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Axa reports European growth in first half of 2026
’We are confident in our ability to deliver underlying earnings per share growth in 2026 at the upper end of our target range,’ says chief executive
Axa UK’s marketing and broker development director announces retirement
’So, 15 years and many suits later, I have decided it’s now time to sail off into the sunset,’ says insurance veteran
Axa XL enhances cyber risk prevention with new deal
’As cyber risks continue to grow, prevention, early detection and swift remediation are becoming increasingly important to business resilience,’ says managing partner
Howden-owned MGA secures capacity deal with Axa over natural resources product
’It’s a powerful example of collaboration, expertise and commitment to drive progress in the renewable energy sector,’ says chief underwriting officer
Axa XL launches new arm to scale prevention services
’Our clients are looking for more than risk transfer, they want partners who can help them anticipate, prevent and mitigate risk,’ says CUO
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 6 to 10 April 2026
In Focus: How can MGAs sustain growth over the next five years?
MGAs have cemented their place at the heart of insurance distribution, driven by specialist expertise, agility and strong broker relationships. But as the sector continues to grow, can it maintain the qualities that fuelled its success while avoiding the pitfalls of rapid expansion – and what will it take to ...
Jon Walker: Crafting restructured Axa Insurance UK to be ‘bigger, broader, bolder’ in next three-year strategic cycle
New chief executive is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of insurer’s upcoming strategic priorities – this includes greater adoption of AI and the possibility of staff streamlining
The Big Question: Is UKGI ready to respond effectively to another pandemic event?
May 2026’s hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship is ringing unsettlingly familiar alarm bells – but, with this threat of a new health crisis emerging, is UK general insurance (UKGI) ready to respond effectively to another possible pandemic event and action lessons learned from Covid-19?
Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty
A new survey from Insurance DataLab sheds light on how claims experience is shaping broker behaviour – and why it is becoming a critical tool in navigating an increasingly complex placement landscape
Nancy Bewlay: ’When I hear uninsurable, I often think the homework hasn’t been done’
The Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?
Insurers face growing exposure as surge in workplace stress escalates
Sector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
Jon Walker: Crafting restructured Axa Insurance UK to be ‘bigger, broader, bolder’ in next three-year strategic cycle
New chief executive is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of insurer’s upcoming strategic priorities – this includes greater adoption of AI and the possibility of staff streamlining
Nancy Bewlay: ’When I hear uninsurable, I often think the homework hasn’t been done’
After 33 years in the industry, Axa’s first group chief underwriting and pricing officer tells Insurance Times why excluding emerging risks like AI goes against insurance’s core purpose.
Tara Foley: Axa UK and Ireland strives to be the ‘go-to place for talent in the industry’
Alongside a focus on organic growth and technology, the insurer’s medium-term strategy sees it bid to become a ‘destination workplace’
Tara Foley: Consumer Duty is ‘not a one and done’ regulation
Insurer chief executive says the implementation of the new rules has ‘required significant effort and focus’
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