Aviva has announced that Tidjane Thiam has been appointed to the Aviva board with effect from 1 May 2007 and becomes group executive director, Aviva Europe.

Thiam will have board level responsibility for all of Aviva's European businesses outside the UK, which together account for 39% of total group sales.

Aviva's European portfolio includes mature businesses in the developed markets of France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain and the fast-growing emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe, including Aviva's newest business in Russia.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.