AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, has announced that Matthew Kirk has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 31st March 2026.
AXIS initially announced Kirk’s appointment in August 2025. He succeeds Peter J. Vogt, who is departing AXIS after 16 years with the firm, serving as CFO since January 2018. Vogt will not continue as a strategic advisor through year-end, as previously announced.
Based in New York, Kirk will report directly to Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, and will serve on the company’s Executive Committee.
He brings nearly 30 years of insurance industry experience. He joined AXIS on 31st October 2025 as a special advisor to the CEO until his planned appointment as CFO.
Before joining AXIS, Kirk served as Group CFO at Enstar Group Limited, overseeing the company’s global finance functions. Prior to that, he was Group Treasurer at Enstar, responsible for treasury, capital management, and investor relations.
He also held senior leadership roles at Sirius International Insurance Group, including Group Treasurer and President and Managing Director of Sirius Investment Advisors. He began his career at Arthur Andersen as an Assurance and Business Advisory Manager.
Tizzio commented, “We are proud and excited to appoint Matt as our CFO, and grateful to him and Pete for their partnership in leading a seamless transition process.
“In his four months serving as a strategic advisor, Matt has already demonstrated tremendous value to our organisation. He brings deep financial leadership experience on a global scale, a strong understanding of the Property & Casualty insurance sector, and a management style that aligns with our values. As we enter the next chapter in our specialty leadership journey, we are privileged to have Matt as part of our executive leadership.
“We express gratitude to Pete for his 16 years of service to our Company. He has been instrumental in advancing our multi-year transformation and positioning the Company for sustained profitable growth. We are grateful for Pete’s partnership during this transition period and for the strong foundation he leaves behind.”
Kirk said, “I’m honoured to formally step into the role of Chief Financial Officer at AXIS. AXIS has made significant progress in recent years in executing its specialty underwriting strategy and I look forward to building on that momentum alongside Vince, the leadership team, and AXIS colleagues globally.”
