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== 1Q26 highlights ==
== 1Q26 highlights ==


* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+6%''' to '''EUR 38.0bn''' in 1Q26 vs. 1Q25 <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+6%''' vs. 1Q25 to '''Euro 38.0bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Property & Casualty premiums were up '''+4%''' to '''EUR 21.5bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Property & Casualty premiums were up '''+4%''' to '''Euro 21.5bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Retail premiums were up '''+7%''', driven by a '''+4%''' price effect and '''+3%''' from volumes <sup>p. 1</sup>.
*** Retail premiums were up '''+7%''', with '''+4%''' from price effect and '''+3%''' from volumes <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Commercial premiums were up '''+3%''', with equal contributions from price effect and volumes <sup>p. 1</sup>.
*** Commercial premiums were up '''+3%''', with equal contributions from price effect and volumes <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Life & Health premiums were up '''+8%''' to '''EUR 16.5bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Life & Health premiums were up '''+8%''' to '''Euro 16.5bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Life premiums were up '''+8%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
*** Life premiums were up '''+8%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
** Health premiums were up '''+8%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
*** Health premiums were up '''+8%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Life & Health NB CSM was up '''+4%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Life & Health NB CSM was up '''+4%''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Net flows for Life & Health were '''EUR +2.7bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Net flows were '''Euro +2.7bn''' <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Solvency II ratio (2) was '''211%''' as of March 31, 2026, a decrease of '''-4 points''' vs. January 1, 2026 (post-grandfathering period), reflecting resilience in a volatile environment <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* Solvency II ratio (2) was '''211%''' as of March 31, 2026, down '''-4 points''' vs. January 1, 2026 (post-grandfathering period), reflecting resilience in a volatile environment <sup>p. 1</sup>.


== Outlook 3 ==
== Outlook 3 ==
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* AXA is on track to achieve underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the upper end of the '''6-8%''' plan target range (4) <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* AXA is on track to achieve underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the upper end of the '''6-8%''' plan target range (4) <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* AXA will present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 15, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* AXA will present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 15, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* > "AXA delivered a strong start to the year, with topline growth across all business lines, fully aligned with our organic growth strategy," said Alban de Mailly Nesle, Chief Financial Officer of AXA. "This performance underscores the continued robust expansion of our P&C businesses in both Retail and Commercial, with growth well balanced between pricing and volumes, while Life & Health revenues reflect the continuation of last year's strong momentum." <sup>p. 1</sup>
* > "AXA delivered a strong start to the year, with topline growth across all business lines, fully aligned with our organic growth strategy. This performance underscores the continued robust expansion of our P&C businesses in both Retail and Commercial, with growth well balanced between pricing and volumes, while Life & Health revenues reflect the continuation of last year's strong momentum." — Alban de Mailly Nesle, Chief Financial Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>
* > "In the context of a volatile macro environment, we operate from a position of strength, supported by a robust balance sheet, a Solvency II ratio of 211% and a high-quality investment portfolio. This gives us strong resilience and flexibility. We remain confident in our ability to deliver underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the top end of our target range and to sustain growth beyond the current plan." <sup>p. 1</sup>
* > "In the context of a volatile macro environment, we operate from a position of strength, supported by a robust balance sheet, a Solvency II ratio of 211% and a high-quality investment portfolio. This gives us strong resilience and flexibility. We remain confident in our ability to deliver underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the top end of our target range and to sustain growth beyond the current plan." <sup>p. 1</sup>
* > "I would like to express my gratitude to our colleagues, agents, and partners for their dedication, as well as to our clients for their continued trust in AXA." <sup>p. 1</sup>
* > "I would like to express my gratitude to our colleagues, agents, and partners for their dedication, as well as to our clients for their continued trust in AXA." <sup>p. 1</sup>
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* The press release was issued in Paris on May 5, 2026, at 5:45 pm CET <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* The press release was issued in Paris on May 5, 2026, at 5:45 pm CET <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* All footnotes for this press release are on page 7 <sup>p. 1</sup>.
* The 1Q26 activity indicators show sustained revenue momentum <sup>p. 1</sup>.


== 1Q26 key highlights ==
== 1Q26 key highlights ==
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|+ AXA's gross written premiums and other revenues for 1Q25 and 1Q26. <sup>p. 2</sup>
|+ Key figures for gross written premiums and other revenues. <sup>p. 2</sup>
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|+ AXA's Solvency II ratio for FY25, January 1, 2026, and 1Q26. <sup>p. 2</sup>
|+ Solvency II ratio for FY25, January 1, 2026, and 1Q26. <sup>p. 2</sup>
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== Activity indicators ==
== Activity indicators ==


* Total gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+6%''' <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* Total gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+6%''', driven by: <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Property & Casualty was up '''+4%''' <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** Property & Casualty ('''+4%'''), with growth in: <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** Personal lines were up '''+7%''', driven by higher volumes and favorable price effect <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Personal lines ('''+7%'''), driven by higher volumes and favorable price effect <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Commercial lines (5) were up '''+3%''', driven by higher volumes (notably at AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effect (6), mainly in the SME & Mid-market business in Europe and France <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Commercial lines (5) ('''+3%'''), from both higher volumes, notably at AXA XL Insurance, and favorable price effect (6) mainly in the SME & Mid-market business in Europe and France <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** AXA XL Reinsurance was down '''-7%''', reflecting discipline in softening market conditions <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Partly offset by AXA XL Reinsurance ('''-7%'''), reflecting discipline in softening market conditions <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** Life & Health was up '''+8%''' <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** Life & Health ('''+8%'''), with: <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** Life premiums were up '''+8%''', driven by strong sales in Unit-Linked ('''+16%''') and G/A (7) ('''+9%''') across all geographies, and Protection ('''+4%''') from strong sales in Protection with Savings in Hong Kong and Japan <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Life premiums up '''+8%''', driven by strong sales in Unit-Linked ('''+16%''') and G/A (7) ('''+9%''') across all geographies, and Protection ('''+4%'''), from strong sales in Protection with Savings in Hong Kong and Japan <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Health premiums were up '''+8%''', driven by favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup>.
*** Health premiums up '''+8%''', driven by favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* Solvency II ratio (2) was '''211%''' as of March 31, 2026 <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* Solvency II ratio (2) was '''211%''' as of March 31, 2026 <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* On January 1, 2026, the Solvency II ratio was '''215%''' following the end of the grandfathering period (8), which was '''-10 points''' vs. December 31, 2025 <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* On January 1, 2026, the Solvency II ratio was '''215%''' following the end of the grandfathering period (8) ('''-10 points''' vs. December 31, 2025) <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* The Solvency II ratio decreased by '''-4 points''' vs. January 1, 2026, due to: <sup>p. 2</sup>.
* The Solvency II ratio was down '''-4 points''' vs. January 1, 2026, reflecting: <sup>p. 2</sup>
** A strong operating return ('''+7 points'''), less accrued dividend and annual share buyback for 1Q26 ('''-6 points''') <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** A strong operating return ('''+7 points'''), less accrued dividend and annual share buyback for 1Q26 ('''-6 points''') <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** Unfavorable financial market movements ('''-4 points'''), notably from higher inflation expectations and elevated equity and interest rate volatility <sup>p. 2</sup>.
** More than offset by unfavorable financial market movements ('''-4 points'''), notably from higher inflation expectations and elevated equity and interest rate volatility <sup>p. 2</sup>.


