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World Menopause Day at Aviva

World Menopause Day is held each year on 18 October. Recently we were joined by Menopause Reality at our Norwich office to shine a light on the menopause. They delivered sessions to our people using VR headsets which immersed them into one woman’s experience of the menopause.

people using VR headsets which immersed them into one woman’s experience of the menopause.
It was a fantastic session that sparked conversations and supplemented the support we provide for our colleagues – including through the Digital GP app, virtual menopause groups and access to the Peppy menopause app which provides support and guidance.

Many thanks to the Menopause Reality team for a fantastic session.

Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 list

We’re incredibly proud to have made the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 list, compiled by gender equality experts at Business in the Community.

Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 list

Equality At Work has never been so important and we are committed to ensuring all of our employees, regardless of gender can thrive through initiatives such as briefer more accessible job ads that actively encourage female applicants.

Women’s All Parliamentary Football team

We kicked off a great session with the Women’s All Parliamentary Football team in June, and they definitely knew the score!

Aviva Balance’s Sara Groves was joined by Tracey Crouch MP and Kim Leadbeater MP, to discuss how they tackle work/life balance and loneliness.

Aviva Balance’s Sara Groves, Tracey Crouch MP and Kim Leadbeater MP.

 Tracey, Conservative MP for Chatham and Aylesford, told us:

“Somebody sent me a letter when I was Sports Minister, saying: ‘Things women know about – cooking, cleaning, making babies. Things women do not know about – football.’ Although my husband would suggest I definitely don’t know about cooking and cleaning!”

Kim, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, shared her observations:

“Coming to a fantastic company like Aviva, you see how modern it is and all the work you do in diversity, equity and inclusion – we don’t have as much of that in parliament, so female MPs face those extra levels of difficulty in doing the job.”

Thank you for joining us Tracey and Kim, we’re so proud to sponsor the team!

Happy International Women's Day from Aviva

Join our inspirational Aviva gender and cultural communities, Balance and Origins, in giving equity a really big hug... Embrace Equity as part of International Women’s Day 2023.

Aviva IWD 2023 pledge

Aviva Alumni 

Aviva alumna Vanessa Vallely OBE CCMI

At Aviva, we’re proud of our alumni and the journeys they forge. Aviva alumna Vanessa Vallely OBE CCMI is the CEO of We Are The City; a resource centre for women in business with over 140,000 members.

Are you an Aviva Alumni yourself? Join for more stories like Vanessa’s, along with other experiences, resources and opportunities for Aviva Alumni.

We’re proud to sponsor the UK Women’s All Parliamentary Football Club and help promote football equality.

Today our Group CEO, Amanda Blanc, met members of the team and was presented with a framed shirt by co-captains Tracey Crouch Alison McGovern.

Today our Group CEO, Amanda Blanc, met members of the team and was presented with a framed shirt by co-captains Tracey Crouch Alison McGovern.

Many thanks to Tracey, Alison and the rest of the team.

Women in Finance Innovation Day 2023

In mid-January we partnered with Salesforce as part of a Women in Finance Innovation Day. The aim was to work on creating a platform to enable easier connection, expertise sharing, and co-operation across the industry.

Women in Finance Innovation Day 2023

“It was a real privilege to collaborate with some fantastic Aviva and Salesforce colleagues on such an innovative idea to further Aviva's commitment to HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter. Seeing the hard-work, passion and excitement from such a range of people materialise in the room was brilliant, and taking home the winning trophy was the cherry on top” – Yusuf S.

Congratulations to Team Astro and their winning idea ‘FINder’!

Thank you to the incredible women-owned and run businesses who helped make this event possible: Page & Bloom, KARMA CANS and Sonya Hurtado.

Women of the Future Programme 

We’re proud to sponsor the  Awards and celebrate Britain’s new generation of trailblazers.

We strive to create opportunities that enable our people to grow and make a difference in and outside work.

