Aviva UK's general insurance profits and GWP fell in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Net UK general insurance written premiums in 2009 reduced to £3,866m from £4,981m in 2008, mainly as a result of stripping out some creditor and commercial business. Overall the group operating profit from general insurance and health businesses decreased by 20% to £960m (2008: £1,198m). This figure benefited from releases of £372m, net of reinsurance, in 2009
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