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Aviva’s Irish arm sees profits fall on back of rising claims after Covid-19
In Ireland, operating profit fell to €32 million in 2022, down from €43 million in 2021
Insurance group Aviva has announced a £300 million share buyback following “strong” results for 2022, however the Irish arm of the business saw profits dip following a rise in claims post-Covid-19.
General insurance gross written premiums (GWP) across the group increased 8 per cent last year to £9.7 billion, according to the company’s most recent results.
The combined operating ratio, that is a financial measurement of general insurance underwriting profitability calculated as the ratio of ...