Axa posted higher 2007 turnover today with revenue boosted by its recent takeover of Swiss insurer Winterthur.
Europe's second-biggest insurer said life and savings new business sales on an annual premium equivalent basis rose 24 per cent to €7.694 billion.
Axa shares closed down 1.2 per cent at €23.32 yesterday. The stock has fallen around 16 per cent since the start of 2008 and fell 11 per cent last year.