Aviva
Results round-up: H1 2015
Its results season again, and here at Post we have put together a single source of information to make finding the results from this half of 2015 a little easier.
Blog: The alphabet of insurance brands past from Arnott to The Underwriter
The birth of the new Google holding company Alphabet got me thinking.
Blog: Could latest insurer tiff over motor claims costs derail CMC reform?
At the end of last month the Association of British Insurers made its latest plea to the government to tackle claims management companies amid rising motor prices.
Tulloch points to internal loan returns as driver of operating profit drop
Aviva UK & Ireland general insurance CEO Maurice Tulloch has cited returns on the insurer's internal loan as a key factor in the division's drop in operating profit reported within the company's first half results today (6 August).
Aviva signs seven-year distribution agreement with TSB
Aviva has signed an exclusive seven-year distribution agreement with TSB covering the distribution of Aviva’s core general insurance products including home, travel, motor, pet, and commercial insurance through TSB’s branch network, online and via…
Aviva UK GI records best COR in 8 years despite fall in profits
Aviva was aided by benign weather conditions in delivering its best UK general insurance combined operating ratio for eight years in the opening six months of 2015, however operating profit fell 11% to £223m (H1 2014: £251m).
Blog: Why £200m Nationwide household loss might not be a big deal for DLG
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes was bullish today when the insurance group released its half year results.
DLG's Maddock claims insurers have 'an obligation' to set up ABSs to ensure access to justice
Direct Line Group claims director Steve Maddock has hit back at suggestions alternative business structures fuel claims farming saying they are actually an effective tool in stopping spurious claims progressing.
Video: Introducing cyber cover
As digital technologies accelerate, so do cyber risks. From hacking and malicious attacks to stolen laptops and data, cyber criminals attack indiscriminately. But online attacks are only a part of it.
Blog: Rating the likelihood of a RSA takeover from Allianz to Zurich
Fifteen years ago I remember going on a press trip to Munich which took in a number of meetings with Allianz's top brass.
The Floow to promote telematics on PM's South East Asia tour
Aviva and telematics company the Floow are among 31 UK business leaders chosen to accompany Prime Minister David Cameron on a trip to South East Asia this week to promote the UK's financial technology sector.
Roundtable: Reputation: Time to start building bridges
The insurance industry’s reputation is at a low, with recent reports highlighting a lack of consumer trust. How can insurers work towards improving the public’s perception of them?
Insurers round on Aviva following 'disingenuous' ABS accusations
Aviva has been criticised for playing the “blame game” in the fight against fraud following accusations that rival insurers with alternative business structures are guilty of “feeding the beast” of fraudulent whiplash claims.
Facebook fraudster given community order
A fraudster, who committed insurance fraud against Aviva, has been sentenced to a 12 month community order and must undertake 150 hours unpaid work.
Blog: GI hopes high on FCA successor as Wheatley is shredded
The soon to be deposed Financial Conduct Authority CEO Martin ‘shoot first ask questions later' Wheatley this week admitted he is "disappointed to be moving on with a sense of unfinished business".
Robert Fletcher elected CII president
Robert Fletcher has been elected the 119th president of The Chartered Insurance Institute at its annual general meeting in London today, 22 July.
Aviva claims boss Lovely accuses rivals of 'feeding the beast'
Aviva’s global claims director David Lovely has criticised market rivals for not putting their money where their mouth is in the fight against fraud and accused some of “feeding the beast” by establishing alternative business structures.
FCA boss Wheatley to step down in September
Martin Wheatley will step down as CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority from 12 September, with executive board member Tracey McDermott leading the regulator for an interim period while a search for a long-term successor is carried out.
Footballer's fundamentally dishonest whiplash case tossed out
A semi-professional footballer's claim for whiplash has been thrown out of court for being fundamentally dishonest.
HCML vows to ensure long-term care for Alton Towers crash victims
Rehabilitation provider HCML is preparing to work alongside the NHS to ensure those injured in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash last month can return home to a “supported environment”.
Career development: Aviva refreshes online training site
Aviva has launched its newly refreshed Aviva Development Zone to help insurance brokers maintain and evidence their continuous professional development training.
Ex-Axa boss Maso joins Covéa as advisor to CEO Derez
Former Axa UK CEO Philippe Maso has joined Covéa as advisor to group chairman and CEO Thierry Derez.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.