Aviva
Blog: Could Aviva ever dominate the high net worth market?
Private client expert, John Sims, considers how composite providers have fared in the competitive HNW space as Aviva sets its sights on the market.
People moves: 12-16 April 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
In-depth - claims: Stay prepared
Aviva’s Chris Andrews looks at what risk businesses are facing post-Covid and explains how the right risk management approach can help them prepare for what’s around the corner
Top rated high net worth providers for 2020-21 revealed
Axa XL takes the crown in a report from Highpoint Consultants which explores the state of the HNW insurance market and how well it serves customers and brokers.
Profile: Colm Holmes, Aviva GI CEO
Working together: From accountancy to insurance and from Ireland via Switzerland, the USA and Canada to London, Aviva GI CEO Colm Holmes tells Insurance Age about his global career and how brokers and insurers need to work together to face the changing…
Q Underwriting extends Aviva capacity in £200m deal
The specialist underwriter confirmed the renewal of key binder Aviva, plus, developments to its Covéa-backed contractors combined product.
In-depth - claims: Covid-19 and employers’ liability
With most employees working from home or furloughed in lockdown, it’s been a quiet year for employers’ liability (EL) claims departments. But, while the slips and trips figures may be down, remote working and the pandemic could be triggers for some new…
In-depth - claims: Trends and changes
Covid-19 has had a significant effect on claims in the commercial insurance space
Aviva adds cyber product to Fast Trade
The cover is designed to help small and medium enterprises combat the increasing threat of digital crime.
Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges to join RSA
Hodges will become chair of RSA UK&I once the proposed sale to Intact is completed.
FCA reveals insurer claims payouts following BI test case verdict
Regulator says providers have paid out £192.1m in interim payments for unsettled claims and £279.8m in final settlements at it reiterates order to pay out quickly.
Amanda Blanc becomes Women in Finance Champion
Blanc says there are still far too many barriers blocking women’s progress in financial services, as HM Treasury notes over 400 signatories have committed to helping women progress into senior roles and setting targets for gender diversity.
Mark Wilson's Abacai buys Dayinsure
The motor insurance specialist, which is Abacai's first acquisition since it launched last month, will remain a standalone business run by its current management team.
Aviva risk report highlights broker role
Insurance Age takes a first look at the Aviva Risk Insights Report which considers Covid-19, Brexit, cyber, climate change and the part of brokers.
Aviva’s Covid-19 BI claims exposure down to broker wordings
GI CEO Colm Holmes says provider has taken a proactive approach to paying claims as he discusses how Aviva was impacted by the BI test case and comments on its 2020 results.
Aviva's UK operating profit falls in 2020
CEO Amanda Blanc sees opportunities for "material growth" in the UK market as commercial lines premiums continue to grow.
Aviva to buy Axa XL's Private Clients business
The deal, which is set to complete later this year, will see the Axa XL Private Clients team move across to Aviva to launch a new Aviva Private Clients proposition.
Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson to lead insurtech venture after merger with Complete Cover Group
Motor insurtech Abacai launches with backing from Complete Cover owner Sun Capital and sees Wilson take charge as CEO alongside a leadership team including two executives from CCG.
Blog: No end in sight to current lockdown adds to the stress for SMEs
Aviva’s Dave Carey discusses pandemic-related challenges for SMEs and what brokers and insurers can do to help.
Aviva expands broker apprenticeship programme
The provider is offering a job swap or placement to participants in the programme.
Aviva’s Patrick Tiernan moves to Lloyd’s
Tiernan will take up the newly created role of chief of markets.
Aviva confirms office closures amid restructure
The provider says it will retain presence in all cities and towns where it currently has offices and notes the move will not result in any redundancies.
Aviva grows UKGI commercial lines premium by 10%
Overall premiums remain flat after the provider continues to shrink its personal lines business, as Aviva also revises its expected impact from Covid-19 related claims to around £100m.
Hardening market and economy are brokers' top worries
Research from Aviva shows over half of brokers are expecting economic decline as a result of coronavirus restrictions.