Aviva
Structure is behind perception that Allianz UK is underweight, says Booth
The director responsible for all of Allianz’s insurance operations in the UK has insisted it is not underweight, and that it often gets overlooked in top five lists because of its structure.
Market moves: All change at Mondial and Marsh
This week insurers were, once again, the main recruiters with the majority of high profile appointments.
Aviva appoints chief risk officer
Aviva has promoted John Lister to UK chief risk officer.
Miller poaches professional indemnity expert from Aviva
Miller has today confirmed the appointment of former Aviva professional indemnity expert Mark Carver.
Aviva remains cautious over motor profits
Insurer Aviva has warned that claims inflation is still holding back personal lines motor profits despite rate increases.
Aviva claims UK rise makes it market leader
Aviva claimed UK general insurance sales increased 12% over the first nine months of the year making it “the general insurance market leader in the UK”.
Penny Black’s insurance week
After Penny’s crash course in liability with Aviva, she felt an appointment to the Health and Safety Executive was in order.
XL scoops bulk of solicitors’ PI market as fewer join assigned risk pool
As capacity in solicitors’ professional indemnity increases, brokers predict XL will be the biggest player in the market, replacing 2010’s top underwriter Chartis.
Market moves: Insurers move for senior staff
For the second week running insurers were the major movers and shakers, with Ecclesiastical recruiting a managing director for Ireland, Aviva adding to its executive team, and NIG expanding its presence in London. In broking, Willis continued to make…
Rok - one year on: Bearing up after Rok
When Rok went into administration, insurers had to respond rapidly. One year on, how are they coping and what lessons have they learned?
Marketing: The power of advertising
Effective marketing can be a tough challenge for financial services providers and having a strong presence is not enough, it must also resonate with customers.
LV fills insurance void in Exeter
LV Broker plans to pick up where Aviva and NIG left off in Exeter by doubling its commercial book of business in Devonshire over the next four years.
Aviva to axe 950 jobs as Dublin-based operation set to be dismantled
The decision to dismantle Aviva’s Dublin-based European holding company with the loss of up to 950 jobs has been blamed on “economic and regulatory burdens”.
Interview - David McMillan: Bullish about the business
Chief executive of Aviva UKGI, David McMillan is convinced the insurer has turned a corner and is on the path to greater profitability and growth
Thai flood losses set to escalate - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including feelings of a “whiff of Katrina” among loss adjusters about the Thailand floods that have already inundated two industrial estates in Bangkok - affecting…
Clayden and Egan land new Aviva roles
Dominic Clayden and Sean Egan have been handed new executive level positions at Aviva.
Global insurers restricted in Ireland after downgrade
Allianz, Aviva and RSA Insurance have been restricted from providing cover for Irish state companies because Ireland has been demoted by credit rating agencies.
NIG starts aggressive recruitment drive
NIG has taken on Louise Field, pictured, to be London area underwriting manager, while Ruth Owen from Chartis joins NIG as area business development manager.
Editor's comment: Yet another call for action
How often do we hear that rallying cry for the insurance industry to up its lobbying credentials and persuade government to deliver change that will safeguard both citizens and businesses alike? All too often.
My best 11 Paul Muir, One Answer Network
One Answer Network managing director, and possible Crystal Palace fan, Paul Muir selects this week’s Best XI for a potential insurance start-up firm. Muir has chosen a blend of underwriters and brokers as well as football icon David Beckham to skipper…
Claims event: Record unemployment could boost interest in industry
The UK’s record level of unemployment could provide a recruitment opportunity for the insurance claims sector, Aviva technical claims manager Tim Andrews suggested.
Broker report reveals Aviva, Chartis and RSA drop in underwriting service
Insurers must do more to boost satisfaction among brokers, according to a Brokerbility survey that suggested Axa is currently the only firm performing above the 80% approval benchmark.
Climate change: A changing environment
With insurers rushing to provide environmental cover, how are they performing themselves in the climate change stakes?
Aviva to merge Irish and UK operations
Aviva is to scrap its separate company in the Republic of Ireland and merge its operation with the UK, cutting up to 950 jobs over two years.