Aviva
Commission demands blamed for end of Aviva and Broker Network relationship
Rival networks have accused Broker Network of demanding excessive commissions and over-riders from insurers after its relationship with Aviva, as one of its preferred providers, came to an abrupt end.
Post magazine - 14 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Indian regulator IRDA soft on rule defaulters, claims report
Insurance companies are flouting their "social and rural responsibilities" and the regulator, IRDA, lacks the will to punish them, according to a new report.
Footballer found not guilty of insurance fraud
Scotland striker Garry O'Connor has been cleared of attempting to defraud Aviva over a £93 500 claim on his crashed Ferrari.
Aviva and Broker Network "mutually agreed" that arrangement could not work
Speaking to Post following the news that Aviva has decided to end an arrangement with Broker Network as its preferred partner, David Skinn, head of broker performance management at Aviva, stressed that this does not change its relationship with member…
Broker Network and Aviva end deal
Aviva has decided to end an arrangement with Broker Network as its preferred partner following a breakdown in the relationship.
Moss exit and senior management shake-up keep Aviva rating under review
Aviva's financial strength rating of A (excellent) has been reviewed and maintained by AM Best Europe while remaining under review with negative implications.
Application fraud: Revving up rates
In an effort to bring down premiums, many drivers are telling 'white lies' on their application forms, compelling brokers to beef up their own fraud detection alongside insurers.
The AA and Direct Line provide 'poor' online customer experience, survey finds
UK home and motor insurers like Direct Line and The AA are potentially ruining opportunities to acquire new customers because of a poor online user experience, a survey has found.
Aviva announcement on senior staff shake-up expected
Aviva is understood to be preparing to inform staff this week of details of the next stage in its plan to "simplify" its business.
Insurers told to improve online user experience or risk losing customers
Home and motor insurers have been accused of potentially ruining opportunities to acquire new customers by providing a poor online user experience, following research conducted by online customer experience insights firm Global Reviews.
Ageas woos Groupama household boss
Ageas has appointed Craig Allen as head of household underwriting, responsible for managing the performance and profitable development of the home account through the control of pricing, underwriting and business development activity.
Post Blog: Haste & Guardiola - Why Chelsea have more chance of getting their man than Aviva
The current scramble for new managers at top football clubs Chelsea and Liverpool draws a parallel with Aviva's hunt for a new CEO.
Aviva lends West Yorkshire Police £104m to revamp facilities
Aviva Commercial Finance has handed over more than £104m of senior debt to fund two new West Yorkshire Police Authority divisional headquarters, custody suites and a specialist operational training facility.
Aviva Ireland agrees branch network sale with One Direct
Aviva Ireland is to sell part of its branch network business to general insurance provider, One Direct after three months of evaluations.
Greek exit could drive further insurer downgrades
Future ratings action on Italian and Spanish insurers is more likely to be driven by the macro-economic environment and sovereign rating than the idiosyncratic credit fundamentals of a particular insurer, Fitch said today.
Aviva exiting South Korea and Sri Lanka, reports say
British insurer Aviva is putting its South Korean and Sri Lankan businesses on the auction block, according to reports by Reuters news service and the Chicago Tribune.
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's online…
Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Danny Nobbs
With 10 weeks to go the start of the Olympic Games, Paralympian and Aviva sponsorship consultant Danny Nobbs speaks to Penny Black about his hatred for marmite, his crush on Emma Bunton and knowing all the words to Bart Simpson's Do the Bartman.
Aviva posts COR of 96% in Q1
Aviva posted reduced operating profits for the first quarter of 2012, in a performance that executive deputy chairman John McFarlane described as "in line with targets".
Deutsche Bank analyst admits surprise at Aviva UK GI slowdown
Equity analyst Deutsche Bank has admitted surprise at Aviva's UK result this morning.
Aviva admits CEO hunt will take rest of 2012
Aviva has said that it will not be in a position to name a new CEO until the end of the year, and hinted that business exits are inevitable as the company undertakes a widescale strategic review.
BIBA 2012 Video: Is mandatory commission disclosure inevitable?
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to the recession and whether it has affected clients.
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.