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Retirement: the longest holiday you'll ever plan
How long did you spend planning your last holiday? Was it more or less time than you’ve spent planning your retirement? If it was more, you’re not alone. Pensions can be daunting. Even just understanding the basics can feel like a lot. That’s why, in this episode of the Aviva podcast, Steve and Tom from Aviva aim to help you unpack it all. Whether your pension is with Aviva or not, listen in to find out the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution, the hands-on versus the hands-off approach, the fees you might pay and how the economies of scale can work in your favour. You'll even learn why Copenhagen is such a great city to run a marathon in. More information: https://www.gov.uk https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en There is a transcript of this episode available on aviva.com
From zero to Aviva Zero: an innovation story
Take a moment to think of an innovative company. What’s the first one that pops into your mind? You might be thinking of one of the massive Silicon Valley tech firms. You might, instead, be thinking of a tiny start-up. Someone changing the world from a bedroom in a semi-detached, perhaps. It’s likely that you’re not thinking about an insurer, though. In this episode of the Aviva Podcast, we talk about innovation with Ben Luckett, our Chief Innovation Officer at Aviva, and Owen Morris, Managing Director of Personal Lines to talk about innovation at Aviva, and how Aviva Zero stands out as a great example. You can find this full feature, a transcript, and watch the interview films with Owen and Ben in full on our website: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/perspectives/2023/02/from-zero-to-zero-an-innovation-story.html For more information on Aviva Zero you can visit the Aviva Zero site here: https://zero.aviva.co.uk/
Aviva Pride: amazing, supportive and hopeful
In this episode of the Aviva Podcast, David, Jenny and Jason share their stories of what Aviva's Pride community is all about, why it’s so important, and what it means to them. June is Pride Month, and we wanted to take the opportunity to talk to three of our colleagues from around the world who are involved in Aviva Pride in some way. We spoke to David, a graduate apprentice in Aviva UK and a member of Aviva Pride, about why this community is so important to him personally, and why “bringing your whole self to work” is key. We spoke to Jenny, a team leader in Aviva Ireland’s Life contact centre and co-chair of Aviva Pride in Ireland. Jenny shares why she gives so much of her time to help make Pride – and why she “love, love, loves the role”. Finally, we spoke to Jason, CEO of Aviva Canada and one of our executive sponsors of Pride. Find out why Pride means so much to Jason, and why he feels like he needs to lead by example.
Our carers community: compassionate, caring and resilient
Listen in as Martin, Natalie and Kofi share their stories of why Aviva Carers is so important, and why the community means so much to them. It's Carers Week in the UK from 6-12 June. It's the one week of the year where people come together to raise awareness of caring, to highlight the challenges that unpaid carers face, and to recognise the contributions that carers make to their families and to their communities. Given that this year's theme for Carers Week is 'visible, valued and supported', it felt right that we do what we can to give some of that visibility to our own carers community: Aviva Carers. It's why we spent some time talking to Martin, one of our executive sponsors of the community, about why this group of people is so important to him personally, but also to Aviva generally. We spoke to Natalie, one of our Aviva Carers co-chairs, about what kinds of things the community does for our carers at Aviva and why she gives so much of her time outside of her day job to help make that happen. Finally, we spoke to Kofi, one of our carers at Aviva, to hear about his own experiences caring, loss, and why the carers community matters so much to him. You can find a transcript and further information on this episode here: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/podcasts/our-carers-community-compassionate-caring-and-resilient.html
Quantum special: Women in data science
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, in this episode we're joined by two of our female data science leaders at Aviva. Listen in as they share their life and career experiences - good, bad and ugly - with host Andrew Spinks. Dorothy Comber (VP of Data Science, Aviva Canada) and Siobhan Keleher (Head of Data Analytics, Aviva UKGI) talk about commonly faced issues like imposter syndrome, wonky careers, and being the only woman in the room. They also look at the support provided - and the honest conversations encouraged - by Aviva on these topics.
