India, May 14 -- Aviva plc (AVVIY) on Thursday reported growth in general insurance premiums and wealth business metrics for the first quarter.
General insurance premiums increased 19% to £3.4 billion from £2.9 billion in the prior-year quarter.
In General Insurance, UK & Ireland premiums rose 26% to £2.5 billion from £2 billion a year earlier, driven by 59% growth in Personal Lines following the acquisition of Direct Line and growth in the intermediated channel.
Canada General Insurance premiums increased 3% in constant currency to £0.9 billion. Personal Lines premiums rose 4% supported by rate actions, while Commercial Lines premiums increased 1%.
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