Sharon Scully promoted to new role

Sharon Scully AXA Assistance

AXA Assistance UK has promoted Sharon Scully to deputy chief executive. 

Scully, previously chief financial officer and general manager, property and legal said: “My specific aim will be to take our capability into the next phase of development and deliver even higher levels of service across our product range, particularly during periods of high demand.

WI believe this will enable us to acquire more business and assert our strong position in the market during challenging conditions within the UK Assistance landscape.”

The company said it expects to add double digit growth in 2012.

AXA Assistance UK chief executive Bob Ewers said: “Despite the well documented difficult times facing the UK market AXA Assistance has flourished over the past 12 months. 

“Sharon’s appointment as deputy chief executive will not only enable the business to continue on this growth trajectory, but also provide us with the capability to make any changes required to deliver a market-leading level of service to our clients and their customers.”

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