Quantum special: Machine learning
When machine learning models are used in critical areas like medicine, finance and the criminal justice system, their black-box nature can be a major issue. This is where Cambridge PhD Student Jonathan Crabbe's research comes in. Jonathan's work consists of developing explainability methods that create an interface between complex models and human users. In this Quantum special episode of the Aviva Podcast, Jonathan joins Aviva's UK general insurance Analytics Director Stephen Shaw to delve into his research.
Wellbeing special: Dealing with loneliness
In our third wellbeing special episode, our host Johnny Monkhouse talks about loneliness with Dr. Rob Rosa. Whether you're experiencing it yourself, or you want to help others who may be feeling lonely, Dr. Rob Rosa shares helpful advice on how to tackle loneliness and what resources are out there to help.
Quantum special: Apprenticeships
In 1919, we settled an apprenticeship hiring choice by flipping a coin… fast forward to 2021 and apprenticeships at Aviva have changed quite significantly! In this latest Quantum special, find out about apprenticeships in general from Sophie Gray, understand how Aviva uses them as a development opportunity, and hear one of our own data scientists, Jamie Southchurch, discuss his journey through two different levels of apprenticeships. More information: See more about careers at Aviva: https://careers.aviva.co.uk/ Learn more about apprenticeships on the UK government's website: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Quantum special: What is data science?
Quantum is Aviva's data science community. But what exactly is data science? In this episode of the Aviva Podcast, our host Ben Moss asks that very question of Sarah Applegate, Quantum data science & partnerships lead, and Craig Armstrong, lead data scientist at Aviva. Learn what data science is, what it's used for, and what it takes to become a data scientist yourself.
Wellbeing special: Living and working with autism
In the second of our mini-series of wellbeing specials, our host, Jonny Monkhouse, talks to Aviva employees and couple Matthew and Daniel about their experiences living with autism. Hear about their differing experiences of diagnosis, living with Asperger’s through their school, university and working lives – as well as how it affects them as a couple. Both Matthew and Daniel have Asperger syndrome, otherwise known as Asperger’s, which is an autism spectrum disorder. Among other symptoms, it’s characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication. If you want to know more about autism or discover any potential support available then these resources may help. NHS - Guide to autism: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/ National Autistics Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/ Royal College of Psychiatrists - Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders: for parents, carers and anyone working with young people: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/parentsandyoungpeople/parentscarers/autismandaspergerssyndrome.aspx If you’re outside the UK then please look up what other resources are available to you locally. A transcript of this episode will be made available on aviva.com
Brand special Ep2: How to make an epic TV advert
When Aviva wanted to create a new brand positioning, it went to one of the biggest names in the business - Adam & Eve DDB. They are responsible for turning Christmas TV adverts into major, must watch events. In this podcast you can hear from Mike Stern, Managing Partner at Adam & Eve DDB and Julie-Ann Douglas, Group Head of Brand at Aviva. For more information on Aviva's brand, visit: https://www.aviva.com/about-us/it-takes-aviva/ And for more information on Adam & Eve DDB, visit: https://adamandeveddb.com/
Wellbeing special: Lockdown anxiety
In the first of a mini-series of wellbeing specials, our host Jonny Monkhouse talks about lockdown anxiety with Heather Buckridge, clinical consultant at Aviva, and Brittani Lee, one of our amazing customer advisors. On Monday, 19 July it was “Freedom Day” in England. It was a day of celebration for some, but for others it was a major cause of anxiety. Recorded at the beginning of July, in this episode Brittani shares her own experience with anxiety and Heather shares some helpful tips and advice on how to deal with it. If you’re experiencing anxiety or otherwise struggling with your own mental health, then there are resources available: NHS mental health services: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/nhs-services/ Mind, the mental health charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ If you’re outside the UK then please look up what other resources are available to you locally. Don’t struggle alone.
