Aviva operating profit jumps 24% as Direct Line integration gathers pace

Aviva lifted first-half operating profit 24% to £1.33B as General Insurance strength offset integration work at Direct Line. The insurer also increased its interim dividend by 7%, signaling improved cash generation and confidence in the trajectory of the combined businesses.

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Aviva lifted first-half operating profit 24% to £1.33B as General Insurance strength offset integration work at Direct Line. The insurer also increased its interim dividend by 7%, signaling improved cash generation and confidence in the trajectory of the combined businesses.