Aviva plc has published its full-year results for 2024 and reported a group operating profit of approximately £1.8bn, up 20% on the £1.5bn achieved the previous year. The carrier’s UK and Ireland general insurance premiums were up by 16% to £7.7bn and its undiscounted combined operating ratio of 94.9% was an improvement of 1.9 percentage points in the previous year.

Amanda Blanc (pictured), group chief executive officer at Aviva, said: “Over the last four and a half years we have completely transformed Aviva, built a track record of consistently strong results, and returned £10bn to shareholders.

“The proposed acquisition of Direct Line is on track and is a clear opportunity to accelerate our capital-light growth."