Company Profile

Aviva is the world’s sixth largest* insurance group, serving over 44.5 million customers across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Aviva's main business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of S$99.38 billion and funds under management of S$806.25 billion at 31 December 2010.

We are the largest insurance services provider in the UK and one of the leading providers of life and pensions products in Europe.

*based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2010

Aviva Ltd is registered in Singapore and is governed by the laws of Singapore. Our parent company, Aviva plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange and is regularly assessed to determine its financial strength and operating outlook.

^Ratings accurate as of 13 July 2011 and are published for information and general circulation only and do not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person.

Aviva's success started in a modest London fire insurance office in 1696 and continued to grow across the centuries. Historical milestones included:

1696 - Hand in Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society founded
1797 - Norwich Union formed
1861 - Commercial Union founded
1885 - General Accident formed
1998 - Commercial Union and General Accident merge to form CGU
2000 - CGU and Norwich Union merge
2002 - Aviva is launched

With the large mergers in 1998 and 2002, Aviva continued to gain prominence. Finally, the 2002 launch of the Aviva brand unified more than 50 brands in over 30 countries

Aviva began serving the Singapore market with the July 2001 acquisition of Insurance Corporation of Singapore.

Our focus on recognising customers’ and partners’ needs has driven our strong performance to become a trusted leading provider of retirement, investment, insurance and health solutions.

• We’re one of the biggest providers of employee benefits and healthcare in Singapore. This includes protecting Singapore Armed Forces servicemen since 1983.
   
• Our health and protection solutions continue to be well-received by the market as we constantly find innovative ways to enhance our products, ensuring they remain relevant to our customers’ needs.
   
• Being the pioneer general insurer in Singapore to offer solutions solely via the internet (aviva.com.sg), we offer simplicity, convenience and cost savings to customers.
   
• Our funds administration solution, Navigator, remains a preferred investment platform for financial advisers to manage clients’ portfolios with its flexibility and variety of funds.
   

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