1981 - to date
1985
The name AXA is created and Mutuelles Unies is re-branded.
1986
AXA Université is launched. Its objective is to provide managers with a clear vision of the Group's strategy, helping them to lead and develop their staff.
1987
Compagnie du Midi acquires Equity & Law.
1988
AXA merges with the Compagnie du Midi and is traded on the Paris Stock Exchange.
UAP becomes a major shareholder in Sun Life, in the UK.
GRE acquires the leading Irish general insurer, PMPA Insurance.
1990
AXA Insurance formed in Cardiff.
1991
AXA takes over The Equitable, the North American life assurance company.
1996
AXA is listed on New York Stock Exchange and Sun Life and Provincial Holdings (SLPH) is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
On 12th November the AXA - UAP merger is announced. SLPH is now part of the global AXA group and is its major subsidiary in the UK.
GRE acquires RAC Insurance Services.
1998
AXA wins the sponsorship of the F.A. Cup in the UK.
1999
In February, SLPH announces public offer for GRE and the acquisition is completed in May.
2000
On July 12th AXA completes the acquisition of the minority shareholding in Sun Life and Provincial Holdings - which is consequently delisted from the London Stock Exchange
On 29th September, the name of the holding company changes to AXA UK plc.
2006
After a period of nearly fifty years where Sun Life has been represented at offices in Cheapside, London, AXA moves its registered head office for the UK to 5 Old Broad Street, London.