Direct Line Group
Direct Line commercial GWP falls
Gross written premiums drop despite growth in number of in-force policies over third quarter of 2014.
NIG appoints Clarke as underwriting and pricing director
Justin Clarke moves across from DLG to NIG.
DLG set for FTSE 100
Provider may be promoted early next month.
Direct Line sees GWP fall while profit grows
Provider said premium reduction reflected "disciplined underwriting".
Dual goes to the Co-op for chief financial officer
Underwriting agency CEO says new recruit puts business in strong position.
NIG consulting over UK job losses
Commercial provider is considering proposals to move operations to India.
Bollington appoints trio of new board members
Broker's finance director Simpson leaving after seven years.
What the Papers Say – March 2014
Jennifer Thomas, head of financial communications, Direct Line Group, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
FOS reveals record complaints in 2013
PPI accounts for over three-quarters of complaints in second half of year.
Direct Line Group appoints RSA man to lead new division
DLG's current MD, personal lines and Chartered Insurance Institute president,Tom Woolgrove, will leave as part of a restructure.
Direct Line enjoys 70% post-tax profit surge for 2013
Insurer sees 2013 profit jump to £312.8m from the £184.3m recorded for 2012.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.
Commercial Express adds five new recruits
Underwriting agency currently in hiring process for another two staff members.
LV turns to Direct Line for personal lines hire
Andy Deakins joins as technical underwriting manager.
RSA FD Cockrem to leave insurance industry
Cockrem has spent eight years at the insurer.
Broker Network adds to BDM, compliance and marketing teams
New staff members will support transformational plans announced last year.
Ex-RSA chief Haste named as frontrunner for TSB lead role
Former insurer boss subject to appointment rumours.
Direct Line Group reports improved profit while GWP dips
Provider posted improved results in first three quarters of 2013.
Quindell and Direct Line Group in £150m deal
Quindell Portfolio has signed an outsourcing services deal with Direct Line Insurance Group.
NIG owner’s commercial COR drops to 105.3%
Direct Line Group, owner of NIG and Direct Line for Business, has reported a combined operating ratio of 105.3% for the first half of 2013, an improvement on the 112.7% in the same period last year.
CII officially unveils Direct Line's Woolgrove as president
The Chartered Insurance (CII) has officially unveiled Tom Woolgrove as president, succeeding Amanda Blanc.
NIG e-trading director Thornton to leave in October
NIG's e-trading director Ben Thornton will leave in October, it has been confirmed.
Direct Line poised to cut 2,000 jobs despite surpassing cost-saving target
Direct Line Group is poised to cut a further 2,000 jobs as part of the next stage of its restructuring bid despite exceeding its cost-saving target.
DLG sees profits rise as UK motor GWP takes a hit
Direct Line Group has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for the first quarter of 2013, a 6.5% improvement on the COR posted in Q1 2012.