26th Feb 2008 14:15
Aviva PLC26 February 2008 26 February 2008 UPDATE ON REATTRIBUTION OF INHERITED ESTATE Earlier this month Aviva plc ("Aviva"), the parent company of Norwich UnionLife, announced that it had made an offer to the Policyholder Advocate to buyout the eligible policyholders' interests in the remaining inherited estate. Norwich Union Life had asked for a response to this offer by the end of Februarybut it has now been agreed that the Policyholder Advocate will respond in earlyMarch. This extension to the timetable recognises the complexity of the process. Norwich Union Life and the Policyholder Advocate remain committed to trying toagree an offer that is fair to policyholders and shareholders. An update will be provided in due course. - ends - Enquiries: Media David Ross, Head of Media Relations, Norwich Union Life +44 (0) 7800 699665Matthew Newton, Finsbury +44 (0)20 7251 3801Hayley Stimpson, Director of Group Media Relations, Aviva +44 (0)20 7662 7544 AnalystsCharles Barrows, investor relations director +44 (0)20 7662 8115 Notes to editors: • Aviva is the leading provider of life and pensions to Europe with substantial positions in other markets around the world, making it the world's fifth largest insurance group based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2006. • Aviva's principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of £41.5 billion and assets under management of £364 billion at 31 December 2006. • The Aviva media centre at www.aviva.com/media includes images, company and product information and a news release archive. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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