bp marsh  partners plc said tuesday that its net asset value rose and that it remained positive regarding its performance and outlook for the insurance market the londonlisted venturecapital provider which focuses on financial services said nav as at july 31 rose to 1798 million pounds 2183 million from gbp1666 million as of jan 31 2022 the company said this produced an 85 return to shareholders including payment of a dividend in the six months ended july 31 bp marsh said it remained focused on sourcing new business and that it has an active pipeline of new business opportunities it was considering at present during the year to jan 31 2023 the majority of the groups investee companies have continued to perform well and adapt to the economic challenges facing the uk and the rest of the world the company said