Insurance giant announces 25% jump in operating profit

Business & Finance
5 Mar 2026 • 7:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Aviva PLC, a major UK insurer, has announced a 10 per cent increase in its final dividend to 26.2p per share.
  • It also announced a new £350 million share buyback.
  • The company reported an "outstanding performance" for 2025, with group operating profit jumping 25 per cent to £2.2 billion.
  • Aviva achieved its financial targets 12 months ahead of schedule, marking its fifth consecutive year of growth.
  • General insurance premiums increased by 18 per cent to £14.1 billion.