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LV commercial boss Crane to be replaced by Arista's Jones
LV has confirmed that former Arista regional operations head Euros Jones has been appointed as Mike Crane’s successor in the role of LV Broker commercial lines director.
RSA's Currie replaces Emms as non-exec chair of Thatcham
Insurers’ automotive research centre Thatcham Research has appointed RSA’s Ian Currie as chairman of its non-executive board.
C-Suite - Insurer: Looking after your own
Supporting colleagues breeds loyalty, which can extend to the customer, too, says Peter Sinden, general insurance director of sales and service, LV.
Government's CMC review given lukewarm welcome by insurers
Insurers have responded to the government’s review into claims management companies by suggesting new legislation and reducing the claim period for minor injuries as ways of tackling rogue CMCs.
SRA urged by insurers to be tougher on solicitors facilitating fraud
High level talks between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and insurers are being arranged amid criticism of the legal watchdog’s ability and appetite to effectively regulate claimant solicitors suspected to be facilitating fraud.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2015: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured)
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