Direct Line has said it plans to back a takeover move by rival insurance firm Aviva. The firms said they have reached an initial agreement over a cash-and-shares deal valuing Direct Line at £3.61 ...

Aviva's acquisition of Direct Line for $4.6 billion will significantly boost its market position in the U.K. personal lines, especially motor insurance. The deal is expected to generate £125 million ...

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 ...

As investments go, Direct Line has been a mixed bag. The shares initially fell more than 50% shortly after I'd bought them, and then rebounded by about 100% following a recent takeover offer from ...

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 ...

Plans to deliver 50 mln stg in cost-savings through layoffs Loses 71,000 own-brand motor customers in quarter Shares reverse course from early gains of 1.2% Nov 11 (Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance ...

LONDON - Direct Line (LON:DLGD) Insurance Group plc announced Monday that CEO Adam Winslow and CFO Jane Poole will step down from their positions when the company’s acquisition by Aviva (LON:AV) ...