LV= today has appointed John Edwards as a non-executive director.

He has over 30 years experience working within the financial services sector. Over the last 15-20 years, he has held a variety of senior roles at HBOS and Lloyds Banking Group, including chief executive of Clerical Medical Investment Group, HBOS’s Insurance and Investment Division, and Lloyds Banking Group’s International Financial Services operation. He has also held a number of non-executive board positions during his career, including roles for St James Place and Esure.

Edwards will join existing non-executive directors Dennis Holt (chairman), Gill Nott, Ian Reynolds, and Mark Austen and will take total board member numbers to eight.

Mike Rogers, LV= group chief executive said: “We are pleased to welcome someone with John’s experience to the LV= board. John will be able to provide us with an enormous amount of advice and expertise that will help LV= to continue to grow profitably and provide value for members.””