The Aviva Edit
Insightful reads from our money and insurance blog
Featured articles
13 Nov 2019
Are drivers being misled by the word ‘autonomous’?
Automated, autonomous, self-driving, driverless – all words that appear almost daily in the press when talking about cars. But what do they really mean?
What does it mean?
26 Jul 2019
Ethical investment: Looking past profit
We explore why profit with purpose is no longer a pipe-dream for ethical investors.
Read more
5 Sep 2019
Financial planning for your new baby
There’s no avoiding it, parenthood is pricey. But clever financial planning helps, and it pays to think long term and tax-free.
Fund your little one
Articles on protecting your things
Make protecting your things as easy as enjoying them.
29 Nov 2019
‘How’s my driving?’ The bad habits UK drivers admitted to in our survey
From squinting through frosted windscreens to driving and texting, we conducted a survey of UK drivers, and here’s what we found.
Do you do any?
20 Nov 2019
Dead, or dead slow? How to drive safely around horses
The British Horse Society’s guide to horse risk assessments
Drive safely around horses
13 Nov 2019
Are drivers being misled by the word ‘autonomous’?
Automated, autonomous, self-driving, driverless – all words that appear almost daily in the press when talking about cars. But what do they really mean?
What does it mean?
13 Nov 2019
AvivaPlus: a fairer future for insurance customers
Find out why people are switching to AvivaPlus, the new type of insurance which puts you in control.
Will you switch?
29 Oct 2019
Brexit and your policies
With Brexit on the horizon, we're keeping a close eye on how your policies could change.
Read about what Brexit means for your policies
25 Oct 2019
Halloween and Bonfire Night: a frightening time for homes
Spare a thought for your home if you’re planning a seasonal celebration this autumn – theft claims rocket in late October and November.
Protect your home
15 Oct 2019
How will a no-deal Brexit affect your travel?
Thinking of going away after Brexit? Read this first.
Impact of Brexit
14 Oct 2019
Which alarm system should you get for your home?
Your home insurance provider may ask that it meets specific requirements in order to validate your policy.
Explore alarm types
11 Oct 2019
5 ways to winter-proof your property
We know it’s important to make sure our homes are ‘winter-ready’, so instead of putting those jobs off, why not tackle them now?
Read more
11 Oct 2019
How will Brexit affect my property?
With Brexit dominating the news for the past three years, what effect has the political climate had on the UK property market?
Get prepared
3 Oct 2019
How to minimise home-share headaches
Insufficient cover and a taste for surveillance are highlighted in Aviva’s survey on home-sharing companies like Airbnb, HomeAway, One Fine Stay and FlipKey.
Keep your home safe
24 Sep 2019
Time-poor Brits neglect properties to focus on other things
Millions of us are turning a blind eye to leaking taps and unlagged pipes, putting our homes at risk.
Look after your home
19 Sep 2019
Car hire mishaps – to insure or not to insure?
Hiring a car abroad can be expensive, but should you get excess insurance to prevent any more financial burdens if you have an accident?
Read more
13 Aug 2019
Luxury-loving students take items worth more than £3,000 to university
Students’ possessions are worth more than ever, but not having contents insurance could put high-value items at risk
Read more
8 Aug 2019
New legislation for landlords
The government recently introduced a raft of changes to rental rules – and it’s essential for landlords to keep abreast of these.
Read more
23 Jul 2019
Help! I've been hit by an uninsured driver
What to do next, and how your insurance can help
How you’re protected
Articles on money
Take charge of your finances with our guides and articles.
13 Nov 2019
How does insurance excess work?
Opting for a higher excess level on your cover may reduce the price of your premium. But what is excess insurance and when does it apply?
Find out more
12 Nov 2019
Is it time to re-think your Black Friday spending style?
There are three types of Black Friday shopper – which one are you?
Discover which type you are
1 Nov 2019
Why protecting your trip is more important than ever in 2019
With the collapse of several package holiday companies in recent years, you may be wondering if the holiday you’ve booked is safe. Here’s how to protect your getaway.
Discover more
1 Nov 2019
The rise of the sharing economy
Insurance was once a barrier to driving someone else’s car, but now getting the cover you need to drive – even for just an hour – is now as easy as downloading a film.
Read more
25 Oct 2019
How to save your children’s money
Most children can expect to be showered with presents on birthdays and special occasions, but what should you do when the gift is a monetary one?
Read more
25 Oct 2019
How to manage your paid subscriptions
Unexpected bills and recurring payments add up quickly. Take control of your finances and manage your subscriptions using our advice.
