Aviva named Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year - British Insurance Awards 2026

A win for us and our broker partners


At last night’s glittering British Insurance Awards event, held in London at the Royal Albert Hall, we were proud to be named Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year 2026, a recognition that reflects the strength of our partnerships with brokers right across the UK.


The Aviva team also took home awards in two other categories:

  • Technology - Our Mid-Market Underwriting Platform
  • Industry Impact - The Aviva and Direct Line Group acquisition

Dave Martin, Managing Director, UKGI Aviva Broker

"We are absolutely delighted to receive the Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year award, particularly given the exceptional calibre of nominations this year. At a time when the industry continues to innovate and invest in delivering better outcomes for customers, this recognition is especially meaningful.

This award reflects the dedication of our colleagues, the strength of our proposition, and the trust placed in us by our broker partners. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support, loyalty and partnership. Together, we remain focused on delivering outstanding service, creating value for customers, and raising the bar across the market."

Congratulations also to every finalist and winner across this year's awards, particularly Insurance Broker of the Year McGill and Partners and to our own Emma Holland and Kieran Rosewell, nominated in the Unsung Hero and Young Achiever categories. Your dedication to clients and to raising standards across our industry sets the bar the rest of us aim for.
 

A win built on partnership, recognising that with brokers, we’re unstoppable together


Winning Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year is recognition of what’s possible when broker expertise and Aviva's scale, breadth and dependability work as one.

Brokers bring the expertise, the relationships and the understanding of what clients need. Our role is to strengthen that with the capability of the UK's leading insurer, so that together we can help businesses navigate uncertainty and unlock better outcomes.
 

Building on our momentum


Wins like these are an exciting milestone, but they're not the finish line. We'll keep investing in the tools, underwriting capability and regional support that make the biggest difference to brokers and keep working to earn this recognition again.

Awards like these are meaningful because they recognise the difference we make together. Thank you to every broker, colleague and partner who has contributed to this achievement. We're excited about what comes next.

What makes us Unstoppable Together?