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2 Aug 2022

The Nation Votes for Graham Norton to Drive them Around

Graham Norton tops the list as the nation’s favourite celebrity to drive you around for a day. Read on to find out which other celebrities are listed.

28 Jul 2022

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland announces appointment of new Interim CEO

Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland has announced the appointment of Dave Swanton as Interim Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

25 Jul 2022

Over 5 in 10 people say Government’s 2030 Electric Vehicle target is “unrealistic”

Less than half the population believe the Government will meet its 2030 target to have one million electric cars on Irish roads. Read more.

18 Jul 2022

68% of homeowners are planning home renovations in the next 12 months

68% of homeowners in Ireland want to renovate their home over the next 12 months yet 4 in 10 homeowners currently in need of tradespeople. Read more.

1 Jul 2022

Aviva Ireland wins Net Zero Carbon award at inaugural Business and Finance ESG Awards

The inaugural Business and Finance ESG Awards were held in the Mansion House, Dublin this week. Aviva was delighted to take home the award for Net Zero Carbon.

27 Jun 2022

7 in 10 people say soaring Fuel Costs will not lead to increased support for Government’s Fossil Fuel Vehicle Ban

7 in 10 people feel that the impact of ballooning energy prices on their everyday cost of living will not translate into more support for the Government’s goal.

21 Jun 2022

People saved €397 monthly during pandemic

People saved an average of €397 per month during the pandemic, with men saving more than women on average. Read more.

8 Jun 2022

War in Ukraine and Rising Costs are Top Concerns in 2022 for 7 in 10 People

Research shows that the war in Ukraine and rising costs are top concerns for 7 in 10 people. Read more.

2 Jun 2022

3/4 of people in Ireland planning to holiday this summer

The survey revealed that 8 in 10 people feel that holidaying in Ireland provides less bang for your buck than holidaying abroad. Learn more

30 May 2022

Aviva donates €120,000 to Galway Rape Crisis Centre

The partnership with Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) will be extended for a further two years Aviva confirmed. Learn more about Aviva and GRCC charity partnership.

9 May 2022

Rising fuel prices pushing motorists to change their car usage

3 May 2022

4 in 10 increased their savings during the pandemic

With almost 70% citing the reduction in spending opportunities as the main reason for this according to the latest survey from Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland (Aviva).

19 Apr 2022

Increases in energy costs

Aviva Insurance Ireland (Aviva) conducted a survey on the increases in the costs of energy bills and what are customers greatest financial concerns.

4 Apr 2022

Aviva pays out over €106 million in protection claims in 2021

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva), reported that the company paid out €106.5 million to 2,534 customers with protection policies in 2021.

1 Apr 2022

Aviva pays out €46 million to income protection claimants in 2021

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland (Aviva), reported that the company paid out €46 million to 2,000 new and existing income protection claimants during 2021.

24 Mar 2022

Aviva Mini Rugby Festivals

We hope you can join us over the Easter holidays where your Aviva Mini Rugby can make some new friends, practice her rugby skills, and above all have plenty of fun.

14 Dec 2021

DIY mishaps that spoil Christmas

With Christmas preparations now in full swing, homeowners may be tempted to undertake some DIY activities themselves. Get the survey results.

26 Nov 2021

Some 66% of homeowners are currently working/studying from home

Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, one of Ireland’s leading insurers, recently conducted research to gain insights into the number of people who are either working or studying from home.

29 Oct 2021

2 out of 3 workers have no financial plan if they become ill

2 out of 3 workers have no financial plan in place if they become ill for an extended period and just 1 in 5 believe their employer would support them.

28 Oct 2021

“Everybody Needs Good Neighbours” - Nationwide survey reveals

Neighbours can make or break how you feel about where you live. This was one of the primary findings from the latest survey from Aviva Insurance Ireland.

20 Oct 2021

Aviva Research: Over 25% will still pay mortgage or rent in retirement

Over 780,000 people expect to still be paying either their mortgage or rent in retirement, according to new Aviva research.

12 Oct 2021

Working from home – Life & Pensions Research

Almost half of employees working remotely (47%) admit that they have a better work/life balance since the outbreak of the pandemic.

4 Oct 2021

Private pensions research results from Aviva

Almost half of pension savers (46%) don’t have a clue how much it will provide in retirement according to new Aviva research from Aviva Ireland.

