Aviva’s growth continues thanks to higher prices and workplace pension flows insurance Aviva has continued to see strong growth and high demand for its key products.
Aviva’s UK unit testing AI for ‘quicker solutions’ INSURANCE The head of Aviva’s UK unit has revealed that the insurance giant is experimenting with artificial intelligence across its business. Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK & Ireland General Insurance, told the Insurance Post that virtual assistants and chatbots were the “obvious next step” for offering customers “quicker solutions to whatever their query is”. “There [...]
What do Aviva’s results mean for the insurer’s share price? Aviva shares British insurance giant Aviva today set out plans to buy back £300m worth of its own shares from investors, after posting what analysts and the firm itself described as “strong” results for 2022. Aviva’s announcement saw its share price jump by almost four per cent in trading this morning, before settling at a rate almost [...]
Aviva: We believe in the UK despite the ‘doom and gloom’ June 27, 2024 The UK's economic fundamentals remain attractive for business despite the "doom and gloom" that has plagued the country, Amanda Blanc has said.
Aviva to offload Singlife stake for £800m September 13, 2023 Aviva's transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
Aviva share price soars as takeover speculation swirls October 6, 2023 Aviva shares soared by around 10 per cent this morning, spurred by fresh but unconfirmed reports it could be the target of a takeover bid from a foreign buyer.
Storm in a spinning teacup: Butlin’s sues Aviva over definition of flooding April 28, 2024 Butlin's is suing Aviva over the definition of a storm, after serious flooding forced it to shut its largest resort.
Aviva hikes dividend payout after profits boost August 16, 2023 Insurance giant Aviva has hiked its payout to shareholders today after posting a boost in profits in the first half of the year on the back of growth across the group. In its half year results this morning, the FTSE 100 firm said operating profits had grown eight per cent to £715m in the first [...]
Competition watchdogs kicks off inquiry into Aviva acquisition of AIG Life February 8, 2024 The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the acquisition of AIG Life by Aviva. It was announced last September that Aviva was acquiring the US giant protection business from its subsidiary Corebridge Financial for a quoted price of £460m. The business Aviva is buying provides has 1.3m individual protection customers [...]
Aviva: Profit and sales jump at FTSE 100 giant as UK premiums surge August 14, 2024 Insurance giant Aviva reported that sales, operating profit and dividend were all up for HY 2024 as the group generated over £6bn in general insurance premiums