AXA has appointed Guy Stouls as marketing and underwriting director, subject to regulatory approval.

Stouls will focus on the growth of AXA's business, as well as building and expanding on its underwriting strengths across its existing portfolio.

Stouls is currently the chairman and chief executive of Direct Assurance, AXA's direct business which operates across several countries in Europe.

He has over 20 years' experience within AXA, having previously worked for AXA Direct, AXA Assurances and Drouot Assurances in positions including director of branches and technical director.

Stouls will assume his new role in January 2006.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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