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As part of its strategy to boost its online services in line with Dubai's Smart Government initiative, AXA Insurance Gulf - one of the largest leading non-life international insurers in the region - has signed an agreement with Dubai Trade, the premier cross-border trade facilitator, to join its Tradeshield e-insurance platform.
The agreement offers customers of Dubai Trade access to AXA's comprehensive portfolio of online marine and cargo insurance solutions through the "Tradeshield" platform which was initiated recently by Dubai Trade after witnessing the substantial growth in demand on cargo insurance services throughout the years. It is a state-of-the-art platform online service for cargo shipments allowing customers to complete the end-to-end process of purchasing insurance online, requesting quotes, and completing payments through the dedicated website www.tradeshield.ae.
The agreement was signed on the 29th of January between Dubai Trade's CEO Eng. Mahmood Al Bastaki and John O'Brien, Chief Officer - AXA Corporate Solutions, Marine, in the presence of senior officials from both parties.
Welcoming AXA to the platform, Eng. Mahmood Al Bastaki said: "At Dubai Trade, we are committed to the growth of business and the economy through our diverse online products, seamless trade services and innovative processes. We are thrilled that AXA Insurance, a world-leader in insurance services, has joined our platform, providing Dubai Trade customers with a wider array of options."
John O'Brien said: "We are happy to join hands with Dubai Trade to be part of the Tradeshield platform for marine and cargo insurance services. We have always been proud of our wide product offering and services, and we are confident that the new online initiative will go a long way in effectively catering to all insurance needs of Dubai Trade customers."
As one of the leading names in the insurance sector, AXA provides better coverage and ease of access to consumers in the region. For a company which offers quotes in a matter of seconds, AXA provides multi-access options for customers to sign up for insurance solutions such as travel insurance, motor policies, home insurance, fully automated marine cargo insurance, and online medical provider system among others.
About Dubai Trade:
Dubai Trade is the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai under a single window. It underlines Dubai's position as the ideal base for trading across borders with its unique geographical location, excellent infrastructure and seamless processes across the private sector and government agencies. Dubai Trade Portal (www.dubaitrade.ae) offers a remarkably seamless business flow and has proven to be cost effective for clients using it as the single window which integrates the online services of DP World, Economic Zones World, and Dubai Customs.
About AXA in the Gulf Region
With a workforce of over 850 employees, 31 branches region-wide, more than 1 million customers and 2013 gross written premium of over US$ 771 million. Present in the region for more than 60 years, AXA is one of the largest international non-life players in the GCC offering a wide range of insurance products and services for corporate and individual customers. AXA in the Gulf won in 2014 nine awards which includes Insurer of the Year for the 5th consecutive year, Personal Lines insurer in 2014 at the MENA Insurance Awards, best Motor insurance product by the Banker Middle East in both UAE and KSA and recently General Insurer award of the year at the Middle East Insurance Industry awards. As part of AXA's Corporate Responsibility and its commitment to building better understanding about the health risks faced by individuals and the society, the company achieved a new Guinness world record for the most blood cholesterol readings in 8 hours at a single venue.
About AXA Group
AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, with more than 160,000 employees serving 102 million clients in 57 countries. In 2013, IFRS revenues amounted to Euro 91.3 billion and IFRS underlying earnings to Euro 4.7 billion. AXA had Euro 1,113 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2013. For the sixth year in a row, AXA has maintained its position as a leading global insurance brand, placing it among the world's 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand as well as the Best Global Green Brand in insurance, putting AXA in the top 50 of all global green brands.
For additional information, please contact:
Alexis de Beauregard
AXA Gulf Marketing,
Tel: +971 44476350
Email: alexis.debeauregard@axa-gulf.com
www.axa-gulf.com
Menna Talla MOHY EL DIN
Regional Communication Manager, AXA Insurance (Gulf) B.S.C. (c)
Tel. : +971 (0) 4 447 6349
Mob. : +971 (0) 56 682 7104
Email: menna.mohy@axa-gulf.com
www.axa-gulf.com
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