News

GlobalData Looks at Impact of Aviva-Direct Line Deal

Some analysis from GlobalData, plus comment from Aviva below; Following the news that Aviva’s GBP3.7 billion acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group is set to finalize on or around 1 July 2025 after a High Court Sanction hearing […]

Insurance Regulation

UK CMA Invites Comments on Aviva-Direct Line Merger

The Competition and Markets Authority is inviting interested parties to comment on the proposed merger of Direct Line into the Aviva business. Here’s the word; The CMA is considering whether it is or may be […]

InsureTech

There is Demand For Better Platform Integration, Says Direct Commercial

Direct Commercial Limited’s (DCL) latest Broker Barometer reveals a clear demand for improved digital tools and platform integration among the wider insurance provision for the commercial motor sector. Only 22% of brokers believe insurers are adequately […]

Motor Insurance

Yes, There’s Still Confidence in Commercial Motor Sector

It’s been a tough year for both private car insurance and commercial fleets. The transition to pure battery vehicles still requires huge infrastructure investment, not least of which is National Grid charging capacity. Perhaps the […]

News

Can the Aviva-Direct Line Deal Tick The Regulatory Boxes?

Some thoughts on the Direct Line acquisition deal proposed by Aviva; the main obstacle might well be regulatory issues as regards UK market competition. COMMENT FROM ALTUS; Stephen Whitfield, principal consultant at Altus Consulting, comments […]

News

Direct Line Makes a Move onto Compare The Market Site

The word from Direct Line, as they join a comparison site; Direct Line Group (“the Group”) has announced it is launching three new Direct Line branded Motor insurance products on Compare the Market, a leading […]