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AXA Benefits From Strategic Plan; Launches Up to $1.26 Billion Share Buyback

The insurer estimates losses from the California wildfires of around €100 million before tax and net of reinsurance

AXA has reported a rise in net profit to €7.89 billion.
AXA has reported a rise in net profit to €7.89 billion. Photo: stephane mahe/Reuters

AXA reported a rise in net profit for last year as it benefited from the first year of its strategic plan and said it will launch a share buyback program for up to 1.2 billion euros, equivalent to $1.26 billion.

The French insurer on Thursday reported gross written premiums–which reflect the commercial activity of its insurance operations–and other revenue of 110.32 billion euros for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with 102.73 billion euros for the previous year.

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