LSE:AV. (Aviva plc)
About AV.
Aviva is the largest multi-line insurance company in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1990 following the merger of Commercial General Union and Norwich Union.
The business provides a suite of financial services covering savings, retirement, and, of course, insurance. There are four divisions within the company targeted toward both businesses and consumers.
- UK & Ireland Life – provides life, long-term health, and accident insurance as well as savings, pensions, and annuity services.
- UK & Ireland General Insurance – provides various forms of insurance to individuals as well as businesses.
- Canada General Insurance – provides a portfolio of personal and commercial insurance products.
- Aviva Investors – provides investment management services to financial institutions such as pension funds.
Overall, only half the revenue stream originates from the UK, with the rest stemming from international markets like Canada and Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Investing in large insurance businesses is often regarded as safe. The steady stream of capital from policyholders provides ample cash flow to cover liabilities while also fuelling an investment portfolio to deliver growth.
That’s arguably why the Aviva share price has a history of relative stability, making it ideal for income investors. However, the inability to correctly judge the quality of policyholders before issuing insurance can quickly start building up bad clients, potentially compromising the precious cash flow.
Investors need to consider these risks before making an investment decision.
-
Yes. Aviva shares pay a cash dividend at an average 52% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily postponed in early 2020 but were resumed before the end of the year. The stock has two years of consecutive dividend growth.
-
Aviva shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in April and August.
-
Aviva shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.
Aviva plc (LSE: AV.) Latest News
Investing Articles
I think now is the perfect time to consider buying high-yield FTSE dividend shares like Aviva
Investing Articles
8% dividend yield! Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Aviva shares to 2026
Investing Articles
£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how an investor could target £550 of passive income a month
Investing Articles
Investing £20,000 in an ISA could one day give an investor £1,564 monthly passive income for life
Investing Articles
Here’s how investors could aim for a £6,531 annual passive income from £11,000 of Aviva shares
Investing Articles
Here’s how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with £260!
Investing Articles
£1,000 a month in passive income? Here’s how investors could start with a £20k ISA
Investing Articles
£9k of savings? Here’s how an investor could aim to turn it into a second income of £560 a month
Investing Articles
If an investor put £10,000 in Aviva shares, how much income would they get?
Investing Articles
3 FTSE 100 shares that could make it rain dividends in 2025
Investing Articles
Up 8% in 2024, what will 2025 bring for the Aviva share price?
