Aviva Analysis
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News AnalysisWill RSA’s reputation remain ‘Intact’ after rebrand?
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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News AnalysisOpinion: Opportunistic fraud is thorn in sector’s side
Processes combating criminal insurance fraud are working well, according to industry experts, but opportunistic fraud is much more problematic due to its roots in genuine claims and policy applications
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News AnalysisBriefing: What the Aviva and Direct Line mega-deal means for UKGI
Shareholders have approved Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of DLG, and the deal looks set for completion in mid-2025, but what does the acquisition mean for the two businesses? And how will it impact the wider market?
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News AnalysisInsurer gender pay gap reports flag senior staff imbalance and part-time job problem
Median gender pay gaps across the UK’s largest insurers are higher than the national average – but how are these firms seeking to improve pay parity?
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IT InterviewJason Storah: Aviva ‘ruthlessly consistent’ and ‘ruthlessly boring’ in delivering service promises
UK general insurance chief executive defined the insurer’s 2024 growth journey as ‘appropriate, consistent and disciplined’
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Insurance fraud and the AI arms race
’Those insurers that don’t invest or haven’t invested in this sort of technology will be left behind, if they haven’t been already,’ says head of claims counter fraud
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News AnalysisUK government’s housing expansion plans has industry nervous for flood risk impact
Recent storms coupled with the Labour government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes by the next parliament – a target set by prime minister Keir Starmer in October 2023 – gives the insurance industry pause for thought around balancing flood risk management, property insurance and demand for housing
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News AnalysisWhy 2024 was a transformational year for UK M&A
The insurer and broker sectors both recorded standout acquisition volume and values last year – however, industry experts do not see the same trends for 2025, with January providing the lowest monthly M&A completion figure since 2017
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IT InterviewRebecca Gambrell: Aviva seeks to ‘raise the bar’ on eTrading service following 2024’s five star success
As Insurance Times’ 2025 eTrading survey is currently being completed by UKGI brokers, Aviva’s SME and delegated authorities managing director says the insurer ‘constantly [feels] pressure to improve and make sure that we’re not standing still’ around digital trading
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News AnalysisThe time for telematics is now – but the industry must agree on education
Commentators concur that ‘now is the time’ for telematics to take centre stage for motor insurance provision as technology advancements innovate policy implementation
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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News AnalysisWhy Ageas, Aviva and QBE were named insurers of the year at 2024’s Insurance Times Awards
Market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab explores the financials behind the big insurer winners from this month’s Insurance Times Awards ceremony, hosted by Claudia Winkleman
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News AnalysisBriefing: Will the DLG board stay loyal to Winslow as Aviva goes on ‘charm offensive’?
DLG rejected a takeover attempt from Aviva, saying the offer ’substantially undervalued the company’
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NewsAI helping underwriters spend more time in-person with brokers
’AI can help firms gain a competitive edge by removing admin from the underwriter, so they can spend more time in meaningful discussion,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisInsurers going that little extranet to tackle rising underinsurance
With insurers agreeing on the persistent risk of underinsurance, they discuss the suprising benefits of eTrading in addressing the issue
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News AnalysisUnderwriters facing ‘hard time’ due to data increase
The ’ability to assimilate all of that knowledge and make sense of it is a really key challenge for underwriters’, says general insurance leader
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News AnalysisWhat to do about homeowners shunning home insurance?
PCW confirms that home premiums grew 13% last year, leading consumers to search for savings shortcuts – but the insurance industry must still strive to combat underinsurance in this line of business
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IT InterviewJason Storah: Insurance must be ‘more deliberate’ in ‘attracting and fostering talent’
Aviva seeks to collaborate with brokers on ‘really valuable’ talent attraction, alongside continuing to invest in measures designed to bolster brokers’ businesses and cement working partnerships
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News AnalysisWhat are the best performing business lines in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab reveals exclusive analysis of the five largest business lines in UK general insurance, detailing which products are currently the most profitable
