AXA, the world's largest insurer in terms of premiums

The French group topped the ranking of the top 25 insurance companies established annually by AM Best, with a total of 106.4 billion USD in net written premiums in 2012 (4.37% * compared to 2011).

With three groups in the Top 5 and four in the Top 10, Europe strengthens its top ranking, but recedes in favor of the United States and Asia.

1. AXA (France): 106.4 billion USD (4.37%*)
2. United Health Group (USA): 99.7 billion USD¹ (8.42%*)
3. Allianz (Germany): 88.2 billion USD (4.03%*)
4. Generali (Italy): 83.4 billion USD (0.13%*)
5. National Mut Ins Fed Agricultural Coop (Japan): 74.1 billion USD (10.53%*)
6. Japan Post Insurance (Japan): 68.8 billion USD (-5.47%*)
7. Munich Re (Germany): 66.3 billion USD (4.80%*)
8. Prudential Financial (USA): 65.3 billion USD (168.94%*)
9. China Life Insurance Company (China): 58.7 billion USD (4.01%*)
10. State Farm (USA): 57.7 billion USD² (1.88%*)