Read more
11 Oct 2019
Ways to Brexit-proof your finances: certainty in uncertain times
While it’s difficult to predict the impact, there are a couple of things you can put in place to help Brexit-proof your personal finances.
Read more
3 Oct 2019
Home-sharing – the best of times, the worst of times?
Home-sharing websites like Airbnb, HomeAway and FlipKey give those with extra space the opportunity to earn money, but is it worth the hassle?
Read more
19 Sep 2019
When does the bank of mum and dad end?
With university fees escalating and millennials flocking back to the family home, how can you make sure the ‘bank of mum and dad’ will, one day, end?
Or does it?
19 Sep 2019
Starting my working life with £45,000 university debt
With university tuition fees now costing up to £9,000 a year, Amy McDonnell explains what’s it like to start your adult life with thousands of pounds worth of debt.
Is it worth it?
19 Sep 2019
Your guide to Insurance Premium Tax
What exactly is Insurance Premium Tax? Here’s a run-down of everything you need to know and how it affects you.
Be in the know
5 Sep 2019
Financial planning for your new baby
There’s no avoiding it, parenthood is pricey. But clever financial planning helps, and it pays to think long term and tax-free.
Fund your little one
30 Aug 2019
With a will, there’s a way
You never know what’s around the corner, so why not have a safety net for the future? With an up-to-date will, you can stay in control of your family’s circumstances.
Protect your family
21 Aug 2019
Repaying university debt
Part 3 of our guide to the cost of going to university, from funding further education to paying it back
Read more
21 Aug 2019
Funding the total cost of university
Part 2 of our guide to student finances, from funding further education to paying it back.
Find out how
21 Aug 2019
An honest look at student finances
Part 1 of our guide to the cost of going to university, from funding it to paying it back.
Read more
Articles on life changes
Prepare for change with our guides and articles.
22 Nov 2019
Hitting a milestone birthday? There’s some important info coming your way
We now send customers relevant information about their retirement choices at key dates in their lives. Find out when you’re due to hear from us.
Find out more
18 Oct 2019
The different ways of dealing with death
It goes without saying that the loss of a loved one is a crushing event, but unfortunately, it’s something we all experience at some point.
Read more
3 Oct 2019
Thinking of working from home? Now might be the time
We spoke with recruiting expert Graham Major about why more than four million UK workers are now ditching the daily commute in favour of working from home.
Read more
3 Oct 2019
How to plan your own funeral
Planning on dying? Good, because much like taxes, rain on bank holidays, and rail strikes, it’s inevitable. So, it’s best to be prepared.
Read more
30 Aug 2019
Motor costs in retirement
It’s easy to be seduced by the soft leather and horsepower of a new car. But factor in the annual running costs and your pension before accelerating away.
Find out your options
10 Jul 2019
5 tips for solo travelling
From planning ahead to protecting your documents, take a look at our top 5 tips for solo travel planning.
Read our tips
10 Jul 2019
The new generation of travel
Once the preserve of the young and carefree, more and more of us are taking off to travel the world in our 40s, 50s and 60s. We’ve discovered how possible it is.
Discover the possibilities
28 Jun 2019
Living alone and loving it: Divorced people are happier than ever, but at what cost?
How can we single-proof our finances?
Learn more
21 Jun 2019
A date to remember! Do you know when you’ll retire?
Today's retirement age varies widely, and there are 3 reasons why.
What's your retirement date?
18 Apr 2019
7 eye-opening facts about the UK’s sandwich carers
Appreciate the efforts of those who deal with this especially heavy workload.
Discover the facts
27 Mar 2019
Silent carers: meet the sandwich generation men
While the majority of care carried out by those in the sandwich generation is managed by women, men play an important and often hidden role.
Meet the sandwich generation men
27 Mar 2019
Trials and tribulations of being part of the sandwich generation
Lucy Downing tells us about how it feels to be part of the ‘sandwich generation’.
Read Lucy’s blog
27 Mar 2019
Sandwich generation survival guide
Caring for ageing parents and children? Here’s how to cope when you’re doing it all.
Read our survival guide
27 Mar 2019
The selfless generation ‘sandwiched’ between kids and parents
Discover the impact of being a part of the sandwich generation.
Meet the parents
21 Nov 2018
How to change careers
A guide to managing the financial implications of a career change.
Career change guide
21 Nov 2018
Returning to work after long term illness
Everything that you, your doctor and your employer need to do.
Returning to work tips
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