Insurance giant announces 25% jump in operating profit

• 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.