Our Media Commitment
Our media commitment
Journalists seeking interviews or information for stories, articles or topic ideas are welcome to contact us for assistance.
Members of the media, please contact:
Parveen Singh
Email: parveen.singh@aviva.com
Tel: 437-221-3492
Aviva Canada quick facts:
- Employees: more than 4,000
- Customers: more than 2.4 million
- Head Office: 10 Aviva Way Suite 100, Markham, Ontario L6G 0G1
- CEO: Tracy Garrad
- Parent Company: Aviva plc
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Recent press releases
April 24, 2024 - Aviva pledges $6M to Nature Conservancy of Canada for conservation and nature-based carbon removal projects
April 16, 2024 - Aviva Canada announces eight Canadian municipalities to receive electric charging stations
March 26, 2024 - Susan Penwarden, Managing Director, Aviva Canada, responds to Ontario Budget 2024
March 7, 2024 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada posts full-year 2023 results
February 12, 2024 - Aviva Canada launches new program to tackle supply chain emissions
February 8, 2024 - Statement on National Summit to Combat Auto Theft
February 6, 2024 - WWF-Canada and Aviva Canada launch free resource for Canadian businesses to take urgent action to protect biodiversity
January 5, 2024 - Aviva completes acquisition of Optiom
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2023 Press releases
December 7, 2023 - Aviva Canada named Greater Toronto Top Employer for 2024
December 6, 2023 - Aviva partners with Wild + Pine to remove carbon through afforestation project
November 28, 2023 - Aviva Canada supports efforts to promote food security and increase opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and diverse communities
November 27, 2023 - Aviva to acquire Canadian vehicle replacement insurance business, Optiom
November 16, 2023 - Aviva plc Q3 2023 Trading Update
November 6, 2023 - Aviva Canada expands Charged for Change program across Canada for 2024
November 2, 2023 - Susan Penwarden, Managing Director, Aviva Canada, responds to Ontario's Fall Economic Statement
October 4, 2023 - First-in-Canada solution boosts rental affordability for tenants
August 23, 2023 - More Canadians are enjoying the dual benefits of working hybrid
August 21, 2023 - Aviva Canada and OneClose Inc. partner to help new condo owners save money
August 16, 2023 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada posts half-year 2023 results
July 31, 2023 - Aviva Canada releases 2022 Sustainability and Climate-related Financial Disclosure Reports
July 20, 2023 - Aviva plc releases 2022 comparative financial information restated for IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, together with 2023 outlook
June 15, 2023 - Aviva Canada employees across the country take action on second annual Climate Day
June 5, 2023 - Aviva Canada opens doors to a faster, more convenient auto repair experience
May 26, 2023 - Aviva Canada donates $50,000 to Canadian Red Cross to support those impacted by the Alberta wildfires
May 24, 2023 - Aviva plc Q1 2023 Trading Update
May 3, 2023 - Aviva Risk Insights Report: Economic uncertainty is No. 1 risk perceived by Canadian businesses
April 18, 2023 - Aviva Canada Announces Seven Ontario Communities to Receive Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
March 23, 2023 - Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva Canada, responds to Ontario Budget 2023
March 9, 2023 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada posts full-year 2022 results
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2022 Press releases
December 23, 2022 - Aviva achieves validation of its science-based emission targets
December 13, 2022 - Aviva calls for financial sector to play a bigger and clearer role in preventing biodiversity loss at COP15 in Montreal
December 9, 2022 - Aviva Canada awarded Greater Toronto Top Employer for 2023
December 5, 2022 - New Aviva program invests $3 million for EV chargers in under-served communities
November 23, 2022 - Building stronger communities: Aviva Canada supporting Canadians affected by food insecurity and advancing D&I initiatives
November 21, 2022 - Aviva Canada appoints new Chief Financial Officer
November 9, 2022 - Aviva plc Q3 2022 Trading Update
