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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reports recurring developments tied to its global specialty insurance and reinsurance business. Through operating subsidiaries, the company underwrites specialty risk across markets that include Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore and Canada, with financial updates organized around its Insurance segment and AXIS Re reinsurance operations.
Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual results, gross and net premiums written, combined ratios, underwriting income, operating return on equity and book value per share. Updates also include common-share and Series E preferred-share dividends, share repurchase authorizations, investor presentations, governance matters and commentary on specialty underwriting strategy, product portfolio expansion and distribution capabilities.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) agreed to acquire the renewal rights to DUAL North America's Excess Liability business, a specialty program administered by DUAL North America, part of DUAL Group and Howden Group. As part of the transaction, John Kopach, Executive Vice President of DUAL Excess Liability, will join AXIS as Head of Wholesale Lower Middle Market, based in Atlanta and reporting to Head of North America Mike McKenna, succeeding Britt Smith who retired in August.
AXIS and DUAL plan to work closely over the coming weeks to support a smooth transition for brokers and policyholders with limited service disruption. AXIS highlights the addition of a high-quality Excess Liability book to its Casualty platform. AXIS reports shareholders' equity of $6.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, and financial strength ratings of A+ from Standard & Poor's and A from A.M. Best.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) appointed Rahil Jogani to the newly created role of Head of Technology & Artificial Intelligence Strategy, based in New York and reporting to Group COO Ann Haugh. He will guide enterprise technology and AI priorities and drive adoption of AI and emerging technologies across the business.
According to AXIS, his remit includes delivering measurable outcomes in underwriting insight, claims analysis, portfolio management and risk selection. Jogani previously spent 16 years at McKinsey & Company, most recently as global leader of its Technology Strategy, Performance & Transformation practice. AXIS reports shareholders’ equity of $6.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, and financial strength ratings of “A+” from S&P and “A” from A.M. Best.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) reported second quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $251 million, or $3.38 per diluted share, and operating income of $211 million, or $2.84 per diluted share. Annualized ROACE was 17.0% and annualized operating ROACE 14.3%. The combined ratio was 93.1%, generating underwriting income of $143 million.
For the first half of 2026, net income was $498 million and operating income $468 million, with a combined ratio of 91.5% and underwriting income of $330 million. Book value per diluted share reached $80.67, up 4.5% from December 31, 2025 and 14.7% year-over-year. Gross premiums written grew 6% in the quarter to $2.7 billion, driven by a 15% increase in the insurance segment, while reinsurance premiums declined. AXIS returned $122 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends in the quarter.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after market close.
Management will host an investor teleconference and live webcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) appointed Pradip Patiath to its Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2026. He will serve on the