AXA Global Healthcare has appointed Andy O’Cain as global head of distribution.
O’Cain joins from Aetna International and will be responsible for the strategic development of all aspects of global distribution for individuals, small businesses, and corporations. He will oversee the development of strategic distribution partnerships and lead the regional distribution activities delivered from AXA Global Healthcare’s sales hubs in the UK, Europe, and Asia.
O’Cain has over 20 years of experience in the global insurance market and has previously held several distribution and senior management roles. He was most recently the distribution director for Aetna International, where he oversaw the distribution of international health insurance products. Before that, he was the head of sales and business development for Cigna Insurance Services. He has also held a number of other management positions at Allianz and Direct Line Group.
O’Cain said: “I’m delighted to be joining the AXA Global Healthcare team and look forward to driving new opportunities for growth in all customer segments. The strength of the proposition and the customer first mindset gives me great confidence in what the future holds.”
AXA Global Healthcare global lead of international insurance Andy Edwards says: “We’re excited to welcome Andy to our senior leadership team, and it comes at an opportune time in the evolution of our business. Since separating from AXA PPP Healthcare in 2017 to become an independent Managing General Agent, we’ve developed a strong brand presence in the IPMI market. We’ve enhanced our value proposition, expanded our global reach, and despite some of the challenges the market has experienced over the past few years – from Brexit to the covid-19 pandemic – kept an uncompromising focus on delivering for the customer. And it’s this unwavering determination to put the customer first that drives our evolution.”
“The last 18 months have prompted rapid changes from all of us. Expectations of what makes a good customer experience has changed, people’s trust in digital healthcare services has risen, people’s lifestyle priorities have adapted. We have some exciting developments ahead to meet these emerging needs and ensure our customers can continue to depend on us, wherever they are in the world. With Andy O’Cain joining our senior leadership team, we’re confident in our continued growth in both new and existing customer segments in the global healthcare market.”
