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2024
Winter Emergency Kits
Aviva survey - As we approach the colder, darker days of winter, new research has found that most Irish motorists don’t have the staples of a winter emergency kit in their car.
Issues with neighbours
Aviva survey - Dublin residents are the most likely to face neighbour conflicts, with 50% reporting issues.
Pedestrian Safety on roads
Aviva survey- examined pedestrian habits on Irish roads and people’s views on the likely causes of these fatalities.
Not telling the truth to get cheaper car insurance
Aviva research - 17% of motorists would not tell the truth to get cheaper car insurance. Top lies: where their car is parked, their occupation, and the number of penalty points they have.
Smart devices in the home
This trend highlights a growing shift towards modernising our homes, with time efficiency and energy saving as the main reasons for adopting these technologies.
Drivers are actively trying to use their car less
Research found that more than 1 in 5 (21%) motorists say that they are actively trying to use their car less for environmental reasons.
Gender Split who does the household chores
Recent survey looking at the gender split of who does what household chores saw 33% of homeowners reporting that the old-fashioned gender splits are gone.
Increase in last minute withdrawals of suspicious claims
The trend reported last year of claimants where fraud was suspected withdrawing their claims just before or on the steps of the court continues.
3 Most common learner driver mistakes
Aviva survey - common mistakes made and observed by those driving behind them and the extent to which motorists make allowances for L and N plates.
How often people change their car in Ireland
Men tend to change their cars more frequently, with 11% changing every two years or less, compared to 5% of women. Full survey results.
Stricter penalties for insurance fraud
Aviva survey reveals almost (37%) of people “might” or “would” be tempted to inflate a home insurance claim in order to receive some extra compensation.
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland appoints new Board Chair
Helen Nolan appointed Chair of Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC Board replacing Paul Raleigh who stepped down from the position after six years.
Motorists want an overhaul of NCT system
Most drivers (64%) in Ireland would like to see changes to Ireland’s NCT system
Ireland’s over 45s are bigger DIY-ers than their younger peers
Survey results - Four in ten (39%) Irish people would rather pay a professional
Over 60% of homeowners willing to improve energy efficiency
Survey results - 62% of homeowners willing to invest €10,000 to improve the energy efficiency in their homes if they could recoup the money. Read full results.
Aviva pays out €274 million in general insurance claims in 2023
Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC today announced that it paid out €274 million in claims to its general insurance customers and third-party claimants in 2023.
2023
Research - Comfortable vs Flashy Car
One third of drivers would opt for a low key but very comfortable car if they won the Lotto, according to new research from Aviva.
Top tips for safer driving over the busy Christmas period
Aviva Insurance, Motor Product Manager has put together some essential tips to keep you and other road users safe on our roads over the busy Christmas period.
Research | How many homeowners know their BER rating of their home
Only 39% of homeowners know the BER rating of their home and what it means, according to new research from Aviva.
Survey - Almost 1 in 2 drivers admit to some nervousness behind the wheel
Research released by Aviva reveals top 5 anxiety triggers for drivers: icy roads, dangerous drivers, heavy rain or storms, unfamiliar roads, and busy urban areas.
Research | Should ‘accompanied driver rule’ be scrapped
Almost 50% of drivers believe that the ‘accompanied driver rule’ should be scrapped, according to new Aviva research.
Survey – Struggle financially in retirement
A new survey from Aviva Life & Pensions has found that 22% of adults say that they anticipate that they will struggle financially when they retire.
Buying a new car is top priority
Buying a new car is the top financial goal for 24% of consumers in the next five years, according to new research from Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva).
Pensions and payments in retirement
Almost six in ten (58%) people don’t know how much income they can expect to get from their pension in retirement. Survey Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva).
Research | Speed Limits on Irish Roads
1 in 5 drivers think the current speed limit on motorways is too slow with a further 46% of drivers say speed limits need overhauling. View research findings.
The living room is the clear favourite room in the home
The living room is the clear favourite room in the home according to 59% of homeowners with the kitchen coming in second. Click for full survey results
Speeding seen as biggest cause of motor accidents on our roads
Speeding is seen as the biggest cause of motor accidents for both the general population (41%) and amongst 44% of drivers according to new research from Aviva.
Survey – Homeowners spend on garden accessories
Biggest uplifts in spending on garden products during the pandemic were on BBQ equipment, garden structures - such as sheds, trellising, pergolas and garden accessories.
Survey – Homeowners in Ireland
Results - 78% of those aged 18-24 are living with parents or family members, 6% of those aged 35-44 and 2% of those aged 45-54 are also doing so. Get the full results.
More than 1 in 10 adults in relationships have a secret savings account
Aviva survey found that more than 1 in 10 adults (13%) in relationships have a bank or savings account that their spouse or partner is unaware of.
