Aviva
Aviva set to reap rewards of AJG swoop for IDL
Arthur J Gallagher International has today snapped up niche over-50s personal lines specialist Insure 4 Retirement from previous owner Equity. The deal boosts the premium per year being put through subsidiary OIM Underwriting by well over £100m in a…
Aviva shareholder meeting played important part in Moss departure
The Aviva shareholder meeting was a "significant development" in chief executive Andrew Moss' decision to step down, a source close to the insurer has said.
Shareholders dismiss Regan as Aviva CEO heir apparent
Aviva shareholders have called for an external candidate to become the new chief executive, casting doubt over current chief financial officer Patrick Regan taking over the reins.
Aviva's Moss resigns following pay vote furore
Beleaguered Aviva boss Andrew Moss has bowed to pressure for his resignation following the embarrassment of last week’s shareholder revolt over executive remuneration.
Aviva share price dissent was 'harsh', analysts say
Analysts have taken pity on Aviva, stating that criticism of its financial performance was "harsh".
Aviva shareholders 'happy' with Moss resignation
Aviva shareholders have expressed their relief that chief executive Andrew Moss has stepped down, and have suggested that Towergate boss Mark Hodges or ex-RSA CEO Andy Haste could replace him.
Aviva CEO Moss steps down as Regan assists in improving financial performance
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss has stepped down from his post, effective immediately.
RSA CEO Lee says Aviva-type deal would be "inherently risky"
RSA’s new CEO has insisted that it would shun major transformational deals because of the risk involved, while also insisting that it tends to walk away from bidding wars as these inflate acquisition prices.
Aviva shareholder rebellion ranks alongside RBS as 54% say 'no'
Over half of Aviva's shareholders have voted against the remuneration of its top executives.
Aviva shareholders reject executive pay package at AGM
Insurer Aviva has lost the vote on executive pay at its annual shareholders meeting.
Moss declines 2012 salary increase
Aviva shareholders have voiced concern over Aviva's remuneration report.
Aviva management shake-up poll result
Will the changes really 'simplify' and 'focus' the business?
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny gets highbrow in Manchester
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
RSA leads charge as Northern Ireland sheds no-go image among insurers
RSA last week pledged to invest £5m in Northern Ireland, intent on becoming the country's leading insurer, but local analysts are divided as to whether this will prompt a flurry of interest in the market or whether its small size will continue to…
Telematics will be compulsory within a decade, claims MDS boss
It could be impossible to get motor insurance without some sort of telematics device within 10 years, according to one provider.
ABI and credit hire firms establish working party for GTA portal
The Association of British Insurers and the credit hire industry have formed a working party to establish a general terms of agreement portal for road accident claims with hire charges.
Aviva criticised for 'window dressing' in management reorganisation
Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss's announcement that Igal Mayer, executive director of Aviva Europe, was out on his ear as part of a reorganisation to cut out a £102m layer of management, came as a surprise.
Editor's comment: Setting course on uncertain seas
This week two of the UK's insurance powerhouses made announcements that, although very different in their nature, aimed to position the respective firms for the future.
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Mayer leaves Aviva as part of management restructure
Igal Mayer has left Aviva as part of a mangement restructure to 'simplify' and 'focus' the business, after little more than a year in his role.
Mayer leaves Aviva in management shake-up
Aviva Europe chief executive Igal Mayer has left the insurer as part of a revamp of its management team.