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No go for CoCo after Aviva seals Direct Line takeover

Direct Line's RT1 notes will not count towards Aviva's regulatory capital

Aviva £4bn acquisition of Direct Line cleared by competition authority and courts

Aviva says Direct Line acquisition is "on track" despite CMA investigation

In a Q1 trading update, the insurer said it also expects to remain active in the bulk purchase annuity market

Direct Line reports strong premium growth amid turnaround efforts

The insurer declared £3,7bn in gross written premiums in 2024

Aviva's profit climbs 20% as sales rise across the board

UK insurer wrote £7.8bn of bulk annuities with better IRR than before

Lloyd's appoints Alexandra Cliff as chief financial officer

Direct Line board accepts £3.6bn takeover offer from Aviva

Raising of last week's bid by 10% convinces Direct Line's board

Direct Line rejects Aviva's "highly opportunistic" takeover offer

Insurer had offered a cash and share deal worth 250 pence per Direct Line share

UK regulator launches probe into home and motor insurance premium financing

Annual interest charges can be up to 30%, says Financial Conduct Authority

Direct Line begins recovery, promises more next year

Investors sceptical about upturn of net insurance margin