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AXA Assurance Maroc launches first pan-African campaign focusing on intergenerational solidarity
via Le Matin3 min read
AXA Assurance Maroc has launched its first pan-African brand campaign, emphasizing intergenerational solidarity. The campaign, initially rolled out in Morocco and set to expand to other African markets, aims to reinforce AXA's role as a protection partner while highlighting the transmission and mutual aid inherent in African societies. This initiative addresses demographic shifts and evolving family structures across the continent, where protection, support, and transmission are increasingly important. AXA Assurance Maroc champions family solidarity as a historical pillar of Moroccan and African communities. Developed by Publicis Conseil, the campaign aligns with AXA's global platform, "Why should the future be a risk?", and leverages the common African trait of mutual aid. With the message "Let's take care of each other. It's the most beautiful protection," AXA seeks to portray insurance beyond mere risk coverage, encompassing daily acts of solidarity. The campaign also aims to boost AXA's visibility and resonance in the region, promoting its Life & Savings, Property & Casualty, and Health insurance offerings. The campaign's film features "L'Mardi," a fantastical character from Moroccan folklore, symbolizing the burden carried by intermediate generations. Through this figure, the campaign illustrates the transmission of not only material wealth but also values, advice, experiences, and time dedicated to others, all of which shape future generations. Latifa Said, Chief HR, Co
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