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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AXA UK and Ireland CEO Tara Foley interview in the Mail on Sunday

People

7 August 2024

AXA UK and Ireland CEO Tara Foley shares insights on her career journey, mentorship, the company's innovative strategies addressing societal challenges and why she believes insurance is at the forefront of many important global issues.

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AXA UK joins iCAN to drive diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector

Partnerships

1 August 2024

AXA UK sponsors iCAN, an independent, volunteer-run network that supports multicultural inclusion across the insurance sector. AXA UK reinforces its commitment to promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity within the company and the wider industry.

AXA Startup Angel Judges 2023
Blood donor reward scheme and AI recruitment app scoop top prizes in AXA startup competition

Campaigns

18 July 2024

Winners’ ideas focus on encouraging blood donation through a reward platform and using AI to streamline job applications.

AXA Commercial announces new appointments to underwriting leadership team

People

16 July 2024

Gurinder Aulakh joins from Allianz as Pricing Director while Jean-Sébastien Lagacé moves from AXA Group to the role of Reinsurance Director.

AXA Commercial advises businesses to take action after fire brigade ends automatic alarm response

News story

21 June 2024

AXA Commercial says businesses need to review their fire risk assessment plans after London Fire Brigade announced it would end daytime response to automatic alarms from October.

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AXA survey shows more than 50% of UK adults think they need to do more to protect their future

Surveys and reports

12 June 2024

New AXA research into how people think their life will map out found 58% think they should do more to protect their future self.

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AXA becomes partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Partnerships

24 May 2024

The new partnership ties in with AXA’s existing commitment to promote sportswomen and advance greater gender equality in football

A quarter of car occupants who die in road crashes aren’t wearing a seat belt

Surveys and reports

8 May 2024

The new report highlights concern for the small but significant proportion of drivers who don’t wear a seat belt on every journey, risking the safety of themselves, their passengers and other road users.

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AXA UK joins techUK to drive technological innovation in insurance

Partnerships

1 May 2024

AXA is the first insurer to join over 1,000 other techUK members, helping to navigate the technological landscape.