Aviva considers Lloyd’s return

Aviva has declined to rule out any options amid new rumours that the insurance giant is applying for a Lloyd’s licence.

In July last year, the company gave off signals to the London market that it intended to set up a Lloyd’s syndicate as a complement to its corporate and specialty risk team.

It coincided with a review of the direction taken by the unit led by managing director David Hall. Observers expected decision on the move by the end of the summer.

A spokesman for Aviva said today: “We are considering all our options,” adding that the company had no further comment.