US influence ups insurer shares. Fed expected to ease policy

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, upgraded its earnings estimate for Aviva’s 2010-2012 guidance by 2%, prompting Aviva share price to rise, and L&G shares rose on expectations from the US, Proactive Investor and the Guardian report.

“Aviva has shown that it is getting the message investors have been sending to sector management teams for some time ... H1 results came in above expectations”, Merrill Lynch said.

Monetary policy

Banks, insurers, US dollar and gold started to rise on expectations Fed will ease monetary policy.

Banks, insurance and fund management companies would benefit from more economic incentives as their income is directly linked to investors having more confidence in the financial markets. Legal and General added 3.6%, or 3.1p, to 90p.

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The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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