£2bn will buy out interests in central and Eastern Europe

AXA completed a rights issue that raised around €2.07bn to fund potential buyout of minority interests in Central and Eastern Europe, Dow Jones reports.

The issue was 272% subscribed, with total demand at about €5.6bn, AXA said.

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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