Newsroom

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.

Chris Stephens, Director at W Stephens & Sons
Father to son businesses undergo revival in the face of a precarious job market

Product

21 June 2017

AXA study finds young men are increasingly choosing to follow the same career path as their fathers, with the building trades seeing a renaissance in father-to-son firms.

Tradesmen lift the lid on cowboy customers

Product

31 May 2017

The crimes of cowboy builders are well publicised, but AXA's latest study finds that rogue traders may well be out-numbered by rogue customers.

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Construction trades offer women excellent pay and prospects– so why are so few joining up?

Product

14 February 2017

AXA research highlights the strength of the UK building trades for self-employment and income, but reveals significant gender gaps and barriers to female participation in the industry.

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AXA teams up with Silicon Valley start-up Trov to deliver market first in ‘on-demand’ insurance

Partnerships

22 November 2016

AXA and Trov partner to introduce the UK's first on-demand insurance app, offering consumers simple, flexible coverage for individual items through a seamless, mobile-based platform.

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Lost employees cost SMEs £28,436

Product

21 October 2016

Research by AXA Health reveals SMEs spend nearly £30,000 on staff replacement in 2017, with many now focussed on improving employee wellbeing to lower turnover and reduce costs.

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Consumers could save £5.6 billion a year by investing more in risk prevention measures

Product

18 August 2016

Research by AXA shows simple risk prevention steps could save UK households £5.6 billion annually and reduce emotional trauma from accidents and theft.

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AXA UK and Ireland's half year results show strong start to 2016

Financial results

3 August 2016

AXA UK and Ireland reports strong half-year results driven by digital innovation, increased earnings, and improved underwriting profits across Insurance and Healthcare businesses.

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The great British pastime: the nation’s great love for hobbies continues to flourish

Product

7 June 2016

Research by AXA reveals Brits dedicate almost a full working day weekly to hobbies, driven by TV shows, sports events, lifestyle changes, and a passion for new activities.

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‘New Tradesmen’ are the future of UK construction

Product

31 May 2016

AXA research reveals a new, skilled, and diverse generation of tradespeople, challenging stereotypes with innovation, community bonds, and a passion for their work shaping the future of the building industry.