David Barral death: Who was David Barral? Inside the glamorous life of the ex-Aviva CEO killed in car crash
“We are all saddened by the loss of this wonderful man. Rest in peace David, we will all miss you so, so much and you will always fill our hearts. We love you.”
David Barral car accident details
While West Yorkshire police are currently investigating the possible causes of the crash, police are asking people to call them if they saw the flashy vehicle just before the incident.
David Barral was 63 years old. He had a strong career in insurance and business. He worked at Aviva Hayat ve Emeklilik between 1999 and 2015 and became CEO of UK and Ireland in 2011.
“We are devastated by the loss of David. His contributions to the company and business in general were immeasurable. Our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time,” Aviva said in a statement, as noted in the Daily Mail report.
Career and life of David Barral
Barral’s 30-year career also included roles as non-executive chairman at Virgin Wines and Embark Group and senior independent director at LV=. He most recently served as a strategic advisor at Harwood Capital. Early in his career, David started as a door-to-door salesman at Abbey Life. “Abbey was a really tough job, I was only 18 and probably too young to pursue it. But with my third month’s salary I bought my wife’s engagement ring.” He later worked as a claims negotiator at the Guardian Royal Exchange and later ran broker Andrew Yule Insurance, going out to find trades at lunch. David shared his goals in life: “To be the best I can and to see my children healthy, happy and debt-free. I’d also like to catch a Marlin and ride a Harley.”
According to the Daily Mail, David, a father of three, was born in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. His home was a modest four-bedroom, two-storey accommodation in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
People reacted with condolences on social media. “Rest in peace, lovely man. Sending love to his family,” one Facebook comment reads. Another comment read: “My sincere condolences to all his family. I met David a few times while working for an Aviva supplier. He was always welcoming and giving of his time.” West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Investigation Team is appealing for witnesses to assist the investigation.
FAQ
Q1. How did David Barral die?
David Barral died in a car crash near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, when his Aston Martin crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Q2. Who was David Barral?
David Barral was the former CEO of Aviva UK and Ireland and a businessman with a 30-year career in insurance and finance.
