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LV appoints Richard Rowney as CEO
Richard Rowney has been announced as successor to Mike Rogers as chief executive of LV.
C-Suite Insurer: LV's Euros Jones on why commercial insurance needs agility
Insurers must strengthen broker relationships and adapt their solutions for customers in order to survive
Co-op GI CFO Kieran O’Keeffe returns to LV
LV has appointed Kieran O’Keeffe as finance director for general insurance, who is expected to join towards the end of the year.
Government accepts Insurance Fraud Taskforce recommendations
The government has accepted the recommendations it has been given by the Insurance Fraud Taskforce and has called for the whole industry to tackle the issue.
Biba 2016: LV Broker gets chartered status
LV Broker has been awarded chartered status following formal presentation at Biba 2016 this afternoon (11 May).
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Motor: Manufacturers and insurers – joining up the data
With a raft of new technology being installed in motor vehicles, the debate has started over who owns the data it produces – insurers or manufacturers?
LV chief Rogers to step down
LV CEO Mike Rogers is to step down after 10 years in the role.
Mental health: The last taboo?
Insurer attitudes towards mental health issues are not always enlightened - as the number of Financial Ombudsman Service complaints shows - but there are signs of greater understanding and that includes employees too
Flood Re reveals Aviva, Direct Line and Lloyds Bank among launch insurers
Flood Re has revealed that more than half of the UK household insurance market by premium will be offering products backed by the provider when it formally launches next week
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.
From Mister Maker and Keith Chegwin to upsetting Beliebers, how has #insurance embraced Twitter?
With Twitter celebrating its tenth birthday this week @insuranceswifty decided to ask a number of insurance-based social media advocates for their thoughts on the platform.
Budget 2016: Latest IPT rise could ‘interfere’ with Flood Re’s primary objectives
Commentators warn it is paramount that people are not dissuaded from taking out policies
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Admin fee transparency in the spotlight as insurers report 2015 results
Insurers' reporting of administration fees and non-risk income came under scrutiny in the 2015 full-year results reporting period as firms' balance sheets were dominated by commercial flood losses.
Concern expressed as 'rigorous' SIMR adds pressure on senior roles
Insurers have welcomed the launch of the Senior Insurance Managers Regime, however, there remains uncertainty as to what extent top ranking employees will be impacted.
O'Roarke confident broker division will return to profit
Bad weather, claims inflation and the distribution of large losses were the drivers of LV's general insurance broker division reporting a loss in 2015, but GI managing director John O'Roarke is confident that segment will make a return to profit.
LV's GI operating profit drops 22% alongside broker division loss
LV's general insurance business has reported a 22% drop in operating profit to £72m (2014: £92m) and a 14% decrease in underwriting profit to £44m (£51m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2015.
Concerns raised on effectiveness of FCA’s general insurance scorecards
Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s pilot of general insurance scorecards have been highlighted by industry players who remain unconvinced a focus on claims data and a ‘one size fits all’ approach is what is required.
Interview: Mike Crane - Reaching new heights
The first flush of success has passed and so the pressure is on for LV’s new managing director of broking as the insurer moves on to its next phase of development.
GI CEO's urge against IPT increase in letter to Osborne
Twenty-three general insurance executives have written to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne ahead of the 16 March Budget announcement, urging against a further increase in insurance premium tax.
LV Broker finds underinsurance gap in 2.7 million ‘mid-net-worth’ homes
Households are not identifying themselves as wealthy enough, leaving the vast majority underinsured according to LV Broker.