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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…
Medco: Teething troubles
Medco launched just three months ago, as the government attempts to tackle spurious whiplash claims. Opinions on how the system has performed since then vary enormously
Roundtable: Big Data: What can big data do for the insurance industry?
With big data playing a bigger role across all industries, the big question is what it can do for the insurance sector?
Young Broker Blog: The art of happiness
As Post's second instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed young brokers are proud of their chosen careers and embrace learning opportunities, LV's Michael Lawrence reflects on why age ain't nothin' but a number
Data Leaks: Plugging the leaks
With a new EU directive concerning data security expected later this year, insurers must make sure they exceed industry standards.
Insurer uptake of cloud on the up despite continued legacy issues
Two fifths of insurers are still allocating more than 70% of their technology budget on non-discretionary or run spend, rather than projects that might allow them to innovate and change their businesses.
LV wins retrial against PI claimant who pocketed £20k
A retrial has this week reversed a court's decision to award a pregnant woman around £20,000 in damages for personal injury.
Insurers sticking by Autoglass in wake of consumer criticism
Insurers that maintain commercial partnerships with Autoglass have vowed to work alongside the embattled windscreen repairer to address criticism of the firm’s service levels following its decision to scrap its branch network.
FWD’s Gaughan, Ingenie, LV and Aviva among winners at first Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
FWD founder Michael Gaughan was crowned the winner of the achievement award at the inaugural Insurance Marketing & PR Awards this afternoon.
Blog: Creating clear paths for the future generation of brokers
As Post's first instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed the next generation of brokers have entered the market based on personal recommendations, LV's Mike Crane reflects on his own route to market and how things…
Household rate rises required despite long-term benefits of connected home
The connected home may favourably impact the profitability of the household market but benefits are unlikely to offset the effect of declining premium in the short term, according to insurers.
John O’Roarke teases details about post-LV career
He was once a top dog at Churchill. For the last eight years he has been behind one of the hottest success stories in insurance with LV.
LV pays tribute to Katy Hawker following her sudden passing
LV managing director John O’Roarke has paid tribute to the insurer’s former director of business change, Katy Hawker, following her sudden death at the age of 47.
Compulsory salvage code proposed to prevent written-off cars returning to the road
Insurers have backed proposals to mandate the salvage code of practice with a view to ensuring the most severely damaged written-off vehicles do not return to UK roads, Post can reveal.
Trust Insurance: Compulsory Motor: Time to engage
Motor insurers need to start talking to potential customers about their products, and show them they are more than just a grudge purchase.
LV's Crabtree to start Ifed secondment in May
LV has funded claims crime prevention team technical controller Matt Crabtree to undertake a six month secondment to the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Working group touted to tackle Gibraltar VAT loophole frustration
Insurer frustration around the differing VAT rates incurred by UK and Gibraltar-based firms has led to calls for an industry working party to lobby government to level the playing field.
C-suite - Broker: Why I sleep soundly at night
It is not worth losing sleep worrying if you are doing enough digitally, says LV managing director, Phil Bunker.