Aviva
Hundreds of UK jobs at risk in next stage of Aviva cull
Hundreds of UK jobs at Aviva are set to be axed as part of its global cost-cutting programme, it has been reported.
Aviva hit by ratings downgrade
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the insurance financial strength rating of the main operating units of Aviva group to A1 from Aa3.
Aviva commits to Perth with office purchase
Aviva has bought the Pitheavlis building in Perth, the base for 1,300 employees, in a move which the provider said affirmed its commitment to the city.
Aviva's UK COR worsens as net written premiums fall by 5%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for its UK general insurance business in the first quarter of 2013.
Henderson names Aviva's Steve Barrett as MD
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett as managing director.
Aviva brands Newcastle cash-for-crash sentences "disappointing"
Aviva has labelled the suspended sentences handed out to a group of cash-for-crash fraudsters "disappointing".
Cash for crash group walk away with suspended sentences
A group of fraudsters who staged a stag party minibus crash and claimed £134,000 for "whiplash injuries" have walked free.
Aviva shareholders back directors' remuneration at AGM
Aviva shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed directors’ remuneration at the company’s AGM in spite of more stormy scenes.
Aviva in seven-year software deal with Innovation Group
Aviva has signed a seven-year contract with Innovation Group.
Insurer view: Professionalism as partnership
Aviva has concluded the insurer-view segment of Insurance Age’s professionalism campaign by declaring professionalism is about partnerships.
Aviva launches new niche online offering for brokers
Aviva has launched Marketplace, a new online portal for brokers.
Editor’s letter - May 2013
“It is hard to see how Aviva can keep cutting its way to growth and how broker service will not be hit”
Brokers express dismay at Janice Deakin departure
Trouble-ridden Aviva hit by loss of popular intermediary and partnerships director
Janice Deakin on four-month gardening leave
Insurance Age can reveal that Aviva’s Janice Deakin has been placed on gardening leave, effective from 16 April.
Zurich goes to Catlin for new CFO
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater as chief financial officer (CFO) for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK, effective from 1 May 2013.
Aviva looking at Co-op purchase
Aviva is considering a bid for the general insurance business of Co-operative Group, according to The Sunday Times.
Brightside posts tenth year of "record profits"
Brightside Group has posted its tenth successive year of "record profits" as the broker maintained it is well placed for 2013's "expected market softening".
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.
Aviva to slash 2,000 jobs across the UK, Europe and Asia
Aviva has today confirmed that 2,000 jobs will be cut across the UK, Europe and Asia over the next six months - equating to 6% of its global workforce.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz revealed as BBC insurers during Savile era
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC's primary insurers during the 40 years alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
Aviva tackles the rumour mill
Aviva has moved to quash rumours of branch closures in the regions.
Looking fabulous in yellow – just what is going on at Aviva?
Losing Janice Deakin to Gallaghers is a body blow to Aviva and their relationship with brokers. No matter how they try to dress it up.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".