If this inspires you why not look at our current vacancies

Women leaders at Aviva

 

Myths and misconceptions about working in insurance

There are lots of myths and misconceptions about working in insurance. To find out the truth, we asked Paola if her expectations matched the reality of working at Aviva, a few months into her new role.

See what she had to say:

Paola Aviva

Paola Aviva

We also chatted to our own Wendy Smith about how she felt when she joined us...

We chatted to our own Wendy Smith about how she felt when she joined us.

We chatted to our own Wendy Smith about how she felt when she joined us.

Women in Finance Awards - 2022

Congratulations to our very own Anna Dilku who won the Outstanding Contribution of the Year award at the Women in Finance Awards for her innovative efforts to improve diversity in the industry.

Anna Dilku

Aviva Balance – supporting gender parity

Balance supports women and men to achieve their potential regardless of their career level or role. Balance aims to promote the progression and retention of talented women at Aviva by fostering a positive culture of organisational support and professional development. Balance also focuses on the barriers men face and the societal benefits to achieving gender parity across our global workforce.

THE TIMES TOP 50 EMPLOYERS FOR WOMEN 2022 - The Times & The Sunday Times

We're honoured to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022, as voted for by BITC, celebrating employers who have prioritised gender equality in the workplace.

“In order to be on the list you have to demonstrate these things through a number of initiatives, making progress and doing what you say you will. We want people to think of Aviva as a go-to for everybody – and everybody includes women.”

Read more from Danny Harmer, our Chief People Officer as she shares her insights into why gender diversity in the workplace is important from a talent and service perspective.

Financial News 100 Most Influential Women 2022

Congratulations to everyone named on the Financial News 100 Most Influential Women in Finance List, including our Group CEO, Amanda Blanc.

The 2022 cohort have led their teams through the effects of the Covid pandemic and ongoing economic upheaval, while growing their businesses and championing diversity.

Aviva Group CEO, Amanda Blanc.

Aviva appoints Charlotte Jones as Chief Financial Officer*

Charlotte Jones

Aviva plc (“Aviva” or the “Company”) has appointed Charlotte Jones as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director with effect from 5 September 2022. Charlotte was previously Chief Financial Officer of RSA Insurance plc and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the RSA UK & International business.

Charlotte has enjoyed a highly successful career in financial services including as CFO of Jupiter Fund Management plc, where she was the member of the Board and Executive Committee with responsibility for finance and corporate strategy. Before that she was Head of Group Finance at Credit Suisse Group and Deputy Group CFO at Deutsche Bank Group. She started her career at EY.

Amanda Blanc, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:

“This is a really excellent appointment for Aviva. Charlotte is a highly experienced CFO with an impressive track record across the insurance and asset management industries. She is an exceptional addition to Aviva and will play a central role as we accelerate our performance and grow.”

Charlotte Jones said:

“Aviva is both an amazing brand and a business really focused on delivery, and so the opportunity to join as CFO is fantastic. I look forward to working with Amanda and the team, and making Aviva the undisputed market leader in insurance, wealth and retirement.”

* Charlotte Jones’ appointment is subject to approval by the PRA and FCA.

This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11.

Articles in Aviva Balance

Open Solution Architect, job opening in Aviva

Solution Architect

Solution Architect York, UK

Solution Architect - National Salary Circa £48,000 - London Salary Circa £64,000 At Aviva, we are looking to transform the way in which we engage with our customers, and we a

Open Solution Architect, job opening in Aviva

Solution Architect

Solution Architect Bristol, UK

Solution Architect - National Salary up to £65,900 - London Salary up to £88,000. At Aviva, we are looking to transform the way in which we engage with our customers, and we

Open Actuarial Analyst, job opening in Aviva

Actuarial Analyst

Actuarial London, UK

Actuarial Analyst - Salary of up to £55,000 Location - London This enterprising role is an exciting opportunity to join Aviva's market leading Annuity and Equity Rele

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