Aviva PLC

Aviva Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of long-term insurance and savings, general and health insurance, and fund management products and services. It operates through the following segments: United Kingdom and Ireland; Canada; France; Italy; Poland; and Other. The United Kingdom and Ireland segment offers risks associated with motor vehicles, property and liability, and medical expenses insurance cover to individuals and businesses. The Canada segment refers to the personal and commercial lines insurance products distributed through insurance brokers. The France segment consists of long-term and general insurance businesses. The Italy segment provides savings, investments, pension, and protection products to the life and non-domestic insurance markets. The Poland segment comprises of long-term business and general insurance business in Lithuania. The Other segment includes the long-term business operations in China, India, and Singapore; and life operations in Turkey. The company was founded on November 12, 1696 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

UK composite insurer Aviva released a good set of results covering the first half of fiscal 2021.

Aviva Still Looks Cheap After Good Half-Year Results

Activist investor Cevian Capital has lifted its stake in insurer Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) to just above 5% putting more pressure on the company's board.

Aviva activist ups stake to over 5%

Is it time to take a further look at Aviva Plc (LON:AV.), the insurer that has started to splash the cash?

Investment bank says its time to splash cash on Aviva shares

Aviva plc (AIVAF) CEO Amanda Blanc on Interim Results 2021 - Earnings Call Transcript

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My old Commerce teacher always used to say you can't insure against dying, which is why they are called life assurance companies rather than life insurance. So much for the old ways.

Aviva PLC, Legal & General PLC and Phoenix Group Holdings PLC provide dividend assurance

Aviva plc (LON: AV) reported strong performance for the first quarter on Thursday and expressed confidence that the profitability of its underwriting will improve further this year. Aviva shares opened at 401 pence in the stock market on Thursday and climbed to 411 pence in the next hour.

Aviva to pay back shareholders after completion of the disposal programme

London-listed Aviva is a leading provider of life & general insurance as well as savings and pension products. The firm has offloaded most of its Asian and Continental European businesses as it aims to concentrate on core markets in the UK, Ireland and Canada.

Aviva: A 5.25% Dividend Yield For Income Investors

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  ISIN XS0951553592 Issuer Name Aviva Paying Agent HSBC Bank Plc Redemption Type REPURCHASE Currency EUR O/S Balance 650,000,000.00 New Balance 439,696,000.00 Value Date 16-Mar-21

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Aviva plc (LON: AV) said on Friday that it plans on withdrawing from Aviva Poland. The company announced a deal with Allianz SE to offload its entire stake in the Polish unit for £2.14 billion.

Aviva to sell its entire stake in Polish unit to German Allianz SE for £2.14 billion

Aviva PLC (LON:AV.) announced the sale of its entire shareholding in Aviva Poland to Allianz for €2.5bn (£2.1bn) as part of its strategy to focus on businesses in the UK, Ireland and Canada.

Aviva sells Polish arm to Allianz for €2.5bn

German insurer Allianz is nearing a 2.5 billion euro ($2.94 billion) deal to buy Aviva's Polish unit, trumping rival bids from Italy's Generali and Dutch insurer NN, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Exclusive: Germany's Allianz nears $2.9 billion deal for Aviva Poland - sources

Aviva PLC (LON:AV.) shares are worth buying for the consistent surprises on cash returns under new chief executive Amanda Blanc, says broker Berenberg.

Aviva forecast to dole out cash returns equal to 20% of market cap

Aviva PLC's (LON:AV.) investment arm is not looking to take part in Deliveroo's upcoming £8bn IPO over concerns on workers' rights.

Aviva won't invest in Deliveroo £8bn IPO over workers' rights concerns

Aviva has rapidly shed non-core assets since bringing a new CEO on board in mid-2020; Aviva is soon to be a focused player in UK life/protection and UK/Canada general insurance.

Aviva Fully Committed To A Simpler, Lower-Return Model

Aviva recently announced more disposals in non-core markets.

Aviva: More Focus Is Benefiting Capital Structure, But Not Earnings Yet

Aviva plc (AIVAF) CEO Amanda Blanc on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Aviva PLC  (LON:AV.) said it is planning for higher payouts to shareholders after the sale of its French and Italian businesses and strong cash generation from the ongoing businesses.

Aviva eyes cash handouts after record year in savings and retirement

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The Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) Fund recently disclosed its portfolio updates for the fourth quarter of 2020, which ended on Dec. 31.

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Aviva PLC (LON:AV.) announced it has agreed to sell its entire 40% shareholding in its joint venture in Turkey, AvivaSA Emeklilik ve Hayat.

Aviva continues portfolio review as it exits Turkish business for £122mln

Insurer Aviva's strategy of focus on key markets has been put into action faster than I expected. What that means for growth is unclear as it is now focussing on mature markets in which it is already a strong player.

Aviva Plc: Signs It's Serious About Focus

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviva Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy located in Long Beach, CA has announced that it has obtained supplies of both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and has begun administering vaccinations to health care providers and those 65...

Aviva Pharmacy Provides Initial Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Aviva's valuation shows a large conglomerate discount which is set to be unwound and also new clarity over the dividend policy has recently been given which is a positive. The business has shown resilient earnings and operating performance over the course of a challenging 2020.

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Aviva plc (AIVAF) CEO Amanda Blanc on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Aviva plc (LON: AV) said on Thursday that trading remained robust in the first three quarters despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic that has so far infected more than 1.5 million people in the United Kingdom and caused over 56 thousand deaths. On the back of resilient performance, the company decided in favour of reinstating dividend payments for the fiscal first half.

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