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Judge dismisses “bang to rights” claim on fundamental dishonesty grounds
Conwy and Colwyn County Court sunk a personal injury claim deemed exaggerated and fabricated after a judge found a claimant pulling a dishonest "bang to rights" move.
Horton first of founding ABC team to depart LV
LV chief operating officer Peter Horton has left the insurer.
High-tech fraud: Faceless threat
Fraud has gone high tech, with the potential damage that hackers using the internet can cause becoming a real danger. Now the industry is starting to use high-tech methods to fight back.
Insurers must find right balance with millions of policyholders up for grabs
The threat of motor insurance customers switching providers more frequently creates a dilemma for insurers on how to differentiate their policies on factors other than price, according to market insiders.
LV exploring reinsurance opportunities amid increased market appetite
LV general insurance managing director John O’Roarke says his firm may seek to take advantage of an increased appetite among reinsurers to write primary business amid an uptick in alternative capital entering the reinsurance space.
LV's H1 operating profit leaps 52% to £70m
LV has reported a 52% increase in operating profit for the six months ending 30 June 2015 to £70m from £46m in the same period of 2014.
Dognapping: Dog gone
Dognapping is a cruel crime that is on the rise. But are pet insurers doing enough to help owners? And should they be taking a more active role in providing specific cover against theft rather than focusing primarily on vets’ bills?
Telematics firm Ingenie adds LV Broker to insurer panel
LV Broker is joining Ingenie’s panel of insurers providing underwriting capacity for the telematics car insurance brand aimed at younger drivers.
Post’s State of the Young Broker Nation Webinar
Post is delighted to host a webinar on attracting and retaining broking talent and invites you to watch at 11am on Wednesday 16th September 2015.
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
LV to publish prior year premiums on renewal documents
LV is to join Axa in publishing prior year motor premium prices on renewal documents.
Blog: Why £200m Nationwide household loss might not be a big deal for DLG
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes was bullish today when the insurance group released its half year results.
Trust In Insurance: Blog: Satisfaction is what you need
The first in a new regular blog series from Post’s Trust In Insurance Taskforce.
Roundtable: Reputation: Time to start building bridges
The insurance industry’s reputation is at a low, with recent reports highlighting a lack of consumer trust. How can insurers work towards improving the public’s perception of them?
SME Hubs: Let's get together
With so much economic focus on London, SME directors are championing the idea of a business hub away from the capital. But how would it work?
Insurers round on Aviva following 'disingenuous' ABS accusations
Aviva has been criticised for playing the “blame game” in the fight against fraud following accusations that rival insurers with alternative business structures are guilty of “feeding the beast” of fraudulent whiplash claims.
Research: Young Broker Nation: Attracting new talent
LV’s Phil Bunker looks back on conclusions of the State of the Young Broker Nation research and finds much to be positive about
Towergate Underwriting welcomes LV Broker to home syndicate
LV Broker has joined Towergate Underwriting’s home syndicate alongside Allianz, in an agreement that will run for an initial term of five years and is expected to be worth more than £110 in gross written premium.
33% of Britons receive more claims calls than from friends and family
The average UK household faces a “deluge” of 468 cold calls a year, according to research by LV, which has highlighted the role of claims management companies in the rise of nuisance correspondence.
Crane to succeed Bunker as LV Broker MD
LV Broker has appointed commercial director Mike Crane as interim deputy managing director ahead of taking over as managing director in early 2016 when current MD Phil Bunker will move into an advisory role at the insurer.
Young Broker Blog: Professionalism
As Post's third instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed young brokers are supportive of qualifications as a means of progressing their careers, LV's Kevin Gill reflects on how employers can best support their young…
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
Swift MID policy cancellation advised as 'archaic' certificate rule is scrapped
Insurers have been advised to promptly update the Motor Insurance Database to avoid continuation of liability after the "archaic" rule requiring a motor insurance policyholder to return their certificate of insurance in the event of cancellation was…