Aviva
Aviva is one of the largest and most recognised UK insurance brands, with more than 320 years of heritage. As a composite insurer, we can provide customers with a wide range of insurance and savings products - from commercial and personal lines to health insurance and pensions, investments and asset management. Using technology and our expertise we try to prevent bad things from happening to our customers in the first place, helping our 33 million customers defy uncertainty and look to the future with confidence. We are the only large scale, multi-line insurer in the UK, our home market. We also have a strong presence in selected markets in Europe, North America and South-East Asia. We focus on markets where we can achieve scale, profitability and competitive advantage.
Editor's letter: Is RSA finally ready to cross the road to improvement?
This month Insurance Age gauged broker views on RSA as it appears once again to be at the crossroads
Newbie News: Capsule
CEO Thomas Wynne tells Insurance Age how he went from being managing director at Kingsbridge to starting an insurance partner for high growth start-ups, Capsule
Aviva calls on UK government to act on being climate-ready
Aviva has released a new report which lays out how the UK government and financial institutions can become more climate-ready and that SMEs need support to take climate action.
Premier League clubs continue battle against insurers in BI court case
Premier League clubs are continuing their battle against insurers Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty Mutual, MS Amlin and Zurich in a dispute over business interruption payments.
Gallagher accused of ‘anti-ethical’ position in row over storm-damaged block
Gallagher has denied breach of duty, but now housing firm has hit back with 'anti-ethical' claim.
Aviva invests £9m to help with crisis support
Aviva has invested £9m into Citizens Advice and Business Debtline services to aid with crisis support.
Carey moves from Aviva to Allianz in new mid-market role
Aviva’s David Carey has jumped ship to Allianz Commercial in a newly created mid-market role effective from April 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
Wiser Academy targets 500 recruits after getting UCAS recognition
Wiser Academy, the specialist insurance training provider, has been appointed to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service register, which it claims makes it the only training company in the UK to be on this roster.
Insurers and brokers detail employee help amid cost-of-living crisis
Numerous insurers and brokers have revealed one-off payments and wage increases for staff as the cost of living crisis hits worker's pockets. Insurance Age details some of the financial and other help being provided below.
Aviva adds Dave Martin as Gareth Hemming exits
Aviva has confirmed the appointment of Dave Martin as managing director of UKGI distribution & SME replacing Gareth Hemming who is leaving the insurer.
Blog: What next for ex-Zurich retail boss Martin?
As revealed by Insurance Age, Zurich head of retail Dave Martin has flown the nest. With the next home yet to be announced Emmanuel Kenning looks at where he might land
Products: October 2022
Product launches including cover for electric vehicles, carbon credit insurance, the media and entertainment sector and private clients.
Aviva strikes £100m-per-year capacity deal with Pen Underwriting
Pen Underwriting has announced a new multi-year strategic partnership with Aviva in support of its personal lines and property owners’ business, which will see Aviva providing capacity for over £100m in premium per annum.
Aviva still has fizz in broker personal lines friendships after Lemonade deal, says Hemming
Aviva is “absolutely open for personal lines business”, according to Gareth Hemming, managing director of UKGI distribution & SME.
Aviva backs Lemonade in UK launch
US insurtech Lemonade has launched in the UK with a contents insurance offering in partnership with Aviva.
Aviva to open up HNW distribution to regional brokers in 2023
Aviva will be targeting additional high net worth underwriting capacity next year at regional independent brokers who “tend to have a handful of cases”, Gareth Hemming, managing director of UKGI distribution & SME has told Insurance Age.
Zego doubling down on growth with 40 brokers
Zego is pursuing a route of working with brokers who “see how the future is evolving” rather than a working “with any broker” approach, CEO Sten Saar told Insurance Age.
People Moves: 19-23 September 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes in the insurance industry.
Aviva “disappointed” at other insurers for not offering fairly priced multi-occupancy building insurance
Aviva’s UK & Ireland general insurance CEO, Adam Winslow, has responded to the FCA’s report on insurance for multi-occupancy buildings and has expressed disappointment in other insurers for not offering fairly priced insurance.
Aviva launches standalone cover for electric vehicle charging points
Aviva has launched standalone insurance products covering electric vehicle charging points aimed at installers and operators.
In Depth: Underinsurance - data, analytics and trading
Sam Barrett explores how new technology is helping to prevent underinsurance and boost trading
Mistry warns brokers over cost of living crisis as he launches new agency
Ajay Mistry, a board member at the Society of Insurance Broking, has told Insurance Age that brokers need to look after their staff during the cost of living crisis.
Biba and FCA call off events in light of Queen Elizabeth's death
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Financial Conduct Authority have decided to postpone events that were scheduled before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Blog: The rising threat of underinsurance
Chris Andrews of Aviva discusses how today’s challenges could be creating an increased risk of underinsurance