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LV CEO predicting motor rates recovery as GWP continues to fall
LV group chief executive Mike Rogers has blamed falling motor premiums for a £20m drop in the firm’s general insurance gross written premium total for the opening nine months of the year.
LV Broker home product available on the Source
LV Broker’s ABC home insurance product is now available on the Source, a platform used by mortgage advisers and IFAs to access general insurance products.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 October 2013
New Aviva UK general insurance boss Maurice Tulloch has certainly made an impression on his new staff, and Penny hears the Norwich-based insurer’s head honcho has already attended a football match.
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?
Neave joins Wunelli board
David Neave has joined the Wunelli board as a non-executive director.
Surveillance firms lose insurer business as ICO investigates use of private eyes
Firms found complicit in illegal data gathering will face criminal prosecution.
ABI backs young driver curfews despite resistance from members
Telematics provider labels plans a ‘draconian, backwards step.
Telematics: Long road ahead
Long hailed as the next big thing in motor insurance, telematics is still yet to really take off in the UK – so what’s holding it back?
Expert Analysis: Autumn watch
IGO4’s aggregator analysis reveals that while demand for motor quotes remains high, home insurance has stalled at a disappointing level.
LV Broker launches online cover notes
LV Broker is launching online cover notes for its commercial lines, which brokers can download and print from the web.
ABI unveils rehab insurer panel
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the make up of a new rehabilitation panel to provide a unified voice for insurers.
Industry backs extension of squatting ban despite lack of claims in 2013
Property landlords liable for damage and personal injury as a result of squatters.
Pressure mounts on government to close referral fee ban loophole
Apil boss reminds insurers of responsibility not to profit from schemes.
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
Roundtable: Fraud: Digital the time to react is now
Insurers are slowly starting to embrace a digital future. Now it’s time to grasp the nettle if the industry isn’t to be left behind.
Post Intelligence – company profile: LV=
Within general insurance, LV= is looking to maintain its position as a top five general insurer in its target markets and to be active in all major channels.
LV Broker appointed to Footman James kit car account
LV Broker has been appointed by Footman James to provide kit car insurance and will take on all existing Footman James customers at renewal.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2013: Winners announced
Growing once again in popularity, the fifth annual Insurance Fraud Awards received a record number of entries, reflecting the industry's on-going determination to stamp out insurance fraud across the UK.
Direct Line and Churchill: A reflection on a decade old merger
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the takeover of Churchill by Direct Line, then owned by Royal Bank of Scotland.
LV Broker targets truck market
LV Broker has launched a truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.
Aviva tops lists of most valuable insurance brands
Aviva, RSA and Axa have topped a list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable insurance brands compiled by brand valuation agency Brand Finance.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Brand analysis: Market Forces
Despite economic constraints, regulation, boardroom reshuffles and reputational issues – the outlook for insurance brands remains positive.