Aviva

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £100 million bulk purchase annuity transaction with the Iveco Limited Pension Scheme, securing the pensions of more than 1,300 members, including both deferred and pensioner members. The deal represents a significant milestone in the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva’s research reveals that while most people are willing to talk about potential cancer symptoms with those close to them, a significant communication gap remains in the workplace. Only a small percentage of employees feel comfortable discussing possible … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has launched a new financial wellbeing tool designed to help workplace pension members improve their financial confidence and better manage their finances. Initially available to members of the Aviva Master Trust through the Aviva app and online … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Rachel Harris as Head of UK Institutional to strengthen its UK market presence and support continued growth in its institutional business. Rachel, who joined Schroders in 2022 and most recently served as Business Partner to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has welcomed Sutton Council’s approval of ambitious plans led by Aviva Capital Partners and Socius to create around one million square feet of new life-sciences research and laboratory space across a 12-acre site … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Private Clients has launched a new high-net-worth insurance proposition in the Lloyd’s market, enabling the business to offer bespoke cover for luxury properties and assets in countries such as Switzerland and Monaco. The move expands Aviva’s specialist … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Capital Partners, Southampton City Council, and the University of Southampton have formed WBS Growth Partnership LLP and acquired the former Toys ‘R’ Us site next to Southampton Central Station to deliver a new mixed-use neighbourhood centred on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva is set to revolutionise life insurance underwriting with the company’s launch of an AI-driven medical report summarisation tool that speeds up the process of reviewing lengthy GP documents, often over 90 pages long. The generative AI-powered system … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed £113 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transactions with the Fenwick Limited Superannuation Fund and the Fenwick Senior Executive Pension Fund, securing all remaining member benefits. The long-standing partnership, which began in 2012, was supported by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has partnered with suicide prevention charity CALM to launch new resources that support customers, families, and advisers in addressing the sensitive issues surrounding suicide. Developed in response to rising online searches about suicide coverage in life insurance, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £134 million bulk purchase annuity with the Quest UK Pension Scheme, securing the pensions of over 440 members sponsored by Givaudan UK Limited. This marks the second risk transfer between Aviva and Givaudan, following … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has finalised a £700 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in with the ABB Plan, securing pension benefits for more than 7,300 members. The transaction, completed in July 2025, included a £620 million in-specie transfer of corporate bonds and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Tesco Insurance & Money Services have partnered to launch a new life insurance product for Tesco customers and Clubcard members. The plan, available online and in stores, features cover starting at £5 per month, a 5-star … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has upgraded its Freight Liability insurance, now live on Acturis E‑Trade and Fast Trade, introducing higher coverage limits, a wider array of carriage conditions (including Logistics UK and BIFA), and a new ‘economy’ cover for lower‑risk goods. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Barnet Council has obtained permission to build 130 council-owned Build-to-Rent homes at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill—50 percent of which will be affordable. Partnering with Aviva Capital Partners and developer Stories, the scheme includes public spaces, visitor parking, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Capital Partners and Moda Group, in partnership with NatWest, Homes England, and the WMCA, have secured over £200 million to develop Stone Yard, a build-to-rent community in Digbeth, Birmingham. Phase one will deliver 605 high-quality rental homes … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, has been named Vice-Chair of the Reinsurance Advisory Board (RAB), succeeding John Neal. Tiernan’s background as Lloyd’s Chief of Markets and roles at Aviva, StarStone and Zurich position him to guide the RAB … Read the full press release →