Aviva Life Intl. Seminar

Aviva PLC
19 May 2004

19 May 2004

Aviva Life International seminar

Aviva plc ('Aviva') will hold a seminar today for investors and analysts
covering the group's continental European and international life businesses.

The seminar will be hosted by Philip Scott, Executive Director with
responsibility for these businesses. There will be specific presentations on our
operations in France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Asia and in addition, a
presentation on the management of guarantees in these businesses.

Key themes from the presentation are:

  • World-class bancassurance development (23% of 2003 group life and pensions
    new business on an APE basis) with partnerships across many markets creating
    value for shareholders at an early stage of development.

  • France: attractive growth opportunities and economics from the forthcoming
    Credit du Nord partnership and a focus on margin growth from unit-linked
    sales.

  • Netherlands: turnaround market where Delta Lloyd is benefiting from the
    ABN AMRO joint venture, pricing and cost improvements.

  • Italy: good market growth outlook, new distribution through BPU and stable
    margins.

  • Spain: strong growth prospects from increasing bank client penetration and
    expected growth in the market.

  • Asia: platform in place, increased focus and resources into this region.

  • Guarantees: strict control of exposure and rigorous risk management.

The presentation slides will be available at http://www.aviva.com/investors/
presentations.cfm#bus from 10.30am on Wednesday 19 May 2004.



Enquiries:

Analysts / Investors:
Steve Riley, Investor Relations Director                     [phone]

Media:
Hayley Stimpson, Director of External Affairs                [phone]
Sue Winston, Head of Group Media Relations                   [phone]



Notes to editors:

•    Aviva is the UK's largest insurance group, a leading provider of life
     and pensions to Europe and has businesses in a number of other markets 
     around the world. Aviva is the world's seventh-largest insurer based on 
     worldwide gross written premiums.

•    Aviva's principal business activities are long-term savings, fund
     management and general insurance, with worldwide premium income and retail
     investment sales of £30 billion, and £240 billion of assets under 
     management at 31 December 2003.

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