Description

Aviva plc, a prominent financial services company established in 1696 and based in London, United Kingdom, offers a broad spectrum of insurance, retirement, investment, and savings solutions. Its operations encompass the UK, Ireland, Canada, and other international territories. The company's diverse product portfolio features life assurance, long-term health and accident coverage, a range of savings schemes, pensions, and annuity products, in addition to managing pension funds and providing lifetime mortgages. Aviva also furnishes general insurance policies for private individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), addressing risks associated with motor vehicles, medical costs, property, and various liabilities like employer's and professional indemnity. Beyond its insurance provisions, Aviva delivers investment management services for institutional pension mandates and oversees numerous retail investment products. These retail options include investment funds, unit trusts, open-ended investment companies (OEICs), and individual savings accounts (ISAs), catering to a wide array of clients such as third-party financial institutions, pension funds, public sector entities, investment professionals, and private investors. Its offerings are made available through an extensive network of insurance brokers and its dedicated MyAviva digital platform. The company, which was initially named CGNU plc, officially adopted the Aviva plc name in July 2002.