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Welcome to the Aviva media centre

Aviva is the largest insurer in the UK. It is a leading provider of life, pensions and investment products and one of the largest Financial Adviser (FA) providers. It is also the largest general insurer with an overall market share of 15% and 4.3 million customers. Aviva insures one in five households, one in seven motor vehicles and more than 800,000 businesses in the UK.

Aviva is the world's fifth-largest* insurance group and the largest insurance services provider in the UK.

Aviva has a premium income and investment sales of £49.2 billion# and £359 billion^† of funds under management. We have 57,000 employees serving around 45 million customers in 27 countries around the world.

* Based on gross worldwide premiums for the year ended 31 December 2007.
# For the year ended 31 December 2007.
† At 30 June 2008.

Please see Aviva's latest news releases below.

• Brits unprepared for Europe's roads
  2009-07-03 12:04:35
  

  One in three motorists surveyed by RAC are gearing up to drive in Europe this year, but research from the motoring organisation reveals that many don’t have a clue what it will cost to drive abroad or what to do when it all goes wrong.

• RAC renews partnership with Proton Cars (UK) Ltd
  2009-07-01 12:39:12
  

  RAC has extended its contract with Proton Cars (UK) Ltd for three-years to provide Roadside Assistance to Proton vehicle drivers.

• Aviva wins prestigious award for its pioneering back-up service
  2009-06-30 13:26:55
  

  Aviva is delighted to announce that, in conjunction with HCML, it has won the Employer Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year category at the 2009 Rehabilitation First Awards.

• 'Baby gloomers' unprepared for parents' retirement care
  2009-06-24 11:38:45
  

  As the Department of Health prepares to publish its green paper on long-term social care funding this month, research reveals a potentially difficult financial future for Britain’s ageing population.

• Aviva warns businesses of the cost of long hours culture
  2009-06-23 14:38:35
  

  The development of the UK’s long hours culture could be putting employees’ health at risk, says Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS), the new name for Norwich Union Risk Services.

• Aviva to sponsor flagship ITV Drama Premieres
  2009-06-19 10:48:13
  

  Aviva today announces that its UK Life business will be sponsoring the prestigious ITV Drama Premieres series.

• Aviva warns businesses to keep flood risks in mind
  2009-06-18 16:42:26
  

  Hotter weather predictions this summer can lead to heavy downpours and businesses should be prepared for flash flooding, says Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS), the new name for Norwich Union Risk Services.

• Fleets could avoid over 13,500 days' downtime through increased awareness and maintenance
  2009-06-18 16:10:44
  

  The lack of basic vehicle maintenance and knowledge among fleet drivers is causing unnecessary breakdowns, increased repair costs and substantial downtime, says RAC.

• Home workers covered by home insurance - £5,000 worth of extra cover for the office
  2009-06-17 15:10:42
  

  Over a million people are currently working from home more than one day a week*, a figure which is set to rise a quarter of the working population by 2020.**

• Team RAC dominate at Croft
  2009-06-14 19:59:09
  

  Team RAC’s Colin Turkington leads the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship following a stunning double victory at Croft.

• Aviva announces £1 billion reattribution offer
  2008-07-30 00:00:00
  Cash payments of at least £400 and average of £1,000 for eligible policyholders.