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LV research highlights 'compensation culture' strain on the NHS
Eight in ten UK car accidents where one driver accepts liability involve a compensation claim for whiplash, according to a study by LV.
DIS 2015 - Speaker: Paul Wishman: group e-commerce director, LV
Paul Wishman joined LV in March 2007 and is responsible for the company’s digital channels including websites, aggregators partners, digital strategy and operations.
Improved social media engagement a 'key priority' for insurers
Insurance companies have conceded more needs to be done to embrace social media as a tool to engage with consumers after a survey ranked the industry among the worst performing sectors in terms of online presence.
Insurers vow to learn from CMA report blow to combat credit repair inflation
The Competition and Markets Authority’s decision not to address the rising cost of credit hire has led to a “free for all” in credit repair cost inflation, according to insurers, who have vowed to unite to tackle the issue.
LV focusing on profitability
LV group CEO Mike Rogers has insisted the firm is focusing on “profitability rather than top line income” after the business recorded a reduction in annual general insurance gross written premium to £1.39bn last year from £1.45bn in 2013.
Fundamental dishonesty clause criticised for 'unfairly targeting claimants'
Claimant legal bodies have slammed the non-amendment of the the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill clause
Commercial growth taking off at Arc Legal after Axa and LV deals
Arc Legal managing director Helen Withers is confident the legal expenses firm will reach the target of tripling the size of its commercial book this year after signing deals with Axa and LV.
Video: State of the Broking Nation Webinar
Service and the shift towards digital technology in the general insurance market were discussed in a lively webinar session hosted by Post and LV this week, which is now available to watch.
SMEs vulnerable to fines by skimping on insurance cover
More than 200,000 UK SMEs do not have insurance cover in place, according to research from LV Broker.
ERS swoops for Rees to head underwriting fraud
ERS has appointed Linda Rees as underwriting fraud head as it looks to expand its anti-fraud measures.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk Santa slippers, mince pies and terrible Christmas presents...
Review of the Year: General Insurance
General insurers including Ageas, Aviva, Direct Line, Axa and LV reflect on a year that started with immense flood claims, saw the Competition and Markets Authority’s final report into motor insurance and ended with a warning by the regulator on the use…
Direct Line brand awareness dominance not translated in policy sales
Direct Line is failing to transform dominant brand awareness among consumers into policy sales, according to the latest Global Reviews UK motor insurance providers digital marketing effectiveness study.
New look IFB technical board to be chaired by Axa fraud boss Davies
Axa global chief fraud control officer Richard Davies has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s technical board as part of a shake-up that will result in an influx of new board members.
Insurers unfazed by CMA probe into Crawford's GAB acquisition
Insurer claims specialists are relaxed about the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Crawford’s £45.8m acquisition of GAB Robins.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Supply chain communications issues threaten insurers' reputation
Differing methods of communication compares poorly to other sectors
LV extends Nationwide motor contract
LV has completed a deal to further extend its partnership with building society Nationwide on car insurance products.
CII new generation group outlines workplace stress recommendations
The notion of workplace stress as a “ticking time bomb” for the insurance industry has led the Chartered Insurance Institute’s underwriting faculty new generation group to recommend measures to tackle the issue.
Roundtable: Customer retention: Holding on to customers in the aggregator age
With price comparison sites making customers more price-focused than ever, how can insurers ensure they stand out for other reasons and also improve their retention rates?
Trio sentenced after LV and Esure hit back at £145k crash for cash scam
A trio of crash for cash fraudsters have been handed custodial sentences following collaboration between LV and Esure to bring down a criminal ring.
Devitt and LV Broker partner on motorcycle offering
Motorcycle insurance broker Devitt Insurance Services and LV Broker are launching a scheme for the motorcycle trade.