British insurance firm Aviva plc announced on Monday that it plans to acquire Probitas, a Lloyd’s underwriting syndicate specializing in property, construction and casualty insurance, for a consideration of £242 million ($307 million). The transaction includes the acquisition of Probitas’ fully-integrated Lloyd’s platform. Aviva noted that the acquisition significantly expands market opportunity for Aviva’s global corporate & specialty (GCS) business. Amanda Blanc, chief executive of Aviva, said: “This acquisition is another step in our strategy to invest in Aviva’s future profitable growth. “…