Qlaims snaps up former Axa managing director for non-executive role

Former Axa Insurance managing director David Williams has joined insurtech MGA Qlaims in the role of non-executive director.

Williams brings more than 30 years of experience in general insurance to the firm, predominantly across claims and underwriting. He also serves as a board member at the Fire Protection Association (FPA) and is a chair of RISCAuthority.

It is the first non-executive role that he has taken up since leaving Axa in January 2022.

Williams said: “I’ve always seen loss recovery insurance as filling an important gap in UK policies that – combined with the use of better technology in the claims process – makes Qlaims an exciting proposition.

“I said when I left Axa I wanted to stay involved and around the insurance industry – this lets me do that whilst helping Qlaims build on their proposition and relationships with brokers and insurers.

“There remains too much friction and duplication of effort on insurance claims, with the exclusive use of chartered loss adjusters I do believe Qlaims can help massively improve this, build trust across parties and a more efficient and cost-effective service to customers.”

Qlaims chief executive Liz Latter added: “We are thrilled to have David on board. He is a highly respected industry figure and his claims expertise and insurer perspective are an asset for us as we continue to grow and develop our proposition.”