Brand special Ep1: The power of a sonic logo
Earlier this year Aviva unveiled its new brand positioning, 'It takes Aviva'. As part of this Aviva has done something it's never done before - develop a sonic logo and a bespoke piece of music, both of which will be used to drive brand recognition. The plan is to use it everywhere - from adverts to apps to customer phone lines. In this podcast you can hear from Alex Wodrich from Berlin-based agency 'why do birds' who created the sonic branding and Sally House, Brand Design Lead from Aviva. And you can even find out how 'why do birds' brought to life the sound of yellow!
Covid 19: The man who sent everyone home
One year on from when we started hearing about Covid-19, we speak to John Bernard, Aviva's Director of Group Corporate Security. He's led Aviva's response to the pandemic since the very start and was integral in the decision to send home 16,000 Aviva employees in UK. Find out when he first heard about the outbreak, when he realised this was going to be serious and what his hopes are for 2021. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/podcasts/covid-19-the-man-who-sent-everyone-home/
Aviva Communities: building a more inclusive organisation
In this episode, we talk to six of our Aviva Communities co-chairs to find out how they're working towards making Aviva a more inclusive organisation. Recorded late last year, we wanted to find out what their communities have achieved, what made them want to volunteer to be a co-chair, and to give them and their communities a little bit of time in the spotlight. Our Aviva Communities are: AvivAbility – supporting people with visible and invisible disabilities Aviva Balance – for gender parity Aviva Carers – helping carers and parents Aviva Generations – for workers of all ages Aviva Origins – celebrating cultural difference, including Race, Ethnicity, religious belief and Social Mobility Aviva Pride – being yourself at work, LGBT Learn more about our Aviva communities: https://www.aviva.com/about-us/aviva-communities/ Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Aviva: https://www.aviva.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/ A transcript of this podcast is available on aviva.com
Retirement in the time of Coronavirus
Alistair McQueen, head of savings and retirement at Aviva, and Dr Anna Dixon, CEO of the Centre for Ageing Better, examine the challenges and opportunities associated with longer lives and shifting expectations of retirement. Search for the Mid-Life MOT app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Anna Dixon: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/about-us/our-team/anna-dixon Centre for Ageing Better: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk Read our release about mid-life and retirement on aviva.com: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/10/over-half-of-mid-lifers-have-never-calculated-when-they-can-afford-to-retire/
Quantum Ep5 – Understanding Cognitive Reserve to Improve Resilience to Dementia
In this episode we talk about dementia and how the concept of "cognitive reserve" has the potential to explain why some people are more resilient to it than others. Jon Simons, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, and Simon Warsop, Life Analytics Director at Aviva, share the plans for a long-term study to measure cognitive reserve and talk about how improved accuracy in measurement is the first step towards understanding and ultimately increasing our resilience to the effects of dementia. https://www.cam.ac.uk/business/aviva If you have been affected by dementia and need some support or information, these are places that can help: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect-support-line National Dementia Helpline (UK) - 0300 222 11 22 www.ageuk.org.uk
Flexible working: what workers want
Join Danny Harmer, Aviva Chief People Officer, in conversation with James Millar, journalist at Working Dads and author of the book Dads Don't Babysit. What can employees expect when it comes to flexible working now that Covid-19 has changed the game?
How to be a leader when you're at home with Danny Harmer
Covid-19 has seen millions of people swap their offices for homeworking. In this podcast you'll hear from Aviva's Chief People Officer Danny Harmer, who's been speaking to Sam Gilpin, MD for Europe at YSC Consulting. They discus the five key factors to help you lead when everyone is working remotely, and why good leadership is a lot like teaching someone to swim. www.aviva.com/about-us/leader-pr…s/danielle-harmer/ www.ysc.com/team/sam-gilpin/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ysc https://www.linkedin.com/in/samgilpin/
Quantum Ep4 - Data and the fight against Coronavirus
In this next episode of our data science series, you can hear from Anna Vignoles, Economist and Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge, and Orlando Machado, Chief Data Scientist for Quantum, Aviva's Data Science Practice. In this podcast they discuss how different types of data are being used in the fight against Coronavirus, and how predicting what will happen in a global pandemic can never be an exact science.
Quantum Ep3 - Why do algorithms discriminate?
