1st Quarter Results

Admiral Group plc
6 May 2011
Interim Management Statement

Admiral Group plc ('Admiral' or 'the Group') today releases its Interim
Management Statement covering the period 1 January to 6 May 2011.  Unless
otherwise stated, figures quoted are for the quarter ended 31 March 2011, with
comparatives reflecting the position compared against the same quarter in 2010.

Comment from Henry Engelhardt, Chief Executive Officer

"I'm pleased to report that our business has continued to grow and prosper in
the first quarter of the year.

"Admiral's UK car insurance business had another great quarter and has continued
to benefit from positive market conditions.  We grew rapidly and were also able
to raise premiums.  We continue to remain focussed on maintaining the quality of
our business."

Highlights

·         Group turnover* Q1 2011 increased by 56% to £539 million

·         Group vehicle count increased 33% to 2.9 million

·         Confused.com turnover is flat and margins remain under pressure

·         Our financial position remains strong

·         Performance to date puts us on track to at least meet analysts'
consensus profit estimates for 2011

*Turnover is defined as total premiums written (including co-insurers' shares)
and other revenue

Dividend

Admiral confirms that its 2010 final normal dividend of 17.3p per share and
final special dividend of 18.2p per share (total 35.5p per share) will be paid
on 10(th) June 2011.  The ex-dividend date is 18(th) May 2011 and the record
date is 20(th) May 2011.

This brings the total dividend for 2010 to 68.1p per share being 32.4p normal
dividend and 35.7p special dividend.

Further information
For further information please contact:

Financial Dynamics
Nick Henderson                 02072 697 114

Admiral Group plc
Louise O'Shea                   02920 434 384






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