Andrew Moss, chief executive of Aviva, has joined his fellow board members to show his support for the insurer, spending £59,884 on shares after the group reported a "robust" performance during the nine months to 30 September.
Moss bought 22,000 shares for 272.20p each, while finance director Philip Scott and Norwich Union Life chief executive Mark Hodges each bought 20,000 shares for £54,980.
Chairman Lord Sharman of Redlynch also topped up his stake, buying 10,000 shares for £27,490.
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Aviva was wanted today after reporting a 3% rise in life new business sales to £29.05bn. Life and pensions sales grew 12% to £25.7bn, with "excellent" growth in the US and central and eastern Europe. Figures were helped by the stronger euro.
Total sales in Europe rose 10% to £12.75bn and life and pensions sales improved 16%, while US sales jumped 39% to £3.76bn.
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Aviva (AV.)
Director name: Mr Andrew Moss
Amount purchased: 22,000 @ 272.20p
Value: £59,884
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Director name: Mr Dionisio Romero
Amount purchased: 55,000 @ 105.00p
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Director name: Mr Philip G Scott
Amount purchased: 20,000 @ 274.90p
Value: £54,980
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Director name: Mr Mark Hodges
Amount purchased: 20,000 @ 274.90p
Value: £54,980
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Director name: Mr Hugh Scott-Barrett
Amount purchased: 50,000 @ 57.80p
Value: £28,900
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Director name: Lord Sharman of Redlynch
Amount purchased: 10,000 @ 274.90p
Value: £27,490
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