== Property & Casualty ==
== Property & Casualty ==
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|+ Property & Casualty gross written premiums and other revenues for 1Q25 and 1Q26. <sup>p. 3</sup>
|+ Property & Casualty gross written premiums and other revenues. <sup>p. 3</sup>
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* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) for Property & Casualty were up '''+4%''' to '''EUR 21.5bn''' <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+4%''' to '''Euro 21.5bn''' <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Personal lines grew by '''7%''' to '''EUR 7.0bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Personal lines grew by '''7%''' to '''Euro 7.0bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Europe ('''+7%'''), from favorable price effects across geographies (except UK & Ireland) and higher volumes <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Europe ('''+7%'''), from favorable price effects across geographies (except UK & Ireland) and higher volumes <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** France ('''+8%'''), with strong volume growth from direct business and proprietary agent networks, combined with favorable price effect <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** France ('''+8%'''), with strong volume growth from both direct business and proprietary agent networks, combined with favorable price effect <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Asia, Africa & EME LATAM ('''+7%'''), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye and higher volumes in Mexico <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Asia, Africa & EME LATAM ('''+7%'''), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye and higher volumes in Mexico <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Commercial lines grew by '''3%''' to '''EUR 13.2bn''', mainly from: <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Commercial lines grew by '''3%''' to '''Euro 13.2bn''', mainly from: <sup>p. 3</sup>
** AXA XL Insurance ('''+2%'''), from growth in Property and Specialty where margins remain attractive, partly offset by lower volumes in Casualty; pricing overall remained stable vs. 1Q25 <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** AXA XL Insurance ('''+2%'''), from growth in Property and Specialty where margins remain attractive, partly offset by lower volumes in Casualty <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Pricing overall remains stable versus 1Q25 <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** France ('''+6%'''), from both favorable price effect and higher volumes <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** France ('''+6%'''), from both favorable price effect and higher volumes <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM ('''+10%'''), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye <sup>p. 3</sup>.
** Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM ('''+10%'''), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* AXA XL Reinsurance decreased by '''7%''' to '''EUR 1.2bn''', reflecting lower volumes consistent with maintaining profitability in a softer market, with pricing down '''-4%''' <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* AXA XL Reinsurance decreased by '''7%''' to '''Euro 1.2bn''', reflecting lower volumes, consistent with a focus on maintaining profitability in a softer market environment, with pricing down '''-4%''' <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Group natural catastrophe experience in 1Q26 was slightly below the prorated annual budget <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* Group natural catastrophe experience in 1Q26 was slightly below the prorated annual budget <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* The annual natural catastrophe (9) budget of approximately '''4.5 points''' of combined ratio (10) is maintained <sup>p. 3</sup>.
* The annual natural catastrophe (9) budget of approximately '''4.5 points''' of combined ratio (10) is maintained <sup>p. 3</sup>.
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|+ Life & Health key figures including premiums, PVEP, NB CSM, and net flows. <sup>p. 4</sup>
|+ Life & Health key figures including premiums, PVEP, NB CSM, and NBV. <sup>p. 4</sup>
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* 1Q25 PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin have been updated based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions for comparability, reflecting their contribution to FY25 figures (see Appendix 5) <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* For comparability, 1Q25 PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin have been updated based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions to reflect their contribution to FY25 figures (see Appendix 5) <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) for Life & Health were up '''+8%''' to '''EUR 16.5bn''' <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* All year-on-year changes are given on a comparable basis versus the updated 1Q25 figures <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Life premiums increased by '''8%''' to '''EUR 10.5bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up '''+8%''' to '''Euro 16.5bn''' <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Unit-Linked ('''+16%'''), from continued positive sales momentum across geographies <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Life premiums increased by '''8%''' to '''Euro 10.5bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>
** G/A Savings ('''+9%'''), mainly from successful commercial campaigns in Spain, strong single-premium sales in Japan, good performance of G/A capital-light products in Italy, and positive momentum in Individual Savings in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Unit-Linked ('''+16%'''), from the continuation of positive sales momentum across geographies <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** G/A Savings ('''+9%'''), mainly resulting from successful commercial campaigns in Spain, strong single-premium sales in Japan, good performance of G/A capital-light products in Italy, and positive momentum in Individual Savings in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Protection ('''+4%'''), primarily from the continued success of Protection with G/A savings in Hong-Kong and Protection with Unit-Linked in Japan, as well as Individual Protection with Savings in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Protection ('''+4%'''), primarily from the continued success of Protection with G/A savings in Hong-Kong and Protection with Unit-Linked in Japan, as well as Individual Protection with Savings in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Health premiums increased by '''8%''' to '''EUR 5.9bn''', driven by favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Health premiums increased by '''8%''' to '''Euro 5.9bn''', driven by favorable price effects across all geographies <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* PVEP (1,11) was up '''+8%''' to '''EUR 13.8bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* PVEP (1,11) was up '''+8%''' to '''Euro 13.8bn''', driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>
** Life ('''+10%'''), reflecting strong sales across geographies in both Savings ('''+14%''') and Protection ('''+6%'''), partly offset by lower Group Life sales in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Life ('''+10%'''), reflecting strong sales across geographies in both Savings ('''+14%''') and Protection ('''+6%'''), partly offset by lower Group Life sales in Switzerland <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Health ('''+4%'''), mainly due to higher Group business volumes in France, partly offset by Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Health ('''+4%'''), mainly due to higher Group business volumes in France, partly offset by Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NB CSM (pre-tax) (1,11) increased by '''4%''' to '''EUR 0.6bn''', driven by strong Savings and Protection sales across most geographies, partly offset by unfavorable mix, including lower Group Life sales in Switzerland and Health sales in Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NB CSM (pre-tax) (1,11) increased by '''4%''' to '''Euro 0.6bn''', driven by strong Savings and Protection sales across most geographies, partly offset by unfavorable mix, including lower Group Life sales in Switzerland and Health sales in Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NBV (post-tax) (1,11) was up '''+1%''' to '''EUR 0.6bn''', as NB CSM growth was partly offset by lower sales and a less favorable mix in Joint Ventures in Thailand and China <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NBV (post-tax) (1,11) was up '''+1%''' to '''Euro 0.6bn''', as NB CSM growth was partly offset by lower sales and a less favorable mix in Joint Ventures in Thailand and China <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NBV margin (1,11) decreased by '''0.3 point''' to '''4.4%''' <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* NBV margin (1,11) decreased by '''0.3 points''' to '''4.4%''' <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Net flows (1,11) were '''EUR +2.7bn''', compared to '''EUR +2.5bn''' in 1Q25, driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>.
* Net flows (1,11) were '''Euro +2.7bn''', compared to '''Euro +2.5bn''' in 1Q25, driven by: <sup>p. 4</sup>
** Protection ('''EUR +1.8bn'''), mainly in Hong Kong and Switzerland in Individual Life, and in Japan in Protection with Unit-Linked products <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Protection ('''Euro +1.8bn'''), mainly in Hong Kong and Switzerland in Individual Life, and in Japan in Protection with Unit-Linked product <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Unit-Linked ('''EUR +0.7bn'''), primarily in France <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Unit-Linked ('''Euro +0.7bn'''), primarily in France <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** G/A Savings ('''EUR -0.8bn'''), reflecting inflows in capital-light G/A savings ('''EUR +0.7bn'''), more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings ('''EUR -1.5bn''') <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** G/A Savings ('''Euro -0.8bn'''), reflecting inflows in capital-light G/A savings ('''Euro +0.7bn'''), more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings ('''Euro -1.5bn''') <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Health ('''EUR +1.0bn'''), mostly from Germany, France, and Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.
** Health ('''Euro +1.0bn'''), mostly from Germany, France and Japan <sup>p. 4</sup>.


