Hundreds of positions face elimination following Aviva’s proposed £3.6 billion acquisition of Direct Line, as the two insurance powerhouses accelerate their merger ahead of a critical Christmas deadline.
Hundreds of positions face elimination following Aviva’s proposed £3.6 billion acquisition of Direct Line, as the two insurance powerhouses accelerate their merger ahead of a critical Christmas deadline.
Direct Line has accepted a £3.6 billion takeover offer from Aviva, setting the stage for the creation of one of Britain’s largest motor insurers.
Direct Line has announced plans to cut 550 jobs after losing nearly 500,000 customers due to increased premiums.
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