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.
Aviva’s Spencer promises more efficiency for brokers
Chief executive officer of Aviva UK and Ireland for general insurance, Robin Spencer, has promised brokers more automation and digital methodology to drive efficiency.
Profits up at Aviva as premiums fall
Aviva has revealed a 5% increase in operating profits for its UK general insurance (GI) business to £239m for the first half of 2013.
Aviva to close 13 regional branches
Insurer offers additional onsite underwriters to brokers in affected areas
No rest for the wicked
August is usually when we reach the peak of the silly season (if you take a positive view of it – many would term it the trough).
Ageas appoints Aviva's Middle as partnerships chief
Ageas has named Ant Middle as partnerships director within its retail and distribution division.
Aviva shrinks roles of leading adjusters after broker advice
The roles of the UK's two largest loss adjusters have been cut on Aviva's commercial and specialist property adjuster panels following broker feedback, it has emerged.
Almost 40 jobs at risk as RSA announces plans to "simplify"
Almost 40 RSA members of staff are facing redundancy following the insurer's announcement that it will "reshape" and "simplify" its commercial business.
Second former Brit boss joins Cooter at Covea
Covea Insurance has wrapped up the second of three senior management appointments, Insurance Age can reveal.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Aviva
Produced by Post Intelligence, this comprehensive analyst report highlights Aviva’s performance and strategy.
Willis Networks rebuilds membership
Willis’ networks division has added 12 new members.
Aviva turnaround on branch closures "a slap in the face" for brokers
Brokers have responded to news that Aviva plans to close 13 branches around the country over the next two years.
Aviva to close 13 regional branches
Aviva is to close 13 branches across the UK and replace their service with 50 extra Broker ONsite Underwriting Solutions (BONUS) locations.
Brokers express disappointment over Aviva job cuts and outsourcing plans
Moving claims functions to India may harm the provider’s brand, industry warns
Aviva launches PMI offering for larger companies
Aviva has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) product for large employers in a bid to provide employees with "an easier claims journey".
Insurers welcome end to Statement of Principles uncertainty
Outgoing Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has described the Flood Re deal to replace the Statement of Principles (SoP) as "a step in the right direction".
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Aviva cuts another 200 jobs
Aviva is set to close its Manchester bodily injury claims team in December in a move which would cost 200 jobs, it has been reported.
AGCS names Galloway as new regional liability chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.
Hundreds of UK jobs at risk in next stage of Aviva cull
Hundreds of UK jobs at Aviva are set to be axed as part of its global cost-cutting programme, it has been reported.
Aviva hit by ratings downgrade
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the insurance financial strength rating of the main operating units of Aviva group to A1 from Aa3.
Aviva commits to Perth with office purchase
Aviva has bought the Pitheavlis building in Perth, the base for 1,300 employees, in a move which the provider said affirmed its commitment to the city.
Aviva's UK COR worsens as net written premiums fall by 5%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for its UK general insurance business in the first quarter of 2013.
Henderson names Aviva's Steve Barrett as MD
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett as managing director.
Aviva brands Newcastle cash-for-crash sentences "disappointing"
Aviva has labelled the suspended sentences handed out to a group of cash-for-crash fraudsters "disappointing".