== Ratings ==
== Ratings ==
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|+ Insurer financial strength and credit ratings for AXA by various agencies. <sup>p. 5</sup>
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* Capital-light G/A products encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Capital-light G/A products encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Contractual service margin ('CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Contractual service margin ('CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Gross written premiums and other revenues include insurance premiums collected during the period (risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business) and premiums/fees collected on non-insurance activities (banking, services, asset management) <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Gross written premiums and other revenues are insurance premiums collected during the period (including risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business) <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e., banking, services, and asset management activities) <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business contractual service margin ('NB CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business contractual service margin ('NB CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business value ('NBV') is the value of newly issued contracts during the current year, comprising: (i) NB CSM, (ii) present value of future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts by Life entities (considering expected renewals), (iii) present value of future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business value ('NBV') is the value of newly issued contracts during the current year <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* NBV consists of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period (carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals), and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business value margin ('NBV Margin') is the ratio of NBV to PVEP <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is the new business volume, equal to the present value at issue of total premiums expected over the policy term, discounted at the reference interest rate and is Group share <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* New business value margin ('NBV Margin') is the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is the new business volume, equal to the present value at the time of issue of the total premiums expected to be received over the policy term <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* '''AA''': Rating
* PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share <sup>p. 5</sup>.
* '''AM''': AM Best
* '''AMF''': Autorité des marchés financiers
* '''AM''': A.M. Best
* '''AMF''': Autorité des Marchés Financiers
* '''APM''': Alternative Performance Measure
* '''APM''': Alternative Performance Measure
* '''CLP''': Credit and Lifestyle Protection
* '''CLP''': Credit and Lifestyle Protection
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* '''DJSI''': Dow Jones Sustainability Index
* '''DJSI''': Dow Jones Sustainability Index
* '''DPF''': Discretionary Participation Features
* '''DPF''': Discretionary Participation Features
* '''EME LATAM''': Emerging Markets Europe and Latin America
* '''EME''': Emerging Markets Europe
* '''EME''': Emerging Markets Europe
* '''ESMA''': European Securities and Markets Authority
* '''ESMA''': European Securities and Markets Authority
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* '''GWP''': Gross Written Premiums
* '''GWP''': Gross Written Premiums
* '''IFRS''': International Financial Reporting Standards
* '''IFRS''': International Financial Reporting Standards
* '''II''': Solvency II
* '''ISN FR''': International Securities Identification Number France
* '''LATAM''': Latin America
* '''LFL''': Like-for-Like
* '''LFL''': Like-for-Like
* '''NB CSM''': New Business Contractual Service Margin
* '''NB CSM''': New Business Contractual Service Margin
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* '''SRI''': Socially Responsible Investment
* '''SRI''': Socially Responsible Investment
* '''UEPS''': Underlying Earnings Per Share
* '''UEPS''': Underlying Earnings Per Share
* '''UK''': United Kingdom
* '''UN''': United Nations
* '''UN''': United Nations
* '''UNEP FI''': United Nations Environment Programme's Finance Initiative
* '''UNEP FI''': United Nations Environment Programme's Finance Initiative
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* '''France''': includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''France''': includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Europe''': includes Switzerland (insurance), Germany (insurance and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance and holding), Spain (insurance and holding), Italy (insurance), Prima (13) (insurance), AXA Health International (insurance), and AXA Life Europe (insurance) <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Europe''': includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (13) (insurance activities), AXA Health International (insurance activities), and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities) <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''AXA XL''': includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''AXA XL''': includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM''': <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM''': <sup>p. 6</sup>
** '''Asia''': Japan (insurance and holding), Hong Kong (insurance), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excluding bancassurance), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>. China L&S, Thailand L&S, Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S (bancassurance) are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings, and net income <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** '''Asia''': Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excluding the bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** '''Africa''': Egypt (insurance and holding), Morocco (insurance and holding), and Nigeria (insurance and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** China L&S, Thailand L&S, the Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S (the bancassurance entity) are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings, and net income <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** '''EME-LATAM''': Mexico (insurance), Colombia (insurance), Brazil (insurance and holding), and Türkiye (insurance and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>. Russia (Reso) (insurance) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** '''Africa''': Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** '''EME-LATAM''': Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** Also includes AXA Mediterranean Holdings <sup>p. 6</sup>.
** Also includes AXA Mediterranean Holdings <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Transversal & Other''': includes AXA Assistance, Credit and Lifestyle Protection (CLP), AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (including Group's internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''Transversal & Other''': includes AXA Assistance, Credit and Lifestyle Protection (CLP), AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (including the Group's internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* '''AXA Investment Managers''': disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025 <sup>p. 6</sup>.
* AXA Investment Managers' disposal to BNP Paribas was completed on July 1, 2025 <sup>p. 6</sup>.


== Exchange rates ==
== Exchange rates ==
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* Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV'), present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'), and new business value margin ('NBV Margin') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV'), present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'), and new business value margin ('NBV Margin') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* These and other terms are defined in the glossary section of this press release <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* These and other terms are defined in the glossary section of this press release <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* The Solvency II ratio (2) is estimated using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* The Solvency II ratio (2) is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* It includes a theoretical amount for dividends and share buybacks accrued for the first three months of 2026, based on the full-year dividend of '''EUR 2.32''' per share for FY25 and an annual share buyback of '''EUR 1.25bn''' announced on February 26, 2026 <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* It includes a theoretical amount for dividends and share buybacks accrued for the first three months of 2026, based on the full-year dividend of '''Euro 2.32''' per share to be paid in 2026 for FY25 and an annual share buyback of '''Euro 1.25bn''' announced on February 26, 2026 <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Annual share buybacks exclude anti-dilutive share buybacks related to disposals and in-force management, and share buybacks to offset dilutive effects from employee share offerings and stock-based compensation <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Annual share buybacks exclude anti-dilutive share buybacks related to certain disposals and in-force management transactions, as well as share buybacks to offset dilutive effects relating to employee share offerings and stock-based compensation <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Dividends and share buybacks are proposed by the Board and submitted to shareholders for approval <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Dividends and share buybacks are proposed by the Board, at its discretion, based on various factors described in AXA's 2025 Universal Registration Document, and then submitted to AXA's shareholders for approval <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* This estimate is not an indication of actual dividend and share buyback amounts for the 2026 financial year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* This estimate should not be considered an indication of the actual dividend and share buyback amounts for the 2026 financial year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* For information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, on axa.com <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on axa.com <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 (4) is a forward-looking statement providing one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan, qualified by cautionary statements <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 (4) is a forward-looking statement providing one-off guidance for the last year of the Group's current strategic plan, qualified by cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* 'Commercial lines' (5) refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* 'Commercial lines' (5) refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Price effect (6) is calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Price effect (6) is calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* G/A (7) refers to General account <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* General account (7) <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, after which they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II (8) <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* This was disclosed in AXA's respective press releases on its 9M25 Activity Indicators and Full Year 2025 Earnings, published on axa.com <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Natural catastrophe charges (9) include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Natural catastrophe charges (9) include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Combined ratio (10) is a non-GAAP financial measure (APM); refer to the 'Important legal information' section for details <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Combined ratio (10) is a non-GAAP financial measure, or alternative performance measure ('APM') <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* See the paragraph 'Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures' in this press release for important information about APMs used by AXA <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Life & Health net flows, PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin (11) include Health business predominantly written in Life entities <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Life & Health net flows, PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin (11) include Health business predominantly written in Life entities <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Restricted Tier 1 (12) is rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's and 'A3 (hyb)' by Moody's <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Restricted Tier 1 (12) is rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's and 'A3 (hyb)' by Moody's <sup>p. 7</sup>.
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* AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy (13) on November 28, 2025 <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy (13) on November 28, 2025 <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology) <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology) <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP are updated semi-annually at half-year and full-year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Actuarial and financial assumptions used for the calculation of NBV and PVEP are updated semi-annually at half year and full year <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Financial figures and information in this press release have not been audited or subject to limited review by AXA's statutory auditors <sup>p. 7</sup>.
* Financial figures and information in this press release have not been audited and have not been subject to any limited review by AXA's statutory auditors <sup>p. 7</sup>.


