Thank you to everyone who voted for us

9 October 2026

Thank you to all our broker, DA and MGA partners that voted for us in the UK Broker Awards.

To be chosen as winners of three Broker Choice Insurer of the Year categories – SME, Mid-Corporate and Schemes – is a real honour and achievement.

So we asked each area to share their thoughts on winning an award.

SME & Financial Lines

Insurance Age UK Broker Awards 2026 - Broker Choice SME Insurer of the Year - AXA Insurance UK

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our broker partners for this fantastic recognition. Receiving the SME Insurer of the Year Award again demonstrates the strength of our collaboration and the trust you place in us.

It also stands as a testament to all the hard work and dedication of our SME team, whose efforts in servicing our broker partners have been instrumental in achieving this milestone.

We’re committed to supporting your success and delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of your clients. This award motivates us to continue working closely with you and to strengthen our partnership for many years to come.

Paul Tombs, Director SME and Financial Lines
Headshot of Paul Tombs, Director SME and Financia Lines at AXA Insurance UKl

Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate

Insurance Age UK Broker Awards 2026 - Broker Choice Mid-Corporate Insurer of the Year - AXA Insurance UK

Winning this award for the third year running is a great honour, as it highlights the ongoing dedication we have in supporting our brokers and clients within the mid-corporate and mid-market sectors.

We know that personal relationships are at the heart of successful partnerships, which is why we continue to prioritize our regional teams and the valuable face-to-face interactions they foster with our trading partners.

This award underscores how much our broker partners truly appreciate and value that commitment.

Sarah Mallaby, Chief Distribution Officer & Trading Director
Headshot of Sarah Mallaby, Chief Distribution Officer & Trading Director at AXA Insurance UK

Delegated Authority Partnerships

Insurance Age UK Broker Awards 2026 - Broker Choice Scheme Insurer of the Year - AXA Insurance UK

I’m incredibly proud of our continued success, and we sincerely thank our partners for their ongoing support and collaboration.

Through this strong partnership, we’ve maintained our growth in delegated authority business despite intense competition. Building enduring relationships with our DA and MGA partners remains central to our strategy, and we truly value their trust and partnership.

We’re committed to the long-term, and once again, we’re grateful to our partners for voting us to retain this prestigious title for the fourth consecutive year.

Joel Markham, Director Delegated Authority Partnerships
Joel Markham, Director Delegated Authority Partnerships at AXA Insurance UK

Insurance Times Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026

We’re also proud that AXA is a finalist in eight categories at the Insurance Times Awards 2026 – a true testament to the hard work of our commercial and personal lines teams.

We’d love your vote for the General Insurer of the Year award

Vote for AXA in the Insurance Times Awards 2026