Direct Group (UK) Snapshot
Well, to be direct, Direct Group brokers auto, homeowners, and health insurance to customers in the UK. The company, established in 1990, provides policy selection services to customers in primarily in the finance and retail sectors. It offers property/casualty, life, and auto insurance coverage. Direct Group also provides insurance services such as policy design and administration, claims management, fraud investigation, and premium collection. In addition to distributing policies underwritten by UK firms, the company provides claims handling services for a number of large insurers, including Allianz Insurance and Aviva. Direct Group is owned by management members and private equity firms including LDC.