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LV= will not buy Hornbuckle Mitchell, the SIPP provider confirmed.

Provider LV= has said it hopes protection will not be made compulsory because it could leave individuals who need comprehensive cover under-insured.

Personal Touch has added a multi-tie protection panel to join its whole of market offering.

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LV= has revealed it completed almost two thirds (61%) of all protection applications from IFAs in five days or less last year.

SIPP provider Hornbuckle Mitchell has denied it is in rocky negotiations with LV= about a possible takeover deal.

Last night COVER recognised the best work of those in the health insurance and protection world.