Aviva Seeks Deal to Expand in U.S.

To Use Proceeds From Dutch Unit's Listing; Avoiding 'Toxic Characteristics'

Aviva PLC anticipates using some proceeds from selling shares in its Dutch financial-services unit for a deal that would help it expand its U.S. life-insurance operations, said Chief Executive Andrew Moss... U.K.-based Aviva, which operates across Europe and has some operations in Asia, is seeking ways to broaden the product line and sales channels of the Iowa-based insurer it bought in 2006, now called Aviva USA...

WSJ: Aviva Seeks Deal to Expand in U.S.