Aviva 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
Former Aviva chief executive killed when car hit tree
’Our deepest condolences and prayers go to his family at this time,’ says Aviva statement
New chairs appointed at Benefact Group and Benefact Trust
‘We’re all excited and energised to deliver more commercial success knowing that in doing so, we can give back even more to society,’ says new appointee
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 13 October to 17 October 2025
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 13 to 17 October 2025
Chaucer appoints new head of claims as veteran retires
’I have thoroughly enjoyed my career at Chaucer and it has been a real privilege to enjoy great success with this team,’ says outgoing head
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Luisa Barile: From puppy to profit – how ManyPets learned new tricks for growth
‘I’ve told my team very clearly – I want us to be number one. Success means being the undisputed go-to for pet insurance in the UK,’ says chief executive
Top 50 Insurers: Aviva consolidates top spot thanks to DLG amalgamation
The results are in for 2025 – which insurers are leading the pack in UK general insurance and what trends are underpinning profitable growth?
Opinion: Is nepotism inherently bad or an underutilised talent attraction tool?
Technology risks becoming increasingly present in construction sector
Firms struggle to integrate with insurtech partners – Charles Taylor’s Jeremy Stevens
Top 50 Insurers: Does size really matter for underwriting profitability?
Briefing: How UKGI should respond as AI becomes more popular with consumers
Top 50 Insurers: Commercial lines insurers pull ahead as Solvency UK data reveals sharper splits versus personal peers
Solvency ratios strengthen as UK and Gibraltar insurers rebuild profitability
In Focus: How technology is being used to help vulnerable customers – and a plea to the FCA
Luisa Barile: From puppy to profit – how ManyPets learned new tricks for growth
‘I’ve told my team very clearly – I want us to be number one. Success means being the undisputed go-to for pet insurance in the UK,’ says chief executive
Paul Dilley: Bridgehaven has not yet ‘scratched the surface’ of its growth ambitions
Chief underwriting officer explains ‘twofold’ strategy for 2026, which will see the hybrid fronting firm add new UK MGAs to its roster alongside a European expansion
Mark Lomas: 'We have made progress', but more to do on inclusion at Lloyd’s
From culture survey scores to leadership diversity targets, Mark Lomas shares how Lloyd’s is driving progress on inclusion
Lee Mooney: New UK boss gearing up to ‘change the pace’ at Markel
Rather than ‘reinvent the wheel’, managing director plans to tap into global group expertise to increase insurer’s ‘share of wallet’ with brokers and ‘dial up the pace’ on product and people volume
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