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

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The AXA Future Risks Report 2023

Campaigns

30 October 2023

AXA’s 2023 report finds climate change, cyber, AI, and energy risks as top concerns in the UK, with public confidence in authorities’ preparedness remaining low but trust in insurers high.

Interior of autonomous car
Self-driving vehicles have potential to save NHS up to £2.3bn every year, says AXA UK

Innovation

18 October 2023

AXA UK urges the government to prioritise self-driving legislation, saving the NHS up to £2.3bn annually and revolutionising road safety and mobility across the UK.

AXA Future You Will Thank You campaign featuring Kenton and his future selves hugging him
AXA UK research shows 58% of people would advise their younger selves to make better choices for the future

Campaigns

5 October 2023

Research for AXA’s ‘Future You will thank you’ campaign explores how our future selves will thank us for the good choices we make today, and reveals the decisions people are most thankful for.

Hands of robot and human touching on global virtual network connection future interface
AI tool accelerates AXA Commercial’s response to RAAC issue

Innovation

2 October 2023

AXA Commercial uses AI to scan over 70,000+ documents in hours, identifying reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete risks in buildings within a week, saving months of manual review.

AXA Health appoints Heather Smith as new CEO

People

14 September 2023

AXA Health announces the appointment of Heather Smith as CEO, joining in January 2024 from Allianz, bringing extensive insurance experience to lead growth and innovation.

Man being hugged by four future versions of himself
AXA UK launches ‘Future You will thank you’ campaign

Innovation

25 August 2023

AXA’s ‘Future You will thank you’ campaign, featuring Channel 4 stars, highlights how early insurance decisions today protect your future across home, health, car, and business.

AXA Startup Angel competition winners and judges 2023
Women scoop top prize in AXA’s annual startup business contest

Partnerships

25 August 2023

A designer who makes clothes adapted for people with disabilities and the creator of a community-building app for Black women have each scooped top prize of £25,000 in AXA's annual competition for startup businesses.

Two young women driving a car and enjoying summer road trip
64% of Brits reveal their happy place is their car

Surveys and reports

16 August 2023

New study by motor insurer Moja reveals half of Brits find their car their happy place, creating memories, enjoying road trips, and experiencing independence, reflection, and fun on every journey.

Young woman getting her driver test
One in 10 drivers don’t think they could pass their driving test, study shows

Surveys and reports

26 July 2023

A survey by AXA UK and Brake reveals 1 in 10 drivers doubt they can pass a practical test, highlighting concerns over driver education and road safety awareness.