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.

Vicki Joshi, Customer and Brand Director, AXA UK and Ireland
AXA UK & Ireland appoints Vicki Joshi as Customer and Brand Director

People

10 May 2021

AXA UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Vicki Joshi as Customer and Brand Director in a new role that will see Vicki further developing AXA’s customer experience and brand strategy.

Chris Hussey, Group Internal Audit Director, AXA UK and Ireland
AXA UK & Ireland appoints Chris Hussey as Group Internal Audit Director

People

7 May 2021

UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Chris Hussey as Group Internal Audit Director, succeeding Carl Antrim, who has moved to AXA XL.

Emily Coupland and Edward Davis, General Counsel, AXA UK and Ireland
AXA UK & Ireland appoints Emily Coupland as General Counsel

People

28 April 2021

AXA UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Emily Coupland as General Counsel, succeeding Edward Davis who is retiring after 27 years with the business. Emily will work across all UK and Ireland operations, providing legal counsel on all aspects of business.

Marco Distefano and Anna Fleming
AXA Retail Insurance appoints Marco Distefano and Anna Fleming to senior team

People

23 April 2021

AXA UK Retail Insurance has announced the appointment of Marco Distefano as Managing Director for Motor and Home and Anna Fleming as Chief Operating Officer. The two senior hires will help the business achieve its strategic ambitions and build on its innovative value proposition for customers.

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AXA UK Pension Scheme secures £3bn deferred longevity swap deal with Hannover Re

Public Affairs

18 March 2021

AXA UK Group Pension Scheme has secured a £3bn deferred longevity swap with Hannover Re, protecting nearly 93% of its liabilities against members living longer than expected.

Affectionate grandmother and granddaughter hugging on the beach
One year from lockdown: how COVID-19 has made Brits reassess what matters most

People

18 March 2021

AXA research reveals that nearly three-quarters of Brits have fundamentally reassessed what makes them happy and fulfilled in life since the first COVID-19 national lockdown one year ago.

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AXA becomes preferred business insurance provider for Co-operative Bank SME customers

Partnerships

18 February 2021

AXA becomes the preferred business insurance provider for The Co-operative Bank's SME customers, giving small business owners an easy, flexible and multi-channel way to buy cover.

Three business women looking down at plans on a table
AXA UK reduces gender pay gap

People

7 February 2021

AXA UK's latest gender pay gap report reveals the difference between pay and bonuses for men and women has narrowed, with efforts to drive further inclusivity continuing.

AXA Data Innovation Lab
AXA invests in new data academy to improve customer experience

People

5 February 2021

AXA UK invests over £800,000 in a pioneering data academy, enrolling 54 employees in an 18-month analytics apprenticeship to enhance decision-making and improve customer outcomes across all business divisions.