Does anyone know if you are able to stop the policy after 1 year?
I am looking at getting contents and private liability insurance with Axa but I am only in Switzerland for 1 year. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but Axa seem to only do 5 year policies.
Before you lock yourself into something that you may or may not be able to get out of when you want, have a look at these two threads for some helpful pointers and suggestions first: -
Contents Insurance: Best, cheapest options?
Additionally, have you tried calling and asking Axa Winterthur if they can accommodate your request?
Just thought I would add some up-to-date information about this. I managed to get a 1 year policy with AXA Winterthur - contents and liability insurance for around 200CHF. The main thing to remember is that you need to cancel the policy 3-months before it expires or else you will need to provide them with a copy of your de-registeration form just before you leave the country.