In this interview, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Amanda Blanc, the CEO of Aviva, a leading insurance company. Amanda explains Aviva's dual role as an insurer and major investor, managing a substantial balance sheet by investing in UK infrastructure, gilts, and private assets. She details the strategic decisions she made upon taking over as CEO, focusing the portfolio by selling off businesses without scale positions and strengthening the core business in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Amanda also discusses how to encourage people to save more for retirement through education, government policy, and investment strategies. She highlights the significant impact of AI on the insurance business, particularly in pricing and claims processing, and shares her views on good leadership, emphasizing communication, decision-making, and execution. Finally, Amanda reflects on her work promoting gender balance in financial services and the personal significance of being appointed a dame for her contributions to business, climate, and gender equality.
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