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AM Best affirms Aviva but assigns negative outlook

In 2024, Aviva agreed to buy Direct Line for £3.7bn, which led its risk-adjusted capital score to fall.

By Ayesha Venkataraman
November 21, 2025
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AM Best has affirmed Aviva Insurance Limited’s (AIL) financial strength rating of A+, but assigned a negative outlook, citing mounting pressure on the group’s balance-sheet strength following its acquisition of Direct Line Group.

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