In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen HIGHLIGHTS: Dame Amanda Blanc - CEO of Aviva
Oct 31, 2025
Dame Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva and a champion for gender balance in finance, dives into her inspiring journey from the Rhondda Valley to leading Britain's largest insurer. She reveals how she's transformed Aviva by refocusing its portfolio and implementing AI in operations to enhance efficiency. Amanda discusses the urgent need for climate action within the industry and shares insights on effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and diversity in decision-making. Her story exemplifies resilience and decisive action.
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Insurer As Long-Term Investor
- Aviva combines insurance with long-term investing across a £400bn balance sheet.
- Amanda Blanc says they invest in UK infrastructure, gilts, private assets and corporate debt to maximize long returns.
Prioritize Scale And Divest Non-Core
- Focus your portfolio on markets where you can be a top-three player to achieve scale benefits.
- Sell non-core businesses to deleverage and return capital to shareholders as Amanda Blanc did at Aviva.
Raise Saving Early And Increase Contributions
- Start retirement saving education early and broaden auto-enrolment to increase participation.
- Raise contribution rates and encourage long-term investment in private assets to improve retirement outcomes.