Aviva adds £1.45bn to with-profits bonuses

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...