About Norwich Union

Thomas Bignold, a 36 year old merchant banker, formed Norwich Union Society for fire insurance of houses, stock and merchandise in 1797. Soon, utilizing the profits made by them, Norwich Union grew to be the largest fire insurance provider. In 1997, the Union was demutualised and floated as a public limited company, expanding its business with general insurance, motor insurance, healthcare and life policies.

Rebranded as Aviva, Norwich Union is the UK’s leading provider of general insurance. The company is listed on London Stock Exchange and FTSE 100 Index. It has several business method patents as part of its vast business model, the most famous one being the auto insurance plan: Pay as You Drive (PAYD), allowing customers planned discounts on their premiums.

Norwich Union Home Insurance covers benefits for old and new content, replacements and accidental coverage for entertainment equipment and computers. Its main strength lies in Car Insurance, with basics such as 24-hour claim, accident and recovery benefits, courtesy car provision, windscreen replacement cover, Norwich offers some unique benefits such as multi car discount, building a no-claim bonus and also the PAYD. Norwich Union is the major provider of Health Insurance in the UK, covering hospital stay, outpatient care and disability products. The new addition to corporate health insurance policy provides support to absentee employees, suffering from aliments which require expert advice and rehabilitation service.

Norwich Union’s Travel Insurance covers 24-hour medical emergency assistance, covering personal accident, trip cancellation, delay, pet care, loss of personal belongings and business equipment. Life Insurance by Norwich Union provides for financial support for you and your family, a guaranteed coverage for the duration of your life.

Norwich Union, with an experience of over 200 years behind them, is responsible for Aviva’s great success.. Norwich Union had provided its customers with the flexibility to choose the right plan, under the right circumstances, and at the right price. Today Aviva has the same market leading capabilities, with full self-service functions allowing the customers to manage and edit their policies online. These methods have made Aviva the market leader in UK and 5th worldwide. With so much experience and knowledge behind them, you can confidently invest in your healthy financial future with Aviva.