Acquisition will expand group’s motor and home insurance business
UK car insurer needs to show it has overcome pricing problems if it is to deter Belgium group
Takeover interest comes after bruising year for UK motor insurer
Settlement of crisis-era claims clears way for more deals
Deal believed to be one of the largest ever European securities settlements
Commercial arm of British charity promotes insurance, energy and funerals to elderly
Traders flocked to the country’s financial stocks
