Aviva sales fall; firm explores acquisitions

Aviva reported a drop in sales but an uptick in profit margins, as its chief executive reiterated the company’s interest in possible acquisitions, including ING’s insurance business... The London insurance and financial services company reported that sales fell 11 percent to $44.9 billion in the third quarter. The company doesn’t report full earnings for the period ending Sept. 30, but does provide sales information...

Des Moines Register: Aviva sales fall; firm explores acquisitions