Aviva

2013 0501 - Desmoines Register - Aviva USA Life Insurance Unit To Be Dealt to Global Atlantic - [link]

In July 2006, Aviva greatly increased its presence in the United States by acquiring AmerUs Group, a Des Moines based financial services company founded in 1896 in a $2.9 billion (£1.6 billion) deal.^[16]
In December 2012, Aviva agreed to sell Aviva USA Corporation to Athene Holding for US$1.8 billion (£1.1 billion) as part of a plan to improve shareholder returns and reduce the group's capital requirements, having paid $2.9 billion in 2006 and incurring a large loss on sale.^[25]^[26]
- Athene subsequently sold the life insurance business of Aviva to Global Atlantic.^[27]