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| intro_sentence = This article summarizes AXA's Earnings release published on 2026-02-26 (20 pages). |
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'''Announcement details''' |
'''Announcement details''' |
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* Paris, February 26th, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] (6:45am CET) |
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== Full Year 2025 Earnings == |
== Full Year 2025 Earnings == |
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'''Record results and EPS growth''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] reported record results. |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying EPS]] growth was at the top end of the [[Definition:Target range|target range]]. |
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== Key FY25 highlights == |
=== Key FY25 highlights === |
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* [[Definition:Gross written premiums & other revenues|Gross written premiums & other revenues]]{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}: EUR 116bn, +6% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
* [[Definition:Gross written premiums & other revenues|Gross written premiums & other revenues]]{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}: EUR 116bn, +6% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}}: EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}}: EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} excluding [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]{{fn ref|3|2=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are given at constant foreign exchange rates.}}: +9% |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}}: EUR 3.86, +8% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}}: EUR 3.86, +8% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} included a -2% [[Definition:Headwind|headwind]] from [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange movements]] |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} included a -1% [[Definition:Headwind|headwind]] from temporary [[Definition:Earnings dilution|earnings dilution]] from the sale of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] due to timing of anti-dilutive [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]]{{fn ref|4|2=On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider, whereby AXA carried out a program to buyback its own shares for a maximum amount of Euro 3.8 billion to offset the earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in a temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.}} |
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'''Solvency II ratio''' |
'''Solvency II ratio''' |
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* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}}: 224% at December 31, 2025, + |
* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}}: 224% at December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] |
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* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}}: 215% on January 1, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], reflecting the end of the grandfathering period{{fn ref|6|2=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, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.}} |
* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}}: 215% on January 1, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], reflecting the end of the grandfathering period{{fn ref|6|2=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, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.}} |
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== Capital Management == |
=== Capital Management === |
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* [[Definition:Dividend|Dividend]] of EUR 2.32 per share, up +8% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]]{{fn ref|7|2=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.}} |
* [[Definition:Dividend|Dividend]] of EUR 2.32 per share, up +8% vs. [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]]{{fn ref|7|2=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.}} |
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* Launch of an annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program |
* Launch of an annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program{{fn ref|8|2=As approved by AXA's Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.}} of up to EUR 1.25bn |
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* Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] related to [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] disposal |
* Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] related to [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] disposal{{fn ref|4|2=On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider, whereby AXA carried out a program to buyback its own shares for a maximum amount of Euro 3.8 billion to offset the earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in a temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.}}, executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] |
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== Outlook == |
=== Outlook === |
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'''[[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] |
'''[[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] outlook and strategic plan''' |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]] growth for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] expected at the upper end of the 6-8% plan [[Definition:Target range|target range]]{{fn ref|9|2=Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.}} |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]] growth for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] expected at the upper end of the 6-8% plan [[Definition:Target range|target range]]{{fn ref|9|2=Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.}} |
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'''2025 |
'''2025 performance and segment results''' |
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* In 2025, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] delivered +9% earnings growth in core businesses excluding [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]. |
* In 2025, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] delivered +9% earnings growth in core businesses excluding [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]. |
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* Reserve prudence was enhanced |
* Reserve prudence was further enhanced following excellent results. |
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* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] franchise posted |
* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] franchise posted stellar results, combining healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, lower expense ratio, and higher investment income. |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. |
* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. |
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* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] earnings rose by 7%. |
* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] earnings rose by 7%. |
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* Life business |
** Life business reflected early benefits of rejuvenation strategy. |
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* Health grew by 17%, even after absorbing adverse VAT treatment |
** Health grew by 17%, even after absorbing adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico. |
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* Investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are driving efficiency gains. |
* Investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are driving efficiency gains. |
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* Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level. |
* Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level. |
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* These results demonstrate the earnings power of [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s well-diversified franchise and reinforce confidence in generating sustainable, long-term value. |
* These results demonstrate the earnings power of [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s well-diversified franchise and reinforce confidence in generating sustainable, long-term value. |
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* Thomas Buberl, |
* Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of [[Definition:AXA|AXA]], thanked colleagues, agents, partners, and customers. |
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'''Key |
'''Key highlights''' |
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* Key highlights are presented in the press release. |
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== FY25 key highlights == |
== FY25 key highlights == |
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* Total [[Definition:Gross written premiums|gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]]{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}} were up +6%. |
* Total [[Definition:Gross written premiums|gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]]{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}} were up +6%. |
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* Growth was driven by: |
* Growth was driven by: |
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** [[Definition:Property & casualty|Property & Casualty]]: +5%. |
** [[Definition:Property & casualty|Property & Casualty]] ([[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]]) +5%. |
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*** Commercial lines{{fn ref|11|2='Commercial lines' refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.}} |
*** Commercial lines{{fn ref|11|2='Commercial lines' refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.}} +4%, driven by higher volumes (notably at [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance) and favorable price effects{{fn ref|12|2=Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.}} across all geographies. |
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*** Personal lines |
*** Personal lines +7%, driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in [[Definition:AXA France|France]], [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]], Asia & EME-LATAM. |
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*** [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Reinsurance |
*** [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Reinsurance +8%, supported by alternative capital. |
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** [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] |
** [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] +8%. |
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*** Life premiums |
*** Life premiums +9%. |
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**** Protection |
**** Protection +11%, from strong sales in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Japan. |
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**** Unit-Linked |
**** Unit-Linked +13%, from higher volumes across all geographies. |
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**** G/A{{fn ref|13|2=General account.}} |
**** G/A{{fn ref|13|2=General account.}} +4%, from continued momentum in Italy and [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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*** Health premiums |
*** Health premiums +5%, driven by price effects in all geographies. |
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=== Earnings === |
=== Earnings === |
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'''[[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]''' |
'''[[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]] and EPS''' |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]{{fn ref|3|2=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are given at constant foreign exchange rates.}}. |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]{{fn ref|3|2=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are given at constant foreign exchange rates.}}. |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]] growth was driven by: |
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** [[Definition:Property & casualty|Property & Casualty]]: +9%, from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial |
** [[Definition:Property & casualty|Property & Casualty]]: +9%, from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income. |
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** [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]]: +7%, from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection |
** [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]]: +7%, from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits from business rejuvenation strategy. |
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* Holdings{{fn ref|14|2=Including banking activities.}} [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] remained stable at EUR -1.2bn. |
** Holdings{{fn ref|14|2=Including banking activities.}} [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn. |
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* [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|Asset Management]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] on July 1, 2025. |
** [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|Asset Management]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] on July 1, 2025. |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} increased by 8% to EUR 3.86. |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]]{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} increased by 8% to EUR 3.86. |
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* Drivers for [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying EPS]] increase: |
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* This increase was mainly driven by: |
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** Increase in [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt. |
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** Impact of [[Definition:Share buyback|share buybacks]] (+3%), including the annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program and the anti-dilutive [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] associated with the sale of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]. |
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* Partially offsetting factors for [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying EPS]]: |
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* This was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange]] rate movements, notably the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro (-2%). |
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** Unfavorable impact of [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange]] rate movements, notably the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro (-2%). |
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* The sale of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] resulted in a temporary dilution of [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying earnings per share]] (-1%) due to the timing of the associated [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]]. |
* The sale of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] resulted in a temporary dilution of [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying earnings per share]] (-1%) due to the timing of the associated [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]]. |
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* Net income increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn. |
* Net income increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn. |
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* This |
* This increase mainly reflects the rise in [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] and significantly positive exceptional items, notably the gain from the sale of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]]. |
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'''Shareholders' equity |
'''Shareholders' equity''' |
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* Shareholders' equity was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn versus December 31, 2024. |
* Shareholders' equity was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn versus December 31, 2024. |
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* The decrease |
* The decrease was due to the [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]] [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] paid to shareholders (EUR -4.6bn), [[Definition:Share buyback|share buybacks]] in 2025 (EUR -4.7bn) including a EUR 3.5bn anti-dilutive [[Definition:Share buyback|buyback]] related to the [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]] sale, and an unfavorable [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange]] impact (EUR -3.5bn) from USD depreciation. |
