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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.