Direct Line Insurance Group Plc
Industry Group: Insurance
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:DLG
Direct Line is one of the more focused insurers that we cover. The business sells personal lines insurance in four divisions: personal lines motor, personal lines home, rescue and other personal lines, and commercial. Rescue and other personal lines include rescue, travel and pet insurance. Commercial insurance is sold to small businesses and Direct Line agreed to the sale of its commercial broking business. Direct Line only sells insurance in the United Kingdom. Its personal motor insurance division typically accounts for around 60% of group gross written premium and the personal home insurance unit typically sells around 20%. Rescue and other personal lines account for around 10% and commercial insurance accounts for around 10%.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Insurance 121 out of 299
Universe
Global Universe 5714 out of 15094
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Direct Line Insurance Group Plc |
22.2
Medium
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121 out of 299 |
Alm. Brand A/S |
24
Medium
|
149 out of 299 |
Quálitas Controladora SAB de CV |
25.8
Medium
|
183 out of 299 |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co., Ltd. |
27.2
Medium
|
212 out of 299 |
Mercury General Corp. |
29
Medium
|
236 out of 299 |
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Direct Line Insurance Group Plc's Exposure is Medium
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Direct Line Insurance Group Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Direct Line Insurance Group Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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