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* These negative impacts |
* These negative impacts more than offset positive contributions from net income (EUR +9.8bn) and net OCI (EUR +1.3bn). |
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* CSM{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|15|2=Including P&C. Please see Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities contained in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full -year 2025 annual results. These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.}} was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn versus December 31, 2024. |
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* CSM saw +2% normalized growth from new business contribution (+EUR 2.2bn) and underlying return on in-force (+EUR 1.3bn), which more than offset CSM release (-EUR 3.0bn). |
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* Market conditions had a favorable impact on CSM (+EUR 0.6bn), driven by tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance. |
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* This was more than offset by unfavorable [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange]] impacts (-EUR 1.5bn), mainly from the depreciation of JPY and HKD, and a negative operating variance (-EUR 0.3bn) due to a reduction in [[Definition:AXA|Group]] Life business duration in Switzerland despite better margins and net flows. |
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'''Contractual Service Margin (CSM)''' |
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* CSM{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|15|2=Including P&C. Please see Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities contained in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full -year 2025 annual results. These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.}} was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn versus December 31, 2024. |
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* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}} was 224% as of December 31, 2025, up 9 points versus December 31, 2024. |
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* New business contribution (EUR +2.2bn) and underlying return on in-force (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset CSM release (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM. |
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* The increase in Solvency II ratio was driven by a strong operating return (+28 points) net of [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] provision and annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] (-24 points), positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points), and favorable financial markets (+4 points). |
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* Favorable market conditions, mainly from tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance, had a positive impact (EUR +0.6bn). |
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* These positive impacts were partly offset by the net impact of acquisitions (Nobis and Prima) and disposal of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]], including the associated EUR 3.8bn [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] (-5 points). |
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* This was more than offset by unfavorable [[Definition:Foreign exchange|foreign exchange]] impacts (EUR -1.5bn), mainly from the depreciation of JPY and HKD, and a negative operating variance (EUR -0.3bn) due to a reduction in the duration of [[Definition:AXA|Group]] Life business in Switzerland despite better margins and net flows. |
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* As of January 1, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures ('grandfathered debt') no longer qualify as eligible own funds, resulting in a -10 point decrease in the Solvency II ratio to 215%. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]] estimates that the Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would increase the current Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|10|2=Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.}} by +17 points. |
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'''Solvency II ratio''' |
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* Solvency II ratio{{fn ref|5|2=The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}} was 224% as of December 31, 2025, up +9 points versus December 31, 2024. |
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* This increase was driven by a strong operating return (+28 points) net of [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] provision and annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] (-24 points), positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points), and favorable financial markets (+4 points). |
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* These were partly offset by the net impact of acquisitions (Nobis and Prima) and the disposal of [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA IM]], including the associated EUR 3.8bn [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] (-5 points). |
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* As of January 1, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], the exclusion of "grandfathered debt" from eligible own funds resulted in a -10 point decrease in the Solvency II ratio to 215%. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]] estimates the Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would increase the current Solvency II ratio by +17 points{{fn ref|10|2=Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.}}. |
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'''Financial ratios and cash''' |
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* Underlying return on equity{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 points versus December 31, 2024, due to higher [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] and lower shareholders' equity. |
* Underlying return on equity{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 points versus December 31, 2024, due to higher [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] and lower shareholders' equity. |
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* Debt gearing{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} was 22.3% as of December 31, 2025, up 1.7 points versus December 31, 2024. |
* Debt gearing{{fn ref|2|2='Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} was 22.3% as of December 31, 2025, up 1.7 points versus December 31, 2024. |
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* The increase in debt gearing was driven by lower shareholders' equity and CSM, and the issuance of EUR 3.5bn in Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt. |
* The increase in debt gearing was driven by lower shareholders' equity and CSM, and the issuance of EUR 3.5bn in Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt, partly offset by the redemption of EUR -1.9bn of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]]'s debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026. |
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* This was partly offset by the redemption of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt (-EUR 1.9bn). |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]]'s debt gearing was within its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026. |
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* Cash at Holding{{fn ref|16|2=Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.}} amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn versus December 31, 2024. |
* Cash at Holding{{fn ref|16|2=Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.}} amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn versus December 31, 2024. |
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* This |
* This reflected organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, up EUR 0.4bn versus December 31, 2024. |
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'''[[Definition:Dividend|Dividend]] proposal''' |
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* A [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] of EUR 2.32 per share (+8% versus [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]]) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]{{fn ref|7|2=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.}}. |
* A [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] of EUR 2.32 per share (+8% versus [[Definition:Full year 2024|FY24]]) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]{{fn ref|7|2=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.}}. |
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* The [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] is expected to be paid on May 13, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], with an ex-dividend date on May 11, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]. |
* The [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] is expected to be paid on May 13, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], with an ex-dividend date on May 11, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]. |
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'''[[Definition:Share buyback|Share buyback]] program''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s Board of Directors approved on February 25, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], the launch of an annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program for up to EUR 1.25bn. |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s Board of Directors approved on February 25, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], the launch of an annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program for up to EUR 1.25bn. |
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* The program will be executed in accordance with the terms of the applicable Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization. |
* The [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program will be executed in accordance with the terms of the applicable Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization 17. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] intends to cancel all shares repurchased |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] intends to cancel all shares repurchased pursuant to this [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program. |
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* The [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program is expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and be completed by year-end. |
* The [[Definition:Share buyback|share buyback]] program is expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and is expected to be completed by year-end. |
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'''Unlock the Future |
''''Unlock the Future' Plan Outlook''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan. |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan. |
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* Confidence is underpinned by profitable organic growth, scaling technical capabilities, and driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management. |
* Confidence is underpinned by (i) profitable organic growth, (ii) scaling technical capabilities across businesses, and (iii) driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management. |
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* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] Retail and SME & Mid-market: pricing remains favorable, with expected benefits from earn-through of higher pricing and underwriting actions. |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]]: pricing conditions vary by line; the [[Definition:AXA|Group]] will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed the cost of capital. |
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* Normalized natural catastrophe{{fn ref|18|2=Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.}} load guidance remains at approximately 4.5 points of combined ratio for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]. |
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* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]]: earnings growth expected from short-term business due to disciplined pricing and claims management. |
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* Strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth over time. |
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'''[[Definition:Business mix|Business Line]] Outlook''' |
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* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] Retail and SME & Mid-market: pricing remains favorable, and the [[Definition:AXA|Group]] expects to benefit from the earnthrough of higher pricing and underwriting actions. |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]]: pricing conditions vary by line; the [[Definition:AXA|Group]] will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed the cost of capital. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]] guidance for normalized natural catastrophe{{fn ref|18|2=Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.}} load remains at ca. 4.5 points of combined ratio for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]. |
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* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]]: earnings growth is expected from short-term business due to disciplined pricing and claims management. |
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* The strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth over time. |
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'''Holdings and Financial Targets''' |
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* Results in Holdings in [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] are expected to remain |
* Results in Holdings in [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] are expected to remain similar to 2025 levels. |
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* Management believes [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] is on track to deliver the main financial targets of the 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist and |
* Management believes [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] is on track to deliver the main financial targets of the 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist and strong 2025 operating performance. |
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* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]] growth: at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR [[Definition:Target range|target range]] for both 2023-2026E and [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]{{fn ref|9|2=Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.}}. |
* [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|Underlying earnings per share]] growth: expected at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR [[Definition:Target range|target range]] for both 2023-2026E and [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]{{fn ref|9|2=Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.}}. |
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* Underlying return on equity: between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E. |
* Underlying return on equity: expected between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E. |
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* Cumulative organic cash upstream: in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E. |
* Cumulative organic cash upstream: expected in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]] is committed to its [[Definition:Capital management|capital management]] policy{{fn ref|19|2=Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a signifi cant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable c apital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions and the general economic environment.}}, targeting a total [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] of 75%{{fn ref|20|2=Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.}}. |
* The [[Definition:AXA|Group]] is committed to its [[Definition:Capital management|capital management]] policy{{fn ref|19|2=Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a signifi cant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable c apital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions and the general economic environment.}}, targeting a total [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] of 75%{{fn ref|20|2=Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.}}. |
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* The total [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] comprises a 60% [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] and an additional 15% from annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buybacks]]. |
* The total [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] comprises a 60% [[Definition:Dividend|dividend]] [[Definition:Payout ratio|payout ratio]] and an additional 15% from annual [[Definition:Share buyback|share buybacks]]. |
