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Aviva Group Ireland

Our press releases

2020

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.

Brian O'Neill - Head of Communications

086 6069702

Email: brian.oneill1@aviva.com

Anne Mathews – Communications and PR Manager

087 2460358

Email: anne.mathews@aviva.com

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