Key financials
| 2017 | 2016 | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend per share (pence) | 15.35 | 14.35 | 7% |
| LGIM AUM (£bn) | 983.3 | 894.2 | 10% |
| Annuity assets (£bn) | 58.2 | 54.4 | 7% |
| UK protection premiums (£m) | 1,558 | 1,512 | 3% |
| Group Direct investments (£bn) | 14.4 | 10 | 44% |
| Net release from operations (£m) | 1,454 | 1,411 | 3% |
| Operating profit (£m) | 2,055 | 1,562 | 32% |
| Profit after tax (£m) | 1,902 | 1,265 | 50% |
| Earnings per share (pence) | 31.87 | 22.2 | 50% |
| Solvency II surplus (£bn) | 6.9 | 5.7 | 21% |
| Solvency II coverage ratio (%) | 189 | 165 | |
| Return on equity (%) | 25.6 | 19.6 |