Direct Line to launch commercial insurance
Direct Line has announced that it will be launching four new commercial insurance policies. The products will be launched over September and October.
The policies will all be available via the umbrella brand 'Direct Line for Business', and have been developed for small businesses operating in a number of sectors.
The products are a natural extension to the existing Direct Line product range and are aimed at sole traders and partnerships owned by individuals who also manage their business.
Key features of the new products are as follows:
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