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December 21, 2012 01:29 PM (EST)

Aviva Sells US Life Business to Athene Holding for $1.8 Billion

Aviva plc has agreed to sell its U.S. life and annuity business, Aviva USA Corp., to Bermuda-based Athene Holding Ltd. for $1.8 billion.

London-based Aviva will retain Aviva Investors, the . . .

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