Aviva
Aviva are the UK’s leading diversified insurer, with businesses spanning insurance, wealth, and retirement. They also have major operations in Ireland and Canada. Aviva is a leading general insurer in the UK and Ireland, providing insurance solutions to over 12 million customers. Aviva offer commercial lines insurance to a wide range of businesses, from the micro segment up to large UK and global corporates. They also operate in the London market through their Lloyds syndicate, Probitas. In personal lines, they offer motor, home, travel, breakdown, pet and gadget insurance. They operate their own garage repair network and completed the acquisition of Direct Line in July 2025. They have been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in line with their purpose of being ‘with you today, for a better tomorrow’. In 2025, they paid £31.9 billion in claims and benefits to their customers.
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.
Editors comment: Trick or treat?
Aviva has done it this year, as has QBE, while brokers such as Towergate have got in on the act too – but now it seems it’s the trade bodies’ turn to follow suit.
Flooding expected as South bears brunt of storm damage
The insurance sector faces a hefty bill from storm St. Jude, as claims start to filter through from across the UK.
RSA stock boosted by takeover rumours
Rumours of a buyout at RSA have seen the insurer’s share price climb 3.1p yesterday, reaching a high of £1.27 at the close of business on the London Stock Exchange.
Axa retains lead in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been ranked highest of Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in a survey of members.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 October 2013
New Aviva UK general insurance boss Maurice Tulloch has certainly made an impression on his new staff, and Penny hears the Norwich-based insurer’s head honcho has already attended a football match.
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Aviva Canada names broker distribution boss Somerville as CEO
Aviva Canada has named its executive vice president of broker distribution as its new president and chief executive.
Unsecured Drive Assist creditors to share £600k
Drive Assist liquidator Zolfo Cooper has informed Post that latest estimates suggest unsecured creditors of the credit hire firm must split around £600 000.