Aviva

www.letstalkgrouprisk.co.uk has been launched in response to increased interest from advisers in group risk issues.

Aviva has signed an agreement with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurer to provide expat private medical insurance in the gulf state.

Less than 5% of independent financial advisers (IFAs) will leave the industry after retail distribution review (RDR) implementation, although an increasing number are worried about profitability, a survey suggests.

IFAs are positive about post- RDR developments but uneasy about the bottom line, an Aviva survey has revealed.

The head of Aviva's wrap Nicholas Burton has stepped down to pursue a career in teaching.

Aviva's share price has fallen 2.2% on news it is entering the US retail market with the creation of capital securities worth $400m (£295m).

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) has warned that 2012 will be another tough year for the private medical insurance (PMI) sector.

Families are focusing on protection, even as they cut back on non-essentials, Aviva has found.

Fiona Murphy finds out how the market is evolving in line with consumer demands and financial growth

Aviva has said 384 jobs in its Bristol office are at risk due to a simplification of its life business.