Aviva
Greater MRO regulation called for as Medco review welcomed
The Ministry of Justice decision to leave formal regulation of Medco’s medical reporting organisations on the backburner is a “missed opportunity”, according to commentators, amid hopes the government department’s pledge to keep the issue under review…
Fraudsters are 'hijacking' genuine claims as crash-for-cash detection improves
Hijacking of genuine claims is a new tactic being employed by fraudsters as insurance fraud is increasingly being picked up by insurers
Flood Re reveals Aviva, Direct Line and Lloyds Bank among launch insurers
Flood Re has revealed that more than half of the UK household insurance market by premium will be offering products backed by the provider when it formally launches next week
Open APIs mooted by Brolly co-founder after insurtech Downing Street summit
The slower pace of insurtech growth has been recognised by government during a Downing Street meeting of leading industry players on Wednesday (30 March).
Europe: Market realities could trump cross-border aims
Although the European Commission is considering moving cross-border barriers for insurance sales, detractors are making their voices heard.
Aviva uncovers new crash for cash claim every three hours
More than 3,000 organised crash for cash claimants were detected by Aviva in 2015 - one every three hours - with accidents targeting innocent motorists remaining high.
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.
Post Office’s CMO Pete Markey joins Aviva
Aviva has added the Post Office's former chief marketing officer Pete Markey as UK director of brand communications and marketing.
Brexit too risky with no insurance policy against it, says Aviva boss
Britain leaving the European Union is not worth the risk when assessing the economic impacts, according to Aviva group CEO Mark Wilson.
Apprentices: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent
SMEs: All things unequal
Last year’s FCA thematic review found a gap between what SMEs expect of their insurers and the service they actually get. What can insurers do to make SMEs feel more valued?
FCA regulation of credit hire firms touted as CMCs fall under its remit
Industry commentators have backed the future Financial Conduct Authority oversight of claims management companies, announced in the 16 March Budget, alongside suggestions a similar regulatory framework should be adopted for credit hire companies.
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Continuity for Aviva and brokers key as CFO Holmes takes on UKGI top job
The internal appointment of Colm Holmes to take over the Aviva UK general insurance reins from Maurice Tulloch has been billed as good news for brokers by commentators both insider and outside the insurer.
C-suite Insurer: Aviva's Rob Townend - Well done insurers
By showing the value of insurance and the claims process, customers may one day say “well done”
Post Digital Insurance Collective: Aviva CDO Brem - digital needs its own P&L to make it a board room reality
To succeed in the digital space insurer boards need to have the "guts" to make it a strategic priority, pull capital in from elsewhere to prove it, give it its own profit and loss "teeth" and build a few icons to underline a commitment to the cause.
Post Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Design thinking, feeling uncomfortable and three centuries of caffeine fuelled innovation
Following last week's Digital Insurance Collective meeting, I promised to put together a blog consisting of my top eight take homes from my discussions and observations. So here are my thoughts, please share your own in the comment box below.
Insurers need 'massive mind-shift' to create Amazon one click revolution, claims Aviva’s Brem
Insurers need to focus on the "ultimate tailoring" of their offerings and take the plunge on "appification", if they are going to compete with online giants like Amazon.
Aviva sells Irish health business
Aviva has sold its Irish health business to Irish Life, with the transaction set to close by Q3 2016.
Brokers back Holmes as Aviva UKGI boss
The "great" appointment of Colm Holmes to head Aviva's UKGI business has not come as a surprise to broking bosses.
Tulloch's Aviva UK successor to maintain momentum with brokers
Incoming Aviva UK general insurance CEO Colm Holmes has vowed not to lose focus “on the fundamentals” and has set his sights on building on relationships with brokers.
Analysts rate Aviva's top of range SII ratio
Analysts have praised Aviva's 2015 full-year results report highlighting the insurer's Solvency II ratio of 180%, which was 20% ahead of some forecasts.
Aviva UK CFO Holmes steps up to replace Tulloch as CEO
Aviva has named UK general insurance chief financial officer Colm Holmes as the successor to Aviva UK GI CEO Maurice Tulloch.
Aviva benefits from Friends Life acquisition as UK profits slide
Aviva recorded a 20% increase in global profits to £2.67bn in 2015 compared with £2.21bn the previous financial year.