18/04/2013

2,000 Jobs To Be Cut By Aviva

Around 2,000 jobs will be cut by insurance company Aviva.

It is understood that these will come from the company’s UK, European and Asian workforce and there are currently no new plans for its Irish operation/

Redundancy plans for Ireland were first announced in October 2011 and the company here is already working to cut over 500 jobs.

Aviva's Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Wilson said: "I know this is difficult news for our employees but these changes are essential if we are to remain competitive."

He said the company needs to "become a more efficient and agile organisation to unlock its potential".

(H/CD)


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