Aviva
M&A - Internal communications: Getting the message across
With the mergers and acquisitions front hotting up in the insurance industry, Simon Barrow warns that communications with employees should top the agenda.
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Editor's comment: Hall among friends at Aviva
If there were any doubts about Aviva's commitment to the corporate risk market, then the appointment of David Hall, chief executive of one of the UK's market leaders, should extinguish them for good.
Claims supplement - Customer experiences: The results are in
The members of Which?'s online community recently rated their claims experiences with both car and home insurers. Dan Moore reveals the findings of the survey.
Aviva confirms Zurich's Hall as new corporate risk boss
Aviva has confirmed this morning's Postonline exclusive that David Hall is joining the business.
Zurich Global Corporate CEO Hall set to join Aviva
David Hall, chief executive officer, Zurich Global Corporate UK, is set to leave the insurer for a senior role at Aviva, Postonline has learnt.
Aviva launches bespoke metals and machinery insurance
Aviva has launched two bespoke policies for those working specifically in metals or machinery and equipment.
Aviva hands out emergency payments for Cornwall floods
Claims experts and loss adjusters have begun visiting homes and businesses affected by the floods in Cornwall, according to Aviva
Editor's comment: Commercially viable
The news that Iprism has secured private equity backing, which effectively values the business at £50m, is further evidence that the future of online commercial trading has finally reached its 'tipping point'.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Norwich Union set to expand
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
PSTF: Sharing knowledge offers mutual benefits
The Post Strategic Technology Forum was launched last week by chairman and Post editor in chief, Anthony Gould.
Roundtable - mergers & acquisitions: Cautiously navigating the upturn
Recession and recovery, global ambition, super-mergers, market appetite, pricing, marrying business cultures and managing brokers' expectations were all topics of deeply involved discussion as a panel of industry big-hitters jousted at a recent Post and…
Postbox: Computers came earlier at Aviva
I read the recent article on early computers with interest.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Penny Black's insurance week
The first day at a new job can certainly be stressful, what with new colleagues and a host of new challenges.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Helphire case comes close to end
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
View from the top: Rising to the challenge
It's no secret insurers are generally seeing continued pressure on the bottom line. A combination of reduced volumes, reduced investment returns and high claims costs have made trading profitably a challenge.
Commercial property - valuations: Wide of the mark
With recent figures suggesting as many as 77% of buildings are currently underinsured, Rachel Gordon investigates the root causes and potential solutions.
Aviva pays £104m for minority stake in insurer
Aviva has exercised its option to buy out the stakes held by the minority shareholders of Société d’Epargne Viagère, a French life insurance company in which Aviva already has an 83.7% equity stake.
Bluefin puts Elite into run-off
Bluefin is putting its Elite underwriting facility for SME business into run-off.
NTR approaches £1.5m GWP in pilot
The Network Trading Room, a trading environment housed within the Broker Network exclusively for members, has today confirmed that it has written almost £1.5m GWP since trading began in August 2010 during a pilot for the service.
Chartis revealed as largest solicitors' PI insurer at 2010 renewals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today confirmed that the total premium pool for the solicitor's professional indemnity market this year was £213.6m.
Aviva launches motor claims Iphone app
Aviva has signalled its intent to embrace the mobile phone market through the launch of its first Iphone application for motor claims.