Being a woman shouldn’t be a risk
Globally and locally, women are disproportionately impacted by risks, either because they are under-protected or over exposed: from health to business, from sports to education, from birth to adulthood.
We believe we all have a responsibility to do more, which is why AXA is involved in multiple initiatives to help foster women’s professional and economic empowerment.
Discover our global and local initiatives
Globally, only 33% of business owners are female. As an insurer, we empower female business owners across Ireland, while looking to give more women the confidence to run their own business, knowing they are supported by AXA.
Ireland: Trudie's Kitchen
When Trudie discovered her building wasn’t up to scratch, she struggled to find an insurer. Instead of turning her away, AXA chose instead to work with Trudie to find solutions.
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Worldwide: Global Masterclass
An AXA Global Masterclass to learn more about the disadvantages faced by women in business and how we can help close the gender gap.
Visit the websiteAt AXA, we believe fostering financial security is key to helping women take control of their plans for the future with confidence. AXA supports social projects with funding. These project are in place to support and empower women in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and boost their financial futures.
Ireland: Great Care Co-Operative
Founded by migrant women who have worked in the care industry, the Great Care Co-Op is based on a completely different model for the industry. Offering women better compensation with a 5% pension contribution and bringing financial security and ownership of the business.
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Northern Ireland: GLOW
Giving Life Opportunities to Women (or GLOW) is a social enterprise providing coaching to women in deprived areas in Belfast. GLOW encourages positive mental health and empowerment by giving the tools and knowledge needed to secure their own financial futures.
Read moreAs an employer we take part in purposeful corporate initiatives and support our female employees.
There are supports in place to encourage leadership as well as the ability to check in with their health and wellbeing through our employee programmes.
Find out more about our commitment to AXA staff.
- Signatories to Women in Finance Charter
- Members of the 30% Club Ireland
- Gender targets at board level of 33.3% female representation and at least one board position held by a female
