Personal lines chief executive Steve Hardy reveals AXA's ambitious plans

AXA personal lines chief executive Steve Hardy has spelled out his ambitions to turn the company into a top-three player.

In an exclusive interview with Insurance Times, Hardy reveals his part in founding Swiftcover and then its subsequent acquisition by AXA.

“To succeed in UK personal lines market, you have to be low-cost," he said. "That is a given in today’s environment where everything is cost driven."

Click here to read the full interview with AXA personal lines chief executive Steve Hardy.