Aviva
Scottish civil litigation costs review not a repeat of Jackson reforms
Taylor review’s key proposals include QOCS and referral fee approval
Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
Women drivers more likely to recommend their motor insurer
Women drivers are more likely to recommend their motor insurer than men, a survey of more than 12 000 pre-renewal consumers has found.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Aviva appoints new non-executive director
Aviva has appointed Michael Mire as an independent non-executive director. He will also join the Board Risk, Governance and Nomination Committees.
Aviva risk engineer joins vehicle CCTV manufacturer Vue
Manchester-based vehicle CCTV manufacturer, Vue CCTV, has recruited an Aviva motor fleet risk engineer to serve as business development manager.
Redundancies predicted as Gallagher seeks synergies following Giles deal
Sources expect AJG to reduce number of regional offices to cut costs
Biba urges FCA to leave brokers out of complaints review and focus on insurers
DLG, Aviva and Allianz are top three GI firms in terms of number of complaints
Insiders fear Aviva is ‘falling apart’ as Clayden follows Deakin out the door
Industry insiders have expressed their shock at Dominic Clayden’s imminent departure from Aviva and expressed doubt over the insurer’s ability to influence wider markets without him.
Investment: Diminishing returns
Insurers are predicted to find it increasingly difficult to make high yields from investments, so what can the industry do to turn the tide and increase returns?
Aviva’s Clayden appointed to lead QBE European claims
Dominc Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.
Aviva’s Dominic Clayden to join QBE
Dominic Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.
Bowman pledges dedication to UK business despite Aviva UK panel losses
Crawford & Company global chief executive Jeffrey Bowman has refused to rule out UK redundancies after the adjuster was axed from the panels of several major insurers.
Deakin targets commercial retail growth at Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin is confident of achieving growth in the commercial retail space after describing it as “an ideal time” to be targeting business.
Europe: Too big to fail?
The recent release of the Financial Stability Board's GSII list has led to complaints that insurers are not being differentiated from banks. Francesca Nyman explains.
Ex-Aviva PI team members launch MGA
Members of the former Aviva SME professional indemnity underwriting team today launched Pinpoint Underwriting, an MGA specialising in PI for small to medium sized businesses.
In Front wins Aviva solus subsidence claims deal
Claims management firm In Front has won 100% of Aviva’s subsidence business, Post understands.
Motor sector cites rates and reforms as COR soars
Motor insurers have bemoaned the impact of rock-bottom rates on their first-half figures, prompting some industry leaders to rule out further rate reductions in the second half of the year.
Market fears unrated insurers could take advantage as XL cuts solicitors’ PI book
XL’s withdrawal from the solicitors’ professional indemnity market for smaller firms has sparked fears that some companies could be pushed further into the arms of unrated carriers.
Aviva's CEO commits to Asia
Aviva's CEO Mark Wilson has said the business is "making progress in Asia with a more focused approach concentrating on China and South East Asia."
Aviva preaches 'reallocation' over restructure for 2014
Aviva’s group chief executive has vowed the insurer will seek to retrain and reallocate staff as it seeks to continue making cost savings next year.
Aviva sees “steady progress” in H1 results
Aviva has reported total pre-tax profits of £1bn for the first six months of 2013 up 5% on last year’s figure of £959m, with expenses falling 9%.
Aviva 'seeking India exit'
There are reports that Aviva is seeking to exit from its joint life insurer venture in India.
Aviva staff could lose bonuses under cost cutting plans
Employees of Aviva may have their bonuses withheld this year unless cost cutting targets are met, reports suggest.