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AXA Group

AXA S.A. is a French multinational insurance group headquartered in Paris, present in 52 countries with approximately 156,000 employees and distributors...

AXA Group

AXA S.A. is a French multinational insurance group headquartered in Paris, present in 52 countries with approximately 156,000 employees and distributors serving over 92 million clients (per official website). The Group focuses on property & casualty insurance, life & health protection, and related services under its purpose to 'Act for Human Progress by protecting what matters.' In July 2025, AXA completed the sale of its AXA Investment Managers subsidiary to BNP Paribas for cash proceeds of approximately €5.1 billion, entering a long-term strategic partnership for investment management services while retaining authority over asset allocation (per July 1, 2025 press release). Full-year 2025 results reported gross written premiums and other revenues of €116 billion (up 6% comparable), underlying earnings of €8.4 billion (up 6%, or 9% excluding AXA IM), and a Solvency II ratio of 224% at December 31, 2025 (per February 26, 2026 earnings release). The AXA name was adopted in 1985 under Claude Bébéar, building on earlier mutual insurance roots. The Group's General Account investments exceed €450 billion and are subject to a comprehensive responsible investment policy (per company disclosures). Leadership includes CEO Thomas Buberl and Chairman Antoine Gosset-Grainville.

General information

Firm type

Asset Manager

Year founded

1985

Location

Region

Europe

Country

France

City

Paris

Corporate office

Paris, France

Principals

Thomas Buberl

Chief Executive Officer

Antoine Gosset-Grainville

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Alban de Mailly Nesle

Group Chief Financial Officer

George Stansfield

Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer and General Secretary

Scott Gunter

Chief Executive Officer of AXA XL

Helen Browne

Group General Counsel

Sector focus

InsuranceHealthcare ServicesInfrastructureReal EstatePrivate Credit

Frequently asked questions

What is AXA Group's primary business focus following the sale of AXA IM?

AXA focuses on insurance (P&C, Life & Health) after completing the disposal of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025, while retaining a long-term partnership for investment services (per official press release).

When was the AXA name established and where is the firm headquartered?

The AXA name was launched in 1985; headquarters are at 25 Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris, France (per company website and legal information).

Who is the current Chief Executive Officer of AXA?

Thomas Buberl has served as Chief Executive Officer since September 2016 (per official executive management pages as of 2026).

What were AXA's key full-year 2025 financial results?

Gross written premiums and other revenues reached €116 billion (up 6%), underlying earnings €8.4 billion (up 6%), and Solvency II ratio 224% at December 31, 2025 (per February 26, 2026 earnings release).

Does AXA currently disclose third-party assets under management?

No significant third-party AUM is disclosed following the July 2025 sale of AXA IM; the Group reports General Account investments covering over €450 billion subject to its responsible investment policy (per company disclosures).

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