Aviva has said it will exceed the cost savings target of £80m per year that was forecast following its purchase of RAC this year.

The company said it expects to achieve savings of £100m a year in 2006.

Aviva also announced that it wants to sell its 50/50 stake in Lex Vehicle Leasing (LVL) to joint owner HBOS.

Aviva acquired the 50% stake in LVL as part of its acquisition of RAC earlier this year. Aviva and HBOS will now enter into discussions to agree a price for LVL that may lead to the sale.

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