Aviva reports positive results for 2010
Aviva plc had a 26 percent increase in operating profits to $3.95 billion in 2010, the company announced today. Total sales increased by 4 percent to $73 billion. Net operational capital increased by 70 percent to $2.6 billion. Operating income in North America was $582.8 million, up from $330.15 million in 2009. Aviva USA President and CEO Chris Littlefield said the U.S. division reported strong results as life insurance sales increased, annuity sales remained strong. Profits more than doubled to $268 million.