Direct Line Insurance Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Neave as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 19 October 2023. Neave has a diverse background in the insurance, broking, legal, and technology sectors. He currently serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board of The Common Automotive Platform Standard (CAPS) and has held various chairmanships, non-executive directorships, and advisory roles in insurance, InsurTech, consultancy, and legal businesses. Neave's executive career includes serving as the Chief Executive of General Insurance for Co-Operative Insurance and holding senior management roles in claims and underwriting at RSA. The Chair of Direct Line Insurance Group, Danuta Gray, expressed her delight in welcoming Neave to the Board and highlighted his deep understanding of general insurance, which will contribute to the Board's oversight of the Group's core businesses. Neave himself expressed excitement about joining Direct Line Group and praised the company's recognized and trusted brands in the market, as well as its commitment to strengthening its personal lines insurance businesses and delivering good outcomes for customers.