Tag Archives: AXA

AXA’s Board of Directors appoints Antoine Gosset-Grainville as Chairman effective on Denis Duverne’s retirement in April 2022

Successful conclusion of a comprehensive succession process (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 12-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ —  French multinational insurance firm AXA announces that Antoine Gosset-Grainville will succeed Denis Duverne, as Chairman of AXA’s Board of Directors, as the latter will retire at … Read the full press release

AXA to divest its operations in the Gulf region to Gulf Insurance Group

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 30-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational insurance firm AXA has entered into an agreement with Gulf Insurance Group (“GIG”) for the sale of its insurance operations in the Gulf region, this includes its shareholding¹ in AXA Gulf, … Read the full press release

Accor guests worldwide to benefit from AXA’s expert medical solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global insurance leader, AXA announces an innovative strategic partnership with Accor, a global hospitality leader, to provide medical support to guests across the 5000 Accor hotels worldwide. As soon as July 2020, this … Read the full press release

AXA to acquire 100% of XL Group Ltd, global Property & Casualty commercial lines insurer and reinsurer

A major leap forward in AXA’s strategic journey Creating the leading global P&C Commercial lines player across all lines Strong complementarities expected to fuel future earnings growth and value creation Effective use of proceeds from the planned US IPO and intended subsequent sell-downs, at Ambition 2020 targets reaffirmed … Read the full press release

AXA, SUEZ to provide global service offer and solutions against flooding to communities

PARIS, 27-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA and SUEZ agreed on a partnership to improve resilience of cities and territories against flood risks. By joining their competencies, the two groups will propose solutions to communities and industries to help them improve resilience1 … Read the full press release

AXA completes the acquisition of SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais for Euro 31 million

PARIS, 29-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today that it had completed the acquisition of SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais, the Large Industrial and Commercial risks insurance subsidiary of SulAmérica S.A., for a total consideration of BRL 135 million (or … Read the full press release

AXA, IFC and the World Bank to promote road safety especially in low to middle income countries

Road traffic injuries are a global public health and development problem, killing over 1.2 million people per year and injuring 20-50 million more, according to the World Bank and the World Health Organization AXA, IFC and the World Bank are … Read the full press release

Ageas confirms exclusive negotiations to acquire AXA’s share in its Portuguese insurance operations for EUR 190.8 million

BRUSSELS, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ageas today confirms exclusive negotiations and intention to acquire AXA’s share in its Portuguese insurance operations for a total consideration of EUR 190.8 million¹ AXA’s Portuguese operations comprise a Non-Life business (99.7% stake), a Direct/internet … Read the full press release

AXA received an irrevocable offer from Ageas for the potential sale of its Portuguese operations that would value 100% of AXA’s Portuguese operations at EUR 197.5 million

PARIS, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today that it has received an irrevocable offer from Ageas for the potential sale of its Portuguese operations, including in particular its entire stake in AXA Portugal Companhia de Seguros SA (“P&C Business”), … Read the full press release

AXA to strengthen presence in Brazil with the acquisition of SulAmérica’s large industrial and commercial risks insurance subsidiary SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais

PARIS, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today it has entered into an agreement with SulAmérica S.A. to acquire 100% of its Large Industrial and Commercial risks insurance subsidiary, SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais, for a total consideration of BRL … Read the full press release

AXA Strategic Ventures réalise son 1er investissement d’un montant de 1 million de dollars US dans Evercontact

AXA Strategic Ventures va réaliser son premier investissement dans Evercontact, le service cloud qui extrait les contacts cachés dans les emails, les partage et les met à jour automatiquement. Cette levée de fonds d’un montant de 1 million de USD … Read the full press release

AXA completes the acquisition of 7.15% stake in African Reinsurance Corporation for a total consideration of EUR 54 million

PARIS, 20-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a 7.15% stake in African Reinsurance Corporation (“Africa Re”), the leading reinsurance company in Africa¹ , for a total consideration of USD 61 million (or … Read the full press release

AXA Real Estate Investment Managers completed the acquisition of core office building in the Kirchberg area of Luxembourg from Deka Immobilien GmbH for €32.2 million

PARIS, 09-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (“AXA Real Estate”), the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe(1), announces that it has completed the acquisition of all the shares of a company owning a core … Read the full press release

Over 40 companies in eight European digital hubs opened their C-suite doors this week to students for e-Leaders-for-a-Day initiative

BRUSSELS, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MDs and CEOs of major internationals Accenture, Microsoft, LinkedIn amongst others* opened their C-suite doors this week to students aged 17-22 from high schools and universities in Bucharest, Amsterdam and Barcelona. Industrial Engineering student, Monste Cervera from … Read the full press release

AXA joins Nestlé and other premier European companies in “Alliance for Youth” to address youth unemployment in Europe

AXA commits to provide at least 20,000 youth with professional experience over the next five years in Europe AXA will help youth in Europe increase their employability PARIS, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During a public event today in the presence of … Read the full press release

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Head Margareta Wahlström and AXA CEO Henri de Castries signed UNISDR Private Sector Commitment for Disaster Risk Reduction

A partnership which commits the private sector to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 52 signatories from various sectors Paris, France, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of Ms. Margareta Wahlström, United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head … Read the full press release

AXA Group launched its 2013 employee share offering across 38 countries involving 110,000 employees

29-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA LAUNCHES ITS 2013 EMPLOYEE SHARE OFFERING (SHAREPLAN 2013) ISSUER AXA, ICB sectorial classification: Industry : 8000, Financials Supersector : 8500, Insurance Sector : 8530, Non life Insurance Subsector : 8532, Full line Insurance OBJECTIVE As each year, the … Read the full press release

AXA Real Estate Investment Managers appointed to manage new €350M pan- European investment mandate by the Établissement Retraite Additionnelle de la Fonction Publique (ERAFP)

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (“AXA Real Estate”), the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe, with over €45 billion¹ of assets under management as of March 2013, today announces that it has been appointed to manage … Read the full press release

AXA to contribute additional €100M to its scientific philanthropy initiative AXA Research Fund

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA pursues its commitment towards independent academic research by adding €100 million to the AXA Research Fund budget for the period 2013 to 2018. This amount tops the initial €100 million granted to the AXA Research Fund … Read the full press release

AXA Real Estate Investment Managers acquired Bodio Center business park in Milan from Aberdeen Asset Management

Paris, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (“AXA Real Estate”), the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe¹, with €45 billion of assets under management as at March 2013, announces that it has acquired on behalf of a client, … Read the full press release