Reuters

Direct Line shares soar 41% as it rejects Aviva's $4.2 bln takeover bid

LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Direct Line (DLGD.L), opens new tab shares soared 41% on Thursday after it rejected a 3.28 billion pound ($4.15 billion) takeover bid from rival Aviva (AV.L), opens new tab, ...
Reuters

UK insurer Aviva to shed up to 2,300 jobs in $4.65 billion Direct Line deal

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva (AV.L), opens new tab could cut up to 2,300 jobs as it takes over smaller rival Direct Line (DLGD.L), opens new tab in a 3.7 billion pound ($4.65 ...
Law

Direct Line GC Steps Down After £3.7B Aviva Acquisition Cleared

Direct Line's GC will leave the company, just as its £3.7 billion acquisition by Aviva is cleared by the CMA. Direct Line’s general counsel is exiting the company, after its £3.7 billion acquisition ...
Law

Direct Line Hires GC Ahead of £3.7 Billion Aviva Deal

Riverbank House, Direct Line. Courtesy Photo. U.K. insurance company Direct Line has appointed its next general counsel, hiring from merchant banking group Close Brothers. Angela Yotov, Close Brothers ...