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[[Definition:Gross written premiums & other revenues|Gross written premiums & other revenues]] were up 5% to Euro 58.0 billion. |
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* Commercial lines grew by 4% to Euro 35.8 billion, driven by: |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance (+3%) from growth in lines with attractive margins, including in Property, and in Casualty from both favorable price effects and higher volumes, partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines; |
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* [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]] (+13%) mainly driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums, along with favorable volume and price effects in Mexico; and |
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* [[Definition:AXA France|France]] (+6%) from favorable price effects in all [[Definition:Business mix|lines of business]] and higher volumes. |
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* Personal lines grew by 7% to Euro 19.7 billion, driven by: |
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* [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]] (+5%) from favorable price effects across geographies, except in UK & Ireland Motor, where pricing softened following strong repricing in 2024; |
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* [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]] (+14%) driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums and volumes; and |
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* [[Definition:AXA France|France]] (+9%) with strong volume growth in all [[Definition:Business mix|lines of business]], both from direct business and proprietary agent networks, combined with favorable price effects in Motor. |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Reinsurance grew by 8% to Euro 2.6 billion, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty partly offset by a softening in other lines. |
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The all-year combined ratio improved by 0.3 point to 90.6%, mainly driven by: |
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* Lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) from further margin expansion in (i) Commercial lines (-0.5 point), driven by the SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) in a favorable pricing environment, while margins at [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance were stable at attractive levels (+0.1 point), as well as in (ii) Personal lines (-0.4 point) in a conducive pricing environment; |
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* Lower expense ratio (-0.3 point) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains; and |
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* Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%). |
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'''[[Definition:Gross written premiums|Gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]]''' |
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* [[Definition:Gross written premiums & other revenues|Gross written premiums & other revenues]] were up 5% to EUR 58.0bn. |
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* Commercial lines: grew by 4% to EUR 35.8bn, driven by: |
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** [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance: +3% from growth in lines with attractive margins (Property, Casualty from favorable price effects and higher volumes); partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines. |
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** [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]]: +13% mainly driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums, and favorable volume and price effects in Mexico. |
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** [[Definition:AXA France|France]]: +6% from favorable price effects in all [[Definition:Business mix|lines of business]] and higher volumes. |
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* Personal lines: grew by 7% to EUR 19.7bn, driven by: |
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** [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]]: +5% from favorable price effects across geographies, except in UK & Ireland Motor where pricing softened following strong repricing in 2024. |
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** [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]]: +14% driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums and volumes. |
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** [[Definition:AXA France|France]]: +9% with strong volume growth in all [[Definition:Business mix|lines of business]] (direct business and proprietary agent networks), combined with favorable price effects in Motor. |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Reinsurance: grew by 8% to EUR 2.6bn, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty; partly offset by softening in other lines. |
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'''Combined ratio''' |
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* The all-year combined ratio improved by 0.3pts to 90.6%, mainly driven by: |
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** Lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3pts) from further margin expansion in Commercial lines (-0.5pts), driven by SME & mid-market business (-0.9pts) in a favorable pricing environment, while margins at [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Insurance were stable at attractive levels (+0.1pts), as well as in Personal lines (-0.4pts) in a conducive pricing environment. |
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** Lower expense ratio (-0.3pts) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains. |
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** Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4pts to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7pts at -1.1%). |
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'''[[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
'''[[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
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* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] |
* [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]: +9% to EUR 5.9bn |
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* Driven by: |
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** Increase in technical result (+EUR 0.5bn) reflecting strong growth in volumes, combined with an improvement in technical margin. |
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** Increase in technical result: +EUR 0.5bn, reflecting strong volume growth and improved technical margin |
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** Higher financial result (+EUR 0.2bn) thanks to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, more than offsetting the increase in the unwind of the discount of claims reserves. |
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** Higher financial result: +EUR 0.2bn, due to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, offsetting increased unwind of discount of claims reserves |
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** Partly offset by higher income taxes (-EUR 0.2bn) mainly due to higher pre-tax [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]. |
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* Partly offset by: |
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** Higher income taxes: -EUR 0.2bn, mainly due to higher pre-tax [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] |
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== Life & Health == |
== Life & Health == |
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=== Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 8% to Euro 56.5 billion. === |
=== Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 8% to Euro 56.5 billion. === |
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'''[[Definition:Gross written premiums|Gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]] by [[Definition:Business mix|business line]]''' |
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* Life [[Definition:Gross written premiums|GWP]] |
* Life [[Definition:Gross written premiums|GWP]] +9% to EUR 37.5bn, mainly from Unit-Linked (+13%), G/A{{fn ref|13|2=General account.}} (+4%), and Protection (+11%). |
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* Unit-Linked growth driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies. |
** Unit-Linked growth driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies. |
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* G/A growth notably in [[Definition:AXA France|France]] (+4%) and from elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy. |
** G/A growth notably in [[Definition:AXA France|France]] (+4%) and from elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy. |
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* G/A growth partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong. |
** G/A growth partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong. |
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* Protection growth notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland. |
** Protection growth notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland. |
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* Health [[Definition:Gross written premiums|GWP]] |
* Health [[Definition:Gross written premiums|GWP]] +5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both [[Definition:AXA|Group]] and Individual businesses across most geographies. |
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** Health [[Definition:Gross written premiums|GWP]] partly offset by lower volumes. |
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'''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)''' |
'''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)''' |
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* Present value of expected premiums (PVEP){{fn ref|1,21}} |
* Present value of expected premiums (PVEP){{fn ref|1,21}} -2% to EUR 49.4bn. |
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* Life PVEP +1%, from higher volumes in Hong Kong, [[Definition:AXA France|France]], and Switzerland |
** Life PVEP +1%, from higher volumes in Hong Kong, [[Definition:AXA France|France]], and Switzerland. |
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** Life PVEP partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums. |
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** Health PVEP -12%, mainly from the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums and lower volumes in [[Definition:AXA France|France]] following underwriting and pruning actions. |
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'''NB CSM and NBV''' |
'''NB CSM and NBV''' |
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* NB CSM{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} |
* NB CSM{{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} +3% to EUR 2.2bn, driven by strong sales in Savings and Protection. |
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** NB CSM partly offset by the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future profits. |
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* NBV (post-tax){{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} was stable at EUR 2.2bn, as growth in NB CSM was offset by the decrease in the contribution of short-term multinational business in [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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* NBV |
* NBV (post-tax){{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} stable at EUR 2.2bn. |
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** NBV stability as growth in NB CSM was offset by the decrease in the contribution of short-term multinational business in [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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* NBV margin (post tax){{fn ref|1|2=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}}{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} +0.1pt to 4.5%. |
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'''Net flows''' |
'''Net flows''' |
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* Net flows{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} were |
* Net flows{{fn ref|21|2=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} were EUR +5.4bn (prior: EUR +1.5bn in 2024). |
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* Net flows in 2025 driven by Protection ( |
** Net flows in 2025 driven by Protection (EUR +4.9bn), mainly in Hong Kong, Japan, and [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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* Net flows in 2025 driven by Health ( |
** Net flows in 2025 driven by Health (EUR +2.7bn), mainly in Germany, Japan, and [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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* Net flows in 2025 driven by Unit-Linked ( |
** Net flows in 2025 driven by Unit-Linked (EUR +1.5bn), primarily in [[Definition:AXA France|France]]. |
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* Net flows partly offset by G/A Savings ( |
** Net flows partly offset by G/A Savings (EUR -3.7bn). |
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* Inflows in G/A capital-light ( |
*** Inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn). |
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'''[[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
'''[[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
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* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] |
* [[Definition:Life & health|Life & Health]] [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] +7% to EUR 3.5bn. |
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** Driven by Long-term technical result (EUR +0.2bn) from an increase in CSM release, following both growth in reserves and better margins in the long-term business. |
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** Driven by Short-term technical result (EUR +0.1bn) from expansion of technical margin reflecting pricing, underwriting and claims management actions to strengthen technical excellence across geographies. |
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* Short-term technical result more than offset the impact of a legislative change on the recoverability of value added tax in Mexico ( |
** Short-term technical result more than offset the impact of a legislative change on the recoverability of value added tax in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn). |
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** Driven by Lower income taxes (EUR +0.1bn) reflecting favorable tax effects mainly in Germany, [[Definition:AXA France|France]] and Mexico. |
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** Driven by Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA and improved results at [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] MPS that resulted in an increase in earnings of minority shareholders. |
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== Holdings == |
== Holdings == |
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'''Holdings [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
'''Holdings [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]''' |
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* Holdings [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|14|2=Including banking activities.}} remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn. |
* Holdings [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]]{{fn ref|14|2=Including banking activities.}} remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn. |
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== Ratings |
== Ratings == |
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{{fn note|1=22|2=AXA maintains up-to-date ratings information on its website at: https://www.axa.com/en/investor/financial-strength-ratings.}} |
{{fn note|1=22|2=AXA maintains up-to-date ratings information on its website at: https://www.axa.com/en/investor/financial-strength-ratings.}} |
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== Glossary == |
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=== Glossary === |
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'''Glossary of terms''' |
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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%. |
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* Contractual service margin ("CSM"): a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a [[Definition:AXA|group]] of insurance contracts representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders. |
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'''Glossary of financial terms''' |
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* CSM release: the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of the defined period flowing through profit and loss representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period. |
