Aviva
Aviva results: UK GI business profit improved 24% to £197m in H1 2010
Aviva has seen its UK general insurance and health underwriting results and operating profits go backwards in the first six months of 2010 to £56m (H1 2009: £63m) and £269m (H1 2009: £282m) respectively.
Aviva results: UK GI business profit improved 24% to £197m in H1 2010
Aviva has seen its UK general insurance and health underwriting results and operating profits go backwards in the first six months of 2010 to £56m (H1 2009: £63m) and £269m (H1 2009: £282m) respectively.
PL brokers defiant over demise of NIG motor
Brokers have responded defiantly to any demise of NIG's personal lines motor book, insisting there is sufficient appetite to fill the void left by the insurer.
Nationwide to review household
High street building society Nationwide is undergoing a review of the household insurance market in a move that might unseat its long-term affinity partner Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance.
Cega expands PA team
Cega has strengthened its personal accident claims team with the appointment of three new PA claims specialists.
FSA manager joins KPMG
KPMG in the UK has recruited Paul Brenchley from the FSA as a director in its insurance risk team within the risk and compliance advisory practice.
FSA manager joins KPMG
KPMG in the UK has recruited Paul Brenchley from the FSA as a director in its insurance risk team within the risk and compliance advisory practice.
Post in print - 29 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Aviva and Xchanging bosses outline Indian plans on Cameron trade relations trip
Aviva wants to boost its stake in its Indian joint venture to 49 percent as soon as regulations allow, according to a report on Reuters.
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Aviva: millions saved by 'ghost broker' clampdown
A clampdown on the fraudulent activities of so-called 'ghost brokers' has saved Aviva "several million pounds" in dubious motor claims, Post can reveal this week.
CEO Utley out at IAG UK
Insurance Australia Group has announced today that Ian Foy, currently CEO of IAG’s New Zealand business, will return to the United Kingdom to become CEO of IAG’s UK business, succeeding Neil Utley.
Aviva and RSA among firms studying Quinn bid memo
UK insurance giants Aviva and RSA have been named among the potential bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to a report this morning.
Credit hire: Stuck on you
After Axa spurned the Association of British Insurers' general terms of agreement, many thought other motor insurers would follow suit. Rachel Gordon examines why a mass exodus has not occurred.
Axa uses headhunters
Axa Insurance is understood to have employed headhunters to look for a candidate to fill an extended role to that of Anthony Middle, managing director of commercial lines, who has left to join Aviva in December.
Plummer given new role in MMA shake up
Former general insurance boss of the Chartered Insurance Institute Peter Knowles has been appointed head of UK development at MMA following a management shake-up at the French-owned insurer.
Post in print - 15 July 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
View from the top: Discretion is dangerous
With the dust settling on the emergency budget, individuals and businesses are working out what this means for them.
Thatcham steps in to fill void after demise of VSIB
Thatcham has launched a monitoring and assessment scheme for vehicle safety system installers.
Aviva tender sees three million policies switched
Arc Legal Assistance is set to take over Aviva's home and travel legal expenses book from rival provider DAS.
Aviva ups flood risk awareness
Aviva is to include flood advisory leaflets in its commercial renewal packs as part of acampaign to protect commercial policyholders from the impact of flooding.
Aviva to sponsor Premiership Rugby
Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a £20m four-year deal to become the new sponsor of Premiership Rugby.
Aviva modifies motor trade offering
The general insurer has revamped its motor trade insurance proposition to better cater for the needs of smaller motor traders.
Aviva revamps technology offering
Aviva has made changes to its commercial combined policies to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.