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Aviva is the UK’s leading diversified insurer, with businesses spanning insurance, wealth, and retirement. The company also has major...


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Aviva is the UK’s leading diversified insurer, with businesses spanning insurance, wealth, and retirement. The company also has major operations in Ireland and Canada, providing a wide range of products including life, general, and health insurance, as well as asset management services. Aviva aims to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of its customers and communities, emphasizing the importance of its workforce in achieving its social purpose.

Website
Headquarters
80 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AE, , GB
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Insurance
Specialities
Retirement, Investments, Insurance, Health, Insurtech, Protection, Wealth

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🛍️ Aviva Product and Pricing News

  • Aviva's private clients managing director Ann Owen announced the revamp and relaunch of its high-net-worth offering after acquiring Azur and Axa XL.
  • Aviva Canada launched a new Management Liability insurance to help brokers simplify coverage for complex risks, according to Andrew Cadogan, Underwriting Manager at Aviva GCS.
  • Aviva's protection policies now include Aviva Care, offering services like Digital GP, Best Doctors Second Medical Opinion, Family Care Mental Health Support, and Bereavement Services.
  • Aviva introduced new Fixed Return Funds for single premium contracts like Investment Bond, Pensions, and ARF.
  • Aviva now offers real-time Immediate Life Annuity quotes on Iress and Synaptic portals, simplifying the process for advisers.

  • Aviva detected an 18% increase in ghost-brokered policies and linked 8,600 more cases to ongoing investigations in 2024.
  • Aviva has opened its platform to Utmost International Investment Bond clients, allowing them to access a wide range of investments and manage their portfolios in one place.
  • Aviva is hosting a career event at their Pitheavlis campus in Perth on May 21.

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⚔️ Aviva Alternatives and Competitors

  • Saga
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  • Old Mutual
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  • Lloyds Banking Group
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  • Barclays
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  • NatWest Group
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  • Standard Chartered
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  • Prudential
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  • Legal & General Group
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  • AIB Group
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  • Scottish Mortgage
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  • AIG
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  • Aegon
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  • The Hartford
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  • Travelers
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  • AXA
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  • Allianz
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  • Zurich
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  • Urban Jungle
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  • SO-SURE
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  • Mattioli Woods
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  • Humn
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  • Alula
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  • Singlife
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  • YuLife
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  • Cuvva
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  • RSA Group
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  • Foresters Financial
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  • Generali
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  • MetLife
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  • Sun Life
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  • Bupa
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  • Intact
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  • Admiral

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💼 Aviva Hiring and Layoffs

  • Aviva's Chief Claims Officer, Waseem Malik, has left the company immediately after more than three years.
  • Seema Thaper has joined Aviva as UKGI Chief Risk Officer in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Group Chief Risk Officer at Enstar Group.
  • Aviva has appointed Anne Durkin as head of protection reinsurance to lead strategy and operations following the integration of AIG Life into the company.
  • Aviva India has appointed Suresh Mahalingam as its new Chairperson, highlighting the company's commitment to transformative leadership in the Indian life insurance sector.
  • Aviva is currently hiring for the position of Head of Digital Engineering in the United Kingdom.

  • Brendan Gilleece has left Aviva as a Senior Asset Manager in Ireland to join Ashdale Care as the Director of Infrastructure & Sustainability.
  • Andy Duncan Cert CII has joined Aviva as a Technical Case Manager in England, previously working as a Technical Claim Handler - Subsidence at 360Globalnet.
  • Neil Freshwater has joined Aviva as the Group Integration Director.

🤖 Aviva Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Aviva and Blackrock have made a deal to offset carbon by providing £39 million to Wildlife Trusts.
  • Aviva announced a £1bn development with Socius to create a leading cancer research and treatment center at The London Cancer Hub.
  • Aviva and developer Socius submitted a planning application for the London Cancer Hub this week.
  • Techmagnate has won the digital mandate for Aviva Life Insurance Company India to boost its online presence and customer engagement.
  • Aviva Ireland has partnered with Leave No Trace Ireland and FoodCloud to promote sustainability and now operates a 100% electric or hybrid vehicle fleet.

  • Aviva Canada has partnered with Jour de la Terre Canada to invest $3 million over three years in the 'Changez, rechargez' program, supporting the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in underserved Canadian communities.
  • JBA Consulting has been appointed as an Aviva Specialist Partner to provide Flood Risk Assessment services for insurance purposes in the UK.
  • Aviva partnered with RAW Charging to launch a new RAW Rapid EV Charging Hub in Ilford with 6 charging bays.

📈 Aviva Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Aviva has acquired £7.5 million of pension liabilities from Gleaner Ltd. in a deal guided by Burness Paull LLP.
  • On April 23, 2025, Aviva cancelled its £1.85 billion Bridge Facility Agreement for the acquisition of Direct Line, with consent from its financial advisers Goldman Sachs International and Citi.
  • Aviva has invested £10m in Lakestar's latest venture capital fund, targeting deep tech, healthcare, fintech, and digitalisation startups.
  • Aviva's market capitalization increased from 13.2bn GBP on 7 April to 13.7bn GBP on 13 April 2025, despite a decrease in share price from 521.60 GBp to 511.80 GBp.
  • Aviva invested in Northern Gritstone's £50 million fundraising round to support innovation in deeptech and life sciences.

  • Aviva increased its Amazon holdings by 2.4% in the fourth quarter, now owning 5,797,979 shares valued at $1.27 billion.
  • On April 9, 2025, Aviva updated its tender offer for £200 million cumulative irredeemable preference shares following the retail expiration deadline.
  • Aviva stopped over 12,700 fraudulent claims in 2024, a 14% increase from 2023, saving £127 million.

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