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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.