Insurance and investment group LV is creating more than 300 jobs.

Signs that the UK economy could be on a steady path to recovery have been highlighted by insurance and investment group LV, which is creating more than 300 jobs.

Insurance recruiters planning to outsource managed payroll services could benefit from the move, which will see people hired for jobs in the company's bases across the UK.

Bournemouth, London, Huddersfield, Hitchin and Bristol will be the beneficiaries of the new jobs covering everything from life insurance, protection and investments to pensions and retirement solutions.

The company announced that many of the roles will be based in its general insurance division and include jobs in sales, customer services, claims and technical management.

"We are looking for people both with experience in this field but also for individuals who are looking to move into this sector from other careers," explained David Smith, human resources director of LV.

Demand for highly skilled people is expected to soar in the future, the Confederation for British Industry said recently.