Aviva
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny had a pleasant lunch at the RAC Club last week with one of her esteemed market contacts and was taken aback to hear their car had been stolen and they were having problems getting their claim paid by none other than Aviva. But that was only half…
Post in print - 2 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
BIA offers women hope
Research released this week by the Chartered Management Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of The Equal Pay Act 1970, revealed equal pay within the insurance industry could still be more than 35 years away.
Women must be pragmatic if the gender salary gap is to close
Women must start taking the same pragmatic approach as men when applying for jobs if the gender salary gap is to close.
DCML signs contract with Aviva
Automotive software solutions provider, DCML, has signed a new exclusive three-year deal with Aviva to provide day-rate insurance to its franchised dealer customers.
Experian appoints new head of insurance
Experian, the information services company, has appointed Sandy McPherson as head of insurance for UK and Ireland.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word
Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.
Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences
With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.
Long chase for true Brit
Little more than a month ago I mused on the vacant position of UK chief executive at Brit Insurance, as the insurer looked to replace Peter Burrows.
Rival insurers support Aviva composite stance
A host of fellow composites have backed Aviva in its war of words with RSA over whether the model's days are indeed numbered.
Meehan throws hat in ring for senior Axa commercial role
Axa Insurance customer experience director Paul Meehan has expressed interest in filling the senior management vacancy in the company's commercial division.
Aviva wins out in Santander Bank household insurance tender
Aviva has won a competitive tender process for the distribution of household insurance products to Santander.
Former Chartis staff join Ace
Ace UK has made two appointments to its Midlands regional management team.
Post in print - 19 August 2010
Post senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Editor's comment: Cat among the pigeons
News of RSA's bid for the UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance businesses of Aviva has certainly thrown the cat among the pigeons. Over the weekend there was considerable speculation about who had leaked the story and the motive for doing so. Was…
RSA spotlight - Andy Haste: Playing the long game pays off for Haste
Following his interview with former RSA CEO Bob Mendelsohn and the news that RSA has approached Aviva to buy its UK, Irish and Canadian general insurance assets, Jonathan Swift reflects on the general insurance career of the company's current CEO Andy…
RSA spotlight - Bob Mendelsohn: Whatever happened to Bob?
Having promised RSA that he would make it his mission to track down its former CEO Bob Mendelsohn to mark the firm's 300th anniversary, Jonathan Swift's job was made somewhat easier than anticipated when he resurfaced at US insurer Navigators last week…
Analysts pour scorn on viability of RSA's Aviva bid
Aviva's concern over capital adequacy if it was a standalone life insurer is the main barrier to selling its general insurance arm to RSA, according to City analysts.
Brokers worry about client choice as RSA bids for Aviva
Brokers have voiced concern that RSA's £5bn bid for parts of Aviva's general insurance business, including the UK, could ultimately limit client choice and competition.
First RSA, now Axa is linked with Aviva swoop
Aviva's share price has continued to rise today despite its rejection of RSA's £5bn bid amid speculation that others may be interested.
First RSA, now Axa is linked with Aviva swoop
Aviva's share price has continued to rise today despite its rejection of RSA's £5bn bid amid speculation that others may be interested.
Aviva triples personal lines new business
Aviva has confirmed that it has experienced a three-fold increase in personal lines new business volumes over the last two months as a direct result of its work with SSP.