Aviva
Aviva hands HR reins to outsourcer Hyphen
Aviva is outsourcing part of its HR function in a move that will hand responsibility for the management of recruitment administration activities to specialist process outsourcer Hyphen.
Website Review: Aviva
In the latest of the new series for Post, web performance monitoring specialist Gomez turns its focus on Aviva's website, to assess how the insurer performs in a number of key areas and how it compares to some of its rivals.
In Series - Professionalism & CPD: Welcome news
In the past, cutbacks and technology take-up have threatened to render underwriters the forgotten child of the insurance industry. Rachel Gordon reports on a welcome shift in attitude and determination to raise the profile of these specialist…
Leader: Axa: shaken not stirred
The news of Axa Insurance chief executive Philippe Maso's departure was one of the least unexpected events of recent times.
UK insurance giants RSA and Aviva out of the running for Quinn
Five groups, including Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty International, have been short listed as the preferred bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Aviva ordered to pay £170k claim
Aviva has been forced to pay £170 000 to a personal injury claimant after pressure from the Financial Ombudsman Service, according to reports.
Snowball eyes return to UK
Former Aviva board director Patrick Snowball has revealed his firm intention to return to the UK insurance market when his contract with Australian financial services firm Suncorp finishes in 2013.
Clear moves into healthcare
Brokerbility member Clear Insurance Management has launched a new healthcare arm that aims to provide private medical insurance and employee benefits products to small businesses through to large corporate clients.
Interview - Patrick Snowball: Turning the light on at Suncorp
When Patrick Snowball headed to Brisbane to take the reins at Suncorp, many in the UK industry were surprised. Jonathan Swift finds out why he took this particular job offer and his plans for his tenure.
Life insurers are the “dinosaurs of the 21st century,” warns Snowball
Suncorp group chief executive Patrick Snowball, the man who previously ran Aviva’s UK operation, has warned life insurers they could die out unless they innovate and change.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Postscript - 20 years ago: Job loss threat for aviation staff
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Antur Insurance warns ambulance companies on getting the right cover
Antur Insurance said it has seen a rise in the number of new enquiries from private ambulance companies that are operating without the correct insurance cover.
BIS 2010 - News: Towergate's Blanc underlines issues still facing IPO market
Towergate deputy group chief executive Amanda Blanc has highlighted the difficulties companies are facing launching initial public offerings in the current financial climate.
Aviva hires ex-Capita man Briggs
Former Capita Insurance Services chief executive Matthew Briggs has returned to the market to take up a role in Aviva's claims division.
Brightside broking chairman outlines acquisition strategy
Brightside has confirmed it is considering going on the acquisition trail as the group recorded a pre-tax profit of £4m for H1 2010.
Editor's comment: Breaking up: hard to do?
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly stirred up some lively debate within the walls of the conference facility, as well as in the blogosphere and on social networking sites.
Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.