Chris’ business started with a legacy

Now he’s focused on the future.

There’s a story behind every business.

Chris’ business story started with a legacy. He’s the third generation of W. Stephens and Sons plumbers; they’ve been going strong for 70 years now. It’s a family business. Chris is proud to carry on his grandad, Walter’s legacy. But these days, he’s future-focused on growing the business for his newest recruit.

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Tailor your cover to your business with a choice of optional extras and cover levels.

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We pay 92% of all business insurance claims and aim to pay within 24 hours.1

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We protect over 600,000 UK businesses from plumbers to architects.2

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What’s your business story?

There’s a story behind every business. A big idea. A spark of inspiration that ignited a big ambition. Because it takes courage to start a business. It takes a bold step to push on and do things your way. And when it gets tough, it’s your restless determination that keeps it going. We get it. Because we’re restless too.

Go on. Jump on our social channels and tell us the story behind your business #AXABusinessStories. We can’t wait to share our favourites.

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Why choose AXA?

We pay out on

92%

of claims1

We protect over

600k

businesses like yours2

 

Access to

24/7

legal helpline

We've got a

97%

customer service rating3

1 Based on AXA Business Insurance claims made in 2015. Figures based on business insurance policies purchased direct through AXA Business Insurance online or over the phone.

2 Based on the number of businesses insured by AXA across the UK and Ireland as of December 31 2015.

3 Based on 1182 customer reviews on independent review system, feefo, as of Tuesday 3 May 2016.

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