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* Capital-light G/A products: products with no guarantees, guarantees at maturity only, or guarantees equal to or lower than 0%. |
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* Contractual service margin ("CSM"): a component of the carrying amount of an asset or liability for a [[Definition:AXA|group]] of insurance contracts, representing unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders. |
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* CSM release: the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of a defined period, flowing through profit and loss, representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period. |
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* Economic variance: the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force. |
* Economic variance: the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force. |
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* Financial result: investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts |
* Financial result: investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts as well as assets backing shareholder's equity, net of the insurance finance expenses (IFE) defined as the unwind of the present value of future cash flow. |
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* [[Definition:Gross written premiums|Gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]]: 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). |
* [[Definition:Gross written premiums|Gross written premiums]] and [[Definition:Other revenue|other revenues]]: 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). |
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* [[Definition:Other revenue|Other Revenues]] represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e. banking, services, and [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|asset management]] activities). |
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* New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"): 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. |
* New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"): 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. |
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* New business value ("NBV"): the value of newly issued contracts during the current year |
* New business value ("NBV"): the value of newly issued contracts during the current year. |
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* 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. |
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** (i) the NB CSM |
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** (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 |
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** (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9 |
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** net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests. |
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* New business value margin ("NBV Margin"): the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP. |
* New business value margin ("NBV Margin"): the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP. |
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* Operating variance: the variation of the year-end CSM |
* Operating variance: the variation of the year-end CSM vs the expected at opening due to (i) the differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes. |
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* Operating variance is net of reinsurance. |
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* Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'): 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, discounted at the reference interest rate and representing the [[Definition:AXA|Group]] share. |
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* Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'): 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. |
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* Technical experience: consists of the impacts on the [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] of (i) the difference between expected and incurred cash-flows in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) changes in onerous contracts, and (iv) other long-term elements mainly composed of non-attributable expenses. |
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* PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is [[Definition:AXA|Group]] share. |
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* Technical experience: consists of the impacts on the [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts and (iv) the other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses. |
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* Underlying return on in-force: the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance. |
* Underlying return on in-force: the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance. |
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=== Scope === |
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* [[Definition:AXA France|France]] |
* [[Definition:AXA France|France]] includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding. |
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* [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]] |
* [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]] includes: Switzerland (insurance activities); Germany (insurance activities and holding); Belgium and Luxembourg (insurance activities and holding); United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding); Spain (insurance activities and holding); Italy (insurance activities); Prima (insurance activities){{fn ref|23|2=AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.}}; and [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Life [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]] (insurance activities). |
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* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] |
* [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding. |
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* [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]]: |
* [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]] includes: |
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** Asia: Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]], Indonesia L&S (excluding bancassurance entity), China [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]], South Korea, and Asia Holdings are fully consolidated. |
** Asia: Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]], Indonesia L&S (excluding the bancassurance entity), China [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]], South Korea, and Asia Holdings are fully consolidated. |
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** Asia |
** Asia: China L&S, Thailand L&S, the Philippines L&S and [[Definition:Property & casualty|P&C]], Indonesia L&S, and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024 and holding) are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]], and net income. |
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** Africa: Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. |
** Africa: Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. |
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** EME-LATAM: Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. |
** EME-LATAM: Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. |
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** EME-LATAM |
** EME-LATAM: Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income. |
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** [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Mediterranean Holdings. |
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* [[Definition:AXA Transversal & Other|Transversal & Other]]: includes [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Assistance, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Liabilities Managers, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] SA (including [[Definition:AXA|Group]]'s internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings. |
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* [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]]{{fn ref|24|2=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}}: includes [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]], Select (previously Architas), and Capza (fully consolidated), and Asian joint ventures (consolidated under equity method). |
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'''[[Definition:AXA Transversal & Other|Transversal & Other]] Activities''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA Transversal & Other|Transversal & Other]] includes [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Assistance, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] Liabilities Managers, [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] SA (including [[Definition:AXA|Group]]'s internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings. |
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'''[[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]] Scope''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]]{{fn ref|24|2=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}} includes [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]], Select (previously Architas), and Capza, which are fully consolidated. |
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* Asian joint ventures within [[Definition:AXA Investment Managers|AXA Investment Managers]] are consolidated under the equity method. |
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== Notes == |
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{{fn note|1=24|2=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}} |
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* All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). |
* All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). |
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* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculations are updated semi-annually at half-year and full-year. |
* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculations are updated semi-annually at half-year and full-year. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], and are subject to audit completion by [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s statutory auditors. |
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'''Financial statements approval''' |
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'''Company information and legal disclosures''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]]. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] is a worldwide leader in insurance with 156,000 employees serving over 92 million clients in 52 countries. |
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* The financial statements are subject to completion of an audit procedure by [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]'s statutory auditors. |
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* In 2025, IFRS17 revenues amounted to EUR 115.5bn and IFRS17 [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] to EUR 8.4bn. |
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* Investor Relations can be reached at +33.1.40.75.48.42 or investor.relations@axa.com. |
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== About the AXA group == |
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'''[[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] overview and financials''' |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] is a worldwide leader in insurance with 156,000 employees serving over 92 million clients in 52 countries. |
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* In 2025, IFRS17 revenues amounted to EUR 115.5bn. |
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* IFRS17 [[Definition:Underlying earnings|underlying earnings]] were EUR 8.4bn in 2025. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 – Bloomberg: CS FP – Reuters: AXAF.PA). |
* The [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 – Bloomberg: CS FP – Reuters: AXAF.PA). |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY. |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] is included in main international SRI indexes, including Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD. |
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* Individual Shareholder Relations can be reached at +33.1.40.75.48.43. |
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* Media Relations can be reached at +33.1.40.75.46.74 or via email at ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com. |
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* The [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD. |
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* Information on Corporate Responsibility strategy is available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] 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. |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] 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. |
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* SRI ratings information is available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes. |
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* This press release and regulated information are available on the [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] website (axa.com). |
* This press release and regulated information are available on the [[Definition:AXA|AXA Group]] website (axa.com). |
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* Certain statements in the press release are forward-looking, including those regarding expected [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying earnings per share]] (“[[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|UEPS]]”) growth for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], which provide one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan. |
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* Forward-looking statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change, risks, and uncertainties, many outside [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s control. |
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'''Contact information''' |
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* Investor Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com. |
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* Individual Shareholder Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.43. |
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* Media Relations contacts: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com. |
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* Corporate Responsibility strategy information is available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments. |
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* SRI ratings information is available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes. |
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== Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-gaap financial measures == |
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* Statements in the press release, particularly regarding expected [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|underlying earnings per share]] ([[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|UEPS]]) growth for [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]], are forward-looking statements providing one-off guidance for the last year of the [[Definition:AXA|Group]]’s current strategic plan. |
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* Forward-looking statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change. |
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* Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many outside [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially. |
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* Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the press release. |
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* Refer to Part 5 – “Risk Factors and Risk Management” of [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Universal Registration Document”) for important factors, risks, and uncertainties. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations. |
* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations. |
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* This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures, or alternative performance measures (APMs), used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position. |
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* Non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similarly labeled measures used by other companies. |
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* Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the [[Definition:AXA|Group]]’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS. |
