Aviva

Jason Windsor is leaving Aviva after 11 years, including two and a half as group CFO, to join Persimmon.

Arklie follows in the footsteps of Patrick Tiernan, who recently swapped Aviva for Lloyd’s.

It has been suggested that a Lloyd’s syndicate could provide a neat solution to the licensing needs of its growing specialty business.

Aviva increased gross written premium (GWP) in UK commercial insurance by 16% to £1.9bn ($2.5bn) during the first nine months of the year, as continued rate momentum helped fuel its top-line growth.

Staff turnover has been high in the class following a period of dramatic rating change.

The carrier intends to return £4bn of funds to shareholders by the end of 2022 as its divestment plan nears completion.

The insurer has agreed to indemnify physios who closed their premises in order to comply with Covid-19 guidance from medical bodies.

Staff movement has been high in the sector, as new capacity returns to the market after years of correction.

Aviva has undergone a restructure of its international operations under the leadership of Amanda Blanc.

The information-gathering exercise for large insurers and banks won’t dictate capital requirements.

Continued rate momentum and retention drives growth in the carrier’s global specialty business.