What does our Public Affairs team do?
Aviva's Public Affairs team works with politicians, government officials and other decision-makers.
We share Aviva's expertise and contribute to discussions about legislation, regulations and public policy that affect our customers, communities and business.
Aviva engages with public affairs stakeholders across government, Parliament, local authorities and the civil service. We have ideas and potential solutions to major societal challenges, from infrastructure and health and social care to flood prevention and achieving net zero.
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How do we support policy discussions?
Aviva contributes to political and policy discussions on issues that affect our business, customers and communities in the UK. Our Public Affairs team brings expertise from across insurance, pensions and investment.
The team supports engagement with politicians, policymakers and public officials through:
- sharing policy briefings and expertise from across Aviva
- providing constituency-level information and local insights
- hosting site visits to help stakeholders understand Aviva’s work in practice
- supporting on issues raised by constituents, where appropriate
Photo at the Solus Garage, Dunstable, with Aviva and Solus colleagues.
Backing the UK economy and communities
Aviva focuses on areas that can help create a stronger and more resilient economy.
Recent engagements have focused on climate resilience, flood prevention, regional investment, financial resilience and nature restoration. Read our latest reports and policy insights to explore these topics in more detail.
Where are we investing in the UK?
Aviva invests in homes, jobs, regeneration and infrastructure to support national and regional growth, financial resilience, innovation and competitiveness across the UK.
How are we supporting the climate transition?
Aviva’s Transition Plan sets out our climate strategy. It explains how we're supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy through our business, investments and work in the UK.
How do we engage transparently with policymakers?
Aviva aims to be transparent and act with integrity when engaging with policymakers, including elected representatives, government officials and public affairs stakeholders. Our Public Affairs team works across the political spectrum.
We also work with industry bodies to support sector-wide engagement and contribute to discussions about the wider insurance and financial services landscape.
- As a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), we follow its professional standards and Code of Conduct.
- We're listed on the Scottish Lobbying Register for relevant engagement with the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government.
Our latest reports and policy insights
Explore Aviva's research, analysis and policy recommendations across the issues shaping communities, the economy and the environment.
Policy priorities and recommendations
Reports outlining recommendations for UK and Scottish policymakers on investment and growth, financial wellbeing, resilience, jobs and energy security.
- Policy priorities for the UK (PDF 3.21MB) sets out ways to unlock investment and growth, strengthen resilience and improve financial security.
- Policy priorities for Scotland (PDF 3.25MB) focuses on resilience, economic growth, investment and financial wellbeing in Scotland.
Financial wellbeing and retirement
Research exploring financial resilience, retirement outcomes and long-term savings.
- Retirement Reality: Managing Money in Mid-Retirement (PDF 10.2MB) with Age UK, examines the financial challenges facing mid-retirees and the support they need.
- Planning for Retirement in the 2050s (PDF 12.9MB) with WPI Economics, looks ahead to the challenges facing future retirees and how savers can achieve greater financial security.
Nature, climate and sustainability
Research covering climate adaptation, natural capital and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Boosting low-carbon investment in the UK – 2025 roadmap update (PDF 1.4MB) sets out how the UK can unlock private investment in low-carbon projects and businesses.
- Boosting low-carbon investment in Scotland (PDF 3.4MB) identifies opportunities to increase investment in clean energy, green skills, homes, transport and nature.
- Investing in nature 2025 report (PDF 20.3MB) makes the case for greater private investment in UK nature restoration.
- Restoring the UK's Lost Rainforests (PDF 2.18MB) highlights the restoration of UK temperate rainforests and the role policymakers can play.
- From Ambition to Implementation: Aviva's Priorities for COP17 and COP31 (PDF 4.73MB) calls for action to accelerate the low-carbon transition, resilience and nature restoration.
Building resilient communities
Research and policy recommendations on housing, regeneration and local growth.
- Building Future Communities roadmap to more flood resilient homes (PDF 5.11MB) looks at how UK homes and communities can become more resilient to climate-related risks.
- Building Future Communities 2025 report (PDF 11.8MB) brings together key findings to help local authorities build more resilient communities.
- Building Future Communities Local Government briefing (PDF 4.72MB) proposes ways to better protect homes and households from flood damage.
Jobs, employment and skills
Research and recommendations on workforce participation, employability and skills.
- Helping the UK Get Ready for Work (PDF 869KB) shows how Aviva is supporting employment and skills, alongside policy proposals to increase workforce participation.
Contact Aviva's Public Affairs team
If you're an elected representative, government official, policymaker or public affairs stakeholder and would like more information about our work and policy priorities, please contact our Public Affairs team. You can also get in touch if you need help with a parliamentary, constituency, or policy issue.
Email the team at public.affairs@aviva.com.
For other enquiries, please visit our Corporate contacts page to find the right Aviva team.
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