== About the AXA Group ==
== About the AXA Group ==


* The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with '''156,000''' employees serving over '''92 million''' clients in '''52''' countries <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with '''156,000''' employees serving over '''92 million''' clients in '''52''' countries <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* In 2025, revenues amounted to '''EUR 115.5bn''' and underlying earnings to '''EUR 8.4bn''' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* In 2025, revenues amounted to '''Euro 115.5bn''' and underlying earnings to '''Euro 8.4bn''' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 - Bloomberg: CS FP - Reuters: AXAF.PA) <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under the ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 - Bloomberg: CS FP - Reuters: AXAF.PA) <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* AXA's American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* AXA's American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under the ticker symbol AXAHY <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* The AXA Group is included in international SRI indexes like Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* The AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* It is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* It is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* This press release and regulated information are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com) <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* This press release and regulated information made public by AXA pursuant to article L. 451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and articles 222-1 et seq. of the Autorité des marchés financiers' General Regulation are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com) <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, including those regarding expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* This press release contains forward-looking statements, including predictions of future events, trends, plans, expectations, or objectives, and other non-historical information <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* These statements are based on Management's current views and intentions and are subject to change, risks, and uncertainties <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Forward-looking statements are identified by words like 'expects', 'anticipates', 'may', 'plan', or conditional verbs such as 'would' and 'could' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* AXA disclaims any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by law <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 are forward-looking statements for one-off guidance in the context of the current strategic plan's last year <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* These statements are based on Management's current views and intentions and are subject to change <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures (APMs) used by Management, which may not be comparable to measures used by other companies <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* These APMs should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the Group's consolidated financial statements <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many outside AXA's control, which can cause actual results to differ materially <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Each forward-looking statement speaks only at the date of this press release <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* 'Underlying earnings', UEPS, 'underlying return on equity', 'combined ratio', and 'debt gearing' are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and AMF's position statement <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Reconciliations of APMs are provided in the 2025 Universal Registration Document, Section 2.3.3 'Alternative Performance Measures' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Refer to Part 5 'Risk Factors and Risk Management' of AXA's Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the '2025 Universal Registration Document') for a description of certain important factors, risks, and uncertainties <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* This press release refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures, or alternative performance measures ('APMs'), used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* These non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similarly labeled measures used by other companies <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* None of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group's consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* 'Underlying earnings', UEPS ('underlying earnings per share'), 'underlying return on equity', 'combined ratio', and 'debt gearing' are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and the AMF's related position statement issued in 2015 <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology) in the 2025 Universal Registration Document, on the pages indicated in Section 2.3.3 'Alternative Performance Measures' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures, see the Glossary in the 2025 Universal Registration Document <sup>p. 8</sup>.


* Investor Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* For investor relations, contact '''+33.1.40.75.48.42''' or investor.relations@axa.com <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Individual Shareholder Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.43 <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* For individual shareholder relations, contact '''+33.1.40.75.48.43''' <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Media Relations contacts: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* For media relations, contact '''+33.1.40.75.46.74''' or ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Corporate Responsibility strategy information: axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* Corporate Responsibility strategy information is available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* SRI ratings information: axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes <sup>p. 8</sup>.
* SRI ratings information is available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes <sup>p. 8</sup>.


== Appendix 1: Earnings ==
== Appendix 1: Earnings ==


* '''APPENDIX 1''': Gross Written Premiums & Other Revenues by Geography and Business Line <sup>p. 9</sup>
* No prose content in this section. <sup>p. 9</sup>


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|+ Gross written premiums and other revenues by segment for 1Q26. <sup>p. 9</sup>
|+ GWP & Other Revenues by region and business line. <sup>p. 9</sup>
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! colspan="5" style="text-align:center" | GWP & Other Revenues
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! style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
! style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | 1Q25 Published
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q25 Published
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | 1Q25 Adjusted
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q25 Adjusted
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | Change
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | Change
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | Change LFL
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | Change LFL
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | Change LFL
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | Change LFL
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | 1Q26
! style="text-align:right; width:9em" | Change LFL
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| style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
| style="text-align:right" | 1Q25 Published
| style="text-align:right" | 1Q25 Adjusted ii,iii
| style="text-align:right" | 1Q26
| style="text-align:right" | Change on a reported basis vs. 1Q25 Adjusted
| style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
| style="text-align:right" | 1Q26
| style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
| style="text-align:right" | 1Q26
| style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
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* Banking revenues were '''EUR 26m''' in 1Q26 and '''EUR 25m''' in 1Q25 <sup>p. 9</sup>.
* Banking revenues were '''EUR 26m''' in 1Q26 and '''EUR 25m''' in 1Q25. <sup>p. 9</sup>
* Portfolio of lifestyle and income protection (CLP) premiums reallocated from France to Transversal <sup>p. 9</sup>.
* The portfolio of lifestyle and income protection (CLP) premiums was reallocated from France to Transversal. <sup>p. 9</sup>
** 1Q25 CLP premiums: '''EUR 198m''' (of which '''EUR 68m''' in P&C and '''EUR 130m''' in Life & Health) <sup>p. 9</sup>.
** CLP premiums were '''EUR 198m''' in 1Q25, with '''EUR 68m''' in P&C and '''EUR 130m''' in Life & Health. <sup>p. 9</sup>
** 1Q26 CLP premiums: '''EUR 201m''' (of which '''EUR 68m''' in P&C and '''EUR 132m''' in Life & Health) <sup>p. 9</sup>.
** CLP premiums were '''EUR 201m''' in 1Q26, with '''EUR 68m''' in P&C and '''EUR 132m''' in Life & Health. <sup>p. 9</sup>
* International protection and health premiums previously reported in AXA France are now under AXA Health International, part of Europe <sup>p. 9</sup>.
* International protection and health premiums previously recorded in AXA France are now reported under the new carrier AXA Health International, which is part of Europe. <sup>p. 9</sup>
** 1Q25 premiums: '''EUR 319m''' (of which '''EUR 104m''' in Life and '''EUR 215m''' in Health) <sup>p. 9</sup>.
** These premiums were '''EUR 319m''' in 1Q25, with '''EUR 104m''' in Life and '''EUR 215m''' in Health. <sup>p. 9</sup>
** 1Q26 premiums: '''EUR 336m''' (of which '''EUR 103m''' in Life and '''EUR 233m''' in Health) <sup>p. 9</sup>.
** These premiums were '''EUR 336m''' in 1Q26, with '''EUR 103m''' in Life and '''EUR 233m''' in Health. <sup>p. 9</sup>


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|+ Commercial and Personal lines, and AXA XL Reinsurance by region. <sup>p. 10</sup>
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* Changes are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology) <sup>p. 10</sup>.
* Changes are presented on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 10</sup>
* Interest Rates (5Y) are used for the Discounting of P&C Claims Reserves <sup>p. 10</sup>.


