Aviva
Debate rages over insurer restructures
Brokers say they want closer relationships with insurers no matter what structure they adopt
Aviva to sell US division for £1bn
Aviva is preparing to sell its US division at an estimated loss of £800m, according to reports.
Aviva restructures Broker Independence Group offering
Aviva has confirmed that it will be using centres in Perth and Leicester to support the majority of members of its Broker Independence Group for their commercial lines requirements.
Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
Hiscox promotes from within for underwriting chief role
Hiscox has made three senior appointments across underwriting, claims and risk roles.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the latest edition of What The Papers Say, Mark Bishop, group communications manager at Allianz Insurance, reveals the public relations opportunities and threats for the industry posed by the claims arising from the recent floods.
Aviva telematics leader moves to Nnable
Nnable has appointed Martin Otter as senior consultant to lead its telematics consulting practice.
Aviva recruiting in Ireland
Aviva is to recruit 220 new staff in Ireland.
Disposal of business units could result in Aviva share re-rate
Aviva's decision to cut its losses and leave 16 underperforming business segments could result in a share re-rate, analysts have predicted.
All change at Aviva
At first glance losing one CEO might be thought to be unfortunate, losing two clearly carelessness. Aviva have lost loads.
New Aviva chief keen to learn from brokers
The new chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva, Robin Spencer, has admitted he needs to get up to speed in his relationships with brokers but said he was lucky to be inheriting a strong team in his new role.
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
UK insurers among top ten across Europe
Two UK companies have been ranked in the top ten European non-life insurance groups 2011, published by Fundación Mapfre.
Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
Aviva slashes senior management following review
Aviva has made dozens of senior managers redundant in a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
Networks under scrutiny after major partnership breaks down
Future of networks questioned after Aviva splits from Broker Network
Aviva aims to please brokers with streamlined systems
Aviva has selected Guidewire PolicyCenter as its new underwriting and policy administration system, and Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims management system for its core UK commercial lines business.
Aviva quashes Willis Networks split speculation
Aviva and Willis Networks have both rubbished rumours that the two companies are to end their relationship.
NIG recruits underwriting chief in Scotland
NIG has appointed Neil Bowen as area underwriting manager (Scotland) with responsibility for underwriting across its commercial book.
Towergate grows finance team
Towergate Insurance has made two senior finance appointments.
Oval’s Peter Blanc looks to the future
Peter Blanc, chief executive of Oval Group, has scotched rumours of the broker being up for sale and laughed off the suggestion of an IPO.