Latest news releases from the UK, Canada and Ireland
More over 65s are still working than six years ago, Aviva research shows
31 Aug 2022
The survey, conducted earlier this year, shows a marked increase in the number of people over 65 who remain in the workforce compared to 2016, and a fall in the number drawing their state pension.
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55-64s most likely to feel ‘up to their neck in debt’ as financial squeeze bites
30 Aug 2022
According to new research, 43% of 55-64 year olds surveyed admit they are ‘struggling financially’ or are ‘up to their neck in debt’ against an average of 35% of people surveyed in the 55+ age group.
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Four out of five homebuyers would reduce offers for poor maintenance
26 Aug 2022
This is in spite of the current climate of soaring house prices and lightening-speed sales in some areas.
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Work-life balance overtakes salary post-pandemic
24 Aug 2022
New research published today by Aviva, found more workers surveyed said they were attracted to their current role for the work-life balance (41%) than the salary (36%).
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80% of employers think it is important pensions are invested responsibly
17 Aug 2022
Aviva’s Working Lives Report 2022: The Big Squeeze has found 80% of employers compared to 65% of employees think it is important that a workplace pension fund is invested responsibly.
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Aviva completes the acquisition of Succession Wealth
11 Aug 2022
The acquisition significantly enhances Aviva’s presence in the fast-growing UK wealth market.
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Aviva plc 2022 interim results announcement
10 Aug 2022
Continuing momentum with strong first half results demonstrating the benefits of our diversified business model.
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Aviva confirms acquisition of Azur's high-net-worth business
2 Aug 2022
Aviva has signed a binding agreement with Azur Underwriting Ltd to acquire its high-net-worth personal lines business in the UK and Ireland.
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Director Declaration
2 Aug 2022
Aviva plc announces that Amanda Blanc, Group Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Board of BP plc.
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Bank of grandma and grandad help younger people get on the property ladder for the first time
1 Aug 2022
New research suggests there is a growing tendency among older Brits to use the wealth held in their property to help younger generations become first time buyers.
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Aviva appoints Michele Golunska as MD of Wealth and Advice*
28 Jul 2022
Michele will have responsibility for Aviva’s intermediary platform business, the workplace business, heritage customer solutions and Aviva’s advice operations comprising of Succession Wealth, Aviva Financial Advisers and Sesame Bankhall Group.
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Gardens being uprooted in favour of driveways and artificial grass, new research reveals
26 Jul 2022
25% of homeowners in the UK with outside space have turned all or part of their garden into a driveway and a further 17% are planning to make this change.
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The kids are alright – the move towards ‘living legacies’ revealed by Aviva research
19 Jul 2022
New research from Aviva shows that more than half of over 55s want to see the benefit of giving significant financial help to their family while they are still alive, rather than leave an inheritance in a will.
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Aviva research reveals growing wealth held in property
7 Jul 2022
New research from Aviva has revealed the increasing importance of the role of property wealth in retirement planning.
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One in 10 UK residents leaves a key under a plant-pot
7 Jul 2022
Residents are being reminded to lock up before they jet off, as new research reveals some shocking home security habits ahead of holidays.
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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
Something missing?
26 Apr 2022
How Ria Exworthy found her ‘something missing’ and three satisfyingly green ways you could too.
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Sustainability
Our Ed: “When everything you imagined becomes reality”
19 Apr 2022
Ed Dixon, Head of Responsible Investment at Aviva Investors, on funding a better tomorrow.
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Sustainability
Do we really need a car?
12 Apr 2022
Lucy Guy is a Strategy & Planning Manager. Here she shares where her interest in the environment began and what made her ditch her car for good.
Read our Q&A with Lucy
Sustainability
Playing our part
29 Oct 2021
Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Aviva Investors, shares why its going to take coordinated and determined action at COP26 to tackle the climate crisis.
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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
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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Protecting people
Our Heather: “Huge potential claims”
10 Feb 2022
Heather Dusenbury, specialist underwriter in Aviva Canada, on math, exposure and deal hunting.
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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.
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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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