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Aviva weighs bid for RSA’s UK consumer unit -sources

A sign of RSA insurance company is pictured outside its office in London in this December 13, 2013. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Aviva Plc (AV.L) is among a small handful of insurers exploring bids for the UK consumer operations of rival RSA, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.RSA's owner, Intact Financial Corp (IFC.TO), said last month it was reviewing strategic options for RSA's personal lines business, which includes home and pet insurance, to focus on commercial insurance.Suitors have been asked to submit...