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Aviva to buy Direct Line – what it means for insurance customers

The insurer Aviva has agreed to acquire its rival Direct Line in a deal worth £3.7bn. The takeover is expected to be completed in mid-2025, at which point Direct Line Group's brands and services will ...
London South East

Direct Line losses widen as motor claim costs rise

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Direct Line Insurance Group surged on Thursday as the company slapped drivers with a 25% premium hike to improve operating profit next year while it also picked up £520m ...
heraldscotland

Thousands ditch Direct Line as car insurance premiums surge

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...
Yahoo UK & Ireland

Direct Line insurance claims drop as lockdown keeps cars off roads

(Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance Group Plc <DLGD.L> reported a 70% drop in motor insurance claims for April on Wednesday, as people stayed at home and drove less due to a nationwide lockdown in the ...
The Financial Times

Direct Line to reassess claims after regulator discovers underpayments

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Direct Line has been ordered to go back through five years of claims after admitting it had underpaid some car ...
Marketing Week

Direct Line claims price comparison launch is a ‘key pillar’ in corporate strategy

Direct Line Group has introduced three new Direct Line branded motor insurance products on price comparison website (PCW) Compare the Market. Covering a range of cover options from ‘essential’ to ...
Insurance Age

Direct Line confirms Milliner to lead on claims in raft of management changes

Milliner, pictured, left the Allianz-owned insurer after 18 years with LV. His new role at Direct Line, which he will start in October, was one of three changes to the executive committee. Craig ...
The Independent

Direct Line to pay out £30m to customers overcharged on car or home insurance after rule breach

Direct Line is set to pay out around £30 million in compensation to customers who were overcharged when they renewed their car or home insurance. The insurer admitted to an “error” in implementing the ...
Insurance Post

Direct Line appoints Gearey as director of claims services

Gearey, pictured, is expected to take up the role in Q1 2024 – the same time as Direct Line welcomes its new CEO, Adam Winslow. In the role, he will lead both Direct Line’s auto services and legal ...
Daily Express

British insurance giant to pay out £30m after overcharging loyal customers

Direct Line has been caught overcharging loyal customers of the British insurance giant. The UK's second biggest car insurer has agreed to pay around £30 million to loyal customers. Article continues ...
The Mirror

Direct Line launches new motor insurance products on Compare the Market website

Direct Line has unveiled three new motor insurance products on the comparison website, Compare the Market. The company plans to extend their availability across other price comparison websites in 2025 ...