17 Sep 2021

Home Insurance Research: Security Breaches

As many as 1 in 5 (19%) homeowners have experienced some form of security breach in or around their homes since the outbreak of Covid-19, according to new research from Aviva Insurance Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading insurers.

9 Aug 2021

Aviva Research: 2/3 of people say it is important to consider ESG factors before investing

The introduction of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which came into effect on 10 March 2021, imposes mandatory environment, social and governance (ESG).

7 Jul 2021

Aviva Research

Driven undoubtedly by the extended periods of time that we have all been forced to spend in our homes since the outbreak of the pandemic, recent research carried out by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC (Aviva) reveals that 1.5 million homeowners have spent over €11 billion in the last 12 months.

22 Apr 2021

Aviva Life Claims increase by 9% to €109 million in 2020

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva), one of Ireland’s leading insurers, today reported that the company paid out almost €109 million to customers with protection policies in 2020.

18 Mar 2021

Home Insurance Claims rise by 4.5%

An increase in both the volume and cost of settling home insurance claims in 2020. Preliminary data shows the gross incurred cost of these claims may have increased by 20%.

1 Mar 2021

Aviva targeting Net Zero carbon by 2040

Aviva has today announced its plan to become a Net Zero carbon emissions company by 2040. This is the most demanding target of any major insurance company in the world today.

18 Dec 2020

Christmas festive fiascos

Aviva reveals a number of household claims that it sees at Christmas, like feet put through ceilings. Read the full list and our advice to avoid these fiascos.

17 Nov 2020

Stress and anxiety pandemic evident

A new study on the nations’ sentiment towards their health, wellbeing and the workplace before the onset of Covid 19 in March 2020 and now.

7 Sep 2020

Aviva pays out over €100 million in life claims in 2019

Aviva Life & Pensions, one of Ireland’s leading insurers, reported that the company paid out just over €100 million in life claims in 2019

15 Jul 2020

Aviva Insurance Ireland Announces Appointment of New Interim CEO

Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC (Aviva Insurance Ireland) today announces the appointment of Declan O’Rourke as interim Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.

9 Jun 2020

Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland announces appointment of new CEO

Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland DAC today announces the appointment of Dave Elliot as Chief Executive Officer following Tom Browne’s decision to retire after 40 years of working life.

18 May 2020

Aviva extends free accompanied driver insurance

We have extended the free accompanied driver insurance cover for those pupils who have unused driving lessons with the Aviva Driving School until to 31 December 2020.

30 Mar 2020

Aviva lights up Aviva Stadium for HSE

Aviva Insurance Ireland lights up Aviva Stadium, the iconic home of Irish soccer and rugby, in the corporate colours of green and red of the Health Service Executive (HSE) in solidarity with all frontline healthcare workers.

27 Mar 2020

Aviva announce range of additional insurance supports for the HSE

Aviva Insurance Ireland announced a range of additional supports targeted at those working in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and healthcare workers who have motor and home insurance policies with Aviva.

2 Mar 2020

Aviva launches new simplified investment option for retirement savings

New simplified investment option for retirement savings. Strategy focuses on growth, consolidation and de-risking as appropriate.

12 Feb 2020

Women take the lead when it comes to servicing the car

Research shows males are more likely to check their tyre pressure and tread depth more frequently while women have their car serviced at least once every year.

19 Dec 2019

Research shows women take the lion’s share of responsibility for childcare

Women are more likely to claim to do the lion’s share of the housework and the financial cost of childcare, according to new research from Ireland’s leading insurer, Aviva.

9 Dec 2019

Friends First complete redevelopment of Enterprise House, Blackrock, Co Dublin

Friends First, now part of Aviva Life & Pensions, have completed the development of an impressive, 75,000 sq. ft. Grade A office building in Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

26 Nov 2019

VR Headset Launch

Aviva, in partnership with Dublin City Council, launches new virtual reality technology to promote road safety nationwide with students from Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun.

1 Nov 2019

Friends First completes sale of Victoria House, Belfast

Friends First, now part of Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland DAC, announced the disposal of Victoria House, Belfast on behalf of its UK Select Property Fund to Vanrath Recruitment.

21 Oct 2019

Aviva Family Finance Report 2019

Almost 1.4 million adults expect to buy a property over the next five years, according to Aviva’s Family Finances report 2019.

9 Oct 2019

Aviva Customers with a UK / NI driving licence

Anyone resident in the Republic of Ireland who holds a UK/NI driving licence must exchange it for an Irish one before the 31st of October 2019.

