Strength, security, experience on a global level

Top-tier rating
Aviva’s financial strength is reflected in our consistent top-tier financial strength ratings from the major independent ratings agencies:
· Moody’s Aa3 (Excellent)
· Standard & Poor AA- (Very Strong)

These ratings show their current view of the company’s strong capital position and ability to meet long-term obligations (as at 5 February 2009).

Our size
Aviva has a market capitalisation of €8.5 billion* and operates in the Irish market as Aviva Group Ireland plc.

The sheer size and scale of Aviva is demonstrated by its market capitalisation versus the ISEQ overall index. Aviva’s market capitalisation is almost 30% the size of the entire ISEQ overall index.+

*  Source: The FT.com as at 5 March 2009. Based on exchange rates as at 5 March 2009.
+ Source: www.ise.ie 5 March 2009 and FT.com as at 5 March 2009. Based on exchange rates as at 5 March 2009.