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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 Global Healthcare appointments for Spain and Africa

People

28 May 2012

Derry Andrews and Ed Daniels have joined AXA Global Healthcare as regional sales managers for Spain and for Africa, respectively, reporting to sales & marketing director, Kevin Melton.

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AXA Commercial Lines appoints Karen Osborne to head up Leeds branch

People

20 April 2012

AXA Commercial Lines has appointed Karen Osborne to manage its Leeds branch. Karen replaces Andy Halstead who after 25 years at AXA has chosen to leave the business for personal reasons.

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AXA highlights the dangers of an “over-emulsional” Easter break

Product

2 April 2012

As the Easter break approaches, nearly three quarters of us are planning a bit of DIY around the home . But AXA warns of costly accidents as claims peak on Easter Monday.

Financial planning advice
One in four consumers happy to pay for financial advice

Product

16 March 2012

AXA’s latest Big Money Index finds that consumers are happy to pay for financial advice amidst continuing uncertainty about where to invest.

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That’s rich! Even the wealthy now cutting back on basics, reports AXA’s Big Money Index

Public Affairs

16 March 2012

AXA reveals that amidst a deflated consumer outlook even the affluent are now cutting back, and many consumers are still relying on borrowing just to survive

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Cost of cover biggest worry reports AXA’s Big Money Index

Product

16 March 2012

The latest Big Money Index reveals consumers are more concerned with cost than the level of insurance cover, with many having a negative view towards the UK’s slide into a compensation culture.

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AXA Commercial Lines and Aon Risk Solutions launch new PI policy for IFAs

Partnerships

13 March 2012

Aon Risk Solutions, the risk management business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), has entered into an exclusive arrangement with AXA Commercial Lines to provide professional indemnity insurance for Independent Financial Advisers in the UK.

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AXA PPP International launches ‘MyGlobe’ – expert support for expats abroad

Product

24 February 2012

AXA PPP International has introduced a new online service to support members of its health insurance schemes. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, ‘MyGlobe’ provides a wealth of information on 247 countries – helping members to find their feet in unfamiliar surroundings.

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AXA UK: Strong progress with turn-around of UK operations

2012

16 February 2012

Underlying earnings improved £196 million to £133 million (2010: loss of £63 million; restated to exclude the contribution from sold activities).