Exclusive: LV= CEO Mark Hartigan on the controversial £530m takeover by Bain Capital, ten days ahead of the vote of his life December 1, 2021 Last week, Liverpool Victoria (LV=) , the 178-year old mutually owned life insurance and pensions provider, turned down an improved offer from its competitor Royal London, which had proposed dismantling the business. The development came amid increasing criticism over a £530m proposed takeover of LV= by Bain Capital, as non-profit members would receive just £100 [...]
Pandemic affects retirement plans for over half the nation, says Aviva November 25, 2021 Covid-19 has affected the retirement plans of 54 per cent of UK adults, with people nearing mid-life bearing the brunt of anxiety, according to new research.
Rising insurance costs could be ‘last straw’ for struggling small businesses November 24, 2021 Half of small and mid-sized UK businesses have seen increases in pandemic-related exclusions in their cover, according to broker Marsh, as insurers try to stop their £1bn bill from mounting further.
Law Society slams proposal by solicitors’ regulator to throw out additional insurance cover November 24, 2021 The professional body has warned that scaling back insurance for law firms would make the marketplace “less safe” for consumers, after the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) launched a consultation on the controversial proposals. The Law Society of England and Wales today said “consumers could be left high and dry if the regulator pushes ahead” with [...]
LV to launch fresh charm offensive to get £530m Bain takeover approved November 21, 2021 Insurance mutual LV is this week expected to stage a fresh charm offensive for member-owners to talk up the benefits of a £530m bid from US private equity firm Bain. The takeover for the mutual formerly known as Liverpool Victoria has come into the spotlight after members balked at the prospect of just a £100 payment [...]
London’s Wolseley restaurant owners take Axa to court over Covid insurance disputes November 20, 2021 Hospitality groups, including the owner of London's Wolseley restaurant, are set to bring lawsuits to Axa insurance over Covid-related losses, according to reports.
Willis Towers licks wounds of failed mega-merger with a board shakeup November 18, 2021 Willis Towers Watson has appointed four new directors, as the company tries to move forward after a failed mega-deal with Aon earlier this year.
EV premiums tumble by £97, research says November 18, 2021 Insurance rates for electric vehicles (EV) have gone down by £97, from £753 to £656, while premiums for petrol and diesel slumped by £82 to £622 in the third quarter of 2021. Research from price comparison website Comparethemarket has revealed that, despite the decline, the average annual insurance for EV is still £33 more expensive [...]
LV= rejects new Royal London offer and stands by £530m Bain takeover November 16, 2021 Mutual insurer Liverpool Victoria has turned down the latest offer from its competitor Royal London which had proposed dismantling the business, amid increasing criticism over a £530m proposed takeover which would end the firm’s member-owned status. LV= has been pushing its members to vote to allow the controversial takeover deal by US private equity firm [...]
£450bn of UK pension funds’ inflation-linked liabilities remain unmatched November 11, 2021 £450bn of inflation‐linked liabilities belonging to UK pension funds remain unmatched, according to new data shared with City A.M. this afternoon. As higher inflation risks currently prevail means demand for inflation-linked assets continues, yet there is a lack of supply of such assets, according to Alpha Real Capital The firm’s analysis suggests the value of [...]