Aviva
Aviva are the UK’s leading diversified insurer, with businesses spanning insurance, wealth, and retirement. They also have major operations in Ireland and Canada. Aviva is a leading general insurer in the UK and Ireland, providing insurance solutions to over 12 million customers. Aviva offer commercial lines insurance to a wide range of businesses, from the micro segment up to large UK and global corporates. They also operate in the London market through their Lloyds syndicate, Probitas. In personal lines, they offer motor, home, travel, breakdown, pet and gadget insurance. They operate their own garage repair network and completed the acquisition of Direct Line in July 2025. They have been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in line with their purpose of being ‘with you today, for a better tomorrow’. In 2025, they paid £31.9 billion in claims and benefits to their customers.
Analysts react to Haste's Lloyd's move
The decision by former RSA group chief executive Andy Haste to join Lloyd's as deputy chairman has surprised market observers, who expected him to stay in general insurance.
Proposed cuts to fire service budgets could have major impact on insurers
The insurance industry is urging the government to implement a central fire and rescue policy in England amid fears that sweeping budget cuts will result in insurers paying the price for longer response times.
Aviva to accept 24 apprentices in 2013
Aviva will take on 24 A-level school leavers as part of its 2013 apprentice programme.
AM Best removes Aviva subsidiaries from under review
AM Best has reaffirmed the 'A' financial strength rating and 'A+' issuer credit rating of the insurance subsidiaries of British insurer Aviva.
Brokers rate clarity of contacts crucial amid continued insurer restructures
Axa has retained the top spot in a broker survey of insurer performances in dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts.
Aviva and Gallagher strengthen ties
A new commercial arrangement between Aviva and Gallagher Heath for standard and non-standard household products is expected to generate more than £200m in gross written premium over a three-year period.
Haste appointed Lloyd's deputy chairman
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste has been unveiled as Lloyd's' new deputy chairman for a three-year term from 1 November.
Aviva engineering team joins Fusion
A team of senior engineering underwriters and development professionals has left Aviva to join Towergate-owned Fusion Insurance Services.
Select & Protect joins Paradigm GI panel
Select & Protect has entered into a strategic partnership with Paradigm Mortgage Services providing access to its home insurance products.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
European insurers still not transparent on exec pay and tax havens, claims report
Analysis of 31 European banks and insurance companies in four areas of corporate social responsibility has found that nearly 50 points separate the best and worst scores.
Aviva among top firms for corporate social responsibility
Aviva is ranked fifth among European financial services firms for corporate social responsibility, according to a new report.
Aviva's Spencer admits Lloyd's re-entry still possible
Aviva’s new chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland hopes to stay in his new role for at least three to four years in a bid to bring some continuity to the business he joined 17 years ago.
Spencer aims for consistency at Aviva
Robin Spencer, Aviva's recently appointed chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland, has outlined his desire to bring stability and growth to the business.
Autonet recruits Carole Nash HR boss
Van insurance broker Autonet Insurance has appointed Penny Copeland, pictured, as director of human resources with immediate effect.
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
View from the top: Customers in control
The advent of social media is challenging the way the industry does business, says Steve Treloar.
Post magazine - 18 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva introduces two new products to e-trading platform
Aviva has added two commercial products to its expanding e-trading platform ‘Fast Trade’, in the form of minifleet and professional indemnity cover.
Barbon hires Bluefin and Axa heads for CKW roles
Barbon Insurance’s Cadogan Keelan Westall has appointed Amanda Hindman, pictured standing, and Sue Filsell.
One in six to quit Aviva's Birmingham operation
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
Aviva ends UK Athletics sponsorship deal
Aviva is to end its 13-year sponsorship of UK Athletics at the close of 2012 when the current contract finishes.
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.