Aviva has invested in an enhanced digital proposition for its regional specialty team as we as recruiting 15 new personnel to the unit. The regional specialty team sits within Aviva’s global, corporate and specialty business. It focuses on mid-market risks that need specialist underwriting and local decision-making.

Aviva now has more than 50 regional specialty lines underwriters across accident and health, construction, engineering, renewable energy and marine cargo and freight.

Chris Vine, head of regional specialty at Aviva, said: “In our latest broker barometer survey, brokers said a strong regional presence makes a real difference to service quality. With that in mind, our focus for 2026 and beyond is on bringing specialist expertise even closer to our broker partners and clients.

“We’ve invested heavily in people, capability and technology to improve visibility, availability and decision-making across the regions, further supporting brokers to secure the right cover for customers faster and more confidently.”

He added: “This investment strengthens our ambition to build long-term regional partnerships and gives brokers and clients access to the same specialist expertise, wherever they are in the UK.”