We're excited to introduce Aviva Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS) - a new, globally connected practice that unites our team over 230 expert risk consultants across the UK, Ireland and Canada, working closely alongside a network of trusted international partners.
The proposition marks the latest step in our strategic evolution of Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS), reflecting the changing needs of the Commercial Lines market, by introducing integrated thinking and cross-border risk management support to navigate an ever more complex, fast-moving and interconnected risk landscape.
This unified approach enhances our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality risk solutions and offer a leading proposition wherever policies are underwritten globally and supports Commercial Lines customers to confidently manage risk across international markets.
Leadership and global collaboration
Our new global risk management team is led by
- Chris Andrews, Director of Risk Management Solutions, UK
- Pat Lee, Risk Management Solutions & Engineering Services Leader, Ireland
- John Billis, Vice President, Head of Aviva Risk Management Solutions, Canada
As part of Global Risk Management Solutions, ARMS UK and Ireland will focus on prevention solutions across the UK and Europe, whilst ARMS Canada will lead service delivery across North America. In other territories, we'll leverage our in-house expertise or trusted third-party specialist partners, who are now fully integrated into our risk management platforms.
To support this global vision, we've also created our first-ever globally focused role. Abigail Gainsford, Prevention Solutions Consultant – UK Centres of Excellence, will collaborate with our teams in Canada and Ireland, driving the development of a unified global digital capability.
“At Aviva, we’re setting the standard for a resilient tomorrow. By bringing together our global risk management teams and trusted international partners under one integrated practice, we’re unlocking a powerful capability – combining local expertise with internationally recognised loss prevention standards to deliver consistent, innovative and tailored risk solutions. Whether a policy is underwritten in the UK, Ireland or Canada, this global approach enables us to accelerate our reach, deliver sharper insights and add even greater value for our commercial clients. Our ambition is clear - to offer the same trusted services, a streamlined customer experience and seamless access to our technical expertise - helping businesses manage risk with confidence, wherever they operate. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected and more resilient future for risk management.” Chris Andrews, Director of Risk Management Solutions
Watch our video below to learn more about our new proposition.
Transcript for video Global Aviva Risk Management Proposition Video
Today’s global risk landscape is complex, interconnected, and full of surprises.
As risks emerge and evolve, we’re here to help identify, evaluate and quantify the risks you face, delivering empowerment through risk management, with prevention solutions and services across industry sectors and around the globe.
Our areas of expertise include: Property & Fire Protection, Business Continuity, Construction & Erection All Risks, Engineering & Renewables, Motor Fleet, Professional Indemnity, Marine, Liability, Commercial Crime, Cyber, Directors & Officers, Statutory & Jurisdictional Inspections, Sustainability.
Every new risk requires a response and our investment in innovation ensures readiness in the face of evolving risks and fresh answers to existing challenges...
Need prevention advice digitally? Loss Preventions Standards Library and Risk Management Guides
Need prevention advice efficiently? Aviva Self-Assess platform
Need prevention advice remotely? Virtual Risk Management
Need prevention advice for employees? Aviva Risk Training Solutions
Need an easier way to manage and track your risks online? Aviva Risk Insight Portals
You've also got access to a range of in-house prevention solutions, from slip testing and thermographic surveys to manual handling assessments, drone inspections and business continuity coaching to help you step confidently into tomorrow.
Working together, we have the power to mitigate and manage risk like never before.
It takes a breadth of global solutions with an answer to the risks businesses face, at home and internationally.
It takes expertise, delivered by our multinational team of over 230 risk consultants.
It takes smarter service, from our Centres of Excellence, which bring together risk improvement management, training support and innovative prevention-led solutions.
It takes forward-thinking support, from investing in generative AI solutions to our Specialist Partner Network, ensuring we're ready for whatever the future holds.
It takes Aviva Global Risk Management Solutions.
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