Rating agency Fitch has affirmed the insurer financial
strength (IFS) ratings of Aviva's UK non-life subsidiaries at 'AA minus'.

Rating agency Fitch has affirmed the insurer financial strength (IFS) ratings of Aviva's UK non-life subsidiaries at 'AA minus'.

The Outlook for the ratings remains Stable.

Detailing its analysis, the rating agency said Aviva's strong first half results came against a background of tough operating conditions during the period.

On the non-life side, Aviva reported a combined operating ratio of 101%, unchanged from 2002.