WCRC Researched Brand · World's Most Powerful Brands 2026 · Second Global Mega Edition
AXA
AXA is a French insurance group headquartered in Paris, with roots going back to 1816. It reported record gross revenues of EUR116 billion for FY2025, a Solvency II ratio of 224% at year end and a dividend of EUR2.32 per share, followed by first-half 2026 revenues of EUR66.3 billion, up 5%. Its market value stood at about US$98.7 billion in October 2026. The name itself was chosen after the favourite, Elan, was dropped because it means moose in Canadian French. WCRC's research found AXA strongest in governance and compliance, with few recent penalties and detailed disclosure in its 2025 Integrated Report, in financial stability backed by AA-range financial strength ratings and a Solvency II ratio of 218% in June 2026, and in its clear protection positioning.
- Sector
- Insurance
- Region
- Europe
- Country
- France
- WCRC research
- Full 50-parameter assessment
What WCRC found
Strong compliance and ESG record, with few recent penalties and a comprehensive 2025 Integrated Report.
High financial stability: AA-range financial strength ratings and a Solvency II ratio of 218% in June 2026.
Record FY2025 gross revenues of EUR116 billion under a clear, consistent protection-focused group brand.
What holds it back: AXA's coverage sits mostly in the financial press, and its digital and social presence is modest next to consumer brands, limiting everyday visibility.
Status in the 2026 edition
AXA was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
WCRC publishes scores only for the 100 ranked brands. How WCRC ranks brands.
Most powerful Insurance brands
Questions people ask
Is AXA in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
AXA was assessed in full on all 50 WCRC parameters for the 2026 edition. It is not among the 100 ranked brands.
Which Insurance brands are ranked in 2026?
The most powerful Insurance brands in the 2026 ranking are Progressive (#70).