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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 […]

Conference report

Fast Approaching: Insurtech Insights 2025

Europe’s insurance landscape will be on full display as industry titans converge at Insurtech Insights 2025. Here are some details on this flagship UK insurance event; The region’s largest insurtech conference kicks off on 19th […]

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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 […]

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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 […]