Aviva
Jason Storah, Aviva UK
Jason Storah was appointed CEO of UK and Ireland general insurance in August 2023 and has swiftly managed to shake up the market with takeover talks.
Amanda Blanc, Aviva
Amanda Blanc once again wins the top spot in Insurance Post’s Power List after steering Aviva to one of the biggest takeovers in its history and annoying social media platform X owner and the US government's Department of Government Efficiency leader…
Brokers push for more tech and faster service from insurers
Aviva’s latest broker barometer has revealed that ‘greater use of digital tech’ is at the top of the list of improvements to insurer service.
Gibson, Johnson and Malik... do we read too much into parting words?
Content Director’s View: With a trio of senior claims managers moving on in recent weeks, Jonathan Swift reflects on whether they were given enough due praise, and as a consequence did their outgoing employers open themselves up to people reading too…
Patrick Tiernan appointed Lloyd’s CEO
Patrick Tiernan has succeeded John Neal as CEO of Lloyd’s, with his tenure kicking off on 1 June 2025.
Throwback Thursday: CII merger; Norwich Union losses
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history: a Chartered Insurance Institute merger was mooted and Norwich Union suffered underwriting losses.
How IT innovation is affecting insurance brokers
As thousands pack their bags for next week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester, Tom Luckham explores the ongoing reinvention of insurance distribution and the different challenges as well as opportunities this new era…
Most complained about general insurers revealed
Admiral, Aviva, Direct Line, Axa and RSA were the most complained about general insurers in the latter half of 2024.
Big Interview: Drazen Jaksic, Zurich UK
Drazen Jaksic, CEO of Zurich UK, is ambitious and likes a challenge, but he won’t be slashing the price of the provider’s general insurance policies anytime soon to swiftly grow the business.
Clear rebrands MGA arm; Sapiens acquires AdvantageGo; Markel’s head of tech
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva to sell HNW policies through Lloyd’s
Aviva is developing a high-net-worth product it can sell through its Lloyd’s platform, Probitas, Insurance Post can reveal.
Zurich CEO outlines plan to compete on value rather than price
Drazen Jaksic, CEO of Zurich UK, has shared he won’t be slashing the price of the provider’s general insurance policies anytime soon in a bid to swiftly grow the business.
Aviva refreshes and relaunches HNW offering
Aviva’s private clients managing director Ann Owen has revealed how the insurer has revamped and relaunched its high-net-worth offering, following its Azur and Axa XL acquisitions.
Half of UK brokers recruiting to fuel business growth
While the number of brokers actively looking to recruit has decreased, Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer has suggested those looking to recruit are doing so because they want to fuel business growth.
Big Interview: Alistair Hargreaves, Admiral
Alistair Hargreaves, UK insurance CEO at Admiral, speaks to Tom Luckham about the provider’s results, the integration of RSA’s home and pet books, and why the insurer is ignoring market noise to focus on its own game.
Aviva’s claims chief Waseem Malik departs
Aviva has confirmed the departure of its chief claims officer, Waseem Malik, with immediate effect, just over three years after he joined the business from Axa.
Is Esure enough for Ageas?
News Editor’s View: After securing two acquisitions, Scott McGee asks if Ageas will look to acquire more rivals in the future to ensure it is a top three personal lines provider or whether it will focus more on organic growth.
Probitas CEO to retire a year on from Aviva acquisition
Probitas CEO Ash Bathia will retire at the end of July, with Aviva’s global corporate and specialty managing director Matthew Washington set to take the reins at the Lloyd’s insurer.
Insurers question climate protest group claims
Claims made by the Boycott Bloody Insurance group against insurers such as Allianz, Axa, Aviva, Zurich and Intact have been called into question by several of the providers named.
Ecclesiastical ‘courting’ MGAs to offer capacity
Dave Carey, managing director of intermediary at Ecclesiastical, has revealed the new lines the insurer intends to enter, and how it will need to provide capacity to MGAs to double gross written premium by 2030.
Policy Expert bosses outline plan to double GWP
Policy Expert CEO Steve Hardy has laid down a target to double the size of the business within five years and become a top five provider of pet insurance in the UK.
Ageas strikes deal for Esure
Ageas has agreed a deal with Bain Capital to acquire Esure for £1.3bn.
Brokers increasingly looking at digital automation and AI
Brokers are increasingly interested in harnessing the digital and automated processes to improve customer service and gain a competitive advantage.
Aviva’s Washington on what’s next for commercial lines
View from the Top: Matt Washington, managing director of global corporate and specialty at Aviva, says the sector must modernise, innovate and maintain discipline to stay on top of an ever-changing risk landscape.