Direct Line Regulatory News (DLG)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Mark Evans

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Managing Director of Marketing & Digital / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested shares; and

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Jonathan Greenwood

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Managing Director, Commercial / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares;

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs; and

(iv) Sale of remaining balance of Shares.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii), (iii) & (iv) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) & (iv) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Simon Linares

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

​Human Resources Director/ PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares; and

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Steve Maddock

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Chief Operating Officer / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares;

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs; and

(iv) Sale of Shares.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) & (iv) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) & (iv) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Neil Manser

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Chief Strategy Officer / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares; and

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Gus Park

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Managing Director of Motor, Pricing & Underwriting / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares; and

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Kate Syred

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Managing Director of Households, Partnerships & Data / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares; and

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Humphrey Tomlinson

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

General Counsel / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares;

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs; and

(iv) Sale of Shares.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii), (iii) & (iv) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) & (iv) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a)

Name

Jose Vazquez

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Chief Risk Officer / PDMR

b)

Initial notification /Amendment

Initial Notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

b)

LEI

213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

Ordinary shares of 10 10/11 pence ("Shares")

GB00BY9D0Y18

b)

Nature of the transaction

(i) Vesting of Shares granted in March 2017 (as nil cost options) under the DLG 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and the DLG Deferred Annual Incentive Plan (the "DAIP"). The LTIP vested at 70.76% after the application of performance criteria. The number of Shares vesting includes additional dividend equivalent Shares, in accordance with the rules of the LTIP and DAIP;

(ii) Acquisition of vested Shares;

(iii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs; and

(iv) Sale of Shares.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

Not applicable

e)

Date of the transaction

(i) 27 March 2020

(ii) & (iii) & (iv) 30 March 2020

f)

Place of the transaction

(i)&(ii) Off market

(iii) & (iv) The London Stock Exchange (XLON)