Survey: 5% believe cyclists should be banned from Irish roads
Survey results: Others said that not enough planning has gone into it (20%), and it is causing disruption to drivers, with 9% saying that cyclists have too much space now.
Lower Income Households and Single Women struggle to afford financial products
Lower Income Households and Single Women struggle to afford financial products like health, life insurance and pensions, according to new Aviva research
2022
Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland Announces Appointment of New CEO - Barry Cudmore
Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland DAC (Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland) has today announced the appointment of Barry Cudmore as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Drink driving in Ireland
Those aged between 35 and 44 are more likely than other age cohorts to know someone who in the last year had driven their car after consuming a lot of alcohol.
Aviva Research | Most important features of EV car insurance
Survey - 68% said the most important motor insurance policy feature is cover for unexpected battery failure. Read the full survey results.
Aviva gives €5 million funding to Nature Trust
Nature Trust, a not-for-profit company backed by Coillte and Forestry Partners. 1.2 million native tree saplings will be planted due to Aviva funding.
Aviva Survey | Homeowners grants
Over 40% of people don’t believe available grants are sufficient to encourage homeowners to upgrade their homes.
Small business competition for €50K Pop-Up shop from Champion Green
Champion Green, is giving small businesses the chance to win a €50,000 retail opportunity, in partnership with Aviva Life & Pensions.
Only 14% of motorists admit to having no bad driving habits according to new research from Aviva
Poor driving behaviours by other motorists tops the list of stress factors for almost 30% of drivers according to new research. Read the full results.
Over 50% of people plan to spend almost €7,000 on home renovations
Some 57% of homeowners are planning to undertake renovations in their homes this year, spending on average €6,805 on the planned works. Read the full results…
Majority of people maintain conservative approach to savings
Only 17% of workers claimed they are saving into their pension fund, with only 7% of those in employment holding a savings plan from a life insurance company.
Aviva Ireland’s Half Year Financial Results 2022
Results show that Aviva Ireland performed positively despite more challenging market. Read more.
The Nation Votes for Graham Norton to Drive them Around
Graham Norton tops the list as the nation’s favourite celebrity to drive you around for a day. Read on to find out which other celebrities are listed.
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland announces appointment of new Interim CEO
Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland has announced the appointment of Dave Swanton as Interim Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Over 5 in 10 people say Government’s 2030 Electric Vehicle target is “unrealistic”
Less than half the population believe the Government will meet its 2030 target to have one million electric cars on Irish roads. Read more.
68% of homeowners are planning home renovations in the next 12 months
68% of homeowners in Ireland want to renovate their home over the next 12 months yet 4 in 10 homeowners currently in need of tradespeople. Read more.
Aviva Ireland wins Net Zero Carbon award at inaugural Business and Finance ESG Awards
The inaugural Business and Finance ESG Awards were held in the Mansion House, Dublin this week. Aviva was delighted to take home the award for Net Zero Carbon.
7 in 10 people say soaring Fuel Costs will not lead to increased support for Government’s Fossil Fuel Vehicle Ban
7 in 10 people feel that the impact of ballooning energy prices on their everyday cost of living will not translate into more support for the Government’s goal.
2021
DIY mishaps that spoil Christmas
With Christmas preparations now in full swing, homeowners may be tempted to undertake some DIY activities themselves. Get the survey results.
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.
2 out of 3 workers have no financial plan if they become ill
2 out of 3 workers have no financial plan in place if they become ill for an extended period and just 1 in 5 believe their employer would support them.
“Everybody Needs Good Neighbours” - Nationwide survey reveals
Neighbours can make or break how you feel about where you live. This was one of the primary findings from the latest survey from Aviva Insurance Ireland.
Aviva Research: Over 25% will still pay mortgage or rent in retirement
Over 780,000 people expect to still be paying either their mortgage or rent in retirement, according to new Aviva research.
Working from home – Life & Pensions Research
Almost half of employees working remotely (47%) admit that they have a better work/life balance since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Private pensions research results from Aviva
Almost half of pension savers (46%) don’t have a clue how much it will provide in retirement according to new Aviva research from Aviva Ireland.
Home Insurance Research: Security Breaches
As many as 1 in 5 (19%) homeowners have experienced some form of security breach in or around their homes since the outbreak of Covid-19, according to new research from Aviva Insurance Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading insurers.
Aviva Research: 2/3 of people say it is important to consider ESG factors before investing
The introduction of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which came into effect on 10 March 2021, imposes mandatory environment, social and governance (ESG).
Aviva Research | Home improvements during the pandemic
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Aviva extends accompanied driver insurance
We have extended the accompanied driver insurance cover for those pupils who have unused driving lessons with the Aviva Driving School until to 31 December 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2018
All the information you need on Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2018.
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.
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.
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.
Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 2018
All the information you need to know about Aviva Ireland’s half year financial results 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.
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.
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.
Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2017
All the information you need to know about Aviva Ireland’s full year financial results 2017.
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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