AXA (CSP) Q1 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q1 2026 earnings summary
6 May, 2026Executive summary
Total revenues and gross written premiums rose 6% year-over-year to €38.0 billion in 1Q26, with balanced growth across Property & Casualty (+4%) and Life & Health (+8%).
Retail P&C premiums increased 7% (4% from price, 3% from volume), while commercial P&C premiums grew 3% equally from price and volume.
Solvency II ratio stood at 211% at March-end, reflecting a robust balance sheet and resilience amid market volatility.
S&P upgraded the group’s rating from AA- to AA, affirming financial strength.
Life & Health net flows reached €2.7 billion, up from €2.5 billion in Q1 2025.
Financial highlights
Property & Casualty gross written premiums reached €21.5 billion (+4% year-over-year), with personal lines up 7% and commercial lines up 3%.
Life & Health gross written premiums totaled €16.5 billion (+8%), with Life and Health both up 8%.
Life & Health NB CSM (pre-tax) increased 4% to €0.6 billion; NBV (post-tax) rose 1% to €0.6 billion.
Net flows in Life & Health were €2.7 billion, driven by strong inflows in Protection and Unit-Linked products.
New business CSM grew 4%, with life new business CSM up over 5%.
Outlook and guidance
Confident in delivering 2026 UEPS growth at the top end of the 6%-8% target range.
Expect continued top-line growth and margin improvement in P&C and Life & Health.
Maintain annual Nat Cat budget of 4.5 points of combined ratio.
Solvency II revision expected to add 17 points to the ratio in 2027.
New strategic plan for 2027–2029 to be presented on September 15, 2026.
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