Direct Line Group
E-trading boss Thornton to leave NIG
NIG's director of e-trading is set to leave the Direct Line Group-owned business in October, Post can reveal.
Claimants View: Misinformation has public running scared
Motor insurers are not suckers for punishment – suckers do not make multimillion-pound profits.
DLG seeks SRA approval ahead of law firm launch
Direct Line Group is pushing ahead with plans to set up a law firm, and has submitted an application to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for approval and licensing.
Relive the 2013 British Insurance Awards: Video Highlights
The 2013 British Insurance Awards was last week widely praised as “the best ever”.
Employment: Port in a storm?
Does the insurance sector’s resilience in a difficult economic climate make it a safe haven for employees, or are industry staff in as much peril as the rest of the UK workforce?
Direct Line Group reaches settlement over Bethany Probert compensation claim
Direct Line Group has confirmed that it has reached a settlement in the high profile Bethany Probert case.
Post Audio Supplement - 4 July 2013
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Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Analysts warn Direct Line is playing "catch up" on costs base despite 2000 job cuts
Liverpool, London and Croydon offices due to close in expanded cuts programme.
Direct Line Group job cuts: End of an era for Croydon, birthplace of the telephone insurer
Kate Moss, Ikea and Dub Step. Croydon has a few claims to fame, but the less heralded one is that it was the birthplace of direct insurance.
Insurers back “first step” Flood Re announcement
The UK’s largest general insurers have expressed delight at the announcement of a deal on flooding cover for UK homes.
Direct Line confirms office closures in Croydon, Liverpool and London
Direct Line Group has confirmed that almost 500 jobs are to go in Liverpool where the firm is closing its office as part of a wider redundancy programme announced today
Direct Line Group reveals 2000 jobs at risk as it steps up cost saving plan
Direct Line Group has announced a major redundancy programme as it attempts to improve its operational efficiency as part of the implementation of its business transformation plan.
Direct Line enters telematics world
Direct Line has launched a telematics product available via both a black box, with technology provided by Tracker, and an app across its motor insurance brands.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
UK banks told to raise £27bn
Figures from the Bank of England’s financial policy committee show a shortfall of £27.1bn in capital held by five UK financial institutions, half of which were at Royal Bank of Scotland.
Ex-RBSI claims trio targets insurance industry with advisory firm
A group of senior claims professionals have joined forces to target the insurance sector with the aim of helping firms navigate the raft of new legislation that is reshaping the industry.
Post Audio Supplement - 13 June 2013
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FCA tells sector to change its ways in motor legal expenses insurance review
Industry reacts to recommendations including opt-in sale of MLEI cover
Initial Public Offerings: A good time to float
Following successful initial public offerings by Direct Line Group and Esure, many industry commentators believe market conditions are currently perfect for further flotations. So, is it time for others to go public?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 6 June 2013
While Penny has successfully mastered the Spanish language, she cannot claim to possess a full grasp of the Mediterranean mentality.
Marketing: European exposure
In the UK, the insurance industry is well known for its marketing and advertising campaigns but is brand management as effective in Europe, Francesca Nyman explains.