Newsroom

Welcome to the AXA UK Newsroom. Here you'll find press releases, downloadable resources and information on our public affairs activity and financial results.

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AXA UK announces change in Insurance leadership team

People

14 February 2019

AXA UK has announced a change to its Insurance leadership team with Gareth Howell, Executive Managing Director of AXA Retail, deciding to leave the UK and Ireland business at the end of February 2019.

Employers’ liability fraudster sentenced to 16-month imprisonment for contempt of court

Product

13 February 2019

A defendant who brought a claim against his employer for personal injury was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment and ordered to repay £2,500 in costs.

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Short-termism grips increasingly stressed small businesses

2019

13 February 2019

Short-termism is gripping UK small businesses, according to commercial insurer AXA, which today reveals that many are adopting short-term planning.

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Gender Pay Gap Report 2018

People

8 February 2019

AXA UK has published its Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 as part of its ongoing commitment to gender parity and the principles of the Women in Finance Charter.

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AXA deploys new AI bots to handle admin work

Innovation

28 January 2019

AXA has introduced three new AI bots – Harry, Bert and Lenny – to help staff across the business with admin work.

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Shali Vasudeva nominated as AXA UK Chief Operating Officer

People

22 January 2019

Shali Vasudeva has been nominated as Chief Operating Officer of AXA UK, in a newly created role. Her appointment is subject to regulatory approval.

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Small shops slash growth planning for 2019

Product

3 January 2019

A snapshot of small shops at the close of 2018, reveals that while income levels struggle and overheads continue to rise, there may be cause for optimism about the future of the British little shop.