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|+ Exchange rates for various currencies against the Euro for FY25 and 1Q26. <sup>p. 10</sup>
|+ Currency exchange rates for FY25 and 1Q26. <sup>p. 10</sup>
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|+ Property & Casualty price effect by country and business line for 1Q26. <sup>p. 11</sup>
|+ P&C price effect by country and business line for 1Q26. <sup>p. 11</sup>
! style="text-align:left" | 1Q26 (in %)
! style="text-align:left" | 1Q26 (in %)
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! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | Commercial lines
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* No prose content in this section. <sup>p. 12</sup>


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|+ Life & Health gross written premiums and other revenues by business line and segment. <sup>p. 12</sup>
|+ GWP & Other Revenues by type of protection and savings. <sup>p. 12</sup>
! style="text-align:center" | GWP & Other Revenues
! style="text-align:center" | GWP & Other Revenues
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* PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin for 1Q25, 1H25, and 9M25 have been updated based on FY25 actuarial and financial assumptions <sup>p. 13</sup>.
* PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin for 1Q25, 1H25, and 9M25 have been updated based on FY25 actuarial and financial assumptions. <sup>p. 13</sup>


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|+ Updated Life & Health figures for 1Q25 by segment. <sup>p. 13</sup>
|+ 1Q25 updated figures for Life and Health by region. <sup>p. 13</sup>
! style="text-align:center" | EUR million
! style="text-align:center" | EUR million
! colspan="4" style="text-align:center" | Life
! colspan="4" style="text-align:center" | Life
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|+ 1H25 updated figures for Life and Health by region. <sup>p. 13</sup>
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! style="text-align:center" | EUR million
! colspan="4" style="text-align:center" | Life
! colspan="4" style="text-align:center" | Life
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|+ 9M25 updated figures for PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin. <sup>p. 13</sup>
! style="text-align:center" | EUR million
! style="text-align:left" | EUR million
! style="text-align:center" | PVEP
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | PVEP
! style="text-align:center" | NB CSM (pre-tax)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NB CSM (pre-tax)
! style="text-align:center" | NBV (post-tax)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NBV (post-tax)
! style="text-align:center" | NBV margin (%)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NBV margin (%)
! style="text-align:center" | PVEP
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | PVEP
! style="text-align:center" | NB CSM (pre-tax)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NB CSM (pre-tax)
! style="text-align:center" | NBV (post-tax)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NBV (post-tax)
! style="text-align:center" | NBV margin (%)
! style="text-align:right; width:6em" | NBV margin (%)
! style="text-align:center" | PVEP
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|+ 1Q25 updated figures for NB CSM to NBV by Life and Health. <sup>p. 13</sup>
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|+ 9M25 updated figures for NB CSM to NBV by Life and Health. <sup>p. 13</sup>
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* Changes are compared to 1Q25 updated figures based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions <sup>p. 14</sup>.
* Changes are compared against 1Q25 updated figures, which are based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions. <sup>p. 14</sup>


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|+ 1Q26 Life, Health, and Total New Business Metrics by region. <sup>p. 14</sup>
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* Health business written predominantly in Life entities is included. <sup>p. 14</sup>
* Changes are calculated on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 14</sup>


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|+ Net flows by business line for 1Q25 and 1Q26. <sup>p. 15</sup>
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* Health business includes business predominantly written in Life entities <sup>p. 15</sup>.
* Health business written predominantly in Life entities is included. <sup>p. 15</sup>
* Capital light G/A encompasses products with no guarantees, guarantees at maturity only, or guarantees equal to or lower than 0% <sup>p. 15</sup>.
* Capital light G/A encompasses all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0%. <sup>p. 15</sup>
* Investment contracts include those with no discretionary participation features ('DPF') <sup>p. 15</sup>.
* Investment contracts with no discretionary participation features ('DPF') are included. <sup>p. 15</sup>
* '''Main transactions in 2026''':
* '''Main transactions in 2026:''' <sup>p. 16</sup>
** Execution of a share repurchase agreement announced on February 27, 2026, for up to '''EUR 1.25bn''' <sup>p. 16</sup>.
** A share repurchase agreement was announced on February 27, 2026, for AXA's share buyback program of up to '''EUR 1.25bn'''. <sup>p. 16</sup>
* '''Next main investor events''':
* '''Next main investor events:''' <sup>p. 16</sup>
** HY26 Earnings Release: July 31, 2026 <sup>p. 16</sup>.
** HY26 Earnings Release: July 31, 2026. <sup>p. 16</sup>
** AXA Investor Day: September 15, 2026 <sup>p. 16</sup>.
** AXA Investor Day: September 15, 2026. <sup>p. 16</sup>
** AXA Investor roundtable on the strategy for AXA key markets: September 21, 2026 <sup>p. 16</sup>.
** AXA Investor roundtable on the strategy for AXA key markets: September 21, 2026. <sup>p. 16</sup>
** 9M26 Activity Indicators: October 29, 2026 <sup>p. 16</sup>.
** 9M26 Activity Indicators: October 29, 2026. <sup>p. 16</sup>

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Document info
OrganizationAXA
Year2026
Period1Q
Period label1Q26
Document typePress release
Publication date2026-05-05
Market timingPre-market
LanguageEnglish
Pages16
SourceOriginal URL
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This article summarizes AXA's 1Q 2026 activity indicators press release, published on May 5, 2026.

1Q26 highlights

  • Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up +6% vs. 1Q25 to Euro 38.0bn p. 1.
    • Property & Casualty premiums were up +4% to Euro 21.5bn p. 1.
      • Retail premiums were up +7%, with +4% from price effect and +3% from volumes p. 1.
      • Commercial premiums were up +3%, with equal contributions from price effect and volumes p. 1.
    • Life & Health premiums were up +8% to Euro 16.5bn p. 1.
      • Life premiums were up +8% p. 1.
      • Health premiums were up +8% p. 1.
  • Life & Health NB CSM was up +4% p. 1.
  • Net flows were Euro +2.7bn p. 1.
  • Solvency II ratio (2) was 211% as of March 31, 2026, down -4 points vs. January 1, 2026 (post-grandfathering period), reflecting resilience in a volatile environment p. 1.

Outlook 3

  • AXA is on track to achieve underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range (4) p. 1.
  • AXA will present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 15, 2026 p. 1.
  • > "AXA delivered a strong start to the year, with topline growth across all business lines, fully aligned with our organic growth strategy. This performance underscores the continued robust expansion of our P&C businesses in both Retail and Commercial, with growth well balanced between pricing and volumes, while Life & Health revenues reflect the continuation of last year's strong momentum." — Alban de Mailly Nesle, Chief Financial Officer of AXA p. 1
  • > "In the context of a volatile macro environment, we operate from a position of strength, supported by a robust balance sheet, a Solvency II ratio of 211% and a high-quality investment portfolio. This gives us strong resilience and flexibility. We remain confident in our ability to deliver underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 at the top end of our target range and to sustain growth beyond the current plan." p. 1
  • > "I would like to express my gratitude to our colleagues, agents, and partners for their dedication, as well as to our clients for their continued trust in AXA." p. 1

Press release

  • The press release was issued in Paris on May 5, 2026, at 5:45 pm CET p. 1.
  • The 1Q26 activity indicators show sustained revenue momentum p. 1.

1Q26 key highlights

Key figures for gross written premiums and other revenues. p. 2
Key figures (EUR billion) 1Q25 1Q26 Change Change LFL
Gross written premiums and other revenues 37.0 38.0 +3% +6%
o/w Property & Casualty 21.0 21.5 +2% +4%
o/w Life & Health 15.5 16.5 +7% +8%
o/w Asset Management 0.4 n.m. n.m. n.m.
Solvency II ratio for FY25, January 1, 2026, and 1Q26. p. 2
Key figures (in EUR billion, unless otherwise noted) FY25 January 1, 2026 1Q26 Change vs. January 1, 2026
Solvency II ratio (%) 224% 215% 211% -4pts

Activity indicators

  • Total gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up +6%, driven by: p. 2
    • Property & Casualty (+4%), with growth in: p. 2
      • Personal lines (+7%), driven by higher volumes and favorable price effect p. 2.
      • Commercial lines (5) (+3%), from both higher volumes, notably at AXA XL Insurance, and favorable price effect (6) mainly in the SME & Mid-market business in Europe and France p. 2.
      • Partly offset by AXA XL Reinsurance (-7%), reflecting discipline in softening market conditions p. 2.
    • Life & Health (+8%), with: p. 2
      • Life premiums up +8%, driven by strong sales in Unit-Linked (+16%) and G/A (7) (+9%) across all geographies, and Protection (+4%), from strong sales in Protection with Savings in Hong Kong and Japan p. 2.
      • Health premiums up +8%, driven by favorable price effects across all geographies p. 2.
  • Solvency II ratio (2) was 211% as of March 31, 2026 p. 2.
  • On January 1, 2026, the Solvency II ratio was 215% following the end of the grandfathering period (8) (-10 points vs. December 31, 2025) p. 2.
  • The Solvency II ratio was down -4 points vs. January 1, 2026, reflecting: p. 2
    • A strong operating return (+7 points), less accrued dividend and annual share buyback for 1Q26 (-6 points) p. 2.
    • More than offset by unfavorable financial market movements (-4 points), notably from higher inflation expectations and elevated equity and interest rate volatility p. 2.

