Aviva
New look IFB technical board to be chaired by Axa fraud boss Davies
Axa global chief fraud control officer Richard Davies has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s technical board as part of a shake-up that will result in an influx of new board members.
MPs plotting to summon outgoing FCA execs
Two departing executives from the Financial Conduct Authority are set to be summoned to appear in front of the Treasury Select Committee over the mis-handling of changes to life insurance regulation.
Zurich poaches QBE’s Whistler for UK vendor management role
Zurich has recruited Neil Whistler to serve as head of vendor management for UK claims from January 2015.
Insurers unfazed by CMA probe into Crawford's GAB acquisition
Insurer claims specialists are relaxed about the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Crawford’s £45.8m acquisition of GAB Robins.
FCA apologises after life insurance probe
The Financial Conduct Authority has formally apologised following the publication of a damning investigation into its handling of a proposed thematic review into life insurance.
Insurers seek to replace Aviva at major Singapore bank
At least five insurers are attempting to win a contract to sell insurance and wealth management products to Singapore bank DBS's clients.
Aviva risk boss named IRM chair
Aviva’s group risk director José Morago has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
ABI boss Evans urges fraud task force to take on CMCs
The Association of British Insurers has joined member firms in welcoming the government’s decision to launch a fraud task force, but claimed it must tackle claims management companies if it is to be deemed a success.
Aviva finalises £5.6bn Friends Life takeover
Aviva has completed a deal to acquire Friends Life for £5.6bn, with shareholders of the new purchase taking on 26% of Aviva.
Housing associations: Providing a helping hand
With less than 40% of social housing tenants taking out home contents insurance, what can the insurance industry do to help those with low incomes protect their belongings?
Credit hire: A missed opportunity
The Competition and Markets Authority report on the private motor market was met with criticism over its lack of action on credit hire practices. So what action can the industry take?
Aviva shares drop after Friends Life announcement
Aviva saw its share price decline more than 5% in a single day after it announced it was in acquisition talks with Friends Life.
Aviva and Friends Life in takeover talks
Aviva and Friends Life have confirmed they have reached an agreement on the financial terms of a share combination of the two companies.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Insurers making progress on single customer view as key to digital strategy
Creating a single view of the customer has been highlighted as a strategic priority for insurers after a market survey showed the insurance industry is lagging behind other sectors on digital innovation.
Marsh claims executive Croll joins Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has hired Marsh claims executive Brian Croll as a customer service consultant based in Glasgow.
Job cuts expected as Aviva prepares to close Belfast claims function
Aviva has confirmed it will close its Belfast claims function by the end of April next year in a move that is expected to result in around 30 redundancies.
Fusion looks to Aviva for Glasgow-based underwriting hire
Fusion has appointed Richard Daubney as Scotland and Northern Ireland regional underwriting manager as it announces a move to larger premises in Glasgow.
Career development: Aviva and Solus unveil Thatcham-backed training scheme
Directors at Solus and Aviva have joined with new apprentices at Thatcham’s Automotive Academy to launch a new multi-discipline training programme.
Aviva's Tulloch to chair ABI General Insurance Council
Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Maurice Tulloch has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers' General Insurance Council management committee.
Aviva names Birmingham and Luton as top crash-for-cash towns
Aviva has seen a 21% increase in organised fraud as it reveals Birmingham and Luton are the top two postal districts for crash-for-cash claims.
C-Suite: Insurer: Planning for the worst
The industry must stress to firms the importance of business interruption cover
In Series: Not out of the PI woods yet
Although recent reforms have made a difference to problems plaguing the personal injury sector, insurers say they have not gone far enough. So what more can be done?
Seven insurers appointed to Towergate SME panel
Towergate has reached agreements with seven insurers to form a commercial panel for sub £5000 premium standard SME business.