Admiral rules out RBSI bid due to price and likely OFT challenge

Henry Engelhardt Admiral

Motor insurance group Admiral has ruled itself out of any bidding war for the Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance businesses including Direct Line and Churchill.

In an interview with City AM, Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt said: "We don't think we will be able to buy either of these firms without a lengthy monopolies and mergers investigation.

"And

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