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Overall fire claims rise by 40% between 2021 – 2022 Electrical appliances account for the highest number of fire claims, with electrical wiring issues the most expensive to fix, reaching over £42k on average Fires relating to candles increased by 1600% in a month, with coal / log fire…

With the festive period fast approaching, Brits will begin shopping for gifts, decorating their houses and writing cards. However, they’re not the only ones gearing up for their busiest time of year – so are burglars. During the winter dark hours and early sunsets, burglars have more time to rummage…

New report reveals the building of as many as 25,550 new houses could put extreme pressure on England’s already stretched drainage systems, increasing chances of surface water flooding LV= has joined forces with interior designer Gaby Blackman and Flooding Expert Dr Jess Neumann to design…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), part of Allianz Personal, has appointed Nicola George as Broker Portfolio Pricing Director, effective from 2 November. Nicola joins from Aviva, where she was previously Head of Intermediary Pricing, and in this new role will lead the broker pricing team. Nicola’s role…

Steering wheel theft up 133%, coupled with doubling airbags and gear stick thefts Keyless car thefts up 19% in a year as skills and tactics of thieves evolve Worst year for catalytic converter theft, accounting for 20% of all car theft claims New data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI)…

UK statistician reveals scientific formula that predicts the chances of a tantrum in the backseat Formula launched by LV= Britannia Rescue as families prepare to hit the road for the bank holiday getaway this weekend Entertainment and food are the key variables that prevent a tantrum,…

The Grant will aim to drive diversity within the cricket media by offering a fully-paid five-month internship to an aspiring black journalist Applications are open now and the winning journalist will be chosen by an expert judging panel including representatives from LV=, BCOMS…

A combination of high levels of rainfall, and dry ground due to the recent record-breaking heatwave, means homes up and down the country are currently at risk of surface water flooding- otherwise known as ‘flash floods.’ Data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the largest home insurers in the…

Record temperatures seen this summer likely to result in subsidence peak, with cases already up 205% between June and July Soil moisture deficit at the same levels seen in 2018, when subsidence cases rose by 51% from the previous year Influx of fire related claims to cost £1.2 million,…

By 2030, 31% of all annual used car sales will be from battery electric cars, creating a robust second-hand market and a more affordable option for drivers considering going green In 2021, battery electric cars accounted for just 2% of total annual used car sales By 2030 the UK will have…

New agreement with SYNETIQ will help increase availability of green parts to fuel LV=’s sustainability goals Agreement will also help LV= service the increasing number of electric cars on Britain’s roads LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) has entered into a new agreement…

As a surge of new drivers hit the roads, motor insurer LV= has seen a staggering 170% rise in insurance fraud known as ‘fronting’, as unaware parents declare themselves as the main driver on a policy to lower their child’s premium. New data reveals nine in ten (90%) aren’t familiar…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) today announces that Ben Fletcher will be joining the personal lines insurer in October as the new Director of Financial Crime, reporting into Martin Milliner, GI Claims Director. In his new role, Ben will be responsible for leading and delivering LV=’s financial crime,…

New innovative initiative to provide men with a safe space to talk about their problems where they’d least expect it, at their local LV= repair garage. Launch comes as new research reveals 2 in 5 men are feeling the pressures of family life like never before due to the rising cost of living. …

The LV= ‘Electric Car Cost Index’ explores purchase price, tax, insurance, fuel and maintenance costs for 13 pure electric cars vs their petrol/diesel equivalents to establish the total cost of ownership Drivers who buy an electric car outright will save on average £3,862…

Pre-inception loss fraud up 156% in the last three months of the year Exaggerated claims fraud up 138% and fabricated claims fraud up 81% Staged and induced accidents also increase as more cars get back on the road and criminal gangs return to bad habits New data…

The Green Heart Supplier Promise will ensure suppliers adopt and develop environmental practices that are socially responsible and ethical. New targets also tackle all aspects of ESG, from providing equal opportunities to robust governance processes. The launch of a Green Heart Standard…

General insurer LV= has uncovered 66% more ghost brokers in the last two years as fraudsters switched to more online tactics New data reveals nine in ten (91%) aren’t familiar with ghost broking and half (49%) aren’t confident or are unsure how to spot it Overall, 44% of adults don’t know…

Record breaking 2021 as accidental damage tops the charts, with £14m paid out in claims Damage caused by animals cost the most to fix, with breakage claims highest overall 1 March 2021 was the most accident-prone date of the year, with claims up 126% As we roll into a New Year, data…

Claims linked to fireplaces increased by 125% last December, accounting for 36% of all fire related claims With the cost of gas soaring, LV= GI predicts another increase in fire accidents as consumers look for an alternative way to heat their home The general insurer provides top tips…