Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
INSURANCE giant Aviva led a rally in the sector yesterday after it moved to reassure over its capital strength amid the stock market turmoil.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
AVIVA led a rally in the insurance sector yesterday after it moved to reassure the markets over its capital strength amid the stock market turmoil.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Insurance giant Aviva has increased its hedging against further possible falls in global stock markets and also announced that its surplus regulatory capital rose in the third quarter despite slumping share prices.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva Plc said it had reinforced its buffer against slumping stock markets through increased hedges.
Market Watch (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Insurer Aviva said Thursday that it has a strong position, with estimated surplus regulatory capital of 1.9 billion pounds at Sep. 30, up from 1.8 billion pounds three months ago. The company has also strengthened its protection against further falls in global equity markets through increased hedges. A further 40% fall in equity markets would now reduce surplus regulatory...
Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Andrew MossInsurance sector rallies after Aviva says it's coveredHOLLY WILLIAMS INSURANCE giant Aviva led a rally in its sector after it moved to reassure over its capital strength.The Norwich Union owner's capital excess - required under regulatory rules - stood at around £1.9bn, up from £1.8bn at the end of June, according to Aviva.There had been fears over the capital buffer...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Aviva the UK's largest insurer led a rally in the sector as it surprised markets with an upbeat finanical report and said it had hedged itself against further falls in the global equity markets.
The Herald (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Insurers Aviva and Aegon have sought to reassure investors over their capital levels following share price falls across the insurance sector in the midst of the banking crisis.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
European insurance shares rise sharply on moves
Times Online (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Mortgage payments The number of homeowners seeking help after falling behind with their mortgage payments has surged by more than 50 per cent over the past year, according to Citizens Advice, the leading debt charity. Citizens Advice said that more than 77,300 people had contacted it for help with problems in meeting their mortgage payments or secured loan payments in the year to October, which was...
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Home (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Insurance giant Aviva is leading a stock market rally in the sector today after moving to reassure over its capital strength amid the financial turmoil.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Insurer Aviva said its surplus capital rose in the third quarter despite slumping stock markets, and that it had reinforced its buffer against further equity market falls through increased hedging.
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
The UK life and general insurer said it had strengthened its hedging against equity market turbulence and could withstand a further 40% fall in global share prices
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Two Aviva USA Subsidiaries Due to Legal Entity MergersOLDWICK, N.J.--()--A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of aa- of Aviva Life Insurance Company (Aviva Life) (Wilmington, DE) and Indianapolis Life Insurance Company (Indianapolis Life) (Indianapolis, IN). At the same time,...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
PARIS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Britain's largest insurer Aviva will stay away from acquisitions this year as it waits for more visibility on financial markets, its chief executive said in a newspaper interview.