Property & Casualty

Property & Casualty gross written premiums and other revenues. p. 3
Key figures (EUR billion) 1Q25 1Q26 Change LFL 1Q26 Price effect (in %)
Gross written premiums and other revenues 21.0 21.5 +4% +1.9%
o/w Commercial lines 13.2 13.2 +3% +1.5%
o/w Personal lines 6.4 7.0 +7% +4.0%
o/w AXA XL Reinsurance 1.4 1.2 -7% -3.9%
  • Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up +4% to Euro 21.5bn p. 3.
  • Personal lines grew by 7% to Euro 7.0bn, driven by: p. 3
    • Europe (+7%), from favorable price effects across geographies (except UK & Ireland) and higher volumes p. 3.
    • France (+8%), with strong volume growth from both direct business and proprietary agent networks, combined with favorable price effect p. 3.
    • Asia, Africa & EME LATAM (+7%), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye and higher volumes in Mexico p. 3.
  • Commercial lines grew by 3% to Euro 13.2bn, mainly from: p. 3
    • AXA XL Insurance (+2%), from growth in Property and Specialty where margins remain attractive, partly offset by lower volumes in Casualty p. 3.
    • Pricing overall remains stable versus 1Q25 p. 3.
    • France (+6%), from both favorable price effect and higher volumes p. 3.
    • Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM (+10%), mainly driven by higher average premiums in Türkiye p. 3.
  • AXA XL Reinsurance decreased by 7% to Euro 1.2bn, reflecting lower volumes, consistent with a focus on maintaining profitability in a softer market environment, with pricing down -4% p. 3.
  • Group natural catastrophe experience in 1Q26 was slightly below the prorated annual budget p. 3.
  • The annual natural catastrophe (9) budget of approximately 4.5 points of combined ratio (10) is maintained p. 3.

Life & Health

Life & Health key figures including premiums, PVEP, NB CSM, and NBV. p. 4
Key figures (EUR billion) 1Q25 1Q25 Updated 1Q26 Change vs. 1Q25 updated LFL
Gross written premiums and other revenues 15.5 16.5 +8%
o/w Life 9.8 10.5 +8%
o/w Health 5.6 5.9 +8%
PVEP 13.7 13.0 13.8 +8%
NB CSM (pre-tax) 0.6 0.6 0.6 +4%
NBV (post-tax) 0.7 0.6 0.6 +1%
NBV margin 4.9% 4.8% 4.4% -0.3pt
Net flows +2.5 +2.7
  • For comparability, 1Q25 PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin have been updated based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions to reflect their contribution to FY25 figures (see Appendix 5) p. 4.
  • All year-on-year changes are given on a comparable basis versus the updated 1Q25 figures p. 4.
  • Gross written premiums & other revenues (1) were up +8% to Euro 16.5bn p. 4.
  • Life premiums increased by 8% to Euro 10.5bn, driven by: p. 4
    • Unit-Linked (+16%), from the continuation of positive sales momentum across geographies p. 4.
    • G/A Savings (+9%), mainly resulting from successful commercial campaigns in Spain, strong single-premium sales in Japan, good performance of G/A capital-light products in Italy, and positive momentum in Individual Savings in Switzerland p. 4.
    • Protection (+4%), primarily from the continued success of Protection with G/A savings in Hong-Kong and Protection with Unit-Linked in Japan, as well as Individual Protection with Savings in Switzerland p. 4.
  • Health premiums increased by 8% to Euro 5.9bn, driven by favorable price effects across all geographies p. 4.
  • PVEP (1,11) was up +8% to Euro 13.8bn, driven by: p. 4
    • Life (+10%), reflecting strong sales across geographies in both Savings (+14%) and Protection (+6%), partly offset by lower Group Life sales in Switzerland p. 4.
    • Health (+4%), mainly due to higher Group business volumes in France, partly offset by Japan p. 4.
  • NB CSM (pre-tax) (1,11) increased by 4% to Euro 0.6bn, driven by strong Savings and Protection sales across most geographies, partly offset by unfavorable mix, including lower Group Life sales in Switzerland and Health sales in Japan p. 4.
  • NBV (post-tax) (1,11) was up +1% to Euro 0.6bn, as NB CSM growth was partly offset by lower sales and a less favorable mix in Joint Ventures in Thailand and China p. 4.
  • NBV margin (1,11) decreased by 0.3 points to 4.4% p. 4.
  • Net flows (1,11) were Euro +2.7bn, compared to Euro +2.5bn in 1Q25, driven by: p. 4
    • Protection (Euro +1.8bn), mainly in Hong Kong and Switzerland in Individual Life, and in Japan in Protection with Unit-Linked product p. 4.
    • Unit-Linked (Euro +0.7bn), primarily in France p. 4.
    • G/A Savings (Euro -0.8bn), reflecting inflows in capital-light G/A savings (Euro +0.7bn), more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (Euro -1.5bn) p. 4.
    • Health (Euro +1.0bn), mostly from Germany, France and Japan p. 4.

Ratings

Insurer financial strength and credit ratings by agency. p. 5
Insurer financial strength ratings AXA's credit ratings
Agency Date of last review AXA SA AXA's principal insurance subsidiaries Outlook Senior debt of the Company Short-term debt of the Company
S&P Global Ratings March 11, 2026 AA- AA Stable AA- A-1+
Moody's Investor Service October 8, 2025 Aa2 Aa2 Stable Aa3 P-1
AM Best October 9, 2025 A+ Superior Stable aa Superior

Glossary

  • Capital-light G/A products encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0% p. 5.
  • Contractual service margin ('CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders p. 5.
  • Gross written premiums and other revenues are insurance premiums collected during the period (including risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business) p. 5.
  • Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e., banking, services, and asset management activities) p. 5.
  • New business contractual service margin ('NB CSM') is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided p. 5.
  • New business value ('NBV') is the value of newly issued contracts during the current year p. 5.
  • NBV consists of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period (carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals), and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests p. 5.
  • New business value margin ('NBV Margin') is the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP p. 5.
  • Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is the new business volume, equal to the present value at the time of issue of the total premiums expected to be received over the policy term p. 5.
  • PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share p. 5.
  • AM: A.M. Best
  • AMF: Autorité des Marchés Financiers
  • APM: Alternative Performance Measure
  • CLP: Credit and Lifestyle Protection
  • CSM: Contractual Service Margin
  • DJSI: Dow Jones Sustainability Index
  • DPF: Discretionary Participation Features
  • EME LATAM: Emerging Markets Europe and Latin America
  • EME: Emerging Markets Europe
  • ESMA: European Securities and Markets Authority
  • GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • GWP: Gross Written Premiums
  • IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standards
  • LFL: Like-for-Like
  • NB CSM: New Business Contractual Service Margin
  • NBV: New Business Value
  • OTC QX: Over The Counter QX
  • PVEP: Present Value of Expected Premiums
  • SFCR: Solvency and Financial Condition Report
  • SME: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
  • SRI: Socially Responsible Investment
  • UEPS: Underlying Earnings Per Share
  • UN: United Nations
  • UNEP FI: United Nations Environment Programme's Finance Initiative

Scope

  • France: includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding p. 6.
  • Europe: includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (13) (insurance activities), AXA Health International (insurance activities), and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities) p. 6.
  • AXA XL: includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding p. 6.
  • Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM: p. 6
    • Asia: Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excluding the bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings are fully consolidated p. 6.
    • China L&S, Thailand L&S, the Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S (the bancassurance entity) are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings, and net income p. 6.
    • Africa: Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated p. 6.
    • EME-LATAM: Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated p. 6.
    • Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income p. 6.
    • Also includes AXA Mediterranean Holdings p. 6.
  • Transversal & Other: includes AXA Assistance, Credit and Lifestyle Protection (CLP), AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (including the Group's internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings p. 6.
  • AXA Investment Managers' disposal to BNP Paribas was completed on July 1, 2025 p. 6.