September 26, 2022 - Aviva Canada donates $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross in support of those impacted by Hurricane Fiona
August 10, 2022 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada posts half-year 2022 results
July 11, 2022 - Report: Québec businesses view future risk in a unique way compared to the rest of Canada
June 28, 2022 - 6-in-10 Canadians who relocated during the pandemic cited COVID-19 as an influence
June 7, 2022 - Team Aviva hits the streets across Canada for Aviva Climate Day
June 6, 2022 - Aviva Canada releases first annual Sustainability Report
May 18, 2022 - Aviva plc Q1 2022 Trading Update
April 28, 2022 - Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva Canada, responds to Ontario Budget 2022
March 9, 2022 - New report quantifies the top five risks Canadian businesses say they’re facing
March 2, 2022 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada reports full year 2021 results
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2021 Press releases
December 6, 2021 - Aviva Canada recognized as Greater Toronto Top Employer for 2022
November 30, 2021 - Aviva Canada donates $150,000 to communities across Canada this GivingTuesday
November 29, 2021 - Aviva Canada extends claims innovation through first-in-Canada, award winning integration with AutoTrader.ca for immediate total loss vehicle valuation
November 23, 2021 - New WWF-Canada grant recipients restoring over 100 hectares of habitats to support wildlife and absorb carbon
November 19, 2021 - Aviva Canada goes beyond industry practice to assist B.C. customers with evacuation expenses
November 18, 2021 - Aviva Canada donates $50,000 to Canadian Red Cross to help British Columbians impacted by floods
November 11, 2021 - Aviva plc Q3 2021 Trading Update
October 28, 2021 - Zorica Todorovic joins Aviva Canada as new Chief Information Officer
August 12, 2021 - Media Statement: Aviva Canada reports half-year 2021 results
June 18, 2021 - Aviva invests over $1 million in WWF-Canada’s Nature and Climate Grant Program to fight biodiversity loss and climate change
May 27, 2021 - AVIVA PLC Q1 2021 TRADING UPDATE
March 19, 2021 - Aviva Canada further reduces personal auto rates, passing on savings to drivers in Ontario
March 4, 2021 - Aviva Canada reports full year 2020 results
March 1, 2021 - Aviva becomes the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040
February 2, 2021 - Notice re: David Wiseman
January 14, 2021 - Aviva Canada adds industry top talent to its Commercial Lines and Global, Corporate and Specialty (GCS) teams
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2020 Press releases
December 16, 2020 - Struck by lightning, a not-so-stolen car, lost treasure and more – Aviva Canada shares most quirky and unusual claims from the last year
November 5, 2020 - Phil Gibson, Managing Director of Personal Insurance at Aviva Canada responds to Ontario Budget 2020
August 6, 2020 - Aviva Canada continues to improve COR while providing support to customers
July 30, 2020 - Aviva reminds Albertans to beware of ‘hailstorm chasers’ going door-to-door promising low prices or waiving deductibles
April 8, 2020 - Helping drivers: Aviva Canada’s response to COVID-19
April 2, 2020 - Aviva Canada unveils extensive support package for Canadians during COVID-19
March 5, 2020 - Aviva reports Full Year Results
Aviva Canada’s recovery continues with a COR of 97.8% for 2019
February 26, 2020 - POLL: Calls to fight insurance fraud grow louder among Canadians
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2019 Press releases
December 18, 2019 - Frisky kittens, sneaky snakes, crime fighting and more – Aviva Canada shares most quirky and unusual claims from the last year
November 27, 2019 - POLL: 50 % of Canadian accident victims just don’t know what to do
November 6, 2019 - Aviva Canada and Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention partner up to make Canadian school zones safer
September 5, 2019 - Aviva Canada appoints Mark LeBlanc as Managing Director of Broker Distribution and Marketing
September 5, 2019 - Aviva Canada applauds electronic proof of auto insurance in Ontario
September 4, 2019 - Aviva Canada launches tailored insurance for Canadian companies doing business in Canada and the United States
August 8, 2019 - Media Statement
Aviva Canada - Half Year 2019 Results
