Aviva

Aviva plc is a British multinational insurance company headquartered in London. It provides life, general, and health insurance, as well as asset management through Aviva Investors. The group serves customers in Europe and North America, with the United Kingdom and Canada among its largest markets and a presence in Ireland, France, Italy, and Spain. In addition to insurance products, Aviva markets retirement and investment solutions for individuals and institutions.

The company’s roots go back to the late 1990s when Commercial Union and General Accident merged to form CGNU. In 2002 CGNU merged with Norwich Union to form Aviva. The Norwich Union brand was gradually replaced by Aviva, and by 2009 the Aviva name had become the global brand.

Corporate structure: Aviva is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. It operates through a number of subsidiaries and brands, including Aviva Investors, its asset management division. The company emphasizes a diversified approach across risk pools, combining life and general insurance with investment management services for both retail and institutional clients.