Newsroom

Welcome to the AXA UK Newsroom. Here you'll find press releases, downloadable resources and information on our public affairs activity and financial results.

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Industry calls on the Government to ensure Transport Bill delivers benefits of self-driving technology

Innovation

15 June 2022

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Connected and Automated Mobility welcomes Government commitment to bring legislation on self-driving vehicles.

AXA UK&I named as a Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022

People

23 May 2022

For the second year running, AXA UK&I has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 for taking action to decrease gender inequality in the workplace.

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More than half of Brits say they admire hard-working small business owners but are too scared to take the plunge themselves

Surveys and reports

19 May 2022

AXA UK has this week launched their Startup Angel competition, for the second year, giving two small businesses the chance to win £25,000, mentorship from some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs and 12-months business insurance

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Claudio Gienal responds to Pool Re’s pricing announcement

Public Affairs

10 May 2022

Claudio Gienal reacts to Pool Re’s pricing announcement. AXA is supportive of the price reduction and will ensure the new rates are passed on to customers

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Average UK home contains nearly £30k of possessions, but many people risk being underinsured

Surveys and reports

6 May 2022

A new study from AXA UK reveals that the average UK home contains nearly £30,000 worth of possessions, but many people severely undervalue their contents.

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AXA UK awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Corporate responsibility

26 April 2022

Accreditation awarded by Menopause Friendly recognises the work that AXA UK has been doing to raise the awareness, and understanding, of how menopause can have an effect in the workplace.

A car in a future lab with 2 mechanical arms
Cross-industry letter calls on the government to announce primary legislation for automated vehicles

Innovation

22 April 2022

18 major UK businesses call for primary legislation for automated vehicles.

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Over one in three 18 to 24-year-olds plan to spend more on insurance

Surveys and reports

6 April 2022

New research from AXA UK has revealed that Gen Z are restricting their spend in pubs and clubs and are instead spending more on insurance.

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AXA UK appoints Dean Witherington as Retail Claims Director

People

14 March 2022

AXA UK announces the appointment of Dean Witherington as Retail Claims Director. Dean will be responsible for overseeing claims operations, technical operations and counter fraud across the Retail business.