Algorithms are biased. They don't mean to be, but they are a product of the people who created them. And we all have biases. But we can better understand these biases and make the world would be a much fairer place. So that is the problem Michelle Lee is trying to solve. In this podcast, Ben Moss and Orlando Machado, Chief Data Scientist at Aviva, are back at Cambridge University to find out more about Michelle's work.
Quantum Ep2 - Can data predict dementia?
Quantum is Aviva's data science practice, led by Dr Orlando Machado. Quantum has partnered the University of Cambridge, collaborating with some of their best minds on a variety of research projects. In this episode you can meet PHD student Helena Gellersen who is trying to answer, can data help us to better understand which factors influence the onset of dementia?
Quantum Ep1 - Dr Orlando Machado will see you now
Quantum is Aviva's data science practice, led by Dr Orlando Machado. Quantum have partnered the University of Cambridge, collaborating with some of their best minds on a variety of research projects. In this episode you can meet Orlando, find out more about Quantum, and have an introduction to the work they're doing to make an impact on Aviva’s customers and broader society.
Work, wealth, wellbeing & the mid-life MOT
Every year, you put your car in for its MOT to get all the important safety features checked. But how often do we take a step back and give the important areas of our life an assessment? This is why Aviva developed the mid-life MOT. In this podcast you'll hear how it works and how it's helping people think more clearly about their work, wealth and wellbeing. Read more about Aviva's mid-life MOT https://bit.ly/2zu9NGJ Read more about the government version of the MOT https://bit.ly/2E4XhA9 Photo by Maranda Vandergriff on Unsplash
Change the world with your pension
If you save money, you are an investor. But do you know how and where your money is being invested? In this podcast, we look at ESG (environmental, social, governance) and ethical investing to find out how your savings can change the world. Read more about Aviva's Stewardship workplace pension strategy https://bit.ly/2KYLrwD https://www.aviva.co.uk/business/business-perspectives/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aviva-workplace/ https://twitter.com/AvivaBusiness
A victimless crime?
Is insurance fraud a victimless crime? In this podcast we take a look at the level of fraud that happens in the insurance industry and the impact it has. You can read more about insurance fraud here https://bit.ly/2JeaRCX To see the 'slip and trip' video, visit the Metro website https://bit.ly/2KGGk4a Photo by Karl Bewick on Unsplash
Just 35 minutes to yourself
The 'sandwich generation' is the term used for those people who are simultaneously caring for their children and their ageing parents. Research from Aviva has found there are around four million people in the UK in this situation and almost half of them say they have less than 35 minutes a day to themselves. In this podcast you can hear the experiences of two people who are part of the 'sandwich generation' and how it has impacted their lives. You can read more about Aviva's research here - https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/half-of-sandwich-adults-have-under-35-minutes-a-day-to-themselves/
The 21st Century Insurance Claim
Making an insurance claim is never normally good news. But insurers are trying to lessen the pain by making the process as easy as possible. In this podcast find out about the innovation work going on at Aviva which is allowing customers to make a claim the way that suits them best. To read more about claims visit https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/from-amorous-horses-to-blundering-burglars/
Dementia: The 21st century's biggest killer
Dementia is the 21st century's biggest killer and 1 in 3 babies born now will go on to develop dementia. It is a growing issue in the UK so in this podcast you can hear how it affects people, how it affects their families and what companies like Aviva are doing to help. If you have been affected by dementia and need some support or information, these are places that can help: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/national-dementia-helpline National Dementia Helpline - 0300 222 11 22 www.ageuk.org.uk https://www.aviva.co.uk/news-and-guides/article/doing-our-bit-for-people-with-dementia/
How has technology changed rugby - The coaches view
Technology is revolutionising sport and rugby is no exception. Drones, video replays and real-time player stats are just a few of the ways tech has changed the way the game is played. To find out more about the impact technology is having on rugby, the Aviva Podcast caught up with four of the top coaches in the Aviva Premiership: Rob Baxter - Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs David Young - Director of Rugby at Wasps Matt O'Connor - Head Coach at Leicester Tigers Mark McCall - Director of Rugby at Saracens www.aviva.co.uk/sponsorship/ www.premiershiprugby.com/
