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At AXA, we support our colleagues to challenge themselves and explore new career paths. In this edition of Career Switch, find out how Charlotte Cuenot was able to move from Public Affairs to Risk & Compliance without previous experience — just the drive to learn something new and grow her career. "I did my best to draw out the transferrable skills I’d be able to apply to the role, having had no previous experience in Risk. It’s great to work for a company where curiosity is actively enabled and celebrated."
Hear from one of our Experts in tomorrow Jasmin, as she breaks the myth that insurance is old-fashioned – it’s ‘fast paced’, ‘exciting’ and she loves getting the deal done. The way her team celebrates everyone’s success is just one of the reasons she’d recommend applying for a role with AXA.
Ashley started his career at only 19 in insurance (still looking as youthful as ever!), as an Apprentice Underwriter. Now he’s an Account Manager and ‘Expert in tomorrow’ in one of our AXA Commercial Sales Teams. He shares what it was like starting out in an industry that has since surprised him.
Lucy, Senior Trading Underwriter and Expert in tomorrow at AXA Commercial didn’t see herself working in insurance, but after deciding the university wasn’t right for her, she did an apprenticeship at AXA instead. She’s loved being able to learn and develop her career and getting paid to do it!
Yaz, Senior Motor Trading Underwriter in our Manchester branch has loved the last 21 years at AXA, from starting out in a new, big (and scary!) city, he’s loved being part of a growing and collaborative team. Discover what his typical day looks like and how he’s been enjoying hybrid working while still connecting with his team and customers every day.
For Joanne Shaw, Account Manager and ‘Expert in Tomorrow’ at AXA Commercial, every day is different. When she’s not out on the road with customers and brokers, she’s liaising with suppliers and different teams at AXA.
What are the ingredients that make up a great team? Well, it starts with a great leader. In this volume of Cultural Cookbook, Matt Chaplin, our Head of Commercial Strategy, Portfolio and Transformation, has written a recipe for a happy, effective team.
In this edition of AXA Me Anything, Sabria Trott talks about her experience as a Financial Lines Underwriter, moving to the UK from Bermuda, and being herself at work. We want everyone at AXA to bring their true selves to work everyday — we've worked hard to build a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs.
Meet Nazrul Islam, Lead Transformation Manager at AXA Health. See how Nazrul and the team came together in the sunshine on a volunteering day, collaborating to make a difference for the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
This November, we're focusing on Leadership. Melanie Byrne, one of our experienced Contact Centre Managers, recently shared how she's developed into the brilliant leader she is over her 18 years at AXA. "I get a real buzz when I see my team succeed, and knowing that I played a part in that success is the cherry on top for me."
