Featured articles
10 Jun 2022
Introducing new functions for our ESG tool
Integrated into our Platform, our ESG profiling tool can now give your clients’ holdings an independent assessment against a range of key ESG preferences.
1 Apr 2022
Has the regulation for the NMPA created a new critical advice point?
Aviva's Duncan Singer reviews the details behind the new regulation that you can’t afford to miss
11 May 2022
9 FinTech areas to focus on
Aviva's Tim Walton gets an adviser viewpoint. What are the key FinTech Solutions advisers could adopt to stay ahead in 2022? Jane Hodges and Holly Heald are experienced advisers at the forefront of digital-first advice. Here are their top 9 tips.
Latest updates
25 Jul 2022
We're closing the Aviva Life & Pensions New & Old With-Profits Sub-Funds and Stakeholder With-Profits Sub-Fund to new business
From 1 January 2023 we’ll be closing the Aviva Life & Pensions New & Old With-Profits Sub-Funds and Stakeholder With-Profits Sub-Fund.
18 Jul 2022
Leasehold home owners could be eligible for a more favourable Loan To Value
We’ve changed the way we calculate leasehold properties
14 Jul 2022
ESG regulation is going places- are you on the right path?
Our “Talking ESG” webinar was a resounding success, with some very insightful discussions amongst our panellists. Here’s a brief recap.
13 Jun 2022
Expert support for Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodiversities
With our new neurodiversity pathway
10 Jun 2022
Introducing new functions for our ESG tool
Integrated into our Platform, our ESG profiling tool can now give your clients’ holdings an independent assessment against a range of key ESG preferences.
26 May 2022
Talking ESG – key takeaways from the experts
Our “Talking ESG” webinar was a resounding success, with some very insightful discussions amongst our panellists. Here’s a brief recap.
24 May 2022
2021 Individual protection claims results
£1.1bn in individual protection claims helped more than 53,700 customers and families in 2021
16 May 2022
ESG Regulation - "Don't wait, act now!"
James Dalby, ESG Lead at Aviva Wealth shares his top tips to help you get ahead of the curve.
16 May 2022
Will the Government’s Greening Finance Strategy make far reaching “sustainable” change to Retail Wealth advice?
Duncan Singer shares his thoughts
11 May 2022
9 FinTech areas to focus on
Aviva's Tim Walton gets an adviser viewpoint. What are the key FinTech Solutions advisers could adopt to stay ahead in 2022? Jane Hodges and Holly Heald are experienced advisers at the forefront of digital-first advice. Here are their top 9 tips.
9 May 2022
ESG and ethical investing: what’s in a name?
In recent years, ESG and ethical investing have moved from niche strategies to a mainstream part of investing. But what’s the difference between ESG and ethical investing?
9 May 2022
An Interview with Cleona Lira: How I became an Ethical Adviser
We were keen to put financial adviser, Cleona Lira, under the spotlight, to find out about how she became an Ethical Adviser.
9 May 2022
Five ways to add value with ESG
In a recent survey by Aviva of over 500 people with investments, over half (55%) said that the pandemic had had an impact on their likelihood to take ESG factors into consideration when deciding where to invest their money.
9 May 2022
Approaching ESG – client needs, adviser expectations
Our research shows that advisers are aware of the increased interest in ESG, with 92% believing it will be a larger proportion of investing than any other in two years’ time. However, the expectation appears to be that this increase in ESG investments will be driven largely by investors, not as a result of advisers promoting it to their clients.
Protection
24 May 2022
2021 Individual protection claims results
£1.1bn in individual protection claims helped more than 53,700 customers and families in 2021
21 Mar 2022
March: important protection updates
The following changes will be implemented on 20 March 2022.
11 Mar 2022
Giving clients what they need to take back control
One of our income protection customers, Alia, was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had to put her job as an NHS doctor on hold. We were able to provide her with extensive support
12 Nov 2021
Recognition at the Cover Excellence Awards
"a great combination of benefits” and “unique” annual health checks"
5 Nov 2021
Changes to the protection online application process
Upfront AMRA and GP details required from 21 November
20 Sep 2021
We're going further with Global Treatment
Discover a more streamlined, simple and seamless Global Treatment
3 Sep 2021
Need a strong proposition?
Discover how our menu offering can provide a strong, yet flexible, solution
25 Aug 2021
September Service Updates
We've changed the way we do business, discover what's new here
28 Jun 2021
Changing Client Situations?
From making small changes in the application journey to adapting to life’s big changes, here are just some of the ways our menu offering can help you to provide better cover and service to your clients.
7 Jun 2021
Service Update: Residency Definition
Platform & Investments
25 Jul 2022
We're closing the Aviva Life & Pensions New & Old With-Profits Sub-Funds and Stakeholder With-Profits Sub-Fund to new business
From 1 January 2023 we’ll be closing the Aviva Life & Pensions New & Old With-Profits Sub-Funds and Stakeholder With-Profits Sub-Fund.
14 Jul 2022
ESG regulation is going places- are you on the right path?
Our “Talking ESG” webinar was a resounding success, with some very insightful discussions amongst our panellists. Here’s a brief recap.
10 Jun 2022
Introducing new functions for our ESG tool
Integrated into our Platform, our ESG profiling tool can now give your clients’ holdings an independent assessment against a range of key ESG preferences.
26 May 2022
Talking ESG – key takeaways from the experts
Our “Talking ESG” webinar was a resounding success, with some very insightful discussions amongst our panellists. Here’s a brief recap.
16 May 2022
ESG Regulation - "Don't wait, act now!"
