Aviva
Advertising: Getting the word out
How are insurance firms’ advertising tactics changing in response to the rise of social media and the emergence of aggregators?
Tulloch’s flood defence funding plan fails to generate industry support
Analysts say insurers are unwilling to invest in defences without clear returns.
Insurers to supply experts to PM’s flood grant scheme
Insurers have agreed to supply a team of technical experts to work with the government on a scheme to provide grants to flooded home and business owners at today’s Downing Steet flooding summit.
Insurers head for cabinet office flooding summit
Chief executives from Aviva, Direct Line Group, Axa, Lloyds Banking Group, Ageas and the Association of British Insurers are set to meet ministers today to brief the government on flood recovery.
Aviva appoints CFO in Asia
Ken Rappold has been appointed as regional chief financial officer of Aviva Asia.
Two men arrested amid investigation into data leak by Aviva staff
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has confirmed two men were arrested and bailed as part of an investigation into two separate reports of theft of information at Aviva.
Tulloch to kick-start flood funding talks after visiting policyholders
Aviva UK chief executive Maurice Tulloch has played down suggestions the insurer should channel funds earmarked for UK infrastructure investment into improving flood defences, but has vowed to act as a facilitator for industry talks with government on…
Insurers urged to direct infrastructure investment into flood defences
MP’s suggestion comes as PWC warns recent flooding could cost sector £500m.
Claimant solicitors demand FCA probe into hidden motor insurance profits
Thompsons accuses Axa and Aviva in submission to Transport Select Committee.
Aviva faces £323m bill for technical errors
Aviva is facing a compensation bill of up to £323m following technical errors that have resulted in underpayments over a number of years, according to reports.
Editor's comment: A crucial Valentine’s Day date
Autonomous – or driverless – cars are clearly the future.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 6 February 2014
Allianz has been employing some sneaky sponsorship techniques, Penny learnt this week.
Career file - Pat Regan: Aviva CFO Regan to join QBE in Australia
Aviva's chief financial officer Pat Regan is leaving the group to join QBE as its CFO in Sydney, Australia.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
Axa hits back at 'ludicrous' motor profit allegations
Axa has challenged Thompsons Solicitors to provide evidence of wrongdoing following allegations the insurer was failing to meet an International Financial Reporting Standards requirement in relation to revealing how much profit it generates.
Law firm demands Axa and Aviva declare motor profits
Thompsons Solicitors is demanding Axa and Aviva reveal their UK motor insurance sales trading figures saying the insurers are in breach of International Financial Reporting Standards until they do so.
Editor's Comment: Getting the band back together
Last year The Big Reunion hit our screens featuring pop groups Five, 911, Atomic Kitten, The Honeyz, Liberty X, Blue and B*Witched.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
Career file - Ian Foy: Aviva appoints ex-IAG UK boss to new GI role
Aviva has appointed Ian Foy to the newly created role of managing director of personal motor, home and specialist lines within its UK & Ireland general insurance business.
Aviva’s risk boss appointed ORIC chair
The Operational Risk Consortium has appointed Aviva group operational risk director Michael Sicsic as its board chair.
Former Aviva fraud team joins Hill Dickinson
The Hill Dickinson Counter Fraud Group has hired a five-strong Aviva fraud team following the closure of its Manchester office last month.
Aviva CFO Regan to join QBE in Australia
Aviva’s chief financial officer Pat Regan is leaving the group to join QBE as its CFO in Sydney, Australia.
JLT’s Thistle Insurance makes six appointments
Thistle Insurance Services has made six appointments looking to brokers Oval, Towergate and Giles for its new recruits.
CII targets retail as insurance giants fail to meet Aldermanbury standard
Aviva and DLG among those that failed to meet the terms of the declaration.