Aviva restructures GCS leadership team as Probitas chief executive exits business

Aviva has restructured its global corporate and specialty (GCS) leadership team as it announced that Matt Washington will exit the business.

Washington served as managing director of GCS at the insurer. He was also chief executive at Probitas, which Aviva acquired in July 2024.

Aviva said Washington had decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the insurer and that, as a result, his responsibilities have been restructured into two roles.

Antony Dodson, GCS chief underwriting officer and active underwriter, will take on expanded accountability for underwriting performance and portfolio profitability across Aviva and Lloyd’s.

And Matt Gordon has been appointed as GCS chief commercial director, responsible for the end‑to‑end strategy for the combined business including transformation and operational performance.

Jason Storah, chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance, said: ”Washington leaves with my thanks for his contribution to our GCS business, including the integration of Probitas last year.

“I am delighted to announce the changes to Dodson and Gordon’s roles. Their combined experience positions us strongly to drive sustainable, profitable performance, while ensuring our platform and operations are set up for long‑term growth.”

New Probitas boss

Both roles will be effective from 2 March 2026, reporting into Storah.

Storah, meanwhile, will take on the Probitas chief executive responsibilities on an interim basis.

“As ever, our focus remains on continuing to deliver for our brokers and customers,” Storah said.

”GCS is in a strong position and we are committed to continuing to build a market-leading dual stamp specialty insurance business.”