Aviva
Aviva launches iPad app following broker feedback
Aviva has introduced an iPad app to its online trading platform Fast Trade, with a view to providing brokers with the facility to ‘quote and buy’ online in less than five minutes.
Machell to leave Aviva; AIA veteran lined up as successor in Asia
Simon Machell, chief executive of higher growth markets, Aviva is to leave the company at the end of February.
Insurers hit back at accusations of stricter policies on claims payouts
Tensions have erupted between the broker and insurer trade bodies after the British Insurance Brokers' Association took to breakfast television to air members' complaints about insurer policies on paying claims.
Second phase of Aviva 'diet' to target cash generation
The second phase of the Aviva restructuring process will put the 'slimmed down' insurer on a fitness regime with a view to generating more cash, according to analysis carried out by Investec.
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Aviva names underwriting effectiveness director
Aviva has appointed Nick Hankin as underwriting effectiveness director.
Aviva Malaysian sale "last of the heavy lifting"
The sale of Aviva's 49% stake in a Malaysian joint venture to Sun Life should be the last major deal of the UK insurer's disposals, Panmure Gordon has said.
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Weathering the growing subsidence risk
Subsidence is increasingly frequent and research shows that, with climates getting hotter, this is only going to continue. Edmund Tirbutt looks at how the market covers subsidence and whether it will continue to do so.
Aviva sells stake in Malaysian venture
Aviva has reached an agreement to sell its 49% stake in two Malaysian ventures to Sun Life Assurance.
Market moves: Twice is nice for JLT as broking sector leads the way
This week belonged to the broking sector, with JLT adding added new staff to its speciality and reinsurance arms. There were also moves in the intermediary space for BGL, Miller and Towergate.
Rural ramps up underwriting team with ex-Aviva hire
Former Aviva commercial underwriter Simon Dixon has joined Rural Insurance's underwriting team as the first of four development underwriters the firm plans to recruit this year.
Ex-Provident chairman appointed Aviva NED
Aviva has appointed Sir Adrian Montague as non-executive director.
Aviva inks Tesco Bank motor cover agreement
Aviva has signed a three-year deal to become Tesco Bank's fifth private motor insurance provider.
Delta Lloyd eyes second listing on Brussels exchange
Delta Lloyd NV is planning to list on the Belgian stock exchange, the insurer revealed today.
Last Delta Lloyd shares earn Aviva £350m
Aviva has priced its remaining stake in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd at €12.65 per share, which would amount to gross cash proceeds of £353m.
Aviva to offload remaining Delta Lloyd stake
Aviva is seeking buyers for its remaining shares in Benelux insurer Delta Lloyd.
Aviva looks to sell remaining Delta Lloyd stake to increase liquidity
Aviva has today announced it intends to sell the remainder of its shareholding in Delta Lloyd NV.
Towergate recruits Aviva's Leonard as private clients director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director from Aviva, where he had served as underwriting manager of the high net worth team since 2009.
Aviva swoops for RSA's Penwarden for commercial CUO role
Aviva has recruited RSA group speciality director Susan Penwarden to serve as chief underwriting officer for commercial corporate and speciality lines.
Autoglass launches loyalty reward scheme with Aviva
Autoglass and Aviva have joined forces to reward the insurer's policyholders with benefits at the point of service.
Former Aviva director Winslow joins AIG
AIG has named Adam Winslow as its new UK distribution director from 14 January.
Aviva France names Schimel as new CEO
Former Axa boss Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has been replaced at the helm of Aviva France by Nicolas Schimel, chief executive of Aviva subsidiary Union Financière de France (UFF).
Aviva France appoints new CEO after Maso y Guell Rivet resigns
Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has resigned as chief executive of Aviva France after 18 months in the role.