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.

Christmas presents
How to get your SME Christmas-ready amid Brexit uncertainty

Newsroom

6 September 2019

AXA research reveals one in three micro SMEs believe Brexit will harm Christmas trading, as AXA UK offers practical advice to help small businesses navigate potential supply chain disruption.

Two children wearing straw hats looking through window to airplane on the apron
Tourists over-relying on hotel receptions for medical advice

Product

12 August 2019

Research by AXA reveals tourists are dangerously over-relying on hotel receptions for medical advice abroad, with only 7% contacting their travel insurer first in a serious emergency.

David Williams with his Insurance Personality of the Year award
David Williams wins Insurance Personality of the Year award

Newsroom

11 July 2019

AXA Insurance's David Williams has been named Insurance Personality of the Year at the British Insurance Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

David Baker, Chief Risk Officer, AXA UK and Ireland
AXA UK&I appoints David Baker as Chief Risk Officer

Newsroom

10 July 2019

AXA UK and Ireland has appointed David Baker as its new Chief Risk Officer, joining from Direct Line Group where he served as Director of Group Compliance since 2012.

Joanne Howliston, Regional Director for the North, AXA Commercial Lines
AXA Commercial Lines promotes Joanne Howliston to regional director role

People

8 July 2019

AXA Commercial Lines has appointed Joanne Howliston as Regional Director for the North, giving her accountability for six branches and a key role in UK trading and distribution.

Dementia sufferer Anne sat on Motiview bicycle with care worker Zoe by her side
Cycling technology helping dementia patients 'travel the world'

Innovation

1 July 2019

AXA and The Sunday Times have published a video exploring how innovative cycling technology is helping dementia patients virtually travel the world, improving their mobility, cognition and overall wellbeing.

Laurent Matras, Executive Managing Director, AXA Retail
Laurent Matras confirmed as Executive Managing Director of AXA Retail

People

12 June 2019

AXA UK has confirmed Laurent Matras as Executive Managing Director of AXA Retail on a permanent basis, effective 1 June 2019, subject to regulatory approval.

Sam and Sian, from the Bluetits cold water swimmers, standing in the sea in West Wales
AXA fortifies mental health and wellbeing commitment with two multi-agency campaigns

Partnerships

5 June 2019

AXA has launched two media campaigns focused on mental health and wellbeing, partnering with News UK, Havas, Unity, Nonsense and Fallon to help customers live their best lives.

Farmer with tablet in field
AXA launches farm safety website

Product

16 May 2019

AXA UK is launching Home Safely, a free online risk management tool designed with the HSE to help farmers identify and reduce the dangers associated with agricultural work.