== Suggested changes to Aviva == 

 Hello, 
 I work in the communications team at Aviva and I’d like to propose some changes to our Wikipedia article. 
 Please note that the numbers in the square brackets represent the citations in the current Wikipedia article. 
 Many thanks, 
 Hayley 

 Aviva 

 Current paragraph 1: 

 Aviva plc /ˈævɪvə/ or /ˈəviːvə/ is a British multinational insurance company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It has around 31 million customers across 16 countries.[3] In the UK Aviva is the largest general insurer and a leading life and pensions provider. In addition, Aviva has a focus on five markets in Europe and, in Asia, the company is focused on the growth markets of China and South East Asia. Aviva is also the second largest general insurer in Canada. 

 Suggested paragraph 1: 

 Aviva plc /ˈævɪvə/ or /ˈəviːvə/ is a British multinational insurance company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It has around 34 million* customers across 16 countries.[3] In the UK Aviva is the largest general insurer and the leading life and pensions provider. In addition, Aviva has a focus on five markets in Europe and, in Asia, the company is focused on the growth markets of China and South East Asia. Aviva is also the second largest general insurer in Canada 

 *Before removal of duplication of Aviva and Friends Life customers.  

 Citation: 
 Customer numbers:  http://www.aviva.com/media/upload/100415-aviva-group-infographic.pdf 

 Aviva is now the leading life insurer as the largest life and pensions firm in the UK:  http://www.ftadviser.com/2015/03/26/ifa-industry/companies-and-people/aviva-shareholders-approve-acquisition-of-friends-life-0LyDjH0eor2er71ZYCmfTJ/article.html 

  
 Current paragraph 16: 

 In December 2014, Aviva agreed terms for a 5.6 billion pounds all-share takeover of Friends Life Group. Andy Briggs, current group chief executive of Friends Life, will become CEO of Aviva UK Life, with Mark Wilson continuing as CEO of the enlarged Aviva Group.[25] 

 Suggested paragraph 16: 

 On 13 April 2015, Aviva completed the £5.6 billion all-share takeover of Friends Life Group. Andy Briggs, current group chief executive of Friends Life, became CEO of Aviva UK Life, with Mark Wilson continuing as CEO of the enlarged Aviva Group.[25] 

 Citation:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/insurance/11532035/Aviva-and-Friends-Life-rise-in-first-day-as-a-merged-company.html 

  
 Current paragraph 17: 

 Aviva's main activities are the provision of general and life insurance, long-term savings products and fund management services. The group has around 27,700 employees, 31 million customers and Aviva Investors has £241 billion assets under management.[3] 

 Suggested paragraph 17: 

 Aviva's main activities are the provision of general and life insurance, long-term savings products and fund management services. The group has around 27,700 employees, 34 million customers and Aviva Investors has £246 billion assets under management.[3] 

 Citation:   
 Customer numbers:  http://www.aviva.com/media/upload/100415-aviva-group-infographic.pdf 
 Assets under management:  http://www.investmentweek.co.uk/investment-week/news/2398113/inadequate-profits-at-aviva-investors-as-costs-weigh-on-turnaround 

  
 Current paragraph 18: 
 §Principal subsidiaries[edit] 
 • 	 United Kingdom  
 o 	 Aviva Life – Pensions, investments, life insurance and long term savings (formerly Norwich Union) 
 o 	 Aviva Insurance – General Insurance 
 o 	 Aviva Investors – Fund Management (formerly Morley) 
 • 	 Canada – Aviva Canada 
 • 	 China – Aviva-Cofco 
 • 	 France – Aviva France 
 • 	 Hong Kong 
 • 	 India – Aviva India 
 • 	 Indonesia 
 • 	 Ireland  
 o 	 Aviva Direct 
 o 	 Aviva Health 
 • 	 Italy – Aviva Italia Holding S.p.A. 
 • 	 Lithuania 
 • 	 Poland – Aviva 
 • 	 Singapore 
 • 	 Spain 
 • 	 Taiwan – First Aviva (in traditional Chinese) 
 • 	 Turkey - AvivaSA Emeklilik 
 • 	 Vietnam 

 Suggested paragraph 18: 
 Add this paragraph at the end please: 
 Following the completion of Friends Life Group Limited in April 2015, Friends Provident International Limited is now part of the Aviva Group. 

 Citation:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/insurance/11532035/Aviva-and-Friends-Life-rise-in-first-day-as-a-merged-company.html 

  
 Current paragraph 20: 
 In 2010, Aviva also took over sponsorship of rugby union's English Premiership from Guinness.