Exchange rates

End of period and average exchange rates for various currencies. p. 6
For 1 Euro End of Period Exchange rate Average Exchange rate
FY25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26
USD 1.17 1.15 1.05 1.17
CHF 0.93 0.93 0.95 0.92
GBP 0.87 0.87 0.84 0.87
JPY 184 183 160 184
HKD 9.14 9.03 8.19 9.14

Notes

  • Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV'), present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'), and new business value margin ('NBV Margin') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated p. 7.
  • These and other terms are defined in the glossary section of this press release p. 7.
  • The Solvency II ratio (2) is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock p. 7.
  • It includes a theoretical amount for dividends and share buybacks accrued for the first three months of 2026, based on the full-year dividend of Euro 2.32 per share to be paid in 2026 for FY25 and an annual share buyback of Euro 1.25bn announced on February 26, 2026 p. 7.
  • Annual share buybacks exclude anti-dilutive share buybacks related to certain disposals and in-force management transactions, as well as share buybacks to offset dilutive effects relating to employee share offerings and stock-based compensation p. 7.
  • Dividends and share buybacks are proposed by the Board, at its discretion, based on various factors described in AXA's 2025 Universal Registration Document, and then submitted to AXA's shareholders for approval p. 7.
  • This estimate should not be considered an indication of the actual dividend and share buyback amounts for the 2026 financial year p. 7.
  • For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on axa.com p. 7.
  • Underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 (4) is a forward-looking statement providing one-off guidance for the last year of the Group's current strategic plan, qualified by cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements p. 7.
  • 'Commercial lines' (5) refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance p. 7.
  • Price effect (6) is calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year p. 7.
  • General account (7) p. 7.
  • Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II p. 7.
  • This was disclosed in AXA's respective press releases on its 9M25 Activity Indicators and Full Year 2025 Earnings, published on axa.com p. 7.
  • Natural catastrophe charges (9) include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size p. 7.
  • Combined ratio (10) is a non-GAAP financial measure, or alternative performance measure ('APM') p. 7.
  • See the paragraph 'Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures' in this press release for important information about APMs used by AXA p. 7.
  • Life & Health net flows, PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin (11) include Health business predominantly written in Life entities p. 7.
  • Restricted Tier 1 (12) is rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's and 'A3 (hyb)' by Moody's p. 7.
  • Tier 2 (12) is rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's and 'A1 (hyb)' by Moody's p. 7.
  • AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy (13) on November 28, 2025 p. 7.
  • All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology) p. 7.
  • Actuarial and financial assumptions used for the calculation of NBV and PVEP are updated semi-annually at half year and full year p. 7.
  • Financial figures and information in this press release have not been audited and have not been subject to any limited review by AXA's statutory auditors p. 7.

About the AXA Group

  • The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with 156,000 employees serving over 92 million clients in 52 countries p. 8.
  • In 2025, revenues amounted to Euro 115.5bn and underlying earnings to Euro 8.4bn p. 8.
  • The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under the ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 - Bloomberg: CS FP - Reuters: AXAF.PA) p. 8.
  • AXA's American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under the ticker symbol AXAHY p. 8.
  • The AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD p. 8.
  • It is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment p. 8.
  • This press release and regulated information made public by AXA pursuant to article L. 451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and articles 222-1 et seq. of the Autorité des marchés financiers' General Regulation are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com) p. 8.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements, including predictions of future events, trends, plans, expectations, or objectives, and other non-historical information p. 8.
  • Forward-looking statements are identified by words like 'expects', 'anticipates', 'may', 'plan', or conditional verbs such as 'would' and 'could' p. 8.
  • Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 are forward-looking statements for one-off guidance in the context of the current strategic plan's last year p. 8.
  • These statements are based on Management's current views and intentions and are subject to change p. 8.
  • Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many outside AXA's control, which can cause actual results to differ materially p. 8.
  • Each forward-looking statement speaks only at the date of this press release p. 8.
  • Refer to Part 5 'Risk Factors and Risk Management' of AXA's Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the '2025 Universal Registration Document') for a description of certain important factors, risks, and uncertainties p. 8.
  • AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations p. 8.
  • This press release refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures, or alternative performance measures ('APMs'), used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position p. 8.
  • These non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similarly labeled measures used by other companies p. 8.
  • None of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group's consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS p. 8.
  • 'Underlying earnings', UEPS ('underlying earnings per share'), 'underlying return on equity', 'combined ratio', and 'debt gearing' are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and the AMF's related position statement issued in 2015 p. 8.
  • AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology) in the 2025 Universal Registration Document, on the pages indicated in Section 2.3.3 'Alternative Performance Measures' p. 8.
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Appendix 1: Earnings

