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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The ‘buffer ring’ has arrived: Over 15,000 brides-to-be in the UK expected to receive ‘temporary’ engagement ring

Product

14 March 2014

An AXA study looking into the little things that mean a lot in a relationship has uncovered a trend of men buying temporary engagement rings to avoid disappointing their partners with the ‘wrong’ one.

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AXA UK and Ireland earnings rise by 32 per cent

Financial results

20 February 2014

Underlying earnings up 32 per cent to £178 million (2012: £134 million)

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Hard pressed Brits set to up-sticks for family life abroad

Product

18 February 2014

Poor work/life balance and poor pay and benefits are biggest drivers for aspiring expats leaving the UK, yet new research reveals more than 40% have no job lined up.

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Laurent Matras appointed Managing Director of AXA Personal Lines Intermediary

People

27 January 2014

Laurent Matras, former Managing Director of Groupama Insurances, has returned to AXA as Managing Director of AXA’s personal lines intermediary division.

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Chivalry is not dead: AXA research reveals that little things mean a lot to UK women

People

3 December 2013

In a study of 5,000 people, AXA has revealed that a chivalrous act – considered by many to be outdated in the 21st century– is still a little thing that means a lot to many people across the UK. In fact, women overwhelmingly welcome these kinds of gestures.

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AXA Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary launches AXA Car Plus

Product

24 October 2013

AXA Car Plus features the same comprehensive levels of cover and generous commission rates associated with AXA Car, with the added benefit of full UK breakdown cover included as standard.

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AXA UK appoints Group Property Director

People

1 October 2013

AXA UK has today announced that Deborah Parker has joined the operations team as Group Property Director, reporting to Kevin Murray, Chief Operating Officer. She will take up responsibility for the Group Real Estate function, encompassing Asset Management and Facilities Management.

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AXA UK & Ireland underlying earnings rise by a third

Financial results

2 August 2013

Underlying earnings for the first six months of 2013 improved by 33 per cent to £89 million (H1 2012: £66 million).

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European Neighbours can provide UK whiplash reform blueprint – AXA Whiplash Report

Financial results

16 July 2013

The report is launched today at a roundtable co-hosted by the Rt. Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn and Chris Voller, AXA Claims Director and author of the Report. In comparing whiplash claims across several countries, it analyses the factors behind the markedly 2 different claims volumes and insurance costs - notably differences within the respective legal and medical systems.