Text: Aviva plc Annual report and accounts 2005

The Aviva group at a glance

Aviva is a leading international savings, investment and insurance group. We focus on managing our business for value. Our aim is to create prosperity and peace of mind for our customers, shareholders and employees, while acting as a good corporate citizen.
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£1,814m £24,645m  
Worldwide operating profit before tax* Worldwide sales**  
General insurance and health
£1,551m £10,311m  
Worldwide operating profit before tax Worldwide net written premiums†  
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Our credentials

A disciplined and efficient core operation, increased access to our customers, excellent service and innovative propositions are central to our general insurance business. We aim to deliver sustainable earnings from market-leading positions in personal insurance and selected commercial lines.

Market position

Norwich Union Insurance is a leading general insurer in the UK, with a market share of 15%. We are the largest general insurer in Ireland and second-largest in Canada and have established businesses in France and the Netherlands.

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Operating profit
UK 974
Europe 390
International 187
Total 1,551

Our strategy

To provide a broad range of competitive motor, property, health and related insurance services to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises in our chosen markets.

Our leading general insurance and health brands

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† From continuing operations.

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