Aviva
Brace yourself
While businesses have become more vigilant in preparing for the worst, insurers must make certain they provide suitable risk management. Liz McMahon explores how brokers are getting in on the act
Aviva tempts brokers back with commission boost
Club 110 members to benefit further from insurer's broker strategy
WCN aims to eliminate inefficiency
Willis Commercial Network has launched a new initiative with its insurer partners
IIB expresses concern over Aviva campaign
Trade body criticises Aviva over using BIBA's broker search facility for tv campaign
Back to business
Janice Deakin, corporate sales director at Aviva UK general insurance, is busy explaining to brokers Aviva's strategy as it seeks to push up rates and keep commissions under control, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Brand strategy
Advertising is difficult but it pays to do it well - even more so in a recession. Marketing is more complex still and there are plenty of brokers out there in need of direction, writes Rachel Gordon.
Biba urges members to exploit Aviva ads
A "fantastic opportunity" according to Galbraith
Aviva claims increase in failing business could put directors and officers at risk
New statistics show D&Os need to be aware of their rights
Aviva UK could shed £1bn NWP by end of year
Igal Mayer, chief executive of Aviva UK, speaks to broking.co.uk
Aviva UK's GI net written premium falls £0.5bn
In its half year results Aviva has reported a dramatic fall in premiums in UK general insurance
Whither, regulator?
PB's editor gives his verdict on the Conservatives decision to scrap the FSA
2020 professional vision published
A report from the Insurance Industry Working Group sets out a vision of financial education to restore public trust, writes Anthony Gould.
Aviva to surprise brokers with tv campaign
Aviva to splash the cash on broker tv ad campaign
Aviva launches new product on Fast Trade
Online platform offering commercial property owners cover
Declining commission levels take their toll
Is the commission squeeze taking hold industry-wide? From being near-ubiquitous, consolidators are now out in the cold, writes Rachel Gordon.
Two decades of growth
A major transformation for this independent, regional insurance broker has taken place over the last two years, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Acquisitions - Acquirers patient despite consolidation warning
Following a senior banker's warning that consolidators will have to find ways to generate growth other than acquisitions, some of the UK's senior large broker heads are preparing to bide their time, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Towergate - Cullum's influence remains strong
Having renegotiated Towergate Partnership's banking facilities for the next five years, Peter Cullum is looking forward to the next phase of Towergate, writes Andrew Tjaardstra