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Norwich-based insurance firm Aviva has had a £3.3 billion takeover offer rejected by its biggest UK rival Direct line.

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Direct Line topped gains on the FTSE 250 mid-cap index, while Aviva's shares fell around 3 per cent to be the top percentage ...

Shares in UK insurer Direct Line Insurance soared over 36% in early trade on Thursday after it rejected a 3.28 billion pound ...