Aviva reported a 25% jump in operating profit to £2,203m for 2025, meeting its £2bn target one year early. The insurer posted earnings per share of 56.0p, up 17% from 48.0p in 2024, essentially matching analyst estimates after consensus caught up with Aviva's strong performance trajectory.
Revenue from general insurance premiums rose 18% to £14,145m, with UK & Ireland premiums up 27% to £9,787m and an undiscounted combined operating ratio of 94.1%. The results included a £174m contribution from Direct Line, acquired in July 2025. Solvency II operating own funds generation reached £2,317m, up 40% YoY.
Group CEO Amanda Blanc called it an "outstanding performance" marking the company's fifth consecutive year of profitable growth. Cash remittances increased 4% to £2,077m, while IFRS return on equity improved to 17.5% from 15.7%. Aviva declared a final dividend of 26.2p per share, up 10%, bringing the total dividend to 39.3p, and announced a £350m share buyback programme.
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