SRA authorises insurance group’s new legal unit

Direct Line Group intends to launch its new legal services division on 3 March after receiving its alternative business structure (ABS) licence.

The insurer announced this morning that the Solicitors Regulation Authority has authorised DLG Legal Services to provide certain legal services to the public.

The insurer will offer the legal services to its customers in conjunction with Parabis Law.

ABS licences allow companies that are not law firms to offer legal services directly to customers.

Several insurers and brokers already hold ABS licences, including DAS, AA Insurance and Abbey Protection.  

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.