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* “[[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]”, [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|UEPS]] (“[[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|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. |
* “[[Definition:Underlying earnings|Underlying earnings]]”, [[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|UEPS]] (“[[Definition:Underlying earnings per share|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. |
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* [[Definition:AXA|AXA]] provides a reconciliation of APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 (“[[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s 2025 Activity Report”), under the heading “USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES”. |
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* Further information on non-GAAP financial measures is available in the Glossary in [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s 2025 Activity Report. |
* Further information on non-GAAP financial measures is available in the Glossary in [[Definition:AXA|AXA]]’s 2025 Activity Report. |
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== Appendix 1: Gross written premiums et other revenues by geography and business line == |
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== Appendix 3: Property & Casualty – gross written premiums & other revenues by business line and discount rates == |
== Appendix 3: Property & Casualty – gross written premiums & other revenues by business line and discount rates == |
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=== P&C: Price effects i by country and business line === |
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! style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:Full year 2025|FY25]] (in %) |
! style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:Full year 2025|FY25]] (in %) |
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! style="text-align:right" | Commercial lines |
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! style="text-align:right" | [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]] Reinsurance |
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! style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] Market pricing trends |
! style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:Year 2026|2026]] Market pricing trends |
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| style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:AXA France|France]] |
| style="text-align:left" | <strong>[[Definition:AXA France|France]]</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +4.0% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+4.0%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +3.3% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+3.3%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
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| style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]] |
| style="text-align:left" | <strong>[[Definition:AXA Europe|Europe]]</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +3.1% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+3.1%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +5.4% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+5.4%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>Switzerland</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +3.0% |
| style="text-align:right" | +3.0% |
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| style="text-align:right" | +5.0% |
| style="text-align:right" | +5.0% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Continued price increases both in Personal and Commercial lines |
| style="text-align:left" | Continued price increases both in Personal and Commercial lines |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>Germany</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +3.1% |
| style="text-align:right" | +3.1% |
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| style="text-align:right" | +10.3% |
| style="text-align:right" | +10.3% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase, notably in Personal lines following two years of high price increases to counter claims inflation |
| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase, notably in Personal lines following two years of high price increases to counter claims inflation |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>Belgium & Luxembourg</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +2.5% |
| style="text-align:right" | +2.5% |
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| style="text-align:right" | +4.4% |
| style="text-align:right" | +4.4% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Price increase broadly in line with 2025 |
| style="text-align:left" | Price increase broadly in line with 2025 |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>UK & Ireland</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +1.4% |
| style="text-align:right" | +1.4% |
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| style="text-align:right" | -2.6% |
| style="text-align:right" | -2.6% |
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| style="text-align:left" | In UK Personal lines, continuation of current trend, continued moderation in Commercial lines |
| style="text-align:left" | In UK Personal lines, continuation of current trend, continued moderation in Commercial lines |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>Spain</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +8.8% |
| style="text-align:right" | +8.8% |
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| style="text-align:right" | +8.6% |
| style="text-align:right" | +8.6% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
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| style="text-align:left" | <em>Italy</em> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +5.2% |
| style="text-align:right" | +5.2% |
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| style="text-align:right" | +5.3% |
| style="text-align:right" | +5.3% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
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| style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]]{{fn ref|ii|2=ii. Price increase on renewals at +0.3% in Insurance and +0.2% in Reinsurance. Price increase on renewals calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums.}} |
| style="text-align:left" | <strong>[[Definition:AXA XL|AXA XL]]{{fn ref|ii|2=ii. Price increase on renewals at +0.3% in Insurance and +0.2% in Reinsurance. Price increase on renewals calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums.}}</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +0.2% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+0.2%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:right" | +0.3% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+0.3%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:left" | Softening prices with conditions varying by lines |
| style="text-align:left" | Softening prices with conditions varying by lines |
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| style="text-align:left" | [[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]] |
| style="text-align:left" | <strong>[[Definition:AXA Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM]]</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +3.8% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+3.8%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +7.1% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+7.1%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
| style="text-align:left" | Moderation of price increase |
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| style="text-align:left" | Total |
| style="text-align:left" | <strong>Total</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +1.9% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+1.9%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +5.2% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+5.2%</strong> |
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| style="text-align:right" | +0.3% |
| style="text-align:right" | <strong>+0.3%</strong> |
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== Appendix 5: Life & Health – gross written premiums & other revenues and growth by business line == |
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| style="text-align:right" | +6% |
| style="text-align:right" | +6% |
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| style="text-align:right" | — |
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| style="text-align:right" | 13,314 |
| style="text-align:right" | 13,314 |
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| style="text-align:right" | +6% |
| style="text-align:right" | +6% |
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== Appendix 6: New business volume (PVEP), new business value (NBV), and NBV margin == |
== Appendix 6: New business volume (PVEP), new business value (NBV), and NBV margin == |
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== Appendix 7: Life & Health – net flows == |
== Appendix 7: Life & Health – net flows == |
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== Appendix 8: Main transactions and next main investor events == |
== Appendix 8: Main transactions and next main investor events == |
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Revision as of 11:15, 26 July 2026
| Document info | |
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| Document ID | chq99br5nr |
| Organization | AXA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Period | FY |
| Period label | FY25 |
| Document category | Earnings release |
| Document name | AXA Full Year 2025 Earnings Press Release |
| Publication date | 2026-02-26 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 20 |
| Source | original URL |
| Transcript | wiki page |
| Data | data page |
This article summarizes AXA's Earnings release published on 2026-02-26 (20 pages).
[c. 1; p. 1] Announcement details
- Paris, February 26th, 2026 (6:45am CET)
Full Year 2025 Earnings
[c. 2; p. 1] Record results and EPS growth
- AXA reported record results.
- Underlying EPS growth was at the top end of the target range.
Key FY25 highlights
[c. 3; p. 1] Gross written premiums and underlying earnings
- Gross written premiums & other revenues1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.): EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24
- Underlying earnings2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).): EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24
- Underlying earnings2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) excluding AXA IM3(footnote: AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are given at constant foreign exchange rates.): +9%
- Underlying earnings per share2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).): EUR 3.86, +8% vs. FY24
- Underlying earnings per share2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) included a -2% headwind from foreign exchange movements
- Underlying earnings per share2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) included a -1% headwind from temporary earnings dilution from the sale of AXA IM due to timing of anti-dilutive share buyback4(footnote: On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider, whereby AXA carried out a program to buyback its own shares for a maximum amount of Euro 3.8 billion to offset the earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in a temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.)
[c. 4; p. 1] Solvency II ratio
- Solvency II ratio5(footnote: The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.): 224% at December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24
- Solvency II ratio5(footnote: The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.): 215% on January 1, 2026, reflecting the end of the grandfathering period6(footnote: 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, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.)
Capital Management
[c. 5; p. 1] Shareholder returns
- Dividend of EUR 2.32 per share, up +8% vs. FY247(footnote: Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.)
- Launch of an annual share buyback program8(footnote: As approved by AXA's Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.) of up to EUR 1.25bn
- Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional share buyback related to AXA IM disposal4(footnote: On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider, whereby AXA carried out a program to buyback its own shares for a maximum amount of Euro 3.8 billion to offset the earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in a temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.), executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, 2026
Outlook
[c. 6; p. 1] 2026 outlook and strategic plan
- Underlying earnings per share growth for 2026 expected at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range9(footnote: Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.)
- Expected impact of Solvency II revision at +17 points10(footnote: Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.)
- AXA to present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 21, 2026
[c. 7; p. 1] 2025 performance and segment results
- In 2025, AXA delivered +9% earnings growth in core businesses excluding AXA IM.
- Reserve prudence was further enhanced following excellent results.
- P&C franchise posted stellar results, combining healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, lower expense ratio, and higher investment income.
- AXA XL Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins.
- Life & Health earnings rose by 7%.
- Life business reflected early benefits of rejuvenation strategy.
- Health grew by 17%, even after absorbing adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico.
- Investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are driving efficiency gains.
- Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level.
- These results demonstrate the earnings power of AXA's well-diversified franchise and reinforce confidence in generating sustainable, long-term value.
- Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA, thanked colleagues, agents, partners, and customers.
[c. 8; p. 2] Key highlights
- Key highlights are presented in the press release.
FY25 key highlights
[c. 9; p. 2]
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change at comparable basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premiums & other revenues1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.) | 110,316 | 115,524 | +5% | +6% |
| o/w Property & Casualty | 56,514 | 58,038 | +3% | +5% |
| o/w Life & Health | 51,983 | 56,512 | +9% | +8% |
| o/w Asset Management | 1,701 | 875 | n.m. | n.m. |
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change at constant Forex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying earnings2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) | 8,078 | 8,368 | +4% | +6% |
| Net income | 7,886 | 9,797 | +24% | +26% |
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency II ratio (%)5(footnote: The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.) | 216% | 224% | +9 pts | — |
Activity indicators
[c. 10; p. 2] Gross written premiums and other revenues by business line
- Total gross written premiums and other revenues1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.) were up +6%.
- Growth was driven by:
- Property & Casualty (P&C) +5%.
- Commercial lines11(footnote: 'Commercial lines' refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.) +4%, driven by higher volumes (notably at AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects12(footnote: Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.) across all geographies.
- Personal lines +7%, driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, Asia & EME-LATAM.
- AXA XL Reinsurance +8%, supported by alternative capital.
- Life & Health +8%.
- Life premiums +9%.
- Protection +11%, from strong sales in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Japan.
- Unit-Linked +13%, from higher volumes across all geographies.
- G/A13(footnote: General account.) +4%, from continued momentum in Italy and France.
- Health premiums +5%, driven by price effects in all geographies.
- Life premiums +9%.
- Property & Casualty (P&C) +5%.
Earnings
[c. 11; p. 2] Underlying earnings and EPS
- Underlying earnings2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding AXA IM3(footnote: AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are given at constant foreign exchange rates.).
- Underlying earnings growth was driven by:
- Property & Casualty: +9%, from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income.
- Life & Health: +7%, from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits from business rejuvenation strategy.
- Holdings14(footnote: Including banking activities.) underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn.
- Asset Management underlying earnings decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025.
- Underlying earnings per share2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) increased by 8% to EUR 3.86.
- Drivers for underlying EPS increase:
- Increase in underlying earnings (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt.
- Impact of share buybacks (+3%), including the annual share buyback program and the anti-dilutive share buyback associated with the sale of AXA IM.
