AXA is a French multinational insurance company headquartered in Paris. It is one of the world’s largest insurance companies, with operations in over 60 countries. AXA offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including life insurance, health insurance, property and casualty insurance, and investment management.

AXA is a publicly traded company, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. AXA is also a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index.

AXA was founded in 1816 as Mutuelle de L’assurance contre L’incendie (the Ancienne Mutuelle). The company has a long history of growth and expansion, and it has acquired a number of other insurance companies over the years. In 1991, AXA acquired The Equitable, a major US insurance company. In 1996, AXA acquired Union des Assurances De Paris (UAP), France’s largest insurer.

AXA is a major player in the global insurance industry. It is a leading provider of life insurance, health insurance, property and casualty insurance, and investment management services. AXA is also a major investor in other financial services companies.