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2021
21 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.
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8 Jun 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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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2020
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2019
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2017
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.
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29 Sep 2017
Pensions Gender Gap
Gender gap when it comes to pensions highlighted by latest research from Aviva.
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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.
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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.
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2016
15 Nov 2016
John Quinlan appointed CEO of Aviva Ireland
Aviva Ireland announces the appointment of John Quinlan as CEO.
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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.
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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.
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