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Aviva major acquisition spree 'unlikely'
Major acquisitions to fast-track the creation of a multi-brand general insurance strategy for Aviva are unlikely, despite the £600m windfall set to be secured from last week's sale of roadside assistance provider RAC, according to analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
Multi-brand strategy moves a step closer at Aviva
Next month’s launch of an internet-only brand by Aviva could prove the first of many, according to UK general insurance CEO David McMillan, as the insurance giant remains optimistic of retaining a significant proportion of RAC’s 300 000 motor insurance…
Aviva sells RAC to Carlyle Group for £1bn
Aviva has announced plans to sell The RAC to Carlyle Group for £1bn.
Solicitors' professional indemnity: Turning off the life support
Potential sweeping changes to the solicitors' professional indemnity market could see the controversial assigned risks pool scrapped. Jakki May investigates the effect on qualifying insurers hoping to turn a profit.
Junction renews RAC tie-up
Junction has signed a new five year contract to handle the broker panel for RAC Insurance.
Allianz confident over conversions
Allianz is targeting 200 brokers with its new add-on product, Pro Motor Rescue, predicting a conversion rate of between 15% and 20% on participating brokers' entire motor books.
Post Blog: Norwich Union brand to return to the UK market?
This week Aviva gave the biggest hint yet that RAC is for sale.
Post Blog: Norwich Union brand to return to the UK market?
This week Aviva gave the biggest hint yet that RAC is for sale.
Aviva to attack motor with online-only brand
Aviva is gearing up to challenge multi-brand motor insurance giants Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Admiral on the aggregators with the launch of a new internet-only brand.
Junction prioritises servicing existing customers
Junction is to move away from targeting new affinity partners and instead focus its attention on servicing existing partners, as part of a "new phase" of development.
Former Capita boss joins Junction
Insurance affinity specialist Junction has appointed Derek Henry as the new director of corporate partnerships.
Acquisitive Higos buys another broker in South west drive
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Plymstock Insurance Centre, near Plymouth.
Solvency II drives Aviva restructure
Aviva is set to merge its 12 UK general insurance companies into one main UKGI insurance operation to comply with Solvency II.
Post history - 50 years ago: RAC backs bad driver punishment
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Aviva gears up for telematics return as motor rates rise
Aviva has mooted reintroducing telematics technology for private cars during 2011, according to UK chief executive Mark Hodges.
IIB plays down deal implications
Institute of Insurance Brokers chief executive Barbara Bradshaw has refuted suggestions a recent deal between IIB-affiliated Broker Direct and the British Insurance Brokers' Association marks a move towards even closer co-operation between the two trade…
RAC and Heath Lambert strike household deal
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Interview - Patrick Snowball: Turning the light on at Suncorp
When Patrick Snowball headed to Brisbane to take the reins at Suncorp, many in the UK industry were surprised. Jonathan Swift finds out why he took this particular job offer and his plans for his tenure.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Brit raids Zurich for new finance chief Scott Egan
Scott Egan is to take over as Brit Insurance's group chief financial officer.
Aviva looks to build on Santander tie-up
Aviva is set to build up its affinity partnerships, starting with the banking sector, by developing more cross-selling opportunities across its general insurance and life businesses.
Treloar in Aviva retail role
Former Royal Bank of Scotland motor managing director Steve Treloar is to join Aviva as its new retail director.
Aviva raids RBSI for new direct boss
Aviva has recruited Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.