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 ...

Direct Line is an U.K. insurance company, with a business profile heavily geared to the motor segment. In 2022, its operating performance was quite bad as the company suffered from higher inflation, ...

Direct Line DLG has reported gross written premiums of GBP 2.7 billion for the first nine months, a more than 20% rise on the same period in 2022 as the business incorporates 725,000 customers from ...

Direct Line's recent operating performance has improved, showing progress in its turnaround program, despite past weak trends and high claims inflation. The company's focus on underwriting ...

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 offers business insurance to suit a wide range of businesses and professions, from accountants to tradespeople, and from contractors to start ups. It’s responsible for over 500,000 ...