Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection – safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s most successful brands, marked another milestone in its longstanding support of wounded veterans, presenting the sixth mobility-modified vehicle provided through its partnership with Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) to Master Sergeant John Hayes, USMC (Ret.). The all-electric 2026 Cadillac Vistiq SUV customized with adaptive driving technology to support Hayes’ mobility and independence was presented on Nov. 10 through WWFS’ Mobility is Freedom program.
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Assurant presented its sixth mobility-modified vehicle through its longstanding partnership with Wounded Warriors Family Support’s Mobility is Freedom program. The all-electric 2026 Cadillac Vistiq was customized with adaptive driving technology to support wounded veteran John Hayes’ mobility and independence.
Assurant has partnered with WWFS since 2018 to support wounded veterans through Mobility is Freedom. This year’s vehicle was provided through the Assurant Foundation with support from Assurant dealer partner Holman Automotive and modified by Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence with full hand-driving controls. Assurant also provided an Assurant EV One service contract, which helps cover certain repair costs and provides protection beyond the manufacturer’s original warranty. Together, the vehicle, adaptive equipment, and added vehicle protection are designed to help give Hayes greater mobility and confidence on the road.
“Supporting veterans and their families through the Assurant Foundation and our Veterans@Assurant community is an important part of how Assurant gives back to the communities we serve,” said La Shonda Oglesbee, vice president, Global Inclusion & Community Engagement at Assurant. “Through our longstanding partnership with WWFS, we’ve seen how something as tangible as reliable, accessible transportation can make a meaningful difference in veterans’ independence and everyday life. We’re honored to continue that commitment with Master Sergeant John Hayes and his family.”
For John Hayes, the customized vehicle represents more than transportation. Its adaptive technology is designed around his mobility needs, providing greater independence for him and his family following a recovery that has spanned more than 15 years.
On December 28, 2010, during his fourth deployment in Afghanistan, MSgt Hayes stepped on a buried improvised explosive device (IED). The blast resulted in traumatic bilateral lower-limb amputations and life-threatening injuries. Over the course of his recovery, he has undergone more than 60 surgical procedures, including a rare left hemi‑pelvectomy amputation, as well as extensive rehabilitation. “Despite the daily challenges I face, mobility will not be an obstacle in my recovery,” said MSgt Hayes. “Thank you for helping secure my family’s livelihood with this gift.”
“Helping veterans regain their independence is at the heart of Mobility is Freedom,” said Kate McCauley, CEO and President of Wounded Warriors Family Support. “We’re thankful to Assurant for helping us provide John with a vehicle that meets his needs and supports his daily life.”
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About Assurant
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is a premier global protection company that partners with the world’s leading brands to safeguard and service connected devices, homes, and automobiles. As a Fortune 500 company operating in 21 countries, Assurant leverages data-driven technology solutions to provide exceptional customer experiences. Learn more at assurant.com.
About Wounded Warriors Family Support
Wounded Warriors Family Support is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured, or killed during combat operations. This organization is run by combat veterans for combat veterans. Rated a four-star nonprofit by Charity Navigator, Wounded Warriors Family Support aids veterans and their families in healing the wounds that medicine cannot. For more information about Wounded Warriors Family Support, visit www.wwfs.org.
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