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AXIS Capital Holdings
AXIS Capital Holdings is a specialty insurer and reinsurer with a global reach. Headquartered in Bermuda, AXIS operates out of numerous offices around the world, underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance business.
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AXIS hires Jim Rhyner to lead its NA Financial Lines, Programs, & Canada businesses
20th August 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Jim Rhyner as Head of North America Financial Lines, Programs, and Canada, effective 31 August 2026. Rhyner succeeds John Van Decker, who will retire following a career spanning more than four decades, including 15 years ... Read the full article
AXIS to acquire renewal rights to DUAL North America’s Excess Liability business
6th August 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced it has agreed to acquire the renewal rights to DUAL North America’s (DUAL) Excess Liability business. DUAL operates as a specialty program administrator and part of DUAL Group, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group. As part of the ... Read the full article
AXIS appoints Jennifer Davies as Active Underwriter for Lloyd’s Syndicate 1686
31st July 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer providing insurance and reinsurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Davies as Active Underwriter for AXIS Syndicate 1686. Davies will oversee the underwriting and related business activities of Syndicate 1686, succeeding Toby Read. AXIS confirmed that Read will retain ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital adds Rahil Jogani to newly created role as Head of Technology & AI Strategy
30th July 2026
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Rahil Jogani to the newly created role of Head of Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, based in the New York office. In his new role, Jogani will report to Ann Haugh, Group Chief Operations Officer, AXIS Capital. Additionally, his remit includes ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital’s net income rises to $251m for Q2’26
29th July 2026
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has reported an increase of $35 million, or 16%, in net income for the second quarter of 2026 to $251 million, compared to $216 million in Q2’25. For the first half of 2026, net income rose by $96 million, or 24%, to ... Read the full article
McKinsey executive Pradip Patiath joins AXIS Board of Directors
16th June 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Pradip Patiath, presently a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and a global leader in the firm’s Financial Services and Technology division, to its Board of Directors. Effective June 15, 2026, Patiath will join AXIS's Board, serving on its Risk and Human Capital and Compensation ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital promotes Christina Geller as Head of Wholesale Financial Lines, NA
5th June 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurer and reinsurer, has promoted Christina Geller to Head of Wholesale Financial Lines in North America (NA). In her new role, Geller reports to John Van Decker, Head of Global Financial Lines. Additionally, she will develop and deliver the strategy for long-term profitable growth ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital appoints Austin Su as Head of Alternative Risk, NA
2nd June 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Austin Su as Head of Alternative Risk, North America. In his new role, Su will lead the development and execution of AXIS’ alternative risk and structured casualty strategy across North America. He will report to Anna Tan, ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital’s net income climbs 33% to $247m in Q1’26
30th April 2026
AXIS Capital has opened 2026 with strong results, reporting gross premiums written of $3.1 billion for Q1, up $303 million, or 11% year on year, alongside an improved combined ratio of 89.8%. Meanwhile, net income available to AXIS Capital's common shareholders reached $247 million for Q1 2026, up $60 million, or ... Read the full article
Anthony Izzo joins AXIS Capital as CCO
9th April 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Anthony Izzo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), based at the company’s Red Bank and New York offices. Izzo, drawing on 35 years of industry experience, has been tasked with leading the company’s global commercial strategy, working ... Read the full article
Matthew Kirk takes over as AXIS Chief Financial Officer
26th March 2026
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, ... Read the full article
DUAL North America and AXIS increase surety programme capacity
13th March 2026
Insurers DUAL North America and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited have expanded the capacity of their surety programme partnership after its first year of operations in the market. DUAL North America, the specialist underwriting arm of the global Howden Group, said it is increasing its surety programme capacity in response to rising ... Read the full article
AXIS expands Draper’s role to Head of AXIS Re, Haugh named Group COO
4th February 2026
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has expanded Dan Draper’s role to include serving as the Head of AXIS Re and has appointed Ann Haugh to the newly created role of Group Chief Operations Officer (COO). The appointments are part of a planned succession and leadership development process. The ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital’s underwriting result strengthens amid lower cat losses and favourable PYD
29th January 2026
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, produced an improved combined ratio of 90.4% and 89.8% for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, respectively, supported by lower catastrophe losses and higher net favourable prior year reserve development (PYD) for both periods when compared with the prior year. AXIS Capital ... Read the full article
AXIS Capital report shows executive divides on AI risk and cyber preparedness
20th January 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a specialty re/insurer, has published new research examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the risk environment, based on perspectives from Chief Executive Officers and Chief Information Security Officers. In commissioning this study, AXIS Capital surveyed 500 CEOs and CISOs across the United States and the United ... Read the full article
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