Aviva
Aviva revealed as insurer of City fire complex
Aviva has confirmed it is the insurer for the four-storey complex in Tabernacle Street in the City of London destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of 11 March.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Aviva unveils broker claims guides
Aviva has launched a series on online guides for brokers outlining the details of their claims process.
Giant
Colin Hutchinson has been appointed senior regional underwriter at Giant to head up the Belfast office it opened last year.
Aviva
Aviva UK Health has appointed Rob Cowley as finance director.
Arista
Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South-east.
Building Repairs - energy efficiency: It's not easy being green
Planning requirements focused on energy efficiency are increasingly affecting property owners nationwide. Matthew Gordon reports on the pros and cons for property owners.
Interview - Arron Banks: The bright side of life
The rumour mill has been in overdrive regarding Brightside over the past 12 months. Daniel Dunkley talks to founder and insurance director Arron Banks about the broker's distinctive approach to the market.
Hodges: no 'land grab' for Aviva
Aviva UK plans to build its capability in the commercial property owners and motor sectors after its business insurance book shrunk by £400m in 2009.
Total 100% liable
Insurers have moved closer to recovering an estimated £750m in claims from Total, stretching back to the Buncefield oil depot explosion.
UK General confirms 20 jobs are at risk
UK General has confirmed that 20 jobs are potentially at risk as a result of the restructure of its branch network.
Aviva and Fortis-backed start-up targets 450 brokers in 2010
Aviva, Fortis and LV have thrown their weight behind a new broking support service aimed at rivalling long-standing offerings Countrywide from Open GI, and Keychoice from SSP.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
Editor's comment: Is Aviva now fitter?
For months there has been speculation about how much business Aviva had shed in its efforts to bolster its profitability. The answer — as highlighted in its 2009 full year accounts out this week — was quite a lot, as it reported net written premiums in…
Aviva nominates CFO for new board position
Patrick Regan joins fellow candidates Fieke van der Lecq, Professor of Pension Markets and Peter Hartman, president and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Aviva nominates CFO for new board position
Patrick Regan joins fellow candidates Fieke van der Lecq, Professor of Pension Markets and Peter Hartman, president and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Delta Lloyd does not forsee German sale
Delta Lloyd Germany realised €579m in life gross written premium in 2009, almost 16% of Delta Lloyd Groups' total life GWP of €3642m.
Delta Lloyd does not forsee German sale
Delta Lloyd Germany realised €579m in life gross written premium in 2009, almost 16% of Delta Lloyd Groups' total life GWP of €3642m.
Aviva health specialist lands UKRC role
Aviva UK Health clinical development manager Mark Sharpe has been elected as the sole private medical insurance representative on the board of the UK Rehabilitation Council.
Delta Lloyd sees new premiums drop
Gross written premiums amounted to € 1423m (2008: € 1378m), an increase of 3%. The segment's operational result after tax and non-controlling interests fell to €88m (2008: €112m).
Delta Lloyd sees new premiums drop
Gross written premiums amounted to € 1423m (2008: € 1378m), an increase of 3%. The segment's operational result after tax and non-controlling interests fell to €88m (2008: €112m).
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
NEDs receive 2009 pay boost
Non-executive directors at FTSE 100 companies received an average pay increase of more than 5% last year, new research has revealed.