UK insurer Aviva's first-half profit beats expectations
UK insurer Aviva's first-half profit beats expectations Aug 14 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva AV.L posted a 24% rise in first-half operating profit on Friday, beating expectations, as its combination with Direct Line and growth in general insurance drove earnings higher.
(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)