RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Sky News claims the proposal was made in a letter sent by RSA's chairman, John Napier, to his opposite number at Aviva, Lord Sharman, within the last few weeks.
Sky added the proposal was immediately
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