AXA
AXA is a global insurance group. Through its annual Future Risks Report it publishes expert and public views on the emerging risks most likely to affect society.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (listed)
- Also known as
- AXA Future Risks Report
- Flagship output
- AXA Future Risks Report (latest: Future Risks Report 2026 (13th edition), 15 October 2026)
- Category
- Insurance & reinsurance risk research
- Also covers
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Tier
- Tier 1: Annual expert/public survey widely reported; AI topped 2026 ranking
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Coverage
- Global emerging risks, expert and public perception
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 15 Oct 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Ipsos survey for AXA of 4,345 risk experts in 62 countries and regions plus 24,000 members of the public in 19 countries, ranking 20 risks.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA Future Risks Report | Survey | Annual | Future Risks Report 2026 (13th edition) | 15 Oct 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by AXA, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Experts rank AI and big data as the top emerging risk for the first time, displacing climate change to second; AI was fourth in 2025.
15 Oct 2026 · Horizon: Next 5-10 years · Source: AXA Future Risks Report 2026 (Ipsos)Expert top five after AI: climate change, geopolitical instability, cyber risks and energy risks.
15 Oct 2026 · Horizon: Next 5-10 years · Source: AXA Future Risks Report 2026 (Ipsos)Only 9% of experts who rank AI as a top risk think public authorities are well prepared for it, falling to 3% in Europe.
15 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: AXA Future Risks Report 2026 (Ipsos)The public still puts climate change first, but AI has jumped from seventh to second in public rankings.
15 Oct 2026 · Horizon: Next 5-10 years · Source: AXA Future Risks Report 2026 (Ipsos)Some 46% of the public say they have considered relocating because of emerging risks such as climate change, insecurity or health threats.
15 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: AXA Future Risks Report 2026 (Ipsos)
Questions about AXA
What is AXA?
AXA is a global insurance group. Through its annual Future Risks Report it publishes expert and public views on the emerging risks most likely to affect society.
How does AXA produce its intelligence?
Ipsos survey for AXA of 4,345 risk experts in 62 countries and regions plus 24,000 members of the public in 19 countries, ranking 20 risks.
Where is AXA based?
AXA is based in Paris, France.
What does AXA cover?
Its work covers technology & ai, climate & environment, geopolitics, cyber, energy & commodities, social unrest, financial stability, with a focus on Global.
Profile compiled by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit from public sources. Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Listing is not a ranking or an endorsement. Evidence source. Is this your organisation? Request a correction.