Aviva Plc is exploring a potential takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc, people with knowledge of the matter said.

By Raechel Thankam Job, Carolyn Cohn and Anousha Sakoui LONDON (Reuters) -Direct Line shares soared 41% on Thursday after it ...

Direct Line topped gains on the FTSE 250 mid-cap index, while Aviva's shares fell around 3 per cent to be the top percentage ...

Direct Line has reported improving financial figures lately, but its valuation remains quite cheap. Click here to find out my ...

Direct Line Insurance Group shares rose after the company said it rejected a 3.28 billion-pound ($4.16 billion) takeover proposal from British nonlife insurer Aviva, its second approach in eight ...

Direct Line’s new boss, Adam Winslow, is a former executive at Aviva and the two insurers have large shareholders in common ...

Shares in Direct Line jumped by more than 40% today on the news it has rejected a £3.25bn ($4.12bn) potential takeover bid ...

Aviva has launched a £3.4bn takeover bid for rival Direct Line in a tie-up that would create one of Britain’s largest car ...

British insurer Direct Line Insurance has rejected a takeover offer of £3.28 billion from bigger rival Aviva, saying it ...

The insurance giant, led by Amanda Blanc (pictured), revealed last night that it tabled an offer for its smaller competitor ...

Direct Line Insurance Group said it rejected the 3.28 billion pounds ($4.16 billion) takeover approach from insurer and asset manager Aviva as it substantially undervalued the company.

Shares in insurance giants Admiral and Direct Line took a hit on Wednesday following the government's announcement of a new taskforce to address the escalating cost of car insurance. The Department ...