Aviva
Editor's comment
It is refreshing when the chief executive of one of the country's largest broking firms cuts to the chase. Talking to me about rate increases, the broker in question let out a heavy sigh and declared that the whole subject was rather tiresome, albeit…
Zurich forges ahead with bold hikes in personal motor rates
Zurich's decision to implement blanket rate increases on its private motor book has exposed the diversity in strategy among the leading composite insurers in this arena
Santander urges mortgage brokers to tap into insurance
Bank Santander, through its brand Abbey for Intermediaries, has encouraged mortgage brokers to "exploit" the general insurance market, cutting premium levels in the home insurance sector in order to secure market share
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Markel boosts retail division
John Parkinson joins from Hastings while Rupert Joce joins from Ecclesiastical
Sterling targets commercial growth
Insurer boosts commercial news business and development underwriting teams with two new hires
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by head of communications at Towergate, Marc DonFrancesco and Andrew Tjaardstra, editor of Professional Broking to pick over the trade press.
Aviva broker boss reaffirms focus following Mayer exit
Brigid Murphy says Aviva will "put its money where its mouth is"
Aviva UK CEO won't merge life and GI arms
In an interview with Post magazine, new Aviva group life and GI CEO says more synergies between arms but no merger
Aviva creates new marketing role
Gary Price promoted to the director role after his part in the rebrand
Aviva warns of increase in commercial claims
Commercial claims costs due to rise by about a quarter in January
Dual raids Brit for new underwriting director
Jenny Martin joins Dual Corporate Risks as underwriting director
Taking the pulse of PMI
With a growing population and challenges ahead for government spending Emmanuel Kenning asks what the future holds for the PMI market.
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
Aviva returns to corporate risk
Andrew Tjaardstra reports on Aviva's plan to become a top-three corporate player within five years.
Aviva and Barclays extend contract
Igal Mayer, chief executive, Aviva UK general insurance, said the company is delighted with the deal
Aviva joins Keychoice panel
John Kennedy, director of personal lines at Aviva, said independent brokers are "key" to its future success
The good, the bad and the average
Every broker wants their claims dealt with to the satisfaction of their clients - but just how often is that the case? Peter Joy analyses the results of the Insurance 360 study into the performance of 40 leading commercial insurers and looks at what…
Aviva unveils new GI chief
David McMillan will become the new CEO of UK general insurance
Aviva to cut 100 staff in John Kitson's division
Changes linked with announcement about broker sales and marketing restructure
Broker EXPO 2009 hits record figures
Demand from delegates and exhibitors leads to new venue decision for 2010
Ex-CII director's firm to close
The venture, which was spearheaded by Peter Knowles, has been impacted by the slump in the housing market
Aviva announces corporate ambition
New division is set to take on 50 new staff by the end of 2010
Motor product promises greater flexibility
Aviva's new product aimed at small motor traders