Prudential posts 17% jump in net

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Prudential PLC of the United Kingdom posted stellar profit increases for 2006 by 17 percent to 874 million Pounds ($1.96 billion) from 748 million Pounds in 2005. The British insurance company is to restructure. Prudential PLC is the second largest insurance company in the United Kingdom.

Prudential PLC, Company overview, Financial report, PRU.L

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Aviva signals interest in U.S.; profit rises 39%

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Aviva PLC of the United Kingdom posted a soaring 39 percent net profit increase to 1.77 billion Pounds ($3.09 billion) for 2005 up from 1.28 billion Pounds in 2004. The insurance giant is considering further acquisitions in the United States.

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U.K. insurer Aviva is in talks to buy AmerUs of Iowa

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British insurance company Aviva PLC is negotiating to acquire American life insurance company AmerUs Group Co. If successful, Aviva's presence in the United States would greatly increase..

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, AmerUs Group Co.

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