Aviva
Janice Deakin on four-month gardening leave
Insurance Age can reveal that Aviva’s Janice Deakin has been placed on gardening leave, effective from 16 April.
Zurich goes to Catlin for new CFO
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater as chief financial officer (CFO) for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK, effective from 1 May 2013.
Aviva looking at Co-op purchase
Aviva is considering a bid for the general insurance business of Co-operative Group, according to The Sunday Times.
Brightside posts tenth year of "record profits"
Brightside Group has posted its tenth successive year of "record profits" as the broker maintained it is well placed for 2013's "expected market softening".
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.
Aviva to slash 2,000 jobs across the UK, Europe and Asia
Aviva has today confirmed that 2,000 jobs will be cut across the UK, Europe and Asia over the next six months - equating to 6% of its global workforce.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz revealed as BBC insurers during Savile era
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC's primary insurers during the 40 years alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
Aviva tackles the rumour mill
Aviva has moved to quash rumours of branch closures in the regions.
Looking fabulous in yellow – just what is going on at Aviva?
Losing Janice Deakin to Gallaghers is a body blow to Aviva and their relationship with brokers. No matter how they try to dress it up.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
Market reacts to Aviva and Willis Networks split
Network pressures symptomatic of insurer scrutiny on profitability, say brokers
Aviva cites market volatility after PI pullback
Aviva has cited the volatility of the professional indemnity (PI) market following its decision to stop writing business for non-corporates and standalone policies.
FSA fines Pru £30m and censures CEO
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hit Prudential with a £30m fine and criticised CEO Tidjane Thiam.
Bollington names new COO in string of senior appointments
Bollington has appointed David Simpson as chief operating officer, with responsibility for finance and operations.
Investec savages Aviva over potentially irreversible decline
Investec Bank has issued a no-holds barred research note on Aviva and suggested that the provider may be in permanent decline as it cut the insurer’s target share price from 422p to 316p and advised investors to reduce their holdings.
Lorica set to launch Northampton branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers is to open a new branch in Northampton amid a flurry of appointments.
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.