Global protection and device lifecycle solutions provider Assurant has reported strong performance in its connected living business, underlining the growing role of refurbishment and reuse within the technology sector. The company continues to expand services that help extend the lifespan of smartphones and other connected devices through trade-in, repair and refurbishment programmes.

As consumers and businesses increasingly look for sustainable alternatives, Assurant is supporting the transition towards a circular economy by keeping devices in use for longer. Recovering, restoring and redistributing mobile devices reduces the need for new manufacturing while helping to minimise electronic waste.

The company’s lifecycle solutions also enable mobile operators, retailers and manufacturers to recover value from used devices. Refurbished smartphones provide customers with reliable, lower-cost alternatives while reducing pressure on natural resources and lowering the carbon footprint associated with producing new electronics.

With demand for refurbished technology continuing to rise, Assurant is well positioned to support organisations pursuing sustainability goals. Its continued investment in circular device management demonstrates how refurbishment is becoming an essential part of the mobile industry’s long-term environmental strategy.