Direct Line was founded by Peter Wood and Martin Long in 1985 as a personal lines insurer that operated with a model of direct sales. The business became synonymous with selling directly and for its ...

Direct Line Insurance Group said Chief Executive Adam Winslow and Chief Financial Officer Jane Poole are set to step down as part of a management reshuffle following its agreed merger with Aviva. The ...

Direct Line's shares increased by over 40% on Thursday on hopes its main rival Aviva might submit another higher takeover bid following its decision to reject a GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion) bid 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 ...