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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.

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Driverless insurance and legal report calls for government-led data regulations

Innovation

15 May 2019

AXA and Burges Salmon's Insurance and Legal 2019 report sets out 10 pioneering data principles to protect connected and autonomous vehicle data and build consumer trust in driverless technology.

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AXA UK transforms claims operations

People

29 April 2019

AXA UK set to launch new claims operating model in June 2019, focusing on customer service, claims handling efficiency and greater development opportunities for employees across its six claims sites.

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AXA and Sky launch documentary exposing risks of ocean acidification

Innovation

25 April 2019

AXA and Sky Media's documentary explores the devastating human impact on the world's oceans, featuring experts discussing ocean acidification, micro-plastics, and the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems.

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AXA's Women in Finance Charter results for 2018

News story

27 March 2019

AXA Chief Financial Officer Amelie Breitburd highlights the company's strong 2018 Women in Finance Charter results, with female senior managers rising to 32% and a 40% target firmly in sight.

Karl Parr, Claims Technical Services Director, AXA Insurance UK
AXA UK appoints Karl Parr as Claims Technical Services Director

People

21 March 2019

AXA UK has appointed Karl Parr as Claims Technical Services Director, bringing over thirty years of general insurance claims experience to help drive AXA's claims strategy forward.

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Nine out of ten highly stressed individuals are trapped in vicious cycles

Innovation

18 March 2019

AXA research reveals that nine out of ten highly stressed people are trapped in vicious cycles of self-destructive behaviour, with stress directly linked to personality changes and unhealthy habits.

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AXA Commercial announces new SME Trading Centres in Bolton and Ipswich

Partnerships

12 March 2019

AXA Commercial announces opening of two new SME Trading Centres in Bolton and Ipswich to boost underwriting efficiency and deliver a more consistent, competitive service for brokers.

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AXA UK and Ireland announces change in Management Committee portfolios

People

8 March 2019

AXA UK and Ireland announces key changes to its Management Committee portfolios, including new responsibilities for Shali Vasudeva as Chief Operating Officer and Amber Wilkinson as Chief of Staff.

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AXA launches over a dozen apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week

People

4 March 2019

AXA UK launches over a dozen new government-backed apprenticeship schemes during National Apprenticeship Week, offering customer services, claims and data scientist roles with potential Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications.