First insurer to receive Age-Aware Accreditation

AXA UK becomes the first UK insurance company to achieve the Age-Aware Accredited Employer status from 55/Redefined.
The accreditation demonstrates AXA UK’s commitment to creating an inclusive work environment for over-50s.
Almost a quarter (24.8%) of the workforce at AXA UK are over the age of 50.

AXA UK has become the first insurance company to achieve the Age-Aware Accredited Employer status from 55/Redefined, an employer focused organisation supporting businesses on age inclusivity.

The new accreditation demonstrates AXA UK’s ongoing commitment to implementing age-inclusive policies and is testament to the company’s belief that employees should be able to progress whatever their background, heritage, lifestyle or life stage.

As part of the accreditation, AXA UK is pledging to ensure the recruitment process remains inclusive and accessible for all, including those over the age of 50. The company will also continue to encourage existing and potential employees to stay working for longer.

To support its over-50s workforce, AXA UK is already offering training opportunities, including apprentice programmes targeting the re-skill of those over 50s with a combination of practical training and study. What’s more, in 2022 AXA UK became an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer and introduced a new policy and support guide to help not only those experiencing menopause, but also their colleagues and families.

We’re delighted that AXA UK has partnered with 55/Redefined and become an Age Accredited employer, confirming their commitment to inclusivity in their organisation for over-50's talent. AXA UK shares our vision that the workforce must have a whole view of age ranges to truly understand the needs, wants and concerns of every age group across all our stakeholders. We look forward to working together.

Lyndsey Simpson, CEO at 55/ Redefined

Head shot of Lyndsey Simpson, CEO of 55 Redefined

Attracting and retaining talent is a challenge that every business, regardless of size, is facing into. With the over 50’s demographic growing rapidly in the UK, having a strategy in place is key.

I’m proud that we’ve been recognised as an Age Inclusive employer, and the steps we continue to take in making AXA UK&I a place where people can thrive at any life stage.

Suzanne Scott, Chief People & Corporate Responsibility Officer at AXA UK & Ireland

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About AXA UK

AXA Insurance UK plc registered in England and Wales under registered number 078950 and authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority under Financial Conduct Authority registration number 202312. Registered office is 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG.

AXA UK is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, with 147,000 employees serving 94 million clients in 50 countries. In 2023, IFRS revenues amounted to Euro 102.7 billion and underlying earnings to Euro 7.6 billion. AXA had Euro 844 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023.

In the UK & Ireland, AXA operates through a number of business units including: AXA Insurance, AXA Health and AXA Ireland. AXA UK & Ireland employs around 10,000 staff.

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AXA UK first insurer to receive Age-Aware Accreditation