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Direct Line reports strong premium growth amid turnaround efforts

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

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

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

Direct Line begins recovery, promises more next year

Investors sceptical about upturn of net insurance margin

Direct Line hails solvency ratio uplift from £520m Intact Financial deal

It comes as the insurer posted an operating loss of £78m in H1

Direct Line breaches FCA's price walking rules

The UK insurer is to pay about £30m to overcharged car and home insurance customers

Direct Line appoints Aviva exec as CEO

Adam Winslow to take up position in Q1 2024

Aviva promotes sustainability in construction projects

Aviva moves to insure offshore wind projects

Jon Dye to leave Allianz's UK business

He will be succeeded at the helm by Colm Holmes, CEO of Aviva General Insurance