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.

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APPG launches to promote safe deployment of self-driving technologies

Innovation

27 January 2021

AXA to support a new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Connected and Automated Mobility, launched to promote the safe and effective deployment of self-driving technologies on UK roads.

Tara Foley, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Retail Insurance
Tara Foley announced as CEO of AXA UK Retail Insurance

People

15 October 2020

AXA UK & Ireland announces that Tara Foley will join as Chief Executive Officer of AXA UK Retail Insurance on 2 November 2020, subject to regulatory approval.

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AXA UK to use live video app for commercial property claims

Product

1 June 2020

AXA UK extends its use of Verisk's live video ClaimXperience app to commercial property customers, following a five-year renewal of its Xactware claims handling software contract.

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Supporting LGBT+ communities during Pride and International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

People

18 May 2020

AXA UK launches new initiatives during IDaHOT and Pride Month to support LGBT+ employees, their families and allies, with a focus on mental and physical health during Covid-19.

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AXA and Brightmile offer safe driving app for fleets providing essential services

Product

30 April 2020

AXA Insurance partners with Brightmile to offer its fleet customers free access to a safe driving app for three months, supporting key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AXA donates £1 million to Business in the Community's National Business Response Network

Community

6 April 2020

AXA donates £1 million to Business in the Community, becoming a founding partner of the National Business Response Network to support communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

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AXA UK deploys machine learning for motor claims

Product

10 February 2020

AXA UK is piloting RoRI, a machine-learning tool that helps claims handlers make quicker, more accurate repair-or-write-off decisions to deliver a smoother motor claims journey for customers.

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AXA UK narrows its gender pay gap

People

7 February 2020

AXA UK's 2019 gender pay gap report reveals the insurer has narrowed its median pay and bonus gaps while continuing efforts to increase female representation in senior roles.

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AXA apprenticeships in numbers

People

3 February 2020

AXA UK has published its apprenticeship figures with a focus on increasing the amount of mature students and ‘Business Learners’ across the company.