AXA has appointed David Williams as claims director with immediate effect following a restructure of its finance, claims and actuarial teams.

It said Williams would assume accountability for AXA’s corporate and operational claims unit and help ensure the company has a fully joined-up claims operation.

Williams will report directly to Andy Fairchild, customer service and claims director, said AXA.

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