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Biggest travel claim was £110,000 for a traveller injured in a traffic accident in Canada But 31% say they travel abroad without insurance with those aged 18-35 most likely to do so Figures from LV= General Insurance, which is part of Allianz, reveals the high cost of holiday accidents, illness…

Gelder Group and LV= General Insurance have signed a new five-year contract that will see Gelder Group provide validation and fulfilment services on around 3,000 home claims annually. The multi-million pound partnering agreement, further strengthens the relationship between the two businesses, that…

LV= research finds that 49% of drivers want to be more sustainable with their car 82% have never heard of sustainable or green parts 78% of car owners have never asked where their parts for repairs come from Using green parts has a 47% lower carbon impact than using a brand-new part Brits…

Car theft is at an all-time high and remains a big problem, with keyless models the easiest to steal. Between 2021-2022, thefts have increased by 59% and are expected to be even higher by the end of 2023. Many car brands have seen peaks in thefts according to new data from LV= General Insurance (LV=…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) has teamed up with its network of bodyshop repairers and charity partner Family Action to provide customers with the option to opt out of having a courtesy car and instead donate £25 to Family Action. The incentive has been launched following a trial of the scheme, with…

According to LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), many Brits are set to experience damage in their homes this winter, as on average home insurance claims increase by 30% in the colder months. The long and cold winter months can be tough on our homes, leading to inconvenient and expensive damage, right in…

LV= provides reassurance to customers affected by Luton fire Insurer guarantees all customers will get home and equipped with courtesy cars The major insurer will waive excesses and promises no claims discount won’t be impacted Insurer is organising for staff to be on the ground to…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) has today issued fresh guidance to consumers ahead of storm Agnes which is due to hit the UK. The warning to protect homes and cars comes as the insurer has seen flooding claims from drains being unable to cope increase by 211% between 2017- 2021. In addition, of all flooding…

Car breakdowns increased by 22% across the UK during last year’s August heatwave Soaring temperatures in June 2022 saw claims for coolant leaks spike by 99%, with the average recovery claim costing £187 Hot weather in June this year also saw coolant leak breakdowns rise by 38% compared…

• LV= saw its highest amount of fire claims from reflective materials in 2022 • Most common incidents involved mirrors, glass tables and compost bins • LV= provides top tips to keep fire claims at bay on sunnier days LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the largest home insurers in the UK, is…

LV= General Insurance, one of the largest employers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, has today announced that it will be moving its office in Bournemouth to Stour House on Deansleigh Road. The company will stay in Frizzell House, where it’s been located for a number of years, until the end of…

• LV= research finds that 62% don’t have much knowledge about how their home works • 41% of Brits don’t know where the water stopcock is, and 40% don't know how to re-pressurise the boiler • In addition, 45% have had arguments with their partner because of home maintenance issues, with 24% calling…

In 2022, 68% of bicycle claims occurred away from the home, with thefts up 54%. 26% of home claims were for accidental damage. LV= launches campaign to help IFAs understand the importance of ensuring customers are fully protected With new data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), the…

Policy fraud including insurance taken out by ghost brokers rises 31% in 2023. New data reveals 143% rise in ghost broker referrals from LV= to the police, as the insurer roots out those behind the fraud. Today, LV= General Insurance, one of the largest car insurers in the UK, has issued a…

LV= breakdown provider, Britannia Rescue, sees 78% increase in callouts with no MOT 35% of MOT failures have at least one dangerous item according to DVSA figures Motorist keep older cars for longer, with 2014/15/16 models seeing the most callouts With the significant rise in the cost…

Home thefts spiked 36% during the late Queen’s 2022 Jubilee weekend. Monday 6th June 2022 saw a significant spike for home thefts, increasing by 238% compared to 2021. With the King’s Coronation fast approaching, the nation is preparing to take to the streets to celebrate for the first…

Squirrels cause the most havoc, with claims involving the pest up 51%. Fires linked to wasp nests rise, with the most expensive claim costing £26k. Accidental damage home insurance claims which involve animals increase by 35%. LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the major home insurers…

LV= becomes the latest insurer to offer Multi Cover insurance At a time when families are looking to cut costs, customers get a 10% discount when combining car and home insurance1 With Multi Cover, every additional car added gets a 15% discount LV= General Insurance, one of the UK’s largest…

General insurer LV= has seen a 60% rise in personal injury claims in Scotland following whiplash reforms in England & Wales Fraudsters exploit different compensation structure in Scotland by driving north of the border to induce accidents with innocent motorists Data also suggests 47% of…

Breakdown provider Britannia Rescue has teamed up with Denise Van Outen to help Brits in need of rescue from boring dates New Dateside Rescue Hotline has been set up to provide those on a dull date with the perfect excuse to make a swift exit Service launched as research reveals daters…