AXA
AXA is a multinational insurance company headquartered in Paris, France, that provides various insurance, investment, and financial protection services. The firm operates globally through a network of subsidiaries and serves millions of individual and corporate clients.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Paris
Founded
1816
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
AXA S.A.
Data Hosting
FR
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1817
Founding of Mutuelle de L'assurance
The company was founded in Normandy as a mutual insurance association.
1985
AXA Brand Adoption
Claude Bébéar adopted the name AXA for the group following a series of acquisitions.
2018
Acquisition of XL Group
AXA acquired the Bermuda-based XL Group to strengthen its global property and casualty insurance operations.