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

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 ...

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

Direct Line Insurance Group DLG-0.19%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it rejected the 3.28 billion pounds ($4.16 billion) takeover approach from insurer and asset manager Aviva as it ...

Direct Line rejected Aviva's £3.3billion bid, whereby shareholders would receive £1.12p a share in cash and 0.28 of a new ...

Direct Line Insurance Group DLG-1.62%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it rejected the 3.28 billion pounds ($4.16 billion) takeover approach from insurer and asset manager Aviva as it ...

Direct Line's recent operating performance has improved, showing progress in its turnaround program, despite past weak trends and high claims inflation. The company's focus on underwriting ...

Direct Line was founded by Peter Wood and Martin Long in 1985 as a personal lines insurer that operated with a model of direct sales. The business became synonymous with selling directly and for ...

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.

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

Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our writer ...

Aviva has reportedly directly contacted shareholders of Direct Line. This is after Direct Line's board dismissed Aviva's takeover approach on Nov. 19 at a price of GBX 112.5 cash per share and 0. ...