Stressed, overworked, archaic systems make job impossible - Underwriter AXA UK Employee Review

1.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The executive team have the right intent and roll out initiatives with the aim of support

Cons

Locally people are worked to mental breakdown, no support is available, resources are scarce, seniors do not help, seniors get praise from few large cases so they can valiantly save the day, if you work at AXA there are still only a minute amount of people willing to help, it’s likely if you are not extremely experienced you will drown under pressure. There was a big problem with work related stress yet it was never addressed. The systems only get more and more complex, technology is horrendous, it felt like daily torture to survive at AXA. Survey scores reflect this view.

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AXA UK Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your time with AXA. Supporting our employees’ wellbeing and creating a positive working environment are core priorities for us, so it's disappointing to hear you feel like we missed the mark here. Your comments regarding workload, system complexity, and support levels have been noted. We're actively working on initiatives to streamline processes, improve technology, and strengthen support across teams. Thank you again for your feedback, we appreciate your honesty. We remain committed to making AXA a great place to work. AXA People Team

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