Aviva
Harris joins Torus as group CFO
Tim Harris has joined Torus as group chief financial officer.
Aviva's Harris is new Torus CFO
Torus has appointed Tim Harris as group chief financial officer.
Powerplace launches Aviva commercial property owners product
Powerplace has launched Aviva Commercial Property Owners, the second product from the insurer to go live on the online marketplace.
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The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
OIM goes live with e-Underwriting
OIM Underwriting, part of the UK and international operations of Arthur J. Gallagher, has launched its e-Underwriting division.
Haste reported not to want Aviva job
Former RSA boss Andy Haste, pictured, speculatively tipped to take over running Aviva after Andrew Moss' sudden departure, does not want the job, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Towergate bolsters Midlands management
Towergate has announced three management appointments to its Midlands broking team.
Ten jobs to go as Aviva withdraws engineering presence in Southend
Aviva's corporate and speciality risk business is to expand the scope of its engineering division to include construction and power.
Taiwan regulator lambasts fickleness of foreign insurers
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has criticised foreign insurers for exiting the market at the first sign of trouble, and urged them to honour their commitments in Taiwan.
Post Blog: Does insurance have to be so complicated?
The complexity of the insurance sector is making it difficult to engage with consumers. Philip Davies, EMEA president of Siegel and Gale, explains.
As Moss quits Aviva, speculation soars as to suitable CEO replacement
When Aviva announced on Tuesday that chief executive Andrew Moss was to step down, it came as little surprise to the market and shareholders appeared to welcome his decision.
Second motor summit puts whiplash and young drivers at top of agenda
A proposed panel of independent medical practitioners to tackle whiplash, and affordable cover for young drivers, topped the agenda at the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall, as Transport Secretary Justine Greening lamented there is "no one…
Editor's comment: End of the composite nigh?
What a difference a few years makes, as major events this week underline a stark reversal in the fortune of the UK's two biggest insurance beasts.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
NFU and Ageas pay Accident Exchange undisclosed settlements
NFU Mutual and Ageas have reached settlement agreements with credit hirer Accident Exchange over their use of Autofocus evidence.
Broker fears truth in Aviva GI and life sale rumour
Brokers are worried that Aviva could be planning to split into general insurance and life, and sold off.
Policyholder action group slams 'basket case' Aviva
Philip Meadowcroft, co-founder of the Norwich Union Policyholders Action Group, has branded former Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss' £1.75m golden goodbye a "pay off for failure" and the insurer a "basket case".
Post magazine - 10 May 2012
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Aviva CEO Moss married employee the day after shareholder rebellion
Ex-Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss reportedly got married to former employee Deirdre Galvin the day after the shareholders revolt at the Annual General Meeting.
Ousted Aviva boss Moss set to pocket £1.75m in remuneration
Aviva has this afternoon revealed that Andrew Moss will walk away with up to £1.75m after stepping down from his role as group chief executive.
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.