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You’re probably familiar with Direct Line offerings for general insurance, such as car and home. But this large UK insurer, established in 1985, provides business insurance too. Its business ...
Direct Line agreed to an improved takeover bid from Aviva AV-2.19%decrease; red down pointing triangle valuing the nonlife insurer at 3.61 billion pounds ($4.61 billion), the companies said. Insurer ...
Aviva and Direct Line Group have agreed a sweetened cash, shares and dividends deal that will see Aviva acquire its rival and capture more than a fifth of the combined UK motor insurance market. The ...
Direct Line has returned to profit but failed to match analyst expectations after losing almost half a million motor insurance customers. The insurer posted a pre-tax profit of £61.6m for the six ...
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Insurance company Aviva (AV.L), opens new tab has contacted investors in bid target Direct Line (DLGD.L), opens new tab, a move that could pave the way for a hostile takeover of the ...
Expects operating profit to improve in 2024 Insurer posts half-year operating loss Shares up almost 15% after Intact Financial deal Sept 7 (Reuters) - Shares of Britain's Direct Line (DLGD.L), opens ...