Aviva upgrades freight liability product with new features for brokers

Aviva has launched an enhanced version of its freight liability proposition on both Acturis eTrade and its Fast Trade platform.

The updated product, now available to brokers, introduces higher cover limits, a broader range of conditions of carriage and a new lower-cost economy option aimed at clients not transporting theft attractive goods.

It also includes online access to optional errors and omissions cover without the need for referrals, which Aviva said was designed to improve trading speed and accessibility for brokers.

Chris Green, UK marine manager at Aviva, said: “Marine insurance may be centuries old, but it shouldn’t stay stuck in the past.

“For years, brokers have asked for a digital freight liability solution that goes beyond the traditional five to 10 vehicle model. At Aviva, we’ve listened and we’re committed to modernising how we trade and support our brokers and clients.”

GCS strategy

The proposition updates support Aviva’s wider Global, Corporate and Specialty (GCS) business strategy, which aims to position the insurer as a leading dual-platform specialty carrier.

The changes also coincide with Aviva expanding its digital marine underwriting team, with three new appointments in recent months. The marine team has more than doubled in size over the past seven years and now operates on a national scale.

Howard Potter, head of marine at Aviva, said the updates to its proposition marked another step in the insurer’s push to lead the UK marine market through a mix of technical expertise and modernised service delivery.

“These exciting enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening our marine proposition and building a five-star digital trading experience,” he said.

“They help us set the standard in digital trading and make it easier than ever to do business with Aviva.”