Aviva announces that it has appointed Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet as CEO of Aviva France, subject to regulatory approval, and also to the role of Underwriting, Pricing and Product (UPP) Director for Aviva Europe.
Aviva announces that it has appointed Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet as chief executive officer (CEO) of Aviva France, subject to regulatory approval, and also to the role of Underwriting, Pricing and Product (UPP) director for Aviva Europe. Mr Maso y Guell Rivet, will join Aviva Europe’s executive committee and will report to Aviva Europe chief executive Igal Mayer.
Mr Maso y Guell Rivet, who will join Aviva on 1 July, was CEO of AXA Insurance UK from 2008 to 2010 and was previously finance director of AXA’s UK business. He has also held senior roles for AXA Group including leading its corporate finance and risk management division. He began his career with Mazars and also worked for UAP Group.
Andrew Moss, group chief executive of Aviva, said: “I am delighted that Aviva has attracted someone of Philippe’s experience and I am confident that he will be a strong addition to our European team under Igal’s leadership.”
Igal Mayer, chief executive of Aviva Europe and chairman of Aviva France, said: “I’m delighted that Philippe has agreed to join Aviva as CEO of Aviva France and also to lead our underwriting, pricing and product team across Europe. Philippe has an excellent track record of achievement in European insurance and will be a strong addition to our leadership team.
“His expertise and experience will enable him to lead our business in France while ensuring that we develop sophisticated underwriting, pricing and product innovation to allow our business to grow and meet our customers’ needs across Europe.’’
Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet said: “I am looking forward to joining Aviva and Igal’s European leadership team. I have admired Aviva’s progress for many years so it is exciting to now have the opportunity to help drive the development of both our French and European businesses and continue to offer innovative solutions to our three million customers in France.”
After an orderly transition, Nicolas Schimel who has acted as CEO of Aviva France during the interim period, will dedicate himself fully to his position as chairman and CEO of UFF, the independent adviser company which is listed in Paris and majority owned by Aviva France.
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Aviva Europe
Jon Bunn, corporate affairs & communications director +44(0)20 7662 3101
Aviva Group
Rashmi Gautam, senior manager, group communications +44 (0)20 7662 9511
Notes to Editors
About Aviva
Aviva is the world’s sixth largest insurance group, serving over 53 million customers across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Aviva's main business activities are long-term savings, general insurance, and fund management, with worldwide total sales of £47.1 billion and funds under management of £402 billion at 31 December 2010.
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About Aviva France
With more than 180 years of experience in France, Aviva is a top 10 provider within the insurance market in France.
Aviva offers a large range of products to three million customers, including small and medium-sized companies.
Aviva France differentiates itself through a strong and profitable multi-distribution model (875 tied agents, 1,000 brokers, 400 Aviva advisors in life and 800 financial advisors within UFF). Aviva France also has strong partnerships including AFER, the leading association of savers in France, the Crédit du Nord Group, subsidiary of Société Générale Group, and car manufacturers.
Aviva France directly employs more than 4,700 people. On 31 December 2010, the company registered sales of €7 billion (gross written premiums) with total IFRS operating profit of €424 million and €80 billion AUM.
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* Based on 2010 published life and pensions PVNBP on an MCEV basis, total investment sales and general insurance and health net written premiums, including share of associates' premiums.