Axa News
Pandemics Now Trump Climate Change as Top Insurance Industry Worry
Pandemics became the top concern for insurance professionals this year as the COVID-19 crisis roils the industry worldwide. Infectious diseases and pandemics were ranked as the most significant risks ...
AXA Mulls Sale of Singapore Business
AXA SA is considering a sale of its Singapore business as it seeks to raise funds divesting peripheral operations, according to people familiar with the matter. The French insurer is working with an ...
AXA CEO Expresses Confidence in XL Biz After Coronavirus-Related Losses
The CEO of AXA on Thursday expressed confidence in the French insurer's company-focused XL Group after the business reported a loss in the first half following a spike in COVID-19-related claims. AXA ...
Insurers Develop Products for a World Where Virus Outbreaks Are New Normal
Insurers are creating products for a world where virus outbreaks could become the new normal after many businesses were left out in the cold during the COVID-19 crisis. While new pandemic-proof ...
Insurers Distance Themselves From Controversial Australian Coal Mine Amid Global Backlash
Global insurance companies linked to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Australia are distancing themselves from the controversial development, as pressure mounts on financial institutions to cut their ...
The Latest Launches From AXA and At-Bay
AXA is teaming with a major university to provide a mental health resource for employees returning to work as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Cyber insurance startup At-Bay launched its excess Technology ...
AXA Slashes Dividend to Preserve Cash During COVID-19 Pandemic
French insurer AXA plans to cut its dividend to 0.73 euros per share from a planned payout of 1.43 euros, the firm said on Wednesday, in order to preserve cash amid the coronavirus pandemic. AXA ...
AXA, Zurich, QBE Among Carriers Facing Claim Threat From UK Hospitality Sector
Top insurers such as AXA , RSA, QBE and Zurich face a potential multi-million pound lawsuit from British pubs, hotels, restaurants and leisure groups, who allege that legitimate business interruption ...