LV= sees 36% profit fall in life and pensions business

Stephanie Baxter
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LV= has reported a 36% profit drop in its life and pensions business as a result of lower margins since changes to the annuity market were announced in the Budget.

Underlying operating profit fell to £7m in the first half of the year from £11m in H1 2013, according to the firm's half yearly results, published today. The business also made an operating loss...

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