UK's Admiral Group hits record high on strong first-half profit
** Shares of British insurer Admiral Group ADML.L up 3.3% to touch a record high of 3,470 pence ** Stock is top gainer on FTSE 100 .FTSE index, which is up 0.2% ** Co posts H1 PBT up 67% Y/Y, helped by competitive pricing and strong performance in its core UK motor insurance arm ** Including session moves, ADML up about 31% YTD, compared to around 12% FTSE 100 gain in 2025 (Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru) ((NithyashreeRB@thomsonreuters.com))