Aviva announces changes to its UK General Insurance business
Commercial Lines
Nick Major, Commercial Lines Managing Director, has decided to pursue opportunities outside Aviva after five successful years with the insurer. Nick has helped to drive strong growth in Aviva’s Commercial Lines business, as seen in Aviva’s recent half year results announcement.
In order to build on this and further accelerate growth, Aviva’s Commercial Lines business will be organised around two core commercial markets: SME (including Mid-Market, Digital, Regional Speciality Lines, Micro and Direct) and Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS). Both business units will operate from a single underwriting framework and strategy. Our approach to Distribution, with a single view of broker relationships and a joined-up strategy led by our Distribution team, will continue.
Aviva is well placed to further capitalise on Aviva’s growth ambitions with established leaders in both markets:
Gareth Hemming will become Managing Director, UKGI Distribution & SME, leading the SME business in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Distribution Officer. Gareth previously led the SME business three years ago and was instrumental in its success. Gareth will continue to report to Adam Winslow, CEO, UK & Ireland General Insurance.Matt Washington will become Managing Director, UKGI Commercial Lines Underwriting & GCS, reporting directly to Adam Winslow. Matt will lead a single underwriting function for Commercial Lines, maintaining the business’ underwriting discipline and focus as it continues to grow.
Personal Lines
Following the successful integration of the AXA XL team to Aviva, Simon Mobey, Managing Director of Aviva Private Clients (APC), has decided to take early retirement at the end of this year. Simon has been critical to the success of setting up and leading Aviva’s extended Private Clients team.
Ann Owen, current Chief Underwriting Officer of APC, will become the new Managing Director. Ann has worked with Simon and the Private Clients team for many years and has a wealth of experience and expertise to take the business forward as it becomes the leading high net worth provider in the market.
Commenting on these changes, Adam Winslow, CEO, UK & Ireland General Insurance, Aviva, said:
“We are sorry to see Nick and Simon go. Nick has been instrumental in driving our Commercial Lines growth and we wish him well and thank him for his contribution to Aviva.
“Simon has been critical to the success of setting up and leading our extended Private Clients team and we wish him every success for the future.
“I’m confident that the changes we’ve made to our structure will bring even greater focus on our key markets, helping to accelerate Aviva’s growth. They will also support our appetite for new business, place additional emphasis and attention on the commitments we’ve made to brokers, and deliver on our ambitious plans for our customers.”
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