Doing Nothing Pays
In April 2018, minimum contributions into workplace pensions will rise for the first time. Millions of employees and hundreds of thousands of employers will be affected. In this podcast, Alistair McQueen, Head of Savings and Retirement from Aviva, talks us through why it's happening. For more information on auto-enrolment and workplace pensions visit https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2018/03/auto-enrolment-pension-contributions-could-grow-by-30percent/ https://www.retirementtools.aviva.co.uk/myfuture/ShapeMyFuture/LandingPagehttp://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/individuals.aspx
Roost - Making dumb things smart
Roost are a US company that create smart affordable home products. For instance, they have taken a simple 9v battery and made it Wi-Fi enabled so if your alarm goes off when you're out of the house you'll get an alert on your phone. They are also the first US company to get an investment from Aviva Ventures. In this podcast you'll hear from Roel Peeters, Founder and CEO of Roost and Ben Luckett, MD of Aviva Ventures. http://www.getroost.com/index https://digital.aviva.com/
How has technology changed rugby? (Players)
Technology is changing the world around us and sport is no exception. In this podcast you will hear from four current Aviva Rugby Premiership stars, talking about how technology has changed the sport they love. (We have another podcast on the way where we hear the coaches view!!!) You will hear from: Toby Flood - Newcastle Falcons http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/ Ben Youngs - Leicester Tigers https://www.leicestertigers.com/ Ross Moriarty - Gloucester http://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/home.php Topsy Ojo - London Irish http://www.london-irish.com/
Retirement, kids parties & Casualty
There are now almost 10 million people aged over 50 in work in the UK, and that represents almost a third of the workforce. There are also more than a million over 65s still working. That’s up by a third in the past six years. In this podcast we look at why this is happening and whether people want to work, or feel forced to work. We also visit a 4 year old's birthday party and hear from a TV star, of sorts. You can read Aviva's Real Retirement Report here: https://www.aviva.com/media/news/item/retirement-plans-at-risk-almost-2-million-older-workers-juggle-supporting-family-with-own-financial-future-17826/
What do investing & dating have in common?
Investing in a business can be a bit like dating. Is it long term, is it serious, do you get excited when they call you??? To find out we've been talking to Ben Luckett, MD Aviva Ventures and Colin Richardson, co-founder and Head of Marketing at Cocoon. Aviva has invested in Cocoon which has developed a smart home security device. Ben and Colin discuss the relationship between the two companies and what start ups and large corporates can learn from each other. https://www.aviva.com/about-us/aviva-worldwide/aviva-ventures/ https://cocoon.life/
What is Founders Factory?
Founders Factory is a brand new way of helping startups to scale and big companies to innovate. Established by well-known British entrepreneurs Brent Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox, Founders Factory has a six month accelerator programme and an incubation programme where they build start-ups from scratch. Aviva is their FinTech partner and have already supported five tech startups and incubated one new business. In this podcast, Ben Moss visits Founders Factory to speak to Anna Stables from Aviva and Hannah Blake, Business Development Lead at Founders Factory. For more information visit: https://foundersfactory.com/ https://digital.aviva.com/
Aviva Ventures: How to spend £100m on tech start-ups
In this edition of the Aviva podcast we speak to Ben Luckett, MD of Aviva Ventures. Ben oversees investment in tech start-ups and has £100m to spend. In the podcast you can find out what types of start-ups are of interest to Aviva Ventures and why working with small businesses can bring big advantages. https://www.aviva.com/about-us/aviva-worldwide/aviva-ventures/
From Call of Duty to pensions and insurance
Release date: 10 August 2017 Many people's dream would be to get paid to work on video games. Charles Reeves did just that, working on Call of Duty, one of the most successful video game series ever made. But he wanted a new challenge, so at Aviva, he's working on how get more people interested in pensions and insurance. Find out how on this edition of the Aviva Podcast