Aviva plc is a British multinational insurance company headquartered in London, England. It has about 33 million customers across 16 countries. In the United Kingdom, Aviva is the largest general insurer and a leading life and pensions provider.

Aviva also has a focus on the markets in Europe and in Asia and, in particular, on the growth markets of China and South East Asia. Aviva is also the second largest general insurer in Canada. Aviva has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Type:                     Public limited company

Traded as:           LSE: AV.

FTSE 100:             Component

Industry:              Financial services

Predecessor:     CGU plc, Norwich Union

Founded:            2000; 20 years ago (by merger)

Headquarters:   London, England, UK

Services:              Life insurance, Pensions, General Insurance

Website:              www.aviva.com