23 Sep 2019

Research shows workers in the dark on pension planning

New RED C research commissioned by leading pension provider, Aviva, has revealed a stark disconnect amongst adults in Ireland when it comes to pension planning.

3 Sep 2019

Aviva Customers impacted by Douglas Village Shopping Centre Fire

Aviva Ireland today announced that it will provide free car hire for up to 10 days to all its motor insurance customers whose vehicles have been trapped as a result of the fire in Douglas Village Shopping Centre.

8 Aug 2019

Aviva Ireland’s Half Year Financial Results 2019

The results show that Aviva Ireland continues to report solid results. Click for a breakdown of Life Insurance Business and General Insurance.

12 Jul 2019

Mid-year economic review 2019

Risk of a disorderly Brexit continues to cast a shadow on growth forecasting for Irish economy, according to Aviva Ireland’s Chief Economist.

27 Jun 2019

Friends First completes sale of 23 Shelbourne Road

Following a number of high-profile lettings and transactions, U+I plc jointly with investment vehicles managed by Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) has just closed on the purchase of 23 Shelbourne Road from the Friends First Commercial Property Fund.

1 May 2019

Aviva pay out over €182 million in general insurance claims in 2018

Aviva paid almost 99% of general insurance claims in 2018, an increase of 2% over the previous year. This equates in value to a pay out of a staggering €182 million that was paid to customers and third-party claimants during 2018.

29 Mar 2019

Rebranding of Aviva Life Business

With effect from March 29, the name of Friends First Life Assurance Company dac (Friends First) and Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited has changed to Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva).

7 Mar 2019

Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2018

All the information you need on Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2018.

17 Oct 2018

Aviva Group busts myth with 98% claims payment

It’s a common misconception that insurance companies try to avoid paying out or hide behind bureaucracy to make it difficult for customers to get their money.

5 Oct 2018

New Acquisitions for Aviva’s Irish Property Fund

We’re delighted to announce that Aviva’s Irish Property Fund (the Fund), managed by Aviva Investors, has concluded two Sale and Leaseback transactions totalling c.€30m to further enhance the income profile of the Fund.

4 Oct 2018

Generation Debt: Threat of Retirement Poverty Loom

The Aviva 2018 Pension Index (formerly the Friends First Pension Index), published today, shows an increasing threat of retirement poverty for future retirees with the majority (55%) of those surveyed expecting to have some level of debt in retirement.

2 Aug 2018

Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 2018

All the information you need to know about Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 2018.

3 Jul 2018

Aviva Family Finance Report 2018

A majority of workers without a private pension would remain enrolled in the Government’s proposed auto-enrolment pensions savings plan, new research by Aviva has found.

1 Jun 2018

Aviva’s Acquisition of Friends First

Aviva Ireland has completed the transaction to acquire the life insurer, Friends First. The completion follows the approval by the Central Bank of Ireland of the acquisition which was granted last week.

20 Mar 2018

Life Insurance Research

It has been revealed that one third (33%) of Irish people are still paying for financial mistakes made in the past with almost the same amount (35%) saying they find the topic of financial management confusing.

8 Mar 2018

Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2017

All the information you need to know about Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2017.

17 Jan 2018

Sponsorship of Aviva Stadium extended to 2025

Aviva Ireland today announced the extension of its naming rights of the Aviva Stadium until 2025.

14 Nov 2017

Aviva To Acquire Life Insurer, Friends First

Aviva Ireland today announces it is to acquire Friends First Life Assurance Company dac for a cash consideration of €130m, subject to regulatory approval.

29 Sep 2017

Pensions Gender Gap

Gender gap when it comes to pensions highlighted by latest research from Aviva.

3 Aug 2017

Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 2017

All the information you need to know about Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 2017.

25 Jul 2017

Drivers Using Technology at the Wheel

Four out of five (84%) Irish drivers admit to using electronic devices or consulting maps while driving compared to two thirds (66%) of drivers in the UK.

15 Nov 2016

John Quinlan appointed CEO of Aviva Ireland

Aviva Ireland announces the appointment of John Quinlan as CEO.

7 Nov 2016

Aviva to create fifty new jobs in Galway

Aviva has announced it is to create 50 new jobs in its general insurance business in Galway.

9 Mar 2016

Aviva Ireland Health Sold to Irish Life

Aviva announces the sale of private health insurer, Aviva Health Insurance Ireland Limited (Aviva Health) to Irish Life.