deficiencies.
  • Identify and report routine process deficiencies.
  • Test, repair, and program equipment.
  • Perform soldering and de-soldering using handheld soldering equipment.
  • Work with care and urgency to meet production goals.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement and team-building activities.
  • Refer to and follow standard operating procedures to perform job duties.
  • Physically move material as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate's degree in electronics or a technical degree in a related field is helpful.
  • One year of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is helpful.
  • Knowledge of analog, digital, and radio frequency disciplines is helpful.

About the company

Assurant provides risk-management solutions focused on protecting mobile devices, electronics, and other high-value consumer goods through insurance policies and extended service contracts, plus repair services. It underwrites these protection products for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions, with customers paying premiums or service fees while the company delivers repair work when covered items fail. The company combines protection with repair and extra support across a global footprint in North America, Europe, and Asia, emphasizing the connected device ecosystem. Its goal is to minimize the financial impact of unexpected events and keep everyday operations running by safeguarding investments and offering fast, reliable support.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1892

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $3.45 billion, and adjusted EPS jumped 26% year over year.
  • Assurant launched Chile financial-services protection, plus Cogeco and Swan partnerships, expanding embedded distribution.
  • Management raised 2026 outlook after record second-quarter results and growing mobile protection subscriber gains.

What critics are saying

  • Assurant's April 2026 Texas trade-secret lawsuit against iA American Warranty Group exposes dealer-services leakage.
  • Apple, Samsung, and carriers can internalize device protection, compressing Assurant's lifestyle margins by 2027.
  • Housing catastrophes and lender-placed policy shifts can erase earnings gains within one severe storm season.

What makes Assurant unique

  • Assurant embeds protection, trade-in, and repair across devices, homes, and vehicles globally.
  • Its carrier and retailer integrations create switching costs that smaller warranty vendors cannot match.
  • Assurant's scale spans 325 million consumers across 21 countries, supporting underwriting and servicing economics.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 22nd, 2026
Assurant Chile launches financial services protection addressing payments and fraud risks

Assurant has launched a Financial Services Ecosystem Protection business line in Chile, expanding beyond its existing device, home, and automobile protection services. The new offering addresses risks associated with payments, purchases, and fraud, including vehicle financing solutions. Ricardo Laso has been appointed President of the Andean Region to lead growth in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The launch responds to Chile's digital payments surge, which reached 7.7 billion transactions over the past year, according to the Central Bank. Assurant has operated in Chile for over 15 years. Globally, the company serves more than 325 million consumers across 21 countries, providing protection for 57 million vehicles, 68 million mobile devices, and 128 million appliances worldwide.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
Assurant beats Q2 revenue estimates with $3.45B sales, up 9.5% year on year

Assurant reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded revenue expectations, with sales rising 9.5% year on year to $3.45 billion. The insurance services company's non-GAAP profit of $6.41 per share beat analysts' consensus estimates by 23.7%. Net premiums earned reached $2.77 billion, in line with analyst estimates of $2.76 billion, representing 6.9% year-on-year growth. Pre-tax profit stood at $376.9 million, equating to a 10.9% margin. Assurant's revenue has grown at a 6.6% compounded annual growth rate over the past five years. The company, which provides specialised insurance products protecting consumer purchases like mobile devices, vehicles, and homes, has a market capitalisation of $13.99 billion.

Associated Press
Jul 23rd, 2026
Assurant and Cogeco partner to offer mobile device protection and trade-in solution in Canada

Assurant has partnered with Cogeco Communications to launch a digital-first mobile device solution for Canadian customers. The collaboration gives Cogeco mobile users access to network-compatible devices through Assurant's ecosystem, including new, refurbished, and certified Open Box models from Best Buy Canada. Customers can browse and purchase devices on BestBuy.ca with flexible financing options. Assurant handles device lifecycle management, enabling customers to buy, protect, and trade in devices, whilst Cogeco provides connectivity and customer experience. The solution addresses growing Canadian demand for affordability, simplicity, and sustainability in mobile device management. Paul Cosgrove, President of Assurant Canada, said the partnership delivers "a simpler and more connected mobile experience" by integrating device access, protection, and upgrade solutions into a single journey.

Associated Press
Jun 3rd, 2026
Owen taps Assurant to power embedded travel insurance for Swan's business cards across Europe

Owen, an insurtech specialising in embedded insurance, has partnered with Assurant to provide insurance capacity for Swan, Europe's leading embedded banking platform. The collaboration enables Swan to integrate travel insurance and fraud protection directly into its card products across France and Europe. Under the arrangement, Assurant serves as the risk carrier, Owen acts as broker and third-party administrator, and Allianz provides assistance services. The programme launched in April 2026 with Swan, which processes approximately €2 billion in monthly transactions across 30 European countries and serves over 150 companies including Pennylane, Indy and Agicap. The partnership allows Swan's partners to offer embedded insurance natively within their card products, eliminating months of integration work and complex regulatory requirements.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
Assurant Q1 earnings jump 76% on lower catastrophes and strong investment income

Assurant reported first-quarter 2026 net operating income of $5.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.2% and rising 76% year over year. Total revenues increased 11.4% to $3.4 billion, surpassing estimates by 4.4%. Results benefited from lower reportable catastrophes, solid performance in Global Lifestyle and Global Housing, and earnings growth across Connected Living and Global Automotive. Net investment income jumped 27.9% to $159.6 million. Global Housing revenues rose 11.5% to $769.8 million, whilst adjusted EBITDA doubled to $236.7 million, primarily due to lower catastrophe losses. Global Lifestyle revenues increased 11.3% to $2.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA up 20% to $236.7 million, driven by subscriber growth in mobile protection and improved automotive loss experience.