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&I appoints Matt Field as Retail Intermediary Director

People

20 December 2023

AXA UK&I has today announced the appointment of Matt Field as Retail Intermediary Director.

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Research finds 41% of drivers are switching off vital safety features because they find them annoying

Surveys and reports

14 December 2023

41% of drivers surveyed have turned off safety features in their car such as lane-keeping assistance and reversing cameras or sensors.

AXA UK&I announces Alain Zweibrucker as CEO of AXA Retail

People

14 December 2023

AXA UK & Ireland today announces that Alain Zweibrucker will join as Chief Executive Officer of AXA Retail on 2 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Alain will also be a member of the UK & Ireland Management Committee and will report to the UK & Ireland CEO, Tara Foley.

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AXA UK&I CEO Tara Foley joins ABI Board

People

12 December 2023

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today announced that Tara Foley, CEO, AXA UK & Ireland, will join the ABI Board with immediate effect.

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AXA UK research shows three-quarters of people are concerned about the rising cost of living and the impact it is having on their mental health

Surveys and reports

8 December 2023

The second Customer Lifestyle Report has revealed that the majority of UK adults surveyed are concerned about the rising cost of living, with 40% saying their current financia situation is negatively impacting their mental wellbeing.

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AXA report calls for sustainable and resilient homes following Government’s new housing commitment

Public Affairs

29 November 2023

New AXA report explores how permitted development rights can safely and sustainably help tackle the housing crisis.

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AXA assists police operation to crack down on commercial motor fraud

Partnerships

24 November 2023

Roadside police operation seizes 18 uninsured vehicles with help from AXA Commercial Policy Fraud & Intelligence Manager. AXA expert reveals how commercial motor policies are linked to serious and organised crime across UK.

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AXA UK provides body camera to contractors

Product

23 November 2023

AXA UK is providing body cameras to contractors during work to remove flammable cladding and insulation from customers’ buildings so ongoing essential safety work can be monitored and saved for future reference.

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AXA to partner with London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Partnerships

15 November 2023

AXA UK and the AXA Research Fund are collaborating with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to develop a Global observatory for vector-borne disease outbreaks focusing on the impact of climate on dengue outbreaks.