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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.