- Partially offsetting factors for underlying EPS:
- Unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro (-2%).
- The sale of AXA IM resulted in a temporary dilution of underlying earnings per share (-1%) due to the timing of the associated share buyback.
[c. 12; p. 2] Net income
- Net income increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn.
- This increase mainly reflects the rise in underlying earnings and significantly positive exceptional items, notably the gain from the sale of AXA IM.
Balance sheet
[c. 13; p. 3] Shareholders' equity
- Shareholders' equity was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down EUR 2.8bn versus December 31, 2024.
- The decrease was due to the FY24 dividend paid to shareholders (EUR -4.6bn), share buybacks in 2025 (EUR -4.7bn) including a EUR 3.5bn anti-dilutive buyback related to the AXA IM sale, and an unfavorable foreign exchange impact (EUR -3.5bn) from USD depreciation.
- These negative impacts more than offset positive contributions from net income (EUR +9.8bn) and net OCI (EUR +1.3bn).
[c. 14; p. 3] Contractual Service Margin (CSM)
- CSM1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.)15(footnote: Including P&C. Please see Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities contained in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full -year 2025 annual results. These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.) was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn versus December 31, 2024.
- New business contribution (EUR +2.2bn) and underlying return on in-force (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset CSM release (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM.
- Favorable market conditions, mainly from tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance, had a positive impact (EUR +0.6bn).
- This was more than offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts (EUR -1.5bn), mainly from the depreciation of JPY and HKD, and a negative operating variance (EUR -0.3bn) due to a reduction in the duration of Group Life business in Switzerland despite better margins and net flows.
[c. 15; p. 3] Solvency II ratio
- Solvency II ratio5(footnote: The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated based on an adverse 1/200 years shock. For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, please refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025 is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.) was 224% as of December 31, 2025, up +9 points versus December 31, 2024.
- This increase was driven by a strong operating return (+28 points) net of dividend provision and annual share buyback (-24 points), positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points), and favorable financial markets (+4 points).
- These were partly offset by the net impact of acquisitions (Nobis and Prima) and the disposal of AXA IM, including the associated EUR 3.8bn share buyback (-5 points).
- As of January 1, 2026, the exclusion of "grandfathered debt" from eligible own funds resulted in a -10 point decrease in the Solvency II ratio to 215%.
- The Group estimates the Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would increase the current Solvency II ratio by +17 points10(footnote: Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.).
[c. 16; p. 3] Financial ratios and cash
- Underlying return on equity2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 points versus December 31, 2024, due to higher underlying earnings and lower shareholders' equity.
- Debt gearing2(footnote: 'Underlying earnings', '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. 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, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ('AXA's 2025 Activity Report'), on the pages indicated under the heading 'USE OF NON -GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES'. For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press relea se, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report. AXA's 2025 Activity Report is available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).) was 22.3% as of December 31, 2025, up 1.7 points versus December 31, 2024.
- The increase in debt gearing was driven by lower shareholders' equity and CSM, and the issuance of EUR 3.5bn in Restricted Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt, partly offset by the redemption of EUR -1.9bn of outstanding grandfathered Tier 1 debt.
- The Group's debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026.
- Cash at Holding16(footnote: Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.) amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn versus December 31, 2024.
- This reflected organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, up EUR 0.4bn versus December 31, 2024.
Capital management and outlook
Capital management
[c. 17; p. 4] Shareholder returns
- A dividend of EUR 2.32 per share (+8% versus FY24) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 20267(footnote: Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting to be held on April 30, 2026.).
- The dividend is expected to be paid on May 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date on May 11, 2026.
- AXA's Board of Directors approved on February 25, 2026, the launch of an annual share buyback program for up to EUR 1.25bn.
- The share buyback program will be executed in accordance with the terms of the applicable Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization 17.
- AXA intends to cancel all shares repurchased pursuant to this share buyback program.
- The share buyback program is expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and is expected to be completed by year-end.
Outlook
[c. 18; p. 4] 'Unlock the Future' Plan Outlook
- AXA is confident in achieving its main financial targets for the 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan.
- Confidence is underpinned by (i) profitable organic growth, (ii) scaling technical capabilities across businesses, and (iii) driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management.
[c. 19; p. 4] Business Line Outlook
- P&C Retail and SME & Mid-market: pricing remains favorable, and the Group expects to benefit from the earnthrough of higher pricing and underwriting actions.
- AXA XL: pricing conditions vary by line; the Group will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed the cost of capital.
- The Group guidance for normalized natural catastrophe18(footnote: Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.) load remains at ca. 4.5 points of combined ratio for 2026.
- Life & Health: earnings growth is expected from short-term business due to disciplined pricing and claims management.
- The strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth over time.
[c. 20; p. 4] Holdings and Financial Targets
- Results in Holdings in 2026 are expected to remain similar to 2025 levels.
- Management believes AXA is on track to deliver the main financial targets of the 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist and strong 2025 operating performance.
- Underlying earnings per share growth: expected at the upper end of the 6-8% CAGR target range for both 2023-2026E and 20269(footnote: Expected underlying earnings per share ('UEPS') growth for 2026 is a forward -looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press rel ease regarding forward-looking statements.).
- Underlying return on equity: expected between 14% and 16% between 2024 and 2026E.
- Cumulative organic cash upstream: expected in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E.
- The Group is committed to its capital management policy19(footnote: Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a signifi cant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable c apital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions and the general economic environment.), targeting a total payout ratio of 75%20(footnote: Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.).
- The total payout ratio comprises a 60% dividend payout ratio and an additional 15% from annual share buybacks.
- The proposed dividend per share in a given year is expected to be at least equal to the dividend per share paid in the prior year.
Property & Casualty
[c. 21; p. 5]
| in Euro billion | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 Price effect12(footnote: Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.) (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premiums and other revenues | 56.5 | 58.0 | +5% | +2.9% |
| o/w Commercial lines11(footnote: 'Commercial lines' refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.) | 34.9 | 35.8 | +4% | +1.9% |
| o/w Personal lines | 19.1 | 19.7 | +7% | +5.2% |
| o/w AXA XL Reinsurance | 2.5 | 2.6 | +8% | +0.3% |
| FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Year Combined ratio | 91.0% | 90.6% | -0.3 pt |
| Underlying earnings | 5,510 | 5,872 | +9% |
Gross written premiums & other revenues were up 5% to Euro 58.0 billion.
- Commercial lines grew by 4% to Euro 35.8 billion, driven by:
- AXA XL Insurance (+3%) from growth in lines with attractive margins, including in Property, and in Casualty from both favorable price effects and higher volumes, partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines;
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM (+13%) mainly driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums, along with favorable volume and price effects in Mexico; and
- France (+6%) from favorable price effects in all lines of business and higher volumes.
- Personal lines grew by 7% to Euro 19.7 billion, driven by:
- Europe (+5%) from favorable price effects across geographies, except in UK & Ireland Motor, where pricing softened following strong repricing in 2024;
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM (+14%) driven by Türkiye from higher average premiums and volumes; and
- France (+9%) with strong volume growth in all lines of business, both from direct business and proprietary agent networks, combined with favorable price effects in Motor.
- AXA XL Reinsurance grew by 8% to Euro 2.6 billion, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty partly offset by a softening in other lines.
The all-year combined ratio improved by 0.3 point to 90.6%, mainly driven by:
- Lower undiscounted current year loss ratio excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) from further margin expansion in (i) Commercial lines (-0.5 point), driven by the SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) in a favorable pricing environment, while margins at AXA XL Insurance were stable at attractive levels (+0.1 point), as well as in (ii) Personal lines (-0.4 point) in a conducive pricing environment;
- Lower expense ratio (-0.3 point) primarily from lower non-commission expense ratio reflecting efficiency gains; and
- Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%).
[c. 22; p. 6] P&C underlying earnings
- P&C underlying earnings: +9% to EUR 5.9bn
- Driven by:
- Increase in technical result: +EUR 0.5bn, reflecting strong volume growth and improved technical margin
- Higher financial result: +EUR 0.2bn, due to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, offsetting increased unwind of discount of claims reserves
- Partly offset by:
- Higher income taxes: -EUR 0.2bn, mainly due to higher pre-tax underlying earnings
Life & Health
[c. 23; p. 6]
| in Euro billion | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premiums & other revenues | 52.0 | 56.5 | +8% |
| o/w Life | 34.5 | 37.5 | +9% |
| o/w Health | 17.5 | 19.0 | +5% |
| PVEP1,21 | 50.9 | 49.4 | -2% |
| NB CSM1,21 | 2.2 | 2.2 | +3% |
| NBV (post-tax)1,21 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0% |
| NBV margin1,21 | 4.4% | 4.5% | +0.1 pt |
| Net flows21(footnote: Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.) | +1.5 | +5.4 | — |
| in Euro million | FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant forex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying earnings | 3,323 | 3,501 | +7% |
| o/w Life | 2,636 | 2,715 | +4% |
| o/w Health | 687 | 787 | +17% |
[c. 24; p. 6] Gross written premiums and other revenues by business line
- Life GWP +9% to EUR 37.5bn, mainly from Unit-Linked (+13%), G/A13(footnote: General account.) (+4%), and Protection (+11%).
