Axa Health has appointed Sarah Hughes as head of strategic clients.
Hughes (pictured) joins from Aviva where she had spent more than six years as key accounts national sales manager.
She will report to director for corporate Soraya Chamberlain, and will be leading the insurer’s team of strategic client managers dedicated to supporting large corporate clients and their intermediary advisers.
Hughes will work across Axa Health’s medical insurance, health trust, employee assistance, occupational health and workforce wellbeing services.
Her role will also extend to supporting key new business opportunities as well as working across Axa Group entities to harness global capability and client relationships, the insurer said.
Hughes has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry having spent almost nine years at Bupa and then 17 years with Cigna before moving to Aviva.
Chamberlain said: “Sarah brings over 25 years of employee benefits experience to the role, encompassing medical, dental and wellbeing, as well as occupational health and group risk services.
“She has a great deal of knowledge and an excellent track record. She’ll be a strong addition to our team, working with key intermediaries and employers. I’m absolutely delighted to have her on board.”
Hughes added: “Employers and their advisers understand that taking care of their employees’ physical and mental health has never been more important.
“I’m delighted to be joining Axa Health and I look forward to working in partnership with clients, intermediaries and key business partners to deliver innovative, pragmatic and valued health benefits to their employees.”