June 27, 2019 - Aviva Canada Encourages Canadians to Take Back Our Roads in the launch of its New Social Impact Platform Focused on Road Safety
June 13, 2019 - Appointment of Anne Marie O’Donovan, FCPA as Chair of the Board of Directors at Aviva Canada
June 7, 2019 - Management changes at Aviva Canada - Jason Storah named as Chief Executive Officer
Colm Holmes assuming new role as Chief Executive Officer of General Insurance
April 11, 2019 - Phil Gibson, Managing Director of Personal Insurance at Aviva Canada responds to Ontario Budget 2019
April 8, 2019 - Announcing Aviva Ally – transacting small business insurance made easy
Brokers now able to submit small business insurance applications their way
March 27, 2019 - Aviva partners with the Hartford
To offer cross-border services to Canadian companies doing business in the United States
March 18, 2019 - Investigation reveals unlicensed auto insurance sales and policy fraud to vulnerable consumers
Ontario Provincial Police arrest and charge Toronto man for selling fraudulent auto insurance coverage
March 7, 2019 - Media Statement
Aviva Canada - Full Year 2018 Results
January 28, 2019 - Kick-start your claim at the click of a button
Accident Support Services and Aviva Canada launch first real-time, automatic claims process
January 9, 2019 - Colm Holmes, President & CEO of Aviva Canada, comments on the Ontario auto insurance consultation
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2018 Press releases
December 4, 2018 - Aviva Fraud Report 2018: Majority of Ontarians believe 25% of claims are fraudulent
Ontarians aware of pervasiveness of insurance fraud & support new actions to combat it
November 20, 2018 - Aviva Community Fund reveals the winners of its 2018 competition
Aviva Canada concludes its 10th year of the Aviva Community Fund, adding another $1 million to funding important community causes
November 19, 2018 - Aviva Canada launches insurance tailor-made for small businesses
Aviva OnpointTM offers relevant and specific insurance to meet the needs of small business owners
November 15, 2018 - Colm Holmes, President & CEO of Aviva Canada, responds to Ontario Minister of Finance Victor Fedeli’s delivery of the 2018 Fall Economic Statement
November 12, 2018 - Aviva Canada signs Toronto Maple Leafs goalie
Freddie Andersen signs on as brand ambassador for Maple Leafs Insurance Provided by Aviva
November 8, 2018- Moncton man to spend 30 days in prison for cheque fraud
Decisive action by RCMP bolsters thorough investigation
October 24, 2018 - OneEleven and Aviva Canada to host Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon
October 24, 2018- Fred Shurbaji joins Aviva Canada assuming key role as Head of Small Medium Enterprise, Commercial Insurance
October 15, 2018 - 98 per cent: the number of claims accepted and paid to Aviva customersAviva debunks misconception that insurers do not pay claims by releasing pay out rate
October 9, 2018 - Aviva fraud investigation sparks sanctions
A chiropractor in Ontario penalized after evidence of fraud revealed
October 1, 2018 - Aviva Canada donates $75,000 to Canadians impacted by extreme weather
Supporting the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts for those impacted by tornado and wildfires
September 25, 2018 - Voting now open – Canadians can help the Aviva Community Fund donate another $1M to charitable organizations!
Tenth Year Anniversary of ACF focuses on #BetterTogether
August 8, 2018 - Aviva Canada Celebrates a Decade of Community Building
Canada’s longest running online funding competition returns with over $1 million to fund charitable initiatives in communities across Canada
August 2, 2018 - Media Statement - Aviva Canada Half Year 2018 Results
Aviva Canada Half Year 2018 Results
July 26, 2018 - Aviva Canada appoints new leaders in Risk, Claims and Information Technology
Rounding out Aviva Canada’s leadership team with top industry talent
May 14, 2018 - Distracted driving-related accidents rise dramatically, Aviva Canada claims data shows
In support of National Road Safety Week, Aviva Canada urges Canadians to start “Undistracted Driving”
May 14, 2018 - POLL: Newfoundland and Labrador drivers demand more choice, relief from rising auto insurance rates
It seems that very few drivers in the province are happy with the way the auto insurance system is working for them right now.
