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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.

4 Mar 2019

Aviva Protection Claims Statistics 2018

An analysis of the latest claims statistics from leading life and income protection provider Aviva show that the company has paid out in excess of €90m to almost 2,600 claimants in 2018 across its life protection business with a pay-out rate of 91%.

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

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.

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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