Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the industry.
The original plan, says David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services at Axa UK, was to do 40 years as he explains the combination of reasons that make now the right time to
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