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 ...

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 ...

Direct Line agreed to an improved takeover bid from Aviva AV0.72%increase; green up 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 Insurance Group Plc’s first-half profit fell short of estimates as analysts had expected a faster turnaround. The UK’s second-largest auto insurer posted an operating profit of £63.7 ...

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, Dec 6 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva (AV.L), opens new tab has agreed to buy smaller rival Direct Line (DLGD.L), opens new tab in a sweetened 3.61 billion pound ($4.60 billion) ...