Alain Zweibrucker (pictured) will take up the role of chief executive officer of Axa Retail on 2nd January 2024. He will become a member of Axa UK & Ireland’s management committee and report to Tara Foley, CEO of Axa UK & Ireland. He joins from Axa Switzerland where he was chief financial officer.

Foley said: “Alain has a wealth of technical expertise in property and casualty insurance and a strong track record of transformation and delivery. This background combined with his experience as a results-oriented and people focused leader will be invaluable as we navigate a challenging market environment and continue to drive the success of our retail business.

“I’d also like to thank Anna Fleming for doing an incredible job of leading the retail business as interim CEO. I know Anna will be a great help to Alain when he starts in the new year.”