When diamonds aren’t forever – value of missing gem claims ‘up by a third’ Insurer Aviva has offered suggestions on how people can help to protect their jewellery. Evening Standard · Apr 6
UK pensions: lifetime Isa shake-up raises fears for self-employed As the sun sets on a tax-free scheme used by nearly a million people, there are calls for a better deal on retirement saving The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
Insurance giant fined £10.6m for balance sheet errors before Aviva takeover Bosses at the insurance firm notified the Prudential Regulation Authority about the mistakes The Independent UK · Mar 11
Aviva’s Direct Line Group fined £10.6m for balance sheet reporting errors The Prudential Regulation Authority said the firm’s main underwriter, UK Insurance Limited, miscalculated its balance sheet during 2023 and 2024. Evening Standard · Mar 11
Aviva flags potential for Iran conflict to send claims costs rising Chief executive Amanda Blanc said supply chains could suffer if the conflict is prolonged. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Insurance giant announces 25% jump in operating profit Aviva PLC, a major UK insurer, has announced a 10 per cent increase in its final dividend to 26.2p per share. It also announced a new £350 million share buyback. The company reported an "outstanding performance" for 2025, with group operating profit jumping 25 per cent to £2.2 billion. Aviva… The Independent UK · Mar 5
Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar The complex is expected to contribute £1bn to the local economy in its first decade The Independent UK · Feb 20
Rachel Reeves says newly named Bristol arena will put region on ‘global map’ The live entertainment venue has been named the Aviva Arena following a multimillion-pound sponsorship deal with the UK insurer. Evening Standard · Feb 19
'Worrying' number of new homes in London are being built in flood risk areas The number of homes built in flood risk areas has accelerated as housebuilding increases, with the problem being particularly acute in and around the capital Evening Standard · Feb 18
One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Health is wealth: how my grandfather’s mantra shaped a lifetime of wellbeing From childhood days in her grandfather’s garden to becoming a mother herself, Harmail Bains-Cameron reflects on the simple phrase that has been her family’s guiding light The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
World leading £1bn cancer research "village" in south London wins planning green light Plans for a new research neighbourhood include homes for 220 people, a pub, padel court and open spaces Evening Standard · Feb 5
How I’m paying forward the financial advice that secured my comfortable retirement Gill Malone has always followed her parents’ financial mantra – plan ahead. In later life, she’s reaping the rewards and is passing the same advice on to her own family The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
‘I was in shock that I’d managed to buy my first home – but finally felt that I’d made it’ Grace Başçi has always tried to follow in her mother’s footsteps when it comes to financial discipline – getting the keys to her own house has been her biggest reward The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Evening Standard · Jan 23 FTSE 100 flatlines as gold and silver gleam again In London, economic data was in focus after UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in December.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Nationwide boss Dame Debbie Crosbie to become next women in finance champion She will replace Dame Amanda Blanc on January 1.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025 Fire claims caused by candles costing more than £25,000 on average, says insurer Aviva has recorded cases where flames have spread to Christmas trees, decorations and wrapping paper, with candle-related claims spiking in December.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025 ‘Ghost broking’: cut-price car insurance isn’t all it seems Scammers promise cheaper policies via ads on social media and AI-generated websites but the fake certificate leaves motorists uninsured
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 Stocks fall amid weak GDP print ahead of Budget The FTSE 100 index closed down 103.74 points, 1.1%, at 9,807.68.
Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025 A Look At The Fintechs Looking To Bring Financial Inclusion To Rural Mexico Different fintechs and neo banks have managed to financially include communities far from major urban centers across Latin America over the past years. Here's a look at some of the cases taking place in Mexico
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Aviva nearly doubles target for cost savings from Direct Line takeover The insurer now expects to strip out £225 million in costs by 2028 following the deal.
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 FTSE 100 hits new high on electricity generator SSE spark and gold gains The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.82 points, or 0.1%, at 9,911.42, a record closing peak.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Warning issued to young drivers seeking cheap car insurance Aviva noted many scams start on social media
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Young drivers buying fake policies losing £2,000 on average, says insurer Aviva said its data indicates that ghost broking scams are on the rise.