Aviva’s Sweet Six‑Month Surge: More Profits, More Premiums, More Cheers
For the first half of this year, Aviva rolled out a tidy 14 % jump in operating profit—landing at £875 million—and the cash‑cow didn’t stop there. Insurance premiums climbed another 15 % to reach £6 billion, with an especially big 18 % increase across the UK and Ireland.
What the CEO is Saying
Group chief executive Amanda Blanc was practically beaming: “Sales are up, operating profit is up, the dividend is up.” She added, “Our plan to deliver more for customers and shareholders is working really well.
We’ve achieved another six months of excellent trading—growth across the board thanks to our leading positions in attractive markets like workplace pensions and general insurance in the UK and Canada.”
Analyst Take‑away
Jefferies analyst James Pearse noted that Aviva is “continuing to deliver strong outcomes versus its targets, beating consensus expectations across all headline metrics.” He added:
- Long‑term special capital returns that keep investors smiling
- Accretive M&A that fuels future growth
- Awesome dividends that grow over time
- Consistent earnings‑per‑share growth that keeps the chart straightening upward
Why It Matters
In a world where insurance can feel as dry as a desert, Aviva’s storyline is a breath of fresh air: strong results, steady growth, and a company that seems to be cooking up real value for both shareholders and policyholders.
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