Latest news releases from the UK, Canada and Ireland

Half of holidaymakers plan to skip or scrimp on breaks this year
27 Jan 2023
Half of holidaymakers are taking steps to cut their travel costs this year, new Aviva research reveals. The study of more than 4,000 UK adults finds that a third of holidaymakers plan to take actions to cut the cost of their breaks, while a further 16% say they will skip holidays altogether this year.
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Aviva launches the Foundry to build Norfolk’s digital workforce
26 Jan 2023
The Foundry will offer a range of learning opportunities for local students and businesses.
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Aviva plc UK Personal Lines briefing and 2022 General Insurance update
25 Jan 2023
Aviva plc is today hosting an ‘In Focus’ investor and analyst briefing on its UK General Insurance Personal Lines business. The event, which commences at 10:00am (GMT), will be hosted by Charlotte Jones, Group CFO, and presented by Adam Winslow, CEO UK & Ireland GI, and Owen Morris, MD UK GI Personal Lines.
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New guidance for investors to ensure climate financing supports gender equality
25 Jan 2023
The Women in Finance Climate Action Group has developed a framework to help financial institutions support women in the net zero transition and limit the negative impact of climate change on women.
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Economic pressures weigh heavy on UK business confidence as the risk of underinsurance rises
20 Jan 2023
An onslaught of interconnected economic risks, from labour shortages to supply chain disruption, have pushed UK business leaders to the brink as economic concerns top the list of boardroom worries, Aviva’s third annual Risk Insights Report shows.
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Two in five Brits claim to have suffered economic or financial abuse
16 Jan 2023
Aviva’s latest research reveals that the highest proportion (39%) of victims suffered abuse at the hands of their spouse/ partner.
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Aviva enters growing offshore wind insurance market
16 Jan 2023
Supporting the UK’s move to generate more renewable energy.
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Aviva completes £400m buy-in with Interserve Pension Scheme
12 Jan 2023
Aviva has completed a £400 million buy-in of the Interserve Pension Scheme securing the benefits of more than 7,000 members.
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7 out of 10 UK adults are puzzled by financial jargon
28 Dec 2022
But under-25s are least likely to feel puzzled
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A nation of puzzlers: 63% of UK adults do puzzles at least once a week
26 Dec 2022
UK adults spend an estimated average of 169 hours a year on average doing puzzles - equivalent to a whole week - a new study reveals.
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Aviva achieves validation of its science-based emission targets
23 Dec 2022
Aviva has received validation of its science-based targets following approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Aviva launches young driver car insurance with Quotemehappy Connect
19 Dec 2022
Young drivers can earn e-vouchers and discounts on their premiums with the launch of Quotemehappy Connect, a new app-based car insurance proposition which rewards safe driving.
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Aviva calls for financial sector to play a bigger and clearer role in preventing biodiversity loss
13 Dec 2022
Aviva calls for clarity on the financial sector’s role in the goals and targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), due to be agreed at COP15 in Montreal.
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Electric car drivers fear running out of charge – but help is at hand from Aviva
12 Dec 2022
Running out of charge and being left stranded at the roadside is the main concern of drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and those thinking of buying or leasing one, new research from Aviva shows.
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Aviva plc releases IFRS 17 update
9 Dec 2022
Aviva plc (“Aviva” or the “Group”) has released presentation slides and a video on its website, providing an update on the implementation of IFRS 17 and how this will apply to the Group. IFRS 17 is a new accounting standard for insurers which is due to be implemented from 1 January 2023.
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Features and insight: Sustainability
Acting for a better tomorrow? Us too. Here are some of the brilliant things we’re doing to help build a brighter future.

Sustainability
New guidance for investors to ensure climate financing supports gender equality
25 Jan 2023
The Women in Finance Climate Action Group has developed a framework to help financial institutions support women in the net zero transition and limit the negative impact of climate change on women.
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Sustainability
Aviva achieves validation of its science-based emission targets
23 Dec 2022
Aviva has received validation of its science-based targets following approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Environment
Aviva calls for financial sector to play a bigger and clearer role in preventing biodiversity loss
13 Dec 2022
Aviva calls for clarity on the financial sector’s role in the goals and targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), due to be agreed at COP15 in Montreal.
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Research
Electric car drivers fear running out of charge – but help is at hand from Aviva
12 Dec 2022
Running out of charge and being left stranded at the roadside is the main concern of drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and those thinking of buying or leasing one, new research from Aviva shows.
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Features and insight: Protecting people
Discover how we protect people each day. How we help them get on with their lives – for the whole of their lives.

Protecting people
The Billion Dollar Man
3 Jan 2023
Matt Gordon can personally approve cover close to $1 billion. But how do we weigh up the risks when we insure something new?
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Protecting people
With big investment comes big responsibility
5 Aug 2022
How Bulk Purchase Annuities are helping to fund the green energy revolution.
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Protecting people
Our Freya: “How did it take 26 years?”
21 Jun 2022
Freya MacLachlan, Digital Product Owner, on creativity, frustrations, and masking.
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Protecting people
Our Natasha: “If you try, you will never fail”
25 Apr 2022
Natasha Felmingham, Senior Propositions Manager, on the joy of badges and finding missing millions.
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Features and insight: Life at Aviva
Meet some of our amazing people and communities. Look behind the logo and learn about the people who make Aviva what it is.

Life at Aviva
Our carers community: compassionate, caring and resilient
7 Jun 2022
Listen in as Martin, Natalie and Kofi share their stories of why Aviva Carers is so important, and why the community means so much to them.
Hear their stories

Life at Aviva
Our Kofi: “How could you be so… human?”
6 Jun 2022
Kofi Eschoe-Wilson, Customer Service Consultant, on competing for his country, turning down Cirque du Soleil, and tackling taboo.
Read Kofi's story
Life at Aviva
Our Taryn: “They call me a conjuror of the dark arts”
5 May 2022
Taryn Siwale, SEO Manager in Aviva Ireland, on how to be found.
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Life at Aviva
Wellbeing special: living and working with autism
1 Apr 2022
In this wellbeing special episode, our host Johnny talks to Aviva employees and couple Matthew and Daniel about their experiences living with autism.
Hear from Matthew and Daniel
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