Direct Line Group Analysis
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News AnalysisWill RSA’s reputation remain ‘Intact’ after rebrand?
Adopting parent company’s name could see the insurer ‘literally starting again as a brand’ – or could the ‘allure’ of a ‘new and different’ name pose an ‘interesting strategy’ for business progression?
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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News AnalysisBriefing: What the Aviva and Direct Line mega-deal means for UKGI
Shareholders have approved Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of DLG, and the deal looks set for completion in mid-2025, but what does the acquisition mean for the two businesses? And how will it impact the wider market?
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News AnalysisWhy 2024 was a transformational year for UK M&A
The insurer and broker sectors both recorded standout acquisition volume and values last year – however, industry experts do not see the same trends for 2025, with January providing the lowest monthly M&A completion figure since 2017
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Aviva so keen on taking over DLG?
Aviva has secured a preliminary agreement with DLG over a potential acquisition
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News AnalysisBriefing: Will the DLG board stay loyal to Winslow as Aviva goes on ‘charm offensive’?
DLG rejected a takeover attempt from Aviva, saying the offer ’substantially undervalued the company’
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News AnalysisWhich are the most complained about insurers?
Market intelligence firm emphasises that ‘insurers need to do better to prevent complaints from happening’ as redress payments increase
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are the days of generalist UKGI firms numbered?
Editor Katie Scott discusses the overarching structure of the UKGI market, commenting on the continued industry-wide drive to be increasingly ‘more specialist’
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News AnalysisHow is the industry faring six months on from Consumer Duty implementation?
Half a year on from the landmark regulation coming into force, Insurance DataLab takes a look at its impacts on the sector
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is 2024 the year the FCA gets tough on insurers?
All the signs point towards further regulatory activity this year
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News AnalysisThe most complained about products in UKGI
Insurance DataLab analyses the latest ombudsman complaints data to find out which product lines – and which insurers – are receiving the most complaints from consumers
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News AnalysisBriefing: All change at DLG, but can the insurer recapture stability?
Direct Line Group has seen its fair share of headlines of late, but does this mean the insurer is moving forward?
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News AnalysisHow are the top insurers faring on complaints handling?
Insurance DataLab analyses the top five insurers’ complaints handling performance, exclusively for Insurance Times.
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News AnalysisWho is the most profitable insurer in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab analyses the latest regulatory returns of the five largest insurers in UKGI, exclusively for Insurance Times
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AnalysisClaims inflation drives ‘a major deterioration’ in UK motor market
With price increases unable to keep pace with inflation, motor insurers must look to claims prevention and repair network support if they wish to remain in the black
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AnalysisBriefing: Hard times for DLG, Admiral and Sabre – what are the shareholder challenges?
Claims inflation has hit the motor insurance market hard, but what does this mean for the sector’s largest players and their shareholders?
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AnalysisRevealed: Which firm is the most profitable insurer in UKGI?
Insurance DataLab analyses the latest Solvency and Financial Condition Reports to find out which of the top five largest insurers have the best underwriting performance
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AnalysisTech savvy new entrants set to shake-up home insurance sector
Insurance Times explores market movements in home insurance following the FCA’s pricing reform and escalating claims inflation pressures
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AnalysisRising material costs prompt underinsurance warning
Issues within global supply chains are pushing up the prices of raw materials, leaving brokers forced to increase policy limits to ensure repairs and rebuilding work is covered by insurers
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FeaturesJessie Burrows: ‘In a fast-changing world, doing nothing is a very dangerous strategy’
Embracing self-serve in the insurance industry will be essential moving forward
