Aviva – Identity Crisis Over?
Aviva plc (LON:AV) reported underlying operating profits of £725m in the first quarter, up 17% year-on-year. That reflects very good results in the general insurance business, both in the UK and Canada, as the group experienced favourable weather and some reduction in claims in motor as customers drove less. That was supported by good cost control in the corporate centre. [soros] Q2 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Alongside results the group announced plans to return £4bn to shareholders by the end of first half of 2022 – starting immediately with a £750m share buyback and an int...