- Unit-Linked growth driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies.
- G/A growth notably in France (+4%) and from elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy.
- G/A growth partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong.
- Protection growth notably from a commercial campaign on a Protection with G/A product in Hong Kong and continued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in Japan and Switzerland.
- Health GWP +5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both Group and Individual businesses across most geographies.
- Health GWP partly offset by lower volumes.
[c. 25; p. 6] Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)
- Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)1,21 -2% to EUR 49.4bn.
[c. 25; p. 7]
- Life PVEP +1%, from higher volumes in Hong Kong, France, and Switzerland.
- Life PVEP partly offset by impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums.
- Health PVEP -12%, mainly from the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums and lower volumes in France following underwriting and pruning actions.
[c. 26; p. 7] NB CSM and NBV
- NB CSM1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.)21(footnote: Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.) +3% to EUR 2.2bn, driven by strong sales in Savings and Protection.
- NB CSM partly offset by the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future profits.
- NBV (post-tax)1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.)21(footnote: Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.) stable at EUR 2.2bn.
- NBV stability as growth in NB CSM was offset by the decrease in the contribution of short-term multinational business in France.
- NBV margin (post tax)1(footnote: Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ('NBV') and present value of expected premiums ('PVEP') is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including but not limited to contractual service margin ('CSM') and new business contractual service margin ('NB CSM'), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.)21(footnote: Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.) +0.1pt to 4.5%.
[c. 27; p. 7] Net flows
- Net flows21(footnote: Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.) were EUR +5.4bn (prior: EUR +1.5bn in 2024).
- Net flows in 2025 driven by Protection (EUR +4.9bn), mainly in Hong Kong, Japan, and France.
- Net flows in 2025 driven by Health (EUR +2.7bn), mainly in Germany, Japan, and France.
- Net flows in 2025 driven by Unit-Linked (EUR +1.5bn), primarily in France.
- Net flows partly offset by G/A Savings (EUR -3.7bn).
- Inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn).
[c. 28; p. 7] Life & Health underlying earnings
- Life & Health underlying earnings +7% to EUR 3.5bn.
- Driven by Long-term technical result (EUR +0.2bn) from an increase in CSM release, following both growth in reserves and better margins in the long-term business.
- Driven by Short-term technical result (EUR +0.1bn) from expansion of technical margin reflecting pricing, underwriting and claims management actions to strengthen technical excellence across geographies.
- Short-term technical result more than offset the impact of a legislative change on the recoverability of value added tax in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn).
- Driven by Lower income taxes (EUR +0.1bn) reflecting favorable tax effects mainly in Germany, France and Mexico.
- Driven by Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA and improved results at AXA MPS that resulted in an increase in earnings of minority shareholders.
Holdings
[c. 29; p. 7] Holdings underlying earnings
- Holdings underlying earnings14(footnote: Including banking activities.) remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn.
Ratings
[c. 30; p. 8]
| Insurer financial strength ratings | AXA's credit ratings 22(footnote: AXA maintains up-to-date ratings information on its website at: https://www.axa.com/en/investor/financial-strength-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 | October 3, 2025 | A+ | AA- | Positive | A+ | 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
[c. 31; p. 8] Glossary of terms
- 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%.
- Contractual service margin ("CSM"): 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.
- CSM release: the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of the defined period flowing through profit and loss representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period.
- Economic variance: the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force.
- Financial result: investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts as well as assets backing shareholder's equity, net of the insurance finance expenses (IFE) defined as the unwind of the present value of future cash flow.
- Gross written premiums and other revenues: 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).
- Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e. banking, services, and asset management activities).
- New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"): 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.
- New business value ("NBV"): the value of newly issued contracts during the current year.
- 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.
- New business value margin ("NBV Margin"): the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP.
[c. 31; p. 9]
- Operating variance: the variation of the year-end CSM vs the expected at opening due to (i) the differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes.
- Operating variance is net of reinsurance.
- Present value of expected premiums ('PVEP'): 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.
- PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share.
- Technical experience: consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts and (iv) the other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses.
- Underlying return on in-force: the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance.
Scope and exchange rates
Scope
[c. 32; p. 10] Geographic Scope and Business Activities
- France includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding.
- Europe includes: Switzerland (insurance activities); Germany (insurance activities and holding); Belgium and Luxembourg (insurance activities and holding); United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding); Spain (insurance activities and holding); Italy (insurance activities); Prima (insurance activities)23(footnote: AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.); and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities).
- AXA XL includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding.
- Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM includes:
- 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.
- Asia: China L&S, Thailand L&S, the Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S, and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024 and holding) are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings, and net income.
- Africa: Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated.
- EME-LATAM: Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated.
- EME-LATAM: Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income.
- AXA Mediterranean Holdings.
[c. 33; p. 10] Transversal & Other Activities
- Transversal & Other includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (including Group's internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings.
[c. 34; p. 10] AXA Investment Managers Scope
- AXA Investment Managers24(footnote: Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.) includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas), and Capza, which are fully consolidated.
- Asian joint ventures within AXA Investment Managers are consolidated under the equity method.
Exchange rates
[c. 35; p. 10]
| For 1 Euro | End of Period Exchange rate | Average Exchange rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | FY25 | FY24 | FY25 | |
| USD | 1.04 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| CHF | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.94 |
| GBP | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| JPY | 163 | 184 | 164 | 169 |
| HKD | 8.04 | 9.14 | 8.44 | 8.82 |
Notes
[c. 36; p. 11] Notes
[c. 37; p. 11] Reporting basis and assumptions
- All comments and changes for activity indicators are on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology).
- Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculations are updated semi-annually at half-year and full-year.
[c. 38; p. 11] Financial statements approval
- AXA's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2026.
- The financial statements are subject to completion of an audit procedure by AXA's statutory auditors.
About the AXA group
[c. 39; p. 12] AXA Group overview and financials
- AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance with 156,000 employees serving over 92 million clients in 52 countries.
- In 2025, IFRS17 revenues amounted to EUR 115.5bn.
- IFRS17 underlying earnings were EUR 8.4bn in 2025.
- 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).
- AXA’s American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY.
- AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, including Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD.
- AXA 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.
- This press release and regulated information are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com).
[c. 40; p. 12] Contact information
- Investor Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com.
- Individual Shareholder Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.43.
- Media Relations contacts: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com.
- Corporate Responsibility strategy information is available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments.
- SRI ratings information is available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes.
Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-gaap financial measures
[c. 41; p. 12] Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures
- Statements in the press release, particularly regarding expected underlying earnings per share (UEPS) growth for 2026, are forward-looking statements providing one-off guidance for the last year of the Group’s current strategic plan.
- Forward-looking statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change.
- Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many outside AXA’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially.
- Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the press release.
- Refer to Part 5 – “Risk Factors and Risk Management” of AXA’s Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Universal Registration Document”) for important factors, risks, and uncertainties.
- AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations.
- This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures, or alternative performance measures (APMs), used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position.
- Non-GAAP financial measures generally have no standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similarly labeled measures used by other companies.
- Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS.
- “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.
- AXA provides a reconciliation of APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 (“AXA’s 2025 Activity Report”), under the heading “USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES”.
- Further information on non-GAAP financial measures is available in the Glossary in AXA’s 2025 Activity Report.
