- Marco Distefano is appointed as Managing Director for Motor and Home at AXA Retail Insurance
- Marco joins from Aviva where he launched the Quote me happy.com brand
- Anna Fleming appointed as AXA Retail Insurance’s Chief Operating Officer
- Anna joins from the Motor Insurers' Bureau
AXA UK Retail Insurance has announced the appointment of Marco Distefano as Managing Director for Motor and Home and Anna Fleming as Chief Operating Officer. The two senior hires will help the business achieve its strategic ambitions and build on its innovative value proposition for customers.
Marco Distefano joins AXA UK Retail Insurance in May as Managing Director for Motor and Home. This follows 15 years at Aviva where he most recently led the Aviva Direct business. Marco has a proven track record in leading and transforming businesses and was responsible for the design, launch and leadership of the successful Quote me happy.com brand.
Anna Fleming also joins in May as Retail Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having trained as a solicitor, Anna spent a number of years in key claims roles at Zurich, including Chief Claims Officer, before moving to the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) as COO. Anna has significant experience in delivering transformation projects. She led on the MIB’s transformation programme and other key initiatives, including the implementation of the portal and contact centre to deliver the Whiplash Reforms.
They will both report into Tara Foley, Chief Executive Officer of AXA UK Retail Insurance. Both appointments will take effect from 4 May.