WebWire | News by Industry : Insurance

Aviva strengthens Regional Specialty proposition with team expansion and digital investment

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:03:20 EDT

- - • Aviva has strengthened its Regional Specialty proposition with 15 new hires across key areas, alongside continued investment in digital capability. - - • The Regional Specialty team now includes more than 50 underwriters, with the construction underwriting team doubling in size to increase regional capacity for complex risks. - - • New Business Development Underwriter roles and an updated operating model are also bringing specialist expertise closer to brokers across the regions. - - ...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354432

Aon Report Finds Digital Infrastructure is Redefining Construction Insurance Risk as Investment Accelerates

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:13:27 EDT

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released its 2026 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report, finding that accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and data centers is reshaping construction insurance, underwriting priorities and risk transfer strategies worldwide. - - Global construction activity continues to grow at pace, increasing from approximately $16 trillion in 2025 to $17 trillion in 2026, and is expected to reach near...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354350

The hidden cost of solo living is revealed

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:34:40 EDT

- - • More than half (58%) of adults who are single or live alone say they could not cope with an unexpected bill of £850 [1] - • More than a third (37%) of adults who live alone say they do not save anything on a regular basis - • Of those who do save and live alone, four in ten (42%) contribute to a Cash ISA - - - New research from Aviva reveals that people who live alone are typically spending almost £1,250 a month on fixed costs alone, before they think about any discretionary or 'f...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354263

Aviva completes the acquisition of DisasterCare Group

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:22:03 EDT

Aviva has completed the acquisition of the DisasterCare Group which includes CJN Holdings Limited, the parent company of Disaster Care Limited and The Flood School Limited (together DisasterCare), making all these companies wholly-owned Aviva subsidiaries. - - This marks a new phase in Aviva's longstanding relationship with the company. Strengthening Aviva's disaster recovery and restoration capability, the acquisition will support a simpler, quicker property claims process for customers,...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354174

Brokers remain confident in growth despite challenging trading conditions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:59:24 EDT

- - • More than nine in ten (95%) brokers expect to grow in 2026 - • Client retention is the leading driver of growth ambitions - • Satisfaction among brokers is high, as nine in ten (90%) are proud to work in insurance - - - Aviva's latest Broker Barometer [1] reveals a high level of confidence among brokers, with 95% expecting their business to grow in the next 12 months. Optimism is highest amongst regional brokers - 98% expect their business to grow. - - In challenging tradin...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354104

Aviva menopause support rolled-out...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:28:56 EDT

Aviva is extending the menopause support services available through Aviva Digital GP to its individual and SME private medical insurance customers. - - The service has been well received by Aviva's corporate customers. Over the past 12 months over 5,000 people have accessed the expert menopause support through their corporate healthcare, including 280 family members. [1] - - Over a third of appointments (39%) with the menopause trained nurses related to mental health concerns such as moo...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=354011

AllianzGI acquires a 51% stake in German battery storage platform GESI

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:13:55 EDT

- - • With 2.6 GW of capacity under development, the Green Energy Storage Initiative (GESI) currently represents one of the largest portfolios of large-scale battery storage facilities in Germany - • This marks Allianz's second direct equity investment in battery storage projects in Germany in a short space of time, thereby contributing to the stabilisation and resilience of the German energy system - - - Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced today that it has acquired a 51 p...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353841

Aviva introduces app to help customers get flood ready

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:09:41 EDT

- - • Number of homes at risk from flooding could rise to one in four by 2050 [1] - • Latest Aviva study finds one in nine new homes in England have been built in flood risk areas [2] - • Over half of residents in high-risk flood zones are not aware of what flood resilience measures they can take to protect their property [3] - • Aviva introduces the Resilico Connect app to customers in high-risk flood areas as part of its 'Be Informed, Prepared and Resilient' education campaign - - ...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353839

Allstate becomes the first major insurance provider to roll out free identity theft protection, delivering more value and protection to millions of customers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:16 EDT

Key takeaways: - - - • Allstate is the first major U.S. insurer to offer free identity theft protection at no additional cost for millions of home, auto and renters insurance customers, starting today in 14 states and continuing to expand to additional states this year. - - • Allstate has offered identity theft protection since 2018. Customers receive 24/7 support and help from U.S.-based Allstate identity restoration specialists to resolve fraud cases and manage the recovery process fr...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353448

Six Audi models earn top rating from US safety organization IIHS

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:11:13 EDT

- - • Audi A5, Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, A6 Sportback e-tron, Q6 SUV e-tron, and Q6 Sportback e-tron earn the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award - • Audi achieves more TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other premium brand in 2026 - - - The renowned US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded six Audi models its highest safety rating. The Audi A5, Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, A6 Sportback e-tron, Q6 SUV e-tron, and Q6 Sportback e-tron have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, putting Audi ahead...

Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=353264