LV= announces 2019 interim results

Strategic highlights include the appointment of Clive Bolton and Debbie Kennedy to lead the savings and retirement, and protection businesses, respectively, as well as plans to convert to a mutual company limited by guarantee. Another key strategic highlight is the sale of LV='s general insurance business to Allianz, planned to go through at the end of this year, removing the group from the general insurance market. Richard Rowney, LV= group chief executive, provides commentary around the interim financial results:  "We continue to deliver value for our members and the annualised return ...