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11 Nov 2019

Protection Research 2019

Some 54% of under 35s claim that they or someone close to them experience stress or anxiety, with 35% admitting to having mental health issues, according to new research by leading insurance company, Aviva.

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.

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.

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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