Aviva
Analysts approve of Aviva's JV Aseval sale
Analysts have praised Aviva for continuing to execute its disposal programme by selling its entire stake in Spanish JV Aseval to Bankia.
Aviva settles with Bankia for €608m
Aviva has reached a settlement with Bankia regarding their Spanish joint venture, Aseval. The agreement marks the end of legal proceedings between the two firms.
Aetna bolsters international PMI team
Aetna International has appointed Caroline Pain as head of international marketing and Gary Impett as business development manager to develop its insurance business in continental Europe, the UK and Ireland.
French motor market counts cost of annuity changes
French motor insurers are set to take on costs previously covered by the state. Edmund Tirbutt asks how they plan to cope with the burden.
Biba: female drivers could face 40% hike in premiums
Insurers have played down pricing implications for young female drivers ahead of the introduction of the EU Gender Directive next week, despite claims that premiums could rise by as much as 40%.
Biba and Aviva back MoJ whiplash consultation
The British Insurance Brokers Association and Aviva have become the latest insurance bodies to back the whiplash consultation from the Ministry of Justice.
Aviva non-exec director Goh to retire
Aviva non-executive director Euleen Goh is to step down from the board to pursue activities in Singapore.
Market moves: No slowdown in recruitment for the insurance industry
Despite moving into December, the industry recruitment machine remained in full swing this week, with a string of appointments finalised across a range of market sectors.
More insurance jobs to be cut as major players wrestle with economic climate
Aviva and Direct Line Group will not be alone in making job cuts over the next 12 months as other insurers look to streamline their businesses, market observers have warned.
AIA completes deal for Aviva's Sri Lanka unit
AIA has completed its acquisition of Sri Lankan insurer Aviva NDB Insurance from Aviva and Sri Lanka's National Development Bank.
Aviva jobs cuts to drive service improvement
Restructuring announced at Aviva is being driven by planned improvements to customer service in its property repairs offering.
Aviva puts 120 Sheffield jobs at risk
Aviva has announced that 120 roles in its Sheffield-based Asprea property claims centre are at risk as the insurer plans to simplify its claims process.
Tens of thousands face being priced out of flood cover
ABI admits its Flood Re model is dead in the water
Interview: Reg Brown - Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Reg Brown has seen it all in more than half a century working in insurance, but the chairman of the Managing General Agents’ Association’s drive to improve the industry and inspire its next generation is stronger than ever.
Aviva appoints IT transformation head
Aviva has appointed Phil Pavitt as its first IT transformation director, joining from 7 January.
Aviva rallies to help flood-hit policyholders
Aviva has been providing alternative accommodation and interim emergency payments for policyholders in the weather-beaten Midlands, southwest and the west of England.
Aviva launches updated behavioural driving app
Following its launch in August, Aviva has moved to improve its telematics app, and now says the software could save drivers up to 20%.
Aviva policyholder action group slams 'ancient regime' as Moss’ NEDs stay on board
The Norwich Union Policyholder’s Action Group has criticised Aviva for retaining the four non-executive directors who sat on the board during former chief executive Andrew Moss’ tenure.
Aviva warns on storm forecast
Storms and flooding are set to continue into the weekend across the UK, Aviva has warned, with the south west and Wales bearing much of the brunt.
Insurers attack disparity in recoverable costs
Insurers have criticised the Ministry of Justice's proposal to impose higher fixed-rate recoverable costs for claims relating to employers' and public liability than for motor.
'Jury out' on new Aviva chief's credentials to lead core business
The appointment of former AIG life boss Mark Wilson as Aviva group chief executive has prompted questions about how his experience will benefit the firm's vast UK general insurance business.
Aviva unveils Mark Wilson as new CEO
Aviva has appointed former AIA chairman Mark Wilson as its new chief executive.
Aviva assigned negative outlook by Moody's
Moody's has given Aviva an A2 rating for its unguaranteed senior unsecured debt and a negative outlook, in line with Aviva Group.
Post magazine - 22 November 2012
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