Insurer Direct Line has seen shares soar after being thrust into the takeover spotlight once again following a £3.3 billion approach from rival Aviva. The firm saw its stock surge more than 39% ...

Aviva has reportedly directly contacted shareholders of Direct Line. This is after Direct Line's board dismissed Aviva's takeover approach on Nov. 19 at a price of GBX 112.5 cash per share and 0. ...

Aviva has launched a £3.4bn takeover bid for rival Direct Line in a tie-up that would create one of Britain’s largest car insurers. Aviva confirmed that it had made an offer worth 250p a share ...