French insurer Axa SA (AXA) will continue to look at acquisition opportunities in markets offering both strong growth and profitability, Chief Executive Henri de Castries said Wednesday.

Speaking on a conference call with reporters, de Castries said certain markets in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and South America could be of interest to the group.

-By Jethro Mullen, Dow Jones Newswires; 33 1 4017 1738; jethro.mullen@dowjones.com