Aviva France, a major player in life insurance and long-term savings, asset management and non-life insurance, and its network of insurance agents have signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs (the Union of Small Entrepreneurs), making them the association’s sole insurance partners.
Aviva France, a major player in life insurance and long-term savings, asset management and non-life insurance, and its network of insurance agents have signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs (the Union of Small Entrepreneurs), making them the association’s sole insurance partners. The UAE is an independent association recognised by the French government. Its aim is to support "auto-entrepreneurs" by offering advice and services adapted to this new small business status.
Aviva is pleased to able to invite UAE members to take out insurance at the click of a mouse, immediately produce an insurance certificate which is valid for one month and choose their insurance agent. The partnership covers third-party liability policies (during work and after delivery) and legal protection. Aviva hopes that this partnership will boost its growth among the self-employed.
Aviva joins the official UAE Partners Club
The official UAE Partners Club offers small entrepreneurs services intended to help them set up, manage and develop their businesses. These exclusive offers are only available to UAE members: www.union-autoentrepreneur.com/content/le-club-des-partenaires-de-luae
Aviva invites UAE members to take out insurance and choose their agent online
UAE members access their dedicated area on the Aviva Assurances website. There they can find information and advice about small entrepreneurship, immediately obtain insurance cover in the click of a mouse or request a quotation if their activity cannot be insured online. They can also choose their general agent. The selected Aviva agent will then contact the small entrepreneur within 48 hours in order to make an appointment to conclude the contract and arrange its follow-up.
Jean-Pierre Menanteau, CEO of Aviva France, says: “We’re delighted to be the official insurance partner of UAE. We have a range of straightforward, useful and good-quality insurance offers for small entrepreneurs. For Aviva France, a subsidiary of the world’s fifth-largest insurance group with 50 million customers worldwide, this is a significant strategic development: it‘s in line with Aviva’s objectives in terms of sustainable development, as we are helping small entrepreneurs manage their risks properly. Thanks to our presence among self-employed workers, a sector where Aviva already has 100,000 customers, Aviva and its 873 general agents are nurturing entrepreneurial spirit on a daily basis. It’s also an innovative way of supporting medium- and long-term developments in the tertiary sector.”
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UAE press contacts:
PRESS & VOUS
Jacky Isabello – Amélie Lebreton
Telephone: +33 (0)1 4437 0019
E-mail: info@press-et-vous.fr
Aviva press contacts:
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Anne Perthuis – Fanny Bezol
Telephone: + 33 (0)1 4704 1947
E-mail: fbezol@agencezap.com
Notes to editors:
About Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs
The aim of UAE is to support the development of the small-entrepreneur community. Consequently, it has set itself the following objectives:
- Promote and defend the small-entrepreneurs scheme: the success of this scheme depends on the commitment of its best allies to promote and strengthen it.
- Organise the small-entrepreneurs community via the website www.unionautoentrepreneur.com. This is a place where small entrepreneurs can exchange ideas through forums and a blog, as well as finding answers to their questions and useful information.
- Enhance the professionalism of small entrepreneurs: in order to encourage small entrepreneurs to adopt good professional and commercial practices, the UAE has created a professional charter and code of conduct that members must agree to adopt. These commitments should generate confidence among their customers. The signing of this charter will have the dual advantage of enhancing the professionalism of small entrepreneurs and serving as a quality reference for prospects and customers.
- Advice and services for small entrepreneurs: services are also offered to facilitate the management of members’ businesses and growth. This covers dealings with the authorities, promotion to potential customers, a partners club offering services in the areas of banking, insurance, accountancy, training, and so on.
Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs is also…
Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs was created by François Hurel, a promoter of the small-entrepreneurs scheme, whose competence and commitment are widely recognised. François Hurel, who chairs the UAE, has described himself as “the guarantor of an official, independent entity entirely at the service of small entrepreneurs”. This legitimacy has been strengthened by the backing of Hervé Novelli, State Secretary for SMEs, who said at the launch of the UAE: “I’m very proud to have been able to give France a system that allows anyone to set up a business, generate additional income, and above all, achieve success through their own work. In this period, which is tough for everyone, this entrepreneurial energy is extremely encouraging and gives me great hope for the future. Union des Auto-Entrepreneurs provides a community for small entrepreneurs and a charter of professionalism.”
About Aviva
Aviva is the world’s fifth-largest insurance group*, with 50 million customers throughout Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. Aviva’s principal business activities are: life insurance and long-term savings, fund management and general insurance. At 31 December 2008, Aviva had turnover of €64.3 billion, with €393 billion of assets under management. Aviva is the largest insurer in the UK and one of the main providers of life insurance and pension products in Europe.
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With more than 180 years’ experience in France, Aviva is among the top ten players in the insurance market. Aviva France operates a balanced multi-distribution model based on a comprehensive range of products, mainly designed for individuals and SMEs. Some 900 general agents, 1,800 branch staff, 400 life insurance advisers, almost 900 wealth management advisers (Union Financière de France) and more than 1,000 active partner brokers are at the service of 3 million clients every day. Aviva has developed unique expertise in building effective partnerships for the benefit of its clients, particularly with AFER, the largest savings association in France, and the Crédit du Nord, Société Générale, Ford and Médéric groups. Specialising in unit-linked products, Aviva is recognised for the excellent performance of its long-term funds, the quality and innovation of its products, and solid commitment to its customers through its Good Advice approach. Aviva France is a socially responsible company and has developed initiatives that include reducing and neutralising its CO2 emissions, supporting more than 250 projects to help children and the elderly through the Aviva Foundation, and implementing an acclaimed diversity policy.
The Aviva Group directly employs more than 4,700 staff in France. At 31 December 2008, Aviva France reported consolidated sales of €6.0 billion and an IFRS-based net profit of €130 million. The company managed assets worth €69.6 billion at 31 December 2008.
*Based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2007.