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Just 11% of breakdowns caused by batteries being out of charge, compared to 37% for flat tyres or wheel issues, dispelling myth about range anxiety LV= Britannia Rescue provides advice on how to get your electric car ready for winter Potential new electric car owners are often put off making…

Detailed analysis of UK planning applications reveals approvals for over 5,000 new homes in areas at highest risk of flooding, according to a new report Floodplain development has risen by 12% in the last decade Properties in England at a high-risk of flooding expected…

Three AW Group and two Vella Group sites have demonstrated their green credentials across six areas including environmental sustainability, employee mental wellbeing and company ethics Over 75% of LV GI= branded bodyshops are now completely carbon neutral AW Group and the Vella Group are now…

• LV= Britannia Rescue launches first ever fully electric vehicle breakdown service • The service will offer recharging for electric cars in Central London • LAR Traffic Services is one of the largest independent breakdown and recovery specialists in the LV= Britannia Rescue network LV= Britannia…

Over half (51%) of homeowners identify false signs of subsidence when asked what to look out for. Almost one in five have noticed potential signs of subsidence, yet 26% didn’t take any action. Worryingly, over half (53%) don’t know if subsidence is included in their current…

The LV= ‘Electric Car Cost Index’ explores purchase price, tax, insurance, fuel and maintenance costs for nine electric cars vs their petrol/diesel equivalent to establish the total cost of ownership Savings driven by average annual running costs, which are 49% or £1,306 cheaper than petrol…

With many people now planning summer staycations in the UK following easing of restrictions, new data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) highlights the importance of taking out travel insurance, even for holidays in the UK. Some of the most common claims on LV=GI travel insurance are for cancellations…

• LV= General Insurance home insurance customers are covered as standard to work from home • Automatic cover provides reassurance and saves time for customers • Cover also includes customers’ own equipment, such as desks, printers and chairs LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the largest home…

New Green Heart Standard is designed to ensure suppliers within the LV= GI network meet the company’s CSR goals and is the first of its kind in the industry By the end of 2022, all 22 LV= GI branded bodyshops are expected to be carbon neutral Electric vehicles will be offered as courtesy…

LV= General Insurance to become the title partner for England Men’s and Women’s domestic Test Series’ – including the 2023 Ashes Series – and the County Championship for the next three years Today’s announcement follows last November’s launch of #Funds4Runs, a £1million joint investment between…

• Electric models such as the Renault Zoe are cheaper to insure than the ICE equivalent • Concerns about battery range, charging infrastructure and cost are the biggest barriers to people entering the electric vehicle market • Drivers believe electric vehicles are twice as expensive to run and can’t…

2020 storm damage sees £9.5 million worth of claims paid out to homeowners, with average cost of each claim being £2,600 York has highest number of claims, followed by Wolverhampton and Tunbridge Wells A fifth of homeowners expect wear and tear damage to be covered as standard in a home…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), the third largest personal lines insurer in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Simon Hird as its new Partnership Director, with immediate effect. In his new role, Simon will be responsible for leading LV= GI’s Partnership and Intermediary business with the…

Data from LV= General Insurance reveals car theft claims have increased by 20% in each of the last four years Vehicle theft claims in London have increased by 265% since 2016, with Birmingham, Nottingham and Greater Manchester seeing individual increases of over 100% LV= General Insurance…

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the largest car insurers in the UK, has paid out around £100,000 in less than 24 hours to its customers who live in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, following the flash floods that occurred earlier this week. After reading reports in the news of the damage caused to cars…

One in five UK adults[1] are willing to try an e-scooter, despite 93% never having used one before. The latest research from specialist Electric Vehicle insurer, LV= General Insurance, has discovered that 28% of 18-34 year olds will be looking for alternative methods of transport when they return to…

New ‘fuss free’ product targets younger generation of drivers with flexible monthly car cover based on their personal circumstances. Flow promises drivers will always get our most competitive price, regardless of whether they’re a new or existing customer. Simplified product includes no…

LV= General Insurance Group (LV= GI) announces its financial results for the year to 31 December 2019. Strategic and operational highlights: Customer numbers increased by 10% to 5.7 million Named Best Insurance Provider at the annual Which? awards Launched the UK’s first car insurance…

LV= General Insurance (LV=GI), one of the largest personal lines insurers in the UK, has today become the first insurer to launch a car insurance voice skill for customers with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant products. Customers will now be able to discover a range of answers about their car insurance…

86% of homeowners decided to make home improvements to transform their house into their ‘forever home’ Those who currently do not own their ‘forever home’ think they will buy it at an average of 49 years old Almost half (47%) who have renovated their home admit to not alerting their home…