Aviva News
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 20 October to 24 October 2025
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NewsAviva reopens supported internship applications for young people with autism
’The achievements of our interns so far are testament to their hard work and commitment and it’s fantastic to see that many have chosen to continue their careers at Aviva,’ says chief executive of personal lines
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NewsAviva warns of nearly 20% spike in malicious damage claims ahead of Halloween
’While some of us look forward to the festivities that come with the darker months – such as Halloween – our data shows that malicious damage and theft tends to increase during this time,’ says senior underwriting manager
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NewsAviva halves time taken for underwriters to obtain their licences
‘It’s hugely improved, so now we can be more responsive and deal with our customer queries better which is really important to us,’ says head of customer, assurance and capability
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NewsFormer Aviva chief executive killed when car hit tree
’Our deepest condolences and prayers go to his family at this time,’ says Aviva statement
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NewsAviva declares market first as it launches automatic 24-month BI uplift
‘Aviva is proud to lead the way with an automatic 24-month business interruption cover uplift, provided free of charge,’ says managing director
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NewsBackchat: October 2025
Cycling for charity, perfecting panel skills, a new addition joining UKGI and an unforgettable orchestral performance. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsAviva halves quote times with new digital insurance launch
‘This is another pivotal step in transforming our IT landscape and enables further growth potential for Aviva personal lines,’ says personal lines IT business partner
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News‘Increasingly unpredictable nature of flooding’ requires updated sector responses
’Our learning is about making sure we centre our flood responses around our customers’ needs and how we can best support them, get to them quickly and do the things that matter to them most as quickly as possible,’ says head of personal lines homes claims
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 29 September to 3 October 2025
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NewsAviva appoints new director of pricing, insights and exposure management
’Her deep expertise and proven track record in delivering strong pricing strategies and data-driven insights will be instrumental to Aviva’s commercial underwriting office,’ says CUO
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NewsInsurance Times reveals 2025’s Tech and Innovation Awards winners
’It is important to pat ourselves on the back for the massive progress market firms have made in recent years and the true innovation that is bubbling away in every corner of UKGI,’ says Insurance Times editor
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NewsProtesters project ‘toxic’ images onto insurers’ City offices
‘Axa and AIG present themselves as protecting homes and families, yet continue to underwrite projects that accelerate climate breakdown and fuel conflict,’ says spokesperson
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NewsAviva unites 230 consultants internationally to launch new proposition
’Whether a policy is underwritten in the UK, Ireland or Canada, this global approach enables us to accelerate our reach, deliver sharper insights and add even greater value for our commercial clients,’ says director
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NewsAviva catches ‘injured’ fraudster on reality TV show and riding rollercoaster
Aviva has revealed that it prevented £60m in fraudulent claims in the first half of 2025
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NewsPoole joins cyber specialist as new group CFO
’It’s a unique business with an incredible track record and I look forward to joining the team to accelerate the next phase of global growth and strategic evolution,’ says new appointee
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker warns that big brokers will ’fall behind’ without tech adoption
‘Whether you’re big or small, the customer wants are the same – better cover, better price and better service,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker raises £950k in funding round
‘Insurance is still too reliant on paperwork, underinsurance is far too common and fees are often higher than they should be,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva’s Storah gives update on DLG integration following takeover
’We have the teams and performance frameworks in place around the running of that business,’ says UK&I GI boss
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NewsAviva to give staff £500 of free shares after DLG takeover
Aviva is making the move to ’celebrate and recognise the acquisition’
