Covéa hires household underwriting manager from Zurich

Covéa Insurance has hired former Zurich high net worth home underwriter Linda Granger as its household underwriting manager.

Granger, who has over thirty years’ experience in the industry, spent 12 of those with Zurich. She has also held broker development roles in the commercial space.

In her role, she will lead the insurer’s household strategy, develop new distribution pathways and profitably grow the home book of business.

Covéa director of pricing and underwriting for personal lines Gary Yeates said: “Linda is a great fit for Covéa Insurance, bringing with her both a breadth and depth of experience that will help us to build on our strengths in the broker market and continue to drive our household business forward.”