
AXA Health appoints Heather Smith as new CEO
AXA Health has announced the appointment of Heather Smith as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Heather will take on the role in mid-January 2024.
Heather will be joining AXA Health from Allianz where she is currently MD for Retail and responsible for providing personal lines insurance for 3.7 million customers across all major distribution channels. Heather has a diverse and extensive CV with significant experience of the insurance and health markets.
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