[c. 42; p. 13]
| Gross Written Premiums and Other Revenues | o/w Property & Casualty | o/w Life & Health | o/w Asset Management | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR million | FY24 | FY25 | Change on a reported basis | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis | FY25 | Change on a comparable basis |
| Francei(footnote: Including Banking revenues amounting to Euro 99 million in FY25 and Euro 118 million in FY24.) | 28,996 | 30,598 | +6% | +6% | 9,648 | +7% | 20,852 | +5% | — | — |
| Europe | 39,298 | 43,005 | +9% | +6% | 21,257 | +4% | 21,748 | +8% | — | — |
| AXA XL | 19,383 | 19,277 | -1% | +4% | 19,159 | +4% | 118 | -8% | — | — |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 19,083 | 19,925 | +4% | +13% | 6,257 | +13% | 13,668 | +13% | — | — |
| Transversal | 1,856 | 1,844 | -1% | -1% | 1,718 | -1% | 126 | -8% | — | — |
| AXA Investment Managers | 1,701 | 875 | -49% | +4% | — | — | — | — | 875 | +4% |
| Totali(footnote: Including Banking revenues amounting to Euro 99 million in FY25 and Euro 118 million in FY24.) | 110,316 | 115,524 | +5% | +6% | 58,038 | +5% | 56,512 | +8% | 875 | +4% |
Appendix 2: Underlying earnings by geography and by business line
[c. 43; p. 14]
| Underlying earnings | o/w Property & Casualty | o/w Life & Health | o/w Asset Management | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR million | FY24 | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex | FY25 | Change at constant Forex |
| France | 2,071 | 2,224 | +7% | 1,237 | +7% | 1,039 | +8% | — | — |
| Europe | 3,187 | 3,486 | +9% | 2,216 | +9% | 1,264 | +14% | — | — |
| AXA XL | 1,820 | 1,893 | +9% | 1,913 | +9% | 12 | -49% | — | — |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 1,504 | 1,493 | +6% | 355 | +24% | 1,165 | 0% | — | — |
| Transversal | -907 | -903 | 0% | 151 | -4% | 22 | +16% | — | — |
| AXA Investment Managers | 402 | 175 | -57% | — | — | — | — | 175 | -57% |
| Totali(footnote: Including underlying earnings of Holdings and Banking.) | 8,078 | 8,368 | +6% | 5,872 | +9% | 3,501 | +7% | 175 | -57% |
[c. 44; p. 15]
| Commercial lines | Personal lines | AXA XL Reinsurance | Total P&C | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR million | Total Commercial | Changei | Personal Motor | Changei | Personal Non-Motor | Changei | Total Personal | Changei | Total Reinsurance | Changei | FY25 | Changei |
| France | 5,077 | +6% | 2,693 | +9% | 1,877 | +10% | 4,570 | +9% | - | - | 9,648 | +7% |
| Europe | 9,179 | +1% | 7,434 | +6% | 4,644 | +5% | 12,078 | +5% | - | - | 21,257 | +4% |
| AXA XL | 16,604 | +3% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,555 | +8% | 19,159 | +4% |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 3,193 | +13% | 2,315 | +14% | 749 | +12% | 3,064 | +14% | - | - | 6,257 | +13% |
| Transversal | 1,718 | -1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,718 | -1% |
| Total | 35,771 | +4% | 12,443 | +8% | 7,269 | +7% | 19,712 | +7% | 2,555 | +8% | 58,038 | +5% |
| FY24i | FY25ii(footnote: Average of monthly opening discount rates of 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| USD | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| JPY | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| GBP | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| CHF | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| HKD | 3.7% | 3.2% |
Appendix 4: Property & Casualty – price effect & 2026 market pricing trends
P&C: Price effects i by country and business line
[c. 45; p. 16]
| FY25 (in %) | Commercial lines | Personal lines | AXA XL Reinsurance | 2026 Market pricing trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +4.0% | +3.3% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Europe | +3.1% | +5.4% | — | — |
| Switzerland | +3.0% | +5.0% | — | Continued price increases both in Personal and Commercial lines |
| Germany | +3.1% | +10.3% | — | Moderation of price increase, notably in Personal lines following two years of high price increases to counter claims inflation |
| Belgium & Luxembourg | +2.5% | +4.4% | — | Price increase broadly in line with 2025 |
| UK & Ireland | +1.4% | -2.6% | — | In UK Personal lines, continuation of current trend, continued moderation in Commercial lines |
| Spain | +8.8% | +8.6% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Italy | +5.2% | +5.3% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| AXA XLii(footnote: ii. Price increase on renewals at +0.3% in Insurance and +0.2% in Reinsurance. Price increase on renewals calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums.) | +0.2% | — | +0.3% | Softening prices with conditions varying by lines |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | +3.8% | +7.1% | — | Moderation of price increase |
| Total | +1.9% | +5.2% | +0.3% | — |
[c. 46; p. 17]
| Gross written premiums & other revenues | Total | o/w Protection | o/w G/A Savings | o/w Unit-Linked | o/w Health | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In EUR million | FY25 | Changei(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | FY25 | Changei(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | FY25 | Changei(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | FY25 | Changei(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | FY25 | Changei(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) |
| France | 20,852 | +5% | 4,650 | +6% | 5,483 | +4% | 5,109 | +10% | 5,611 | +2% |
| Europe | 21,748 | +8% | 5,090 | +4% | 4,444 | +18% | 3,419 | +10% | 8,795 | +4% |
| AXA XL | 118 | -8% | 59 | -6% | 59 | -10% | - | - | - | - |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 13,668 | +13% | 7,454 | +19% | 971 | -31% | 761 | +63% | 4,483 | +11% |
| Transversal | 126 | -8% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 126 | -8% |
| Total | 56,512 | +8% | 17,253 | +11% | 10,957 | +4% | 9,289 | +13% | 19,014 | +5% |
| o/w short-termii(footnote: Short-term business refers to insurance activities measured using the Premium Allocation Approach ('PAA'). Short-term business margin is analyzed using the Combined Ratio. Short-term business refers here to Life Pure Protection and Health when measured using the PAA period) | 17,651 | +6% | 4,337 | +6% | — | — | — | — | 13,314 | +6% |
Appendix 6: New business volume (PVEP), new business value (NBV), and NBV margin
[c. 47; p. 18]
| Life New Business Metrics FY25 | Healthi(footnote: Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities) New Business Metrics FY25 | Totalii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) New Business Metrics FY25 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | PVEP | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV margin | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | PVEP | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV margin | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | PVEP | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) | NBV margin | Changeii(footnote: Changes are at comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology)) |
| France | 14,971 | -4% | 519 | 0% | 3.5% | +0.1 pt | 7,887 | -20% | 177 | +13% | 2.2% | +0.7pt | 22,858 | -10% | 695 | +3% | 3.0% | +0.4pts |
| Europe | 10,102 | +3% | 474 | -11% | 4.7% | -0.7pt | 2,549 | +16% | 104 | +36% | 4.1% | +0.6pt | 12,651 | +5% | 578 | -5% | 4.6% | -0.5pts |
| Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM | 12,029 | +7% | 754 | +5% | 6.3% | -0.1pt | 1,817 | -6% | 205 | -12% | 11.3% | -0.8pt | 13,847 | +5% | 959 | +1% | 6.9% | -0.3pts |
| Total | 37,103 | +1% | 1,747 | -1% | 4.7% | -0.1pt | 12,254 | -12% | 486 | +4% | 4.0% | +0.6pt | 49,357 | -2% | 2,233 | 0% | 4.5% | +0.1pt |
| NB CSM to NBV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| in Euro million | Life | Healthi(footnote: Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities) | Totali(footnote: Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities) |
| NB CSM (pre-tax) | 1,822 | 377 | 2,199 |
| Other NBV (pre-tax) | 491 | 266 | 757 |
| Tax & Other | -567 | -157 | -724 |
| NBV | 1,747 | 486 | 2,233 |
Appendix 7: Life & Health – net flows
[c. 48; p. 19]
| in Euro billion | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthi(footnote: Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities) | +2.7 | +2.7 |
| Protection | +3.2 | +4.9 |
| G/A Savings | -3.6 | -3.7 |
| o/w capital lightii(footnote: Capital light G/A encompasses all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0%) | +2.2 | +1.2 |
| o/w traditional G/A | -5.8 | -5.0 |
| Unit-Linkediii(footnote: Including Investment contracts with no discretionary participation features ("DPF")) | -0.8 | +1.5 |
| Mutual Funds & Other | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total Life & Healthi(footnote: Includes Health business written predominantly in Life entities) net flows | +1.5 | +5.4 |
Appendix 8: Main transactions and next main investor events
[c. 49; p. 20] Main transactions in 2025
- Announced the execution of a share repurchase agreement for AXA's share buyback program of up to EUR 1.2bn (February 28, 2025)
- Announced the completion of the acquisition of Nobis Group in Italy (April 1, 2025)
- Announced the placement of EUR 1bn Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 1bn Tier 2 Notes (May 28, 2025)
- Announced the execution of a share repurchase agreement for AXA's Shareplan and certain stock-based compensation (June 2, 2025)
- Announced the completion of the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas (July 1, 2025)
- Announced the execution of a share repurchase agreement of up to EUR 3.8bn following the sale of AXA IM (July 1, 2025)
- Announced the acquisition of Prima, a direct insurance player in Italy (August 1, 2025)
- Announced the launch (September 10, 2025) and successful completion (December 3, 2025) of the 2025 employee share offering program (Shareplan 2025)
- Announced the placement of EUR 750m Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 750m Tier 2 Notes (October 14, 2025)
- Announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy (November 28, 2025)
Next main investor events
[c. 50; p. 20] Investor event calendar