Aviva’s £3.7bn Direct Line takeover faces UK competition probe
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Aviva’s £3.7bn Direct Line takeover faces UK competition probe

Aviva and Direct Line struck the landmark deal in December.

By Rebecca Perkins
May 14, 2025
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Aviva over its planned takeover of Direct Line as the watchdog considers whether the deal could reduce competition.

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