Aviva
Ecclesiastical appoints underwriting director from Aviva
Ecclesiastical Insurance has hired Marc Lewis as underwriting director for the UK.
Flood Re launches training resource to support Build Back Better
Flood Re has produced a targeted training resource for the insurance market, to drive a deeper understanding of the Build Back Better scheme within insurance companies, managing general agents, brokers and throughout the claims supply chain.
Aviva quits CBI after second rape allegation
Aviva has quit the Confederation of British Industry after a second rape allegation from a woman working at the business lobby group.
Aviva and GRP heal wounds with new deal
Aviva and GRP have entered a new partnership, Insurance Age can reveal, finally healing all the wounds of their fall out five years ago.
Aviva still weighing up Lloyd’s re-entry as part of GCS strategy
A Lloyd’s market re-entry is still under consideration by Aviva, according to its CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance, Adam Winslow.
In Depth: High net worth – is prestige motor starting to lose its appeal?
Despite Covéa's recent withdrawal from the executive motor space, Martin Friel discovers there is still interest in insuring HNW wheels.
In Depth: High net worth – are MGAs wrestling market share away from insurers?
Ever a competitive market, the high-net-worth sector continues to attract interest from both insurers and MGAs. Martin Friel asks if both models can co-exist, or if one is better suited to servicing these clients than the other.
Is the MGA motor market braced for casualties amid a perfect storm?
Motor MGAs are suffering as they battle high claims inflation and tougher reinsurance conditions. With more players expected to exit standard motor, Saxon East asks if there is any way the market can navigate this tough terrain?
Brokerbility teams up with Broker Insights on bespoke service for members
Brokerbility has signed up with data provider Broker Insights to deliver a bespoke platform for members, Insurance Age can reveal.
Aviva confirms start date for David Martin
David Martin will start working at Aviva as managing director of UKGI distribution & SME on 3 April, Insurance Age can reveal.
More than 70% of brokers have a vacancy amid intense recruitment challenges
Some 71% of brokers are looking to fill a role, with 23% of vacancies open for four months or more, according to the latest research by Aviva.
Insurers respond to broker meeting challenge and criticism
To coincide with today’s third anniversary of the UK’s first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Insurance Age polled providers to find out how they have sought to re-engage face to face with brokers.
Chaucer warns on underinsurance with construction costs at record highs
With rebuild costs 10.4% higher than a year ago, an average property insurance policy set to cover £1m could now be short for the full rebuild value, Chaucer has warned.
In depth: How to reduce underinsurance through effective risk management
Underinsurance continues to be a massive problem. Martin Friel looks at how risk management could help brokers combat this growing trend with benefits for all.
In depth: Why resilience is key to an holistic risk management solution
While overseeing risk continues to be part of the insurance conversation, Martin Friel discovers there is a greater understanding that protecting a business is less about focusing on particular incidents – and more about its resiliency as a whole.
Aviva’s Winslow insists ‘we can do more’ to return broker service to pre-2019 levels
With rates continuing to rise, Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK & Ireland general insurance has stressed that it can do more when helping brokers through the challenging market.
Aviva UK operating profit slips in 2022 as COR ticks up
Aviva’s UK combined operating ratio worsened to 96.1% in 2022, from 94.6% the year before, with operating profit down 3% to £309m.
Brokers upbeat on growth but underinsurance concerns persist – Aviva research
Brokers are markedly more optimistic on growth, with 76% expecting their business to expand in 2023, up from 43% that had a positive outlook in 2022, according to Aviva.
FCA calls for firms to do more on ESG
The Financial Conduct Authority has stressed that businesses must continue to adapt their priorities to meet the changing environmental needs for a more sustainable world.
Brokers to settle ‘very little’ of £19m financial adviser claims amid latest FCA blow, legal expert says
The FCA’s hopes of getting insurers and brokers to settle £19.2m in IFA claims is in doubt, with a fresh legal challenge the latest blow to hit the regulator’s compensation scheme.
Allianz Commercial greens fleet policies in revamp
Allianz Commercial has refreshed its fleet policies to reduce repair times and prescribe the fitting of green parts.
News analysis: Solvency II - should brokers be worried about the impact the reforms will have?
The government’s Solvency II overhaul will likely start this year. Politicians want to relax capital requirements to unleash investment and make the UK a more competitive country. Others have concerns about insurer failures, reports Saxon East.
Aviva joins GAIN as Industry Transformer member
The Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity has welcomed Aviva as an ‘Industry Transformer’ member.
Aviva launches digital training hub to boost workforce skills
Aviva has launched a Norwich-based digital training hub called The Foundry.