Insurance industry in France - statistics & facts
France has one of the largest insurance markets in Europe and is home to several major global players: Credit Agricole, AXA, and BNP Paribas. AXA was the largest insurance company in Europe in terms of gross written premiums in 2021. France is the largest single market for AXA with gross written premiums in France outpacing AXA XL - the brand AXA uses internationally - and Asia, respectively. After the European Union and the United Kingdom, North America is the next largest market for French insurance companies globally.
