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Experience and youth win through in this year's Aviva Norwich City Fan of the Year
9 May 2012

Following a record number of votes, Aviva is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s adult Norwich City Fan of the Year and the first ever junior winner.

Aviva's first Working Lives report outlines the challenges of getting Britain's workers saving
2 May 2012

New Index shows low engagement levels in the run-up to automatic enrolment.

Aviva offers more companies a cost efficient way to fund PMI
25 April 2012

Corporate customers of Aviva’s Optimum PMI healthcare cover now have more choice and control over how their policy is funded, following the introduction of a new type of contract, Corporate Excess.

Advisers are getting RDR ready but still looking for help in making business model decisions
25 April 2012

In the final year of preparation for the Retail Distribution Review, most advisers say they know they will make changes to their business model but many are still trying to decide what the best option for their firm is.

Aviva customers received over £29.5 million in income protection last year
23 April 2012

Aviva’s income protection cover provided payments totalling more than £29.5 million in 2011, helping around 2,600 customers who were unable to work for long periods of time due to illness or accidental injury.

Aviva and Norwich City go global with longest main sponsorship deal in club history
18 April 2012

An historic new contract between Aviva and Norwich City Football Club has been announced today.

Mind the gap - Brits want £7,000 extra income to be comfortable
18 April 2012

Brits face an income gap of £411 per month between their current net income and what they feel would allow them to live comfortably, according to a new report from Aviva.

Financially - squeezed middle ages need extra £600 per month
18 April 2012

Weighed down with responsibility, fearful about financial pressures and job security – it’s no wonder today’s middle age groups of 35-54 year olds are the least optimistic about their future.

Aviva Adviser Academy celebrates fourth birthday with 16,000 members
4 April 2012

As the Adviser Academy celebrates its fourth birthday, Aviva can reveal it has seen a spike in registrations since the start of the year.

9.5 million people doing DIY this Easter weekend but risking hefty bills for ignoring outside repairs
2 April 2012

UK homeowners are champions at spotting and dealing with common maintenance problems inside their homes, but are risking a potential £10,000 bill for repairs by failing to check for issues on the outside.

Norwich City legends help in the search for most fervent fans
19 March 2012

Are you passionate about the players, mad about the matches and carried away by Carrow Road? If so could you be Aviva’s Norwich City Fan of the Year?

Aviva protection customers received £1.2 million a day in 2011
19 March 2012

Aviva paid more than £439 million to its protection customers in 2011 (life insurance and critical illness cover), equating to more than £1.2 million pounds a day, or £836 per minute.

Incomes and savings rise as over-55s weather the financial storm
14 March 2012

After a difficult economic year in which households have felt the pinch, the fortunes of the UK’s over-55s appear to be improving with both savings and income increasing, according to Aviva’s latest Real Retirement Report.

Aviva makes income protection more affordable and inclusive
13 March 2012

Aviva has made significant changes to its Income Protection Solutions policy so that more customers can benefit from highly competitive cover and benefits in a wider range of occupations.

Summertime steals for thieves
12 March 2012

Green-fingered homeowners are being warned to secure their sheds and garages as the long-awaited British Summertime also brings a spike in theft from the great outdoors.

Aviva outlines its plans for automatic enrolment and workplace savings
2 March 2012

Aviva is set to broaden its workplace savings proposition during 2012, focusing on automatic enrolment solutions for employers and advisers and the roll out of its new Work:Life hub.

First time parents spend £425 million preparing for baby
1 March 2012

First-time UK parents spend more than £425 million each year, preparing for the arrival of a first baby, according to research revealed by life insurance provider Aviva.

New parents fail to protect their family's future with life cover
1 March 2012

Four out of five new parents are risking their children’s financial futures by skimping on life cover, according to new research from Aviva.

Simplicity is key to making family life special
20 February 2012

UK households may be brimming with gizmos and gadgets, but it’s bedtime stories and Sunday dinners that make family life special.

Aviva unveils next phase of its quest to protect families
20 February 2012

Aviva has launched an innovative new approach to help advisers overcome barriers when discussing family protection with their clients.

The demise of family saloon car
13 February 2012

The demise of the family saloon, once the bastion of Britain’s family cars, has been driven by the rise of small-car dad and MPV mum, according to research released today by the UK’s largest insurer Aviva.

Aviva's with-profits protects policyholders from market turmoil
10 February 2012

With-profits products provide protection for customers who wish to invest in the markets but don’t want to be exposed to the full impact of volatile market conditions.

Freezing February - Protect your pipes in half-term break
9 February 2012

With the icy blast continuing to sweep across Britain, Aviva is advising homeowners to carry out some simple home checks to prevent freezing and burst pipes drenching their homes.

Advisers predict high levels of auto-enrolment 'opt outs' in younger workers
6 February 2012

More than half of corporate financial advisers think that up to 30% of UK workers could opt out of the government’s new auto-enrolment regulations due to be introduced from October 2012.

Debts soar in last year as UK families struggle to save
25 January 2012

Families in the UK are struggling to build up their savings as the impact of inflation puts pressure on incomes and debt levels, according to research from the latest Aviva Family Finances Report.

Families fail to protect loved ones as they avoid difficult conversations
25 January 2012

UK families are putting luxuries ahead of protecting their loved ones financially, the latest Aviva Family Finances Report reveals today.

UK entrepreneurial spirit under pressure
24 January 2012

A significant proportion of small and medium-sized business owners are losing their entrepreneurial drive and thinking of returning to work with 50% saying it is too tough to be a business owner in the current climate, according to the latest bi-annual SME Pulse from Aviva. 

Winter winners for your car and home
17 January 2012

Aviva is offering New Year deals for customers seeking savings for their family.

Aviva research reveals an 'eagle-eyed generation' of retirees ready to challenge the younger workforce
11 January 2012

The latest research from retirement specialist Aviva has unleashed a new work hungry generation of retirees who are ready to embrace part-tirement and continue working.