Dailey, Mantia added to Liberty Mutual Insurance board

Liberty Mutual Insurance has announced the appointment of Jeff Dailey (pictured left) – former chair, president, and chief executive of Farmers Group – and Linda Mantia (pictured right), who previously served as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, as board members.

Dailey comes to Liberty Mutual with more than 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. Most recently, he led Farmers as its chair, president, and CEO from 2011 to 2023, a tenure marked by significant transformations, including the company’s focus on customer-centric innovation.

The industry veteran was instrumental in overseeing Farmers’ acquisition of MetLife’s property and casualty business in 2021. His credentials also include time spent at Mutual Service Insurance, The Progressive Corporation, and Bristol West Holdings.

“I’m honored to join the Liberty Mutual board of directors,” Dailey stated. “I look forward to working with the board and management team and hope my passion and experience will help to drive lasting stakeholder value and contribute to Liberty’s continued success.”

Mantia, meanwhile, brings a wealth of experience from the financial services sector. She served as senior EVP and COO at Manulife Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2019, where she played a key role in shaping corporate strategy and led several corporate functions, including technology, global operations, and advanced analytics.

Before joining Manulife, Mantia spent over a decade at the Royal Bank of Canada. Earlier in her career, she worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and practiced law at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg, LLP.

Commenting on her new role, Mantia said: “Insurance plays a vital role in helping people feel secure. I am excited to join the board of Liberty Mutual and to support the management team as they pursue their purpose of helping people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.”

Welcoming the duo, president and CEO Tim Sweeney noted: “We’ve always been committed to having a strong board of directors that represents a diverse array of professional and leadership experiences, and deep industry and cross-sector knowledge – all aligning to our company’s identity and values.

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