Direct Line Group
Policies fall for Direct Line
But profits increase as brand commits to UK general insurance.
Gang found guilty of conspiracy to defraud
The six men tried to defraud the UK insurance industry of £5.6m.
FCA appoints Jonathan Davidson as new director of supervision
Davidson is a member of JLT's strategic advisory group and former COO at Direct Line.
Video: Jaime Swindle
Jaime Swindle, director of etrade at NIG goes under the spotlight for her profile in focus interview.
Martin Hall joins Gallagher as chief underwriting officer
Hall was previously underwriting director at NIG.
DLG reports 2.6% rise in GWP for commercial division
But the motor division has seen a reduction in operating profit and the number of policies in force.
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.