Aviva
Insurers hope for strike-out legislation after consultation on Summers review
Only two of 18 parties voice opposition to review in Law Commission consultation.
Penny Black's insurance week - 21 November 2013
Having told a Lloyd’s audience his report on Scottish civil litigation reforms was dubbed “Jackson with a kilt on” by critics, Sheriff Principal James Taylor last week expressed his surprise that no one had turned up at the event brandishing pitchforks.
Penny speed meets... Phil Bayles, intermediaries and partnerships director, Aviva
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Zurich’s Colm Holmes appointed Aviva UK CFO
Aviva has appointed Colm Holmes as chief financial officer for its UK and Ireland general insurance business.
Aviva to sell stake in Italian insurer Eurovita
Aviva is selling its 39% stake in Italian insurer Eurovita Assicurazioni to JC Flowers for €33m (£27m).
Aviva to sell stake in Italian insurer Eurovita
Aviva is selling its 39% stake in Italian insurer Eurovita Assicurazioni to JC Flowers for €33m (£27m).
Aviva rumoured to be planning sale of asbestos liabilities
Aviva is seeking to offload a £1bn portfolio of liabilities including the majority of its exposure to historic asbestos-related claims, according to reports.
Aviva underwriters and brokers to benefit from RoSPA partnership
Aviva has partnered with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in a bid to provide policyholders, underwriters and brokers with a range of health and safety-related benefits.
Scepticism remains over ‘underwriting discipline’ in Q3
Full-year results expected to take a hit from St Jude storm.
Career file: Sam Hudson - Aviva's Hudson to join Equity in January
Sam Hudson, Aviva's broker performance director for intermediary and partnerships, is to join Equity from the start of next year as commercial director.
Aviva's Hudson to join Equity in January
Sam Hudson, Aviva's broker performance director for intermediary and partnerships, is to join Equity from the start of next year as commercial director.
COR improves at Aviva UK as storm losses hit £10m
A reduction in the Aviva UK general insurance combined operating ratio of 95.5% (9M 2012: 97%) has been attributed to lower expenses and favourable weather conditions over the first nine months of the year.
Tulloch engaging brokers ahead of Aviva senior team rebuild
Aviva UK general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has vowed to engage heavily with brokers as he seeks to build a new senior team following a string of high-profile exits.
COR improves at Aviva UK as storm losses hit £10m
A reduction in the Aviva UK general insurance combined operating ratio of 95.5% (9M 2012: 97%) has been attributed to lower expenses and favourable weather conditions over the first nine months of the year.
Brokers concerned by latest Aviva exits as Hudson and Robinson jump ship
Pair’s departure follows those of Clayden, Spencer and Deakin in recent months.
My best XV Selected by Russell Berry, Towergate
Russell Berry, graduate trainee at Towergate Underwriting, selects his best XV and wins two tickets to see England v Argentina on 9 November in the QBE Rugby Internationals.
C-Suite: After the storm
The response by insurers in the aftermath of St Jude showed the importance of the industry.
International: Europe: Changing the channel
A recent study suggests insurers are failing to take advantage of digital channels. How can they harness the benefits on offer?
Aviva personal lines CUO Robinson returning to RSA
Aviva's personal lines chief underwriting officer Hayley Robinson is to return to RSA from next week, Post understands.
Hudson leaving Aviva for 'completely different' insurance role
Aviva’s broker performance director for intermediary and partnerships Sam Hudson is to depart the insurer next year.
RSA, Aviva and Lloyds subsidiary in frame for storm losses says Moody’s
Losses from the St. Jude’s Day storm are expected to suppress insurer’s 2013 profitability, particularly against the backdrop of declining premium rates in property insurance in recent quarters.
Aviva launches cycling safety campaign
Aviva is seeking to reduce the number of incidents involving large goods vehicles and cyclists by launching a campaign.
Europe: Changing the channel
In a competitive market such as insurance, industry players need to keep up with their customers to target the most effective channels for communication and engagement.
RSA performs offshoring U-turn as customers demand UK call centres
Closure of insurer’s customer-centric Indian call centres to create 350 UK jobs.