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GWP & Other Revenues by region and business line. p. 9
GWP & Other Revenues o/w P&C o/w Life & Health
in Euro million 1Q25 Published 1Q25 Adjusted 1Q26 Change Change LFL 1Q26 Change LFL 1Q26 Change LFL
France i,ii,iii 8,440 7,923 8,393 +6% +5% 3,355 +6% 5,012 +4%
Europe iii 15,289 15,608 16,905 +8% +6% 9,328 +4% 7,577 +9%
AXA XL 6,984 6,984 6,488 -7% 0% 6,459 0% 29 -1%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 5,286 5,286 5,403 +2% +11% 1,719 +8% 3,684 +13%
Transversal ii 525 723 764 +6% +6% 601 +8% 163 -2%
AXA Investment Managers 443 443 - n.m. n.m.
Total i 36,967 36,967 37,953 +3% +6% 21,462 +4% 16,464 +8%
  • Banking revenues were EUR 26m in 1Q26 and EUR 25m in 1Q25. p. 9
  • The portfolio of lifestyle and income protection (CLP) premiums was reallocated from France to Transversal. p. 9
    • CLP premiums were EUR 198m in 1Q25, with EUR 68m in P&C and EUR 130m in Life & Health. p. 9
    • CLP premiums were EUR 201m in 1Q26, with EUR 68m in P&C and EUR 132m in Life & Health. p. 9
  • International protection and health premiums previously recorded in AXA France are now reported under the new carrier AXA Health International, which is part of Europe. p. 9
    • These premiums were EUR 319m in 1Q25, with EUR 104m in Life and EUR 215m in Health. p. 9
    • These premiums were EUR 336m in 1Q26, with EUR 103m in Life and EUR 233m in Health. p. 9
Commercial and Personal lines, and AXA XL Reinsurance by region. p. 10
Commercial lines Personal lines AXA XL Reinsurance Total P&C
in Euro million Total Commercial Change Personal Motor Change Personal Non-Motor Change Total Personal Change Total Reinsurance Change 1Q26 Change
France 2,061 +6% 766 +10% 528 +4% 1,294 +8% 3,355 +6%
Europe 4,388 +1% 3,370 +10% 1,570 +2% 4,940 +7% 9,328 +4%
AXA XL 5,215 +2% 1,244 -7% 6,459 0%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 952 +10% 577 +8% 190 +2% 767 +7% 1,719 +8%
Transversal 601 +8% 601 +8%
Total 13,217 +3% 4,712 +9% 2,288 +2% 7,001 +7% 1,244 -7% 21,462 +4%
  • Changes are presented on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). p. 10
Currency exchange rates for FY25 and 1Q26. p. 10
FY25 i 1Q26 ii
EUR 2.6% 2.7%
USD 4.2% 4.0%
JPY 1.0% 1.6%
GBP 4.3% 4.2%
CHF 0.2% 0.2%
HKD 3.2% 2.8%
P&C price effect by country and business line for 1Q26. p. 11
1Q26 (in %) Commercial lines Personal lines AXA XL Reinsurance
France +3.5% +2.6%
Europe +3.0% +4.2%
Switzerland +4.0% +5.1%
Germany +2.5% +4.2%
Belgium & Luxembourg +2.2% +2.4%
UK & Ireland +0.5% -0.9%
Spain +5.7% +6.0%
Italy +2.7% +3.8%
AXA XL ii -0.2% -3.9%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM +0.4% +5.6%
Total +1.5% +4.0% -3.9%
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GWP & Other Revenues by type of protection and savings. p. 12
GWP & Other Revenues Total o/w Protection o/w G/A Savings o/w Unit-Linked o/w Health
in Euro million 1Q26 Change 1Q26 Change 1Q26 Change 1Q26 Change 1Q26 Change
France 5,012 +4% 996 +3% 1,325 +1% 1,437 +7% 1,253 +4%
Europe 7,577 +9% 1,986 0% 1,263 +16% 1,044 +24% 3,283 +8%
AXA XL 29 -1% 15 +1% 14 -2%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 3,684 +13% 1,764 +10% 319 +27% 224 +35% 1,377 +10%
Transversal 163 -2% 132 -1% 31 -5%
Total 16,464 +8% 4,893 +4% 2,922 +9% 2,705 +16% 5,944 +8%
o/w short-term iii 5,436 +6% 1,183 +1% 4,253 +7%
  • PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin for 1Q25, 1H25, and 9M25 have been updated based on FY25 actuarial and financial assumptions. p. 13
1Q25 updated figures for Life and Health by region. p. 13
EUR million Life Health Total
PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%)
France ii,iii 3,026 94 103 3.4% 1,565 44 2.8% 4,591 94 147 3.2%
Europe iii 2,982 183 161 5.4% 1,627 74 66 4.0% 4,609 257 227 4.9%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 3,128 178 185 5.9% 612 67 61 9.9% 3,740 245 246 6.6%
Transversal ii 63 5 3 5.2% 63 5 3 5.2%
Total 9,199 460 452 4.9% 3,805 141 170 4.5% 13,003 601 623 4.8%
1H25 updated figures for Life and Health by region. p. 13
EUR million Life Health Total
PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%)
France ii,iii 6,969 204 245 3.5% 3,261 82 2.5% 10,229 204 327 3.2%
Europe iii 5,585 328 271 4.8% 2,109 83 76 3.6% 7,694 410 347 4.5%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 6,228 389 380 6.1% 1,120 140 120 10.7% 7,347 529 500 6.8%
Transversal ii 153 12 8 5.2% 153 12 8 5.2%
Total 18,934 934 904 4.8% 6,490 223 278 4.3% 25,424 1,156 1,182 4.6%
9M25 updated figures for PVEP, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin. p. 13
EUR million PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%) PVEP NB CSM (pre-tax) NBV (post-tax) NBV margin (%)
Franceᶦᶦ,ᶦᶦᶦ 9,911 277 344 3.5% 4,788 116 2.4% 14,698 277 459 3.1%
Europeᶦᶦᶦ 7,900 450 365 4.6% 3,215 114 104 3.2% 11,115 564 469 4.2%
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 9,408 600 592 6.3% 1,502 199 167 11.1% 10,910 799 759 7.0%
Transversalᶦᶦ 230 18 12 5.2% 230 18 12 5.2%
Total 27,448 1,345 1,312 4.8% 9,505 313 387 4.1% 36,953 1,659 1,698 4.6%
1Q25 updated figures for NB CSM to NBV by Life and Health. p. 13
EUR million Life Health Total
NB CSM (pre-tax) 460 141 601
Other NBV (pre-tax) 133 82 215
Tax -141 -53 -194
Total NBV 452 170 623
1H25 updated figures for NB CSM to NBV by Life and Health. p. 13
EUR million Life Health Total
NB CSM (pre-tax) 934 223 1,156
Other NBV (pre-tax) 258 144 402
Tax -288 -89 -377
Total NBV 904 278 1,182
9M25 updated figures for NB CSM to NBV by Life and Health. p. 13
EUR million Life Health Total
NB CSM (pre-tax) 1,345 313 1,659
Other NBV (pre-tax) 384 198 583
Tax -418 -125 -543
Total NBV 1,312 387 1,698
  • Changes are compared against 1Q25 updated figures, which are based on FY25 financial and actuarial assumptions. p. 14
1Q26 Life, Health, and Total New Business Metrics by region. p. 14
Life New Business Metrics 1Q26 Health New Business Metrics 1Q26 Total New Business Metrics 1Q26
in Euro million PVEP Change NB CSM (pre-tax) Change NBV (post-tax) Change NBV margin (%) Change PVEP Change NB CSM (pre-tax) Change NBV (post-tax) Change NBV margin (%) Change PVEP Change NB CSM (pre-tax) Change NBV (post-tax) Change NBV margin (%) Change
Franceⁱⁱⁱ,ⁱᵛ 3,348 +11% 96 +2% 112 +8% 3.3% -0.1 pt 1,815 +16% 46 +5% 2.5% -0.3 pt 5,162 +12% 96 +2% 158 +7% 3.1% -0.1 pt
Europeⁱᵛ 3,287 +8% 187 -1% 156 -5% 4.8% -0.7 pt 1,707 +4% 89 +17% 77 +15% 4.5% +0.4 pt 4,994 +7% 275 +4% 233 0% 4.7% -0.3 pt
Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM 3,129 +11% 178 +13% 178 +7% 5.7% -0.2 pt 407 -26% 46 -22% 37 -32% 9.1% -0.8 pt 3,536 +5% 224 +4% 215 -2% 6.1% -0.5 pt
Transversalⁱⁱⁱ 67 +7% 5 +7% 3 +7% 5.2% 0.0 pt 67 +7% 5 +7% 3 +7% 5.2% 0.0 pt
Total 9,831 +10% 466 +5% 450 +3% 4.6% -0.3 pt 3,929 +4% 135 -1% 160 -4% 4.1% -0.4 pt 13,760 +8% 601 +4% 609 +1% 4.4% -0.3 pt
NB CSM to NBV for Life, Health, and Total. p. 14
EUR million Life Health Total
NB CSM (pre-tax) 466 135 601
Other NBV (pre-tax) 125 73 198
Tax -142 -48 -190
NBV 450 160 609
  • Health business written predominantly in Life entities is included. p. 14
  • Changes are calculated on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). p. 14

Net flows by business line

Net flows by business line for 1Q25 and 1Q26. p. 15
EUR billion 1Q25 1Q26
Health i +0.8 +1.0
Protection +1.8 +1.8
G/A Savings -0.7 -0.8
o/w capital light ii +0.6 +0.7
o/w traditional G/A -1.3 -1.5
Unit-Linked iii +0.5 +0.7
Total Life & Health i net flows +2.5 +2.7
  • Health business written predominantly in Life entities is included. p. 15
  • Capital light G/A encompasses all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0%. p. 15
  • Investment contracts with no discretionary participation features ('DPF') are included. p. 15
  • Main transactions in 2026: p. 16
    • A share repurchase agreement was announced on February 27, 2026, for AXA's share buyback program of up to EUR 1.25bn. p. 16
  • Next main investor events: p. 16
    • HY26 Earnings Release: July 31, 2026. p. 16
    • AXA Investor Day: September 15, 2026. p. 16
    • AXA Investor roundtable on the strategy for AXA key markets: September 21, 2026. p. 16
    • 9M26 Activity Indicators: October 29, 2026. p. 16