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Aviva Announces Leadership Changes: CEO Transition at Aviva Canada and New Role for Current CEO

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) Jason, the current CEO of Aviva Canada, will be taking on a new role within the company. He has led Aviva Canada for four years, overseeing substantial growth and becoming a prominent player in the Canadian insurance market. … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Boosts Fan Experience and Elevates Irish Rugby Team’s Performance Ahead of World Cup

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s 5G technology is being harnessed to enhance the fan experience and improve the performance of the Irish Rugby team. The 5G Stadium App, developed by Immersiv and using Vodafone’s 5G network, offers augmented reality, live performance tracking, … Read the full press release

Aviva Reports Robust 2023 Interim Results, Surpasses Targets, and Boosts Dividend

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced its interim results for 2023, showcasing strong growth momentum across the group. The company achieved an 8% increase in group operating profit, with Solvency II own funds generation up by 26%. The results indicate … Read the full press release

Aviva Leads Sustainability Efforts by Underwriting Engineered Timber in Commercial Buildings

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva, one of the largest insurers in the UK, is expanding its underwriting appetite to include engineered timber in commercial developments as part of its sustainability commitments. The company aims to support the construction and real estate sectors … Read the full press release

Aviva Research Shows UK Financial Advisers Prepared for Consumer Duty, But Challenges Remain Ahead of Deadline

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, financial advisers in the UK are largely prepared to evidence their work on Consumer Duty outcomes, with over 90% indicating that they have either completed or are currently working on providing evidence for … Read the full press release

Aviva Strengthens Retail Insurance Business with Acquisition of Barclays Home Insurance Portfolio

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva, the leading home insurer in the UK, has entered into an agreement with Barclays UK to acquire its home insurance portfolio, which consists of 350,000 customers. The acquisition will support Aviva’s growth in the retail insurance business … Read the full press release

Aviva Secures £120m Full Scheme Buy-in, Ensuring Member Benefits and Stabilizing NTL 1999 Pension Scheme Funding

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has successfully obtained a £120 million full scheme buy-in for the NTL 1999 Pension Scheme. This agreement allows Aviva to assume the defined benefit liabilities of approximately 650 members, mitigating the investment and longevity risks associated with … Read the full press release

Aviva Invests in Next Generation of Tech Talent Through Technology Work Placement Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva, a leading insurance company, is supporting the next generation of tech talents through a new Technology Work Placement program for year 10 and year 11 students. The week-long placement, held at Aviva’s Bristol, Norwich, and York sites, … Read the full press release

Leading Insurer Aviva Welcomes James Hillman as Chief Risk Officer

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) James Hillman has been appointed as the Chief Risk Officer of Aviva plc, a global insurance company. Currently serving as the CFO of Scottish Widows and Finance Director of Lloyds Banking Group’s Insurance, Pensions, and Investments Division, Hillman … Read the full press release

Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild: York Festival of Ideas reveals eclectic lineup

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The York Festival of Ideas has announced its programme for 2023, under the theme of “Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild”. More than 150 events will be held from 2 to 15 June, featuring in-person and online events with a line-up … Read the full press release

TopHat va ouvrir la plus grande usine de logements modulaires d’Europe avec un investissement de 20 millions de livres sterling d’Aviva Capital Partners

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) investit 20 millions de livres sterling dans TopHat, une entreprise qui fabrique des maisons modulaires à faible émission de carbone en utilisant des méthodes de construction modernes (MMC). Le financement par actions soutiendra … Read the full press release

TopHat to open Europe’s largest modular housing factory with £20m investment from Aviva Capital Partners

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) is investing £20 million into TopHat, a business that manufactures low carbon modular homes using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The equity funding will support TopHat’s new factory in Corby, capable of manufacturing 4,000 … Read the full press release

Aviva insures £400m in pension liabilities for DB (UK) Pension Scheme

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £400 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction with the trustees of the DB (UK) Pension Scheme, which will insure the defined benefit pension liabilities for almost 1,300 members, removing the investment and longevity risk … Read the full press release

Majority of Advisers Expect Significant Changes to Processes for Compliance with Consumer Duty, Says Aviva

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) A new survey by Aviva has found that over 80% of advisers in the UK believe that the upcoming Consumer Duty regulation feels like a rebranded version of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly). However, the Consumer Duty ranks low … Read the full press release

Aviva Reports 98.3% Claims Paid Rate in Individual Protection Policies

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has paid out more than £1bn ($1.39bn) across life insurance, critical illness, income protection, and other individual protection policies, exceeding £2.9m being paid out every single day in 2022. The claims paid rate of 98.3% across all … Read the full press release

Aviva leads the way in meeting new Living Pension savings target

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Living Wage Foundation has introduced the Living Pension, a voluntary pension savings target for employers who have achieved Living Wage accreditation. Aviva is among the first UK employers to be awarded the Living Pension accreditation. The pension … Read the full press release

Aviva and Stories partner to invest in UK real estate for community facilities and affordable housing

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Insurance company Aviva has partnered with property developer Stories to invest £100m in UK real estate and infrastructure projects. The venture will mark the first funding commitment from Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva’s new in-house capital unit which develops … Read the full press release

Aviva sostiene Woodland Trust con una donazione di 10 milioni di sterline per finanziare progetti di rimozione del carbonio e biodiversità

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2023

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Aviva, una delle principali compagnie assicurative del Regno Unito, ha donato 10 milioni di sterline al Woodland Trust per sostenere il loro Woodland Carbon Scheme. La donazione finanzierà una serie di progetti in una varietà di siti … Read the full press release

Aviva supports Woodland Trust with £10 million donation to fund carbon removal and biodiversity projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2023

(IN BRIEF) Aviva, one of the UK’s leading insurance companies, has donated £10 million to the Woodland Trust to support their Woodland Carbon Scheme. The donation will fund a number of projects at a variety of Woodland Trust sites, including … Read the full press release