Direct Line woes continue into 2023 with £78m H1 loss
Direct Line Group has reported an operating loss of £78.1m for the first six months of 2023, compared with a profit of £197m for the same period in 2022.
H1 pre-tax losses also ballooned to £76.3m, compared with an £11m loss the previous year.
Direct Line has warned that the full-year turnout will continue to reflect the effects of higher motor cover
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