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They allege a lack of openness and transparency surrounding LV=’s plans to demutualise. The questions in the letter to Cook asked about the demutulisation, his personal financial interest and several other matters (see table below). Demutualisation What were the instructions given to Fenchurch Advisory? Whether you will publish your full terms of engagement with Fenchurch Advisory? Your personal financial interest What would your remuneration be as chairman of the new Bain owned business including pay, share options and other benefits? Given Bain’s previous practice of replacing much of the senior leadership of the businesses that they take over and given the evidence received by the inquiry that Bain do not intend to retain most of the current directors of the board, have you entered into a written agreement to secure your continued involvement in the business? ....
LV s capital uncertainty and inconsistent statements targeted by MPs Speed of deal remarkable LV= has responded to the criticisms: We have been clear that the business, while well capitalised, requires significant further investment to compete in an increasingly competitive market. Jon Yarker The management of LV= has been heavily criticised by MPs for failing to provide a clear and reliable picture of its capital position in light of its proposed sale to Bain Capital. The firm s demutualisation has been the subject of an enquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Mutuals. LV= had stated it needed a significant amount of investment to remain viable, but this has now scrutinised by the APPG. In 2019, LV= sold its general insurance business to Allianz for £1.1bn and MPs said this conflicted with the board s current statements. ....
MPs slam LV= sale plans By Sonia Rach 8 th April 2021 3:27 pm MPs have slammed LV= alleging a lack of openness and transparency around its plans to demutualise. In February, Mortgage Strategy sister magazine Money Marketing reported that MP Gareth Thomas wrote to LV= chief executive Mark Hartigan requesting answers to a list of questions ahead of a hearing into LV=’s takeover by private equity firm Bain Capital. In a report published today, members of the all-party parliamentary group for mutuals have criticised LV=’s leadership, stating it has not been clear to its members about its intentions for the business. ....
The bosses of LV are facing calls to come clean over the money they stand to make after agreeing to sell the 178-year-old insurer to private equity. Chief executive Mark Hartigan was left red-faced after a damning report into the £530million takeover by US giant Bain Capital called his motives into question. Campaigners, MPs and industry experts have now accused LV s management of selling its heritage down the river – and are pressing executives to reveal how they stand to benefit. Selling out: LV= chief executive Mark Hartigan (pictured) was left red-faced after a damning report into the £530m takeover by US giant Bain Capital called his motives into question ....
MPs slam LV= sale plans By Sonia Rach 7 th April 2021 8:00 pm MPs have slammed LV= alleging a lack of openness and transparency around its plans to demutualise. In February, MP Gareth Thomas wrote to LV= chief executive Mark Hartigan requesting answers to a list of questions ahead of a hearing into LV=’s takeover by private equity firm Bain Capital. In a report published today, members of the all-party parliamentary group for mutuals have criticised LV=’s leadership, stating it has not been clear to its members about its intentions for the business. Former ministers and senior figures in both Houses of Parliament have argued that the board’s decision to conclude a deal with Bain prior to providing information to its customers shows “a disregard for the interests of members” and “a cavalier attitude towards the member governance of the business”. ....