• Gemini cuts ribbon on Luton site
    • 14/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Gemini Accident Repair Centres has opened a new site in Luton. Having acquired Michael G Motors of Luton, Gemini rehoused into a brand-new, 8,500-sqft purpose-built facility on the Bilton Way Industrial Estate with a repair capacity of 1,300 vehicles per annum. Gemini Luton general manager Mo Givian said: “It [...]
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  • Thatcham Research to identify EV repair and insurance pain points
    • 14/12/2022
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Thatcham Research has announced it will lead an Innovate UK-funded five-month project focused on electric vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their associated costs. EVs are set to play a central role in achieving the government’s 2050 net zero target. [...]
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  • MIB announces new chairman
    • 22/12/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The MIB has announced managing director of the LV=’s broker division Mike Crane as its new chairman, taking over from Direct Line Group’s Steve Maddock. He has been part of MIB’s board since 2018, playing a key part in the development of MIB’s long-term strategy. He brings more than 30 years’ experience [...]
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  • Motofix makes further EV commitment
    • 20/12/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Motofix Group has underpinned its partnership with LV=GI by adding electric vehicles at its LV= GI approved sites. This move furthers its strategic recognition of hybrid and electric vehicles as a key factor for change in the industry over the coming months and years. Motofix Group chairman Richard Tutt said: [...]
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  • LV= group post interim results
    • 08/09/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Mutual insurance group LV=, the UK’s largest friendly society, has announced its interim results for six months ending 30 June 2015. General Insurance financial highlights: Operating profit up 52% to £70 million (H1 2014: £46 million) Underwriting profit increased by 152% to £53 million (H1 2014: £21 [...]
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  • LV= Britannia Rescue secure PTW deal
    • 05/05/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    LV= Britannia Rescue is offering agents large discounts on a range of tools and specialised equipment after securing an exclusive deal with Powertool Warehouse (PTW). Working with PTW, LV= Britannia Rescue has launched a new website which its agents will be able to access using a unique username and [...]
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  • Classic car insurance scheme introduced
    • 15/04/2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Ernest R Shaw in conjunction with LV= has introduced a new insurance scheme for bodyshops and garages dealing with classic cars. Ernest R Shaw and LV= Insurance have launched an exclusive motor trade insurance scheme for bodyshops, restoration/service, repair and car sales services to the classic car [...]
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  • Concern over rise in uninsured drivers
    • 10/04/2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Insurers have conceded they are largely powerless to prevent an uptick in uninsured drivers after the Motor Insurers' Bureau reported the number of motorists without insurance had ‘plateaued out’ after a decade of steep decline, Post Online has reported. MIB CEO Ashton West told Post that from the beginning of [...]
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  • LV= continues to diversify
    • 11/03/2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LV= has today unveiled its full results for the year to 31 December 2014, with the group witnessing ‘good growth in other products’ besides personal motor insurance, its most significant business line. Group operating profit was down to £86m (2013: £105m), however general insurance operating profit was up to [...]
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