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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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AXA appoints Paul Evans to Group Management Committee and Amanda Blanc as UK & Ireland CEO

People

27 May 2016

Paul Evans, key to AXA UK & Ireland’s success, joins the AXA Group as CEO of Life, Savings, and Health, while Amanda Blanc becomes UK & Ireland CEO.

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AXA to sell its UK offshore investment bonds business based in the Isle of Man to Life Company Consolidation Group

News story

28 April 2016

AXA announces plans to sell its Isle of Man offshore investment bonds business to Life Company Consolidation Group, pending regulatory approval, with completion expected in late 2016.

Nuisance calls still causing misery for thousands despite Government attempts to stem the tide

Product

21 March 2016

AXA's third annual report into claims management companies reveals that regulatory reforms designed to curb the excesses of the industry have had little impact on the volume of communications people receive.

AXA to publish claims statistics in latest development in customer transparency drive

People

26 January 2016

AXA to publicly share claims payout rates for its car, home, and travel insurance products, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and customer trust.

AXA appoints Lucinda Charles Jones as Group HR Director

Innovation

11 August 2015

AXA UK appoints Lucinda Charles Jones as Group HR Director, bringing extensive expertise to develop future-ready talent, foster culture, and support AXA’s ambitious growth and transformation plans.

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AXA Group announces strong half-year results and strategic reorganisation of UK insurance operations

Financial results

4 August 2015

AXA reports robust half-year results and unveils UK insurance restructuring, emphasising its commitment to transparency, trust, and industry reforms amid challenging market conditions.

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Three out of four small business owners fear professional mistakes

Product

2 June 2015

Despite record-breaking new UK business registrations, research from AXA reveals most owners worry about mistakes yet lack protection, highlighting the need for better planning, education, and professional indemnity insurance to ensure resilience.

Little oversights with big consequences

Product

16 June 2014

Statistics from AXA Business Insurance suggest that the majority of SMEs are operating without the insurance cover they need and over half a million are potentially breaking the law in the process.

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SMEs buoyant but feeling less optimistic about future growth and recruitment

Product

27 May 2014

Despite over 80% feeling optimistic, AXA’s SME Index reveals a 9% drop in growth expectations and reduced hiring plans, with concerns over interest rates affecting confidence.