The Latest Breaking News from Direct Line

Aviva boss urges Chancellor to clamp down on pre-budget policy rumours

Dame Amanda Blanc wants the Government ‘not to fly kites’ with possible policy changes ahead of the budget on October 28.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Aviva earnings jump by 24% amid swift progress on Direct Line turnaround

The group reported a better-than-expected 24% surge in operating profits to £1.33 billion for the six months to June 30.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Aviva detects record £230m in bogus insurance claims as use of AI rises

Insurer found 18,400 suspect claims last year with some scammers using AI to fake accident scenes and documents

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Young drivers at risk of £1,000 fine over driving licence details

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Warning over little-known licence rule that carries £1,000 fine

A survey has found a ‘significant gap in compliance and awareness’ among younger drivers compared with older ones

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Insurance giant fined £10.6m for balance sheet errors before Aviva takeover

Bosses at the insurance firm notified the Prudential Regulation Authority about the mistakes

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Aviva’s Direct Line Group fined £10.6m for balance sheet reporting errors

The Prudential Regulation Authority said the firm’s main underwriter, UK Insurance Limited, miscalculated its balance sheet during 2023 and 2024.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Aviva flags potential for Iran conflict to send claims costs rising

Chief executive Amanda Blanc said supply chains could suffer if the conflict is prolonged.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Gen Z thinks it has become more socially acceptable to drive while over drinking limit

The findings have been called ‘extremely worrying’

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025

Aviva nearly doubles target for cost savings from Direct Line takeover

The insurer now expects to strip out £225 million in costs by 2028 following the deal.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025