Aviva investors have called for crisis talks with the insurer's management after the announcement that chief executive Mark Hodges is leaving to join Towergate.

One of Aviva's top ten investors has unveiled his plans to hold crisis talks over the insurer's board structure, according to The Telegraph.

Aviva’s stock price closed at 427.90p yesterday, down from 432.10p at Wednesday’s close. The stock is trading slightly up from yesterday’s close at 429.57p this morning.

Aviva is still searching for a new chairman to replace Lord Sharman of Redlynch.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.