Aviva, the world’s sixth-largest insurance group, has appointed Andrei Doubinine as chief executive officer, Russia, to develop its entry strategy into the Russian long-term savings market.
Aviva, the world’s sixth-largest insurance group, has appointed Andrei Doubinine as chief executive officer, Russia, to develop its entry strategy into the Russian long-term savings market.
Andrei, 42, joins Aviva from Ingosstrakh, one of the leading Russian insurers, where he was vice-president for the group’s life and pensions business. He spent seven years with Ingosstrakh in a variety of roles and successfully launched the group’s life and pensions business in 2004. Prior to this Andrei was the Russian diplomatic representative for the World Trade Organisation based in Geneva.
Aviva has recently opened a representative office in Moscow as part of its exploration of the potential of the Russian market, including distribution options and product design.
Philip Scott, executive director, Aviva Life International, said: "Although in its infancy the Russian long-term savings market is developing following recent regulatory reform. Andrei will develop our entry strategy into this new market."
Aviva has roots in Russia going back to 1856 when the Northern Assurance Company, later part of Commercial Union, appointed Miller & Co. agents for life and general insurance in St Petersburg.
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Notes to editors:
- A photograph of Andrei Doubinine is available from the Aviva media centre at www.aviva.com/media. This site also includes company and product information and a news release archive.
- Aviva is the world’s sixth-largest insurance group based on gross world-wide premiums and market capitalisation (at 31 December 2004); it is one of the leading providers of life and pensions in Europe and has substantial businesses in other markets around the world.
- Aviva’s main activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with world-wide total income of Ł40 billion and assets under management of Ł280 billion at 31 December 2004.