Aviva has added £1.45bn in bonuses to its with-profits policies after its main With-Profit fund grew 12% over 2010.
Final bonus rates for bond investors have increased on average by 6% while market value reductions (MVRs) have fallen by an average of 4% over the past year. Final bonus rates for unitised life and pension policies have also been increased by an average of 6%, and regular bonuses for new business bonds remains at 2.75%. For new pensions, the regular bonus rate has been held at 3.25%. "Aviva's with-profits investors have enjoyed good returns over 2010 and our funds continue to deliver steady returns for cautious investors," says David Barral, chief operating officer at Aviva. "We ha...
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