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.
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”.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
PPI complaints soar as FOS cites 'unprecedented levels'
Lloyds TSB has topped the list of payment protection insurance (PPI) offenders in the second half of 2012, with 42,195 complaints.
Products: Aviva makes Fast Trade iPad app available
Aviva has launched an iPad app for Fast Trade, its online quote and buy trading platform for brokers.
MASS rounds on Aviva's motor claims proposals
Aviva's plan to remove the middleman from motor claims in a bid to slash premiums has only "identified parts of the problem" and failed to "come to the right solution".
Aviva fronts up to "middle man" in motor claim report
Proposals to remove the "middle man" from motor claims and slash premiums by some £60 could be introduced within a year.
Giles appoints ex-Reich director Andrew Perry
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andrew Perry as branch director in Leeds.
Rowan Atkinson racks up biggest-ever insurer car repair bill
Johnny English star Rowan Atkinson saw his insurer pay up the biggest-ever repair bill in Britain after crashing his McLaren F1, according to reports.
Matthews out as Wilson reshuffles Aviva management
Trevor Matthews is to step down from his board level role at Aviva the day before its next AGM, the provider has confirmed.
Aviva launches mid-market offering
Aviva has unveiled ‘Aviva Premier’ in a move designed to grow its share of the mid-market sector and provide brokers with a range of tools to help them win and retain more business.
Should Aviva be broken up?
Tony Cornell looks at the case for a totally separate general insurance business
Reasons to be cheerful
January is over! That’s the number one reason to be cheerful today, and I’ve actually managed to find some more – and they’re insurance-related. Will wonders never cease?
Aviva creates app for Fast Trade online platform
Aviva has added an iPad app to its online trade platform Fast Trade in a move designed to provide brokers with the ability to ‘quote and buy' online in less than five minutes.
Brightside hails policy growth
Brightside Group has revealed that it expects to report "significant growth" in turnover and profit for 2012 and has also unveiled a share buy back.
Alan Boswell makes double senior swoop
Alan Boswell Group (ABG) has made two senior management appointments for newly-created roles in its Norwich head office.
Cobra boosts regional network team
Cobra has appointed four new account managers across the UK.
Flaxman Partners labels insurers "disingenuous" amid Biba fallout
Claims specialist Flaxman Partners has defended the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) controversial research revealing that insurers have become stricter on paying claims.