April 16, 2018 - Aviva Canada readies team as extreme weather shifts from wind to rain, Claims hotline available to assist customers 24/7
Offering tips to prevent damage and keep customers safe during extreme weather
April 5, 2018 - Aviva Canada investigation = consumer protection
A lesson for law firms, legal representatives, healthcare clinics, healthcare professionals
March 29, 2018 - Aviva Canada welcomes a report on the deteriorating state of auto insurance in NL
Consumers are losing in the current market
March 12, 2018 - Aviva fraud investigation reveals urgent need to reform auto insurance
Canadians are paying billions for auto insurance fraud –Auto repair fraud costs $547 million in Ontario alone
March 5, 2018 - Aviva launches Enterprise – the first commercial insurance solution that reflects the changing needs of business owners today
Innovative, modular design all under one P&C policy allows for greater flexibility, easy tailoring, and convenient enhancements
March 1, 2018 - Snapsheet Brings Virtual Claims Technology to Canada
Aviva Canada partners with Snapsheet as first Canadian partner, making the claims process easier and more efficient for customers
January 30, 2018 - Bill 150: Aviva Canada supports consumer transparency and protection
Bill 150: Aviva Canada supports consumer transparency and protection
January 16, 2018 - Leadership changes at Aviva Canada
Leadership changes at Aviva Canada
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2017 Press releases
December 14, 2017 - Outdoorsy Expands to Canada – Bringing the RV Sharing Economy to Millions of Canadians
Outdoorsy and Aviva Canada team up to bring an RV peer-to-peer marketplace to Canadians coast to coast.
December 12, 2017 - Aviva rides with Lyft as it heads into Ontario
Aviva official commercial automobile insurance provider for Lyft in Canada
December 5, 2017 - Aviva Community Legacy Award to U of Ottawa’s Polycycle Celebrates Canada’s 150th
Aviva Community Legacy Award to U of Ottawa’s Polycycle Celebrates Canada’s 150th
December 5, 2017 - The Aviva Community Fund Announces the Grand Prize Winning Ideas
Ninth year of competition concludes, bringing total donations to $8.5 million
December 5, 2017 - Aviva Canada Statement on more affordable auto insurance for Ontario drivers
The following is a statement from Aviva Canada CEO Greg Somerville
December 5, 2017 - Aviva Community Legacy Award to U of Ottawa’s Polycycle Celebrates Canada’s 150th
Aviva Community Legacy Award to U of Ottawa’s Polycycle Celebrates Canada’s 150th
November 28, 2017 - AVIVA ANNOUNCES EQUAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
All Canadian employees to get equal paid parental leave following the arrival of a new child – regardless of their gender, sexual orientation or how they become a parent
November 23, 2017 - Aviva Fraud Report 2017: “Crash, Cash and Backlash”
Auto insurance fraud is costing Canadians an estimated $2 billion a year
November 3, 2017 - Aviva Canada applauds Quebec government for protecting the interests of consumers
Aviva Canada welcomes the new omnibus Bill 150 tabled by the Finance Minister and the steps taken by the Quebec government to protect the interests of consumers.
November 3, 2017 - The Aviva Community Fund finalists are…
More than two million votes were cast for over 500 incredible ideas.
October 26, 2017 - Aviva Canada expands insurance coverage for commercial customers
Aviva is pleased to announce the launch of Commercial Accident, a newly developed, comprehensive offering for customers through its broker partners.
October 24, 2017 - Announcing the winner of Women Creating Legacy in Insurance Scholarship Fund
Aviva Canada and Mills Brokers Insurance Solutions, in partnership with Ivey Business School at Western University, are excited to reveal that ...
October 10, 2017 - Get Ready to Rock the ACF Vote!
Have your say – Rock the Aviva Community Fund vote today
October 2, 2017 - Cyber Security Awareness Month: Canadians lose millions every year from identity theft and online scams
Aviva Canada debuts educational video and enhanced identity theft coverage for customers...
September 21, 2017 - Canadians demanding technology relief from Distracted Driving
Aviva poll
September 13, 2017 - Do you have an idea for positive change that needs funding?
Submit ideas to The Aviva Community Fund by October 2 for a chance to share over $1 million in funding
September 11, 2017 - Aviva Canada, Mills Brokers Insurance Solutions and the Ivey Business School are advancing women in insurance
Nominations for the “Women Creating Legacy in Insurance Scholarship Fund” are now open!
August 3, 2017 - Aviva plc 2017 interim results announcement
July 25, 2017 - Aviva and Local Insurance partner to support charities
Insure For Your Cause program offers customers opportunity to donate to charity when they purchase insurance
July 19, 2017 - Aviva named the Canadian Insurance Carrier of the Year 2017
Embracing the world of analytics to meet evolving customer needs
July 11, 2017 - Aviva Canada and Sharp Mobile announce agreement to accelerate broker digitization
iMobilebroker platform offers brokers an “all carrier” digital and customer self-service insurance experience
July 10, 2017 - Aviva Canada is on the ground helping customers in British Columbia
iMobilebroker platform offers brokers an “all carrier” digital and customer self-service insurance experience
July 4, 2017 - Aviva Canada welcomes the auto insurance system review announced today by Minister Perry Trimper
June 29, 2017 - Calling all young social entrepreneurs – do you have an innovative idea to tackle climate change?
The Aviva Community Fund is back and introduces a new category with an additional $150,000 in funding
June 27, 2017 - 20% Ownership of Insurance Brokerages is in Consumer’s Best Interest
Aviva urges the Government of Quebec to protect consumers
June 13, 2017 - Aviva Pitch Day is back
With $170 million to invest in digital startups that will help shape the future of insurance
May 15, 2017 - Aviva and Tennis Canada partner to deliver a branded insurance experience for Ontario tennis players and fans
Home and Auto insurance for Ontario tennis club members will benefit grassroots tennisMay 10, 2017 - Pedestrian claimant crosses the line
Abdirahman Yusuf Nur facing multiple charges after allegedly forging documents in injury claim against Aviva CanadaMay 4, 2017 - Aviva Canada investigation leads to conviction and stiff sentence for Québec police officer
Former policyholder gets 15 months in prison after dumping truck in the St. Lawrence RiverMay 2, 2017 - Protect your car from damage with the revolutionary Hail Protector System
Aviva Canada and Hail Storm Products team up to keep customers’ most prized possessions safeApril 19, 2017 - Aviva Canada’s 2016 Public Accountability Statement now available
April 5, 2017 - Aviva invests $2.5m in leading Canadian real estate marketplace & brokerage, Casalova
After Aviva Pitch Day presentation, Canadian real estate marketplace, Casalova poised for next level of growthMarch 22, 2017 - OneEleven and Aviva Canada kick off #InsurTechCanada Events
Event series spotlights cutting-edge innovations in insurance technologyMarch 14, 2017 - Aviva Canada’s volunteers recognized at UN forum for reducing disaster risk
March 9, 2017 - Aviva PLC 2016 Preliminary Results Announcement
March 9, 2017 - Safe texting zones can save lives
Aviva Canada applauds Private Member’s Bill to address distracted drivingFebruary 28, 2017 - Changing the Insurance Industry – the DMZ and Aviva Canada Launch an Insurtech Accelerator Program
Program for Canadian tech startups is now accepting applicationsFebruary 1, 2017 - Simple and easy-to-add home-share insurance provides rental hosts with peace of mind
Aviva Canada offers innovative solutions for home-sharingJanuary 25, 2017 - All Ontario drivers pay for unnecessary legal costs through higher insurance rates – even if they never make a claim
Aviva Canada supports a major study into contingency fee arrangements, calls for changeJanuary 18, 2017 - Maple Leafs and Raptors team up with Aviva Canada to provide an insurance program for fans
Maple Leafs Home and Auto and Raptors Home and Auto insurance programs* to deliver protection that matches fans’ passion