James Dalby, ESG Lead at Aviva Wealth shares his top tips to help you get ahead of the curve.
16 May 2022
Will the Government’s Greening Finance Strategy make far reaching “sustainable” change to Retail Wealth advice?
Duncan Singer shares his thoughts
11 May 2022
9 FinTech areas to focus on
Aviva's Tim Walton gets an adviser viewpoint. What are the key FinTech Solutions advisers could adopt to stay ahead in 2022? Jane Hodges and Holly Heald are experienced advisers at the forefront of digital-first advice. Here are their top 9 tips.
9 May 2022
An Interview with Cleona Lira: How I became an Ethical Adviser
We were keen to put financial adviser, Cleona Lira, under the spotlight, to find out about how she became an Ethical Adviser.
9 May 2022
Approaching ESG – client needs, adviser expectations
Our research shows that advisers are aware of the increased interest in ESG, with 92% believing it will be a larger proportion of investing than any other in two years’ time. However, the expectation appears to be that this increase in ESG investments will be driven largely by investors, not as a result of advisers promoting it to their clients.
11 Apr 2022
The Smooth Managed Fund Celebrates 3 Years on Bonds
Full 3 year performance data now available.
1 Apr 2022
Has the regulation for the NMPA created a new critical advice point?
Aviva's Duncan Singer reviews the details behind the new regulation that you can’t afford to miss
4 Feb 2022
Get useful tax year end support
To support you during the busy tax year end, we've put together some handy templates to help you make the most of it.
Retirement & Equity release
18 Jul 2022
Leasehold home owners could be eligible for a more favourable Loan To Value
We’ve changed the way we calculate leasehold properties
19 Apr 2022
We are changing our commercial terms for our individual annuity products from 30th April
We're updating our terms
24 Jan 2022
Equity release – Introducing our Variable gilt index early repayment charge (ERC)
A transparent calculation to work out early repayment charges
7 Jan 2022
Merger of FLC With-Profits Sub-Funds
On 1 July 2022 we plan to merge the FLC Old With-Profits Sub-Fund with the FLC New With-Profits Sub-Fund
18 Oct 2021
We are now offering fixed early repayment charges (ERCs) for all new equity release customers
Our ERCs are changing
20 May 2021
Reduction in the minimum cash reserve drawdown amount
We are delighted to announce some improvements to our Equity Release Lifestyle Flexible product.
22 Mar 2021
Service update - New business increased flexibility
We are increasing the time that we will accept a new business and additional borrowing application to secure an interest rate
1 Feb 2021
Aviva launches real time rates for equity release
Live rates are now available for advisers through iress
Workplace & Group Protection
13 Jun 2022
Expert support for Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodiversities
With our new neurodiversity pathway
14 Mar 2022
National Insurance Contributions and the Health and Social Care Levy
How we'll adapt Group Income Protection policies
8 Mar 2022
How Aviva's Group Income Protection helps combat long Covid
Fresh challenges for employers across the UK
26 Nov 2021
5 Tips to Improve your ESG
Read about our recent ESG webinar, including the resources available via the Plan it with Purpose campaign and five key tips to help small businesses improve their ESG.
25 Oct 2021
How can SMEs offer a valuable staff benefit package
In July 2020, we surveyed more than 700 SME businesses to find out the challenges they face and where staff benefits fall on their priority list.
Business support
9 May 2022
ESG and ethical investing: what’s in a name?
In recent years, ESG and ethical investing have moved from niche strategies to a mainstream part of investing. But what’s the difference between ESG and ethical investing?
9 May 2022
Five ways to add value with ESG
In a recent survey by Aviva of over 500 people with investments, over half (55%) said that the pandemic had had an impact on their likelihood to take ESG factors into consideration when deciding where to invest their money.
21 Mar 2022
Income Protection: The Foundation of All Financial Planning
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, talks all things income protection.
21 Feb 2022
Neurodiversity, it’s more common than you think
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, shares her experiences of neurodiversity and the importance of knowing how to support your clients living with these conditions.
21 Feb 2022
Compliance, it’s a wonderful thing!
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, shares her tips on how compliance helps her identify more opportunities by viewing it as a tool.
21 Feb 2022
How to be a trans ally
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, shares why being a trans ally is something that should be a part of every aspect of our lives.
31 Jan 2022
Priorities for 2022
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, shares some of her priorities for the year ahead.
17 Dec 2021
Meet the team: Ian Gregory
28 Oct 2021
Seven ways to manage stress and anxiety
20 Oct 2021
Going for the triple win
Neil Lemmon, one of our Strategic Account Managers at Aviva, gives us insight into his role and shares how he operates on the mantra of win:win:win.
30 Sep 2021
How to find clients and build your client base
Kathryn Knowles, award-winning protection adviser, shares her tips to help you find clients and build your client base.
22 Sep 2021
How to deal with difficult client conversations
How to deal with difficult client conversations
22 Sep 2021
Effective factfinding for protection clients
9 Jun 2021
Generation rent: the protection they need
Whether it’s twenty some-things finding their feet for the first time or forty or fifty year olds divorcing and leaving the family home, generation rent is expanding.
8 Mar 2021
The rise of the Silver Splitters
Couples in their sixties and seventies are getting divorced in greater numbers; but what’s behind the rise of the Silver Splitters?
3 Mar 2021
The impact of covid on divorce
It isn’t surprising that lockdown and the attendant stresses of a national pandemic are likely to send divorce rates rocketing.
Service updates
16 Nov 2020
Essential adviser site maintenance from 5pm on 20 November
Between 20 and 23 November, we’ll be doing some behind-the-scenes updates to some of our services.
20 Sep 2020