Media centre archive

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Our media centre archive is designed to provide journalists and commentators a look back at previous news and comment from LV=. Members and customers should not rely on the information within these pages to form the basis of investment or other financial decisions. If you're a member or customer looking for information on our products, services and advice please visit our main website. Check out our latest press releases and media statements.

February 2021

LV= reveals January spike in accidental damage claims

Accidental damage claims spike in January as UK goes back into lockdown and home-schooling starts again Surge in claims not seen since April and May last year LV= GI reveals Spillages over laptops is the most common claim type, a record high of 22%  For many of us, we’ve been…

Nearly 7 million adults worry about access to medical treatment

About LV= LV= is a leading financial mutual and serves over 1.3 million members with a range of financial products. When we started in 1843 our goal was to give financial security to more than just a privileged few and for many decades we were most commonly associated with providing a method of saving…
Life and Pensions

January 2021

Covid pandemic pushes more than 154,000 55-64 year olds into early retirement

Redundancies, wage cuts and rethinking priorities make many take early retirement 4% (211,000) 55-64yr olds say job loss or reduced income has led to them accessing pensions savings to supplement income Research from pensions and retirement specialist LV= highlights how the coronavirus pandemic…
Life and Pensions

Consulting a financial adviser is key to feeling confident about retirement

Only 41% of non-retired UK adults are confident they’ll have saved enough for retirement But taking financial advice boosts confidence - 65% of those who have consulted a financial adviser are confident they’ll have saved enough for retirement  Those confident about retirement…
Life and Pensions