AXA Insurance joins Dubai Trade's e-insurance platform

02/02/2015 08:08 AST

Dubai - As part of its strategy to boost its online services in line with Dubai's Smart Government initiative, AXA Insurance Gulf has signed an agreement with Dubai Trade, the premier cross-border trade facilitator, to join its Tradeshield e-insurance platform.

The agreement offers customers of Dubai Trade access to AXA's comprehensive portfolio of online marine and cargo insurance solutions through the Tradeshield platform which was initiated recently by Dubai Trade after witnessing the substantial growth in demand on cargo insurance services throughout the years. It is a state-of-the-art platform online service for cargo shipments allowing customers to complete the end-to-end process of purchasing insurance online, requesting quotes, and completing payments through the dedicated website.

The agreement was signed between Dubai Trade's CEO Mahmood Al Bastaki and John O'Brien, chief officer of AXA Corporate Solutions, Marine, in the presence of senior officials from both parties.

Mahmood Al Bastaki said: "At Dubai Trade, we are committed to the growth of business and the economy through our diverse online products, seamless trade services and innovative processes. We are thrilled that AXA Insurance, a world-leader in insurance services, has joined our platform, providing Dubai Trade customers with a wider array of options."

John O'Brien said: "We are happy to join hands with Dubai Trade to be part of the Tradeshield platform for marine and cargo insurance services. We have always been proud of our wide product offering and services, and we are confident that the new online initiative will go a long way in effectively catering to all insurance needs of Dubai Trade customers."

Khaleej Times