Aviva
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
Market reacts to Aviva and Willis Networks split
Network pressures symptomatic of insurer scrutiny on profitability, say brokers
Aviva cites market volatility after PI pullback
Aviva has cited the volatility of the professional indemnity (PI) market following its decision to stop writing business for non-corporates and standalone policies.
FSA fines Pru £30m and censures CEO
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hit Prudential with a £30m fine and criticised CEO Tidjane Thiam.
Bollington names new COO in string of senior appointments
Bollington has appointed David Simpson as chief operating officer, with responsibility for finance and operations.
Investec savages Aviva over potentially irreversible decline
Investec Bank has issued a no-holds barred research note on Aviva and suggested that the provider may be in permanent decline as it cut the insurer’s target share price from 422p to 316p and advised investors to reduce their holdings.
Lorica set to launch Northampton branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers is to open a new branch in Northampton amid a flurry of appointments.
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
PPI complaints soar as FOS cites 'unprecedented levels'
Lloyds TSB has topped the list of payment protection insurance (PPI) offenders in the second half of 2012, with 42,195 complaints.
Products: Aviva makes Fast Trade iPad app available
Aviva has launched an iPad app for Fast Trade, its online quote and buy trading platform for brokers.
MASS rounds on Aviva's motor claims proposals
Aviva's plan to remove the middleman from motor claims in a bid to slash premiums has only "identified parts of the problem" and failed to "come to the right solution".
Aviva fronts up to "middle man" in motor claim report
Proposals to remove the "middle man" from motor claims and slash premiums by some £60 could be introduced within a year.
Giles appoints ex-Reich director Andrew Perry
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andrew Perry as branch director in Leeds.
Rowan Atkinson racks up biggest-ever insurer car repair bill
Johnny English star Rowan Atkinson saw his insurer pay up the biggest-ever repair bill in Britain after crashing his McLaren F1, according to reports.
Matthews out as Wilson reshuffles Aviva management
Trevor Matthews is to step down from his board level role at Aviva the day before its next AGM, the provider has confirmed.
Aviva launches mid-market offering
Aviva has unveiled ‘Aviva Premier’ in a move designed to grow its share of the mid-market sector and provide brokers with a range of tools to help them win and retain more business.
Should Aviva be broken up?
Tony Cornell looks at the case for a totally separate general insurance business