Axa expands protection large case team

The team is now made up of five dedicated underwriters, with more than 40 years of experience in underwriting between them. The change is in response to demand from advisers.

Advisers have increasingly been using the team since Axa overhauled its pricing structure in February this year, an exercise which made the company more competitive for larger sums assured.

The large case team deals with applications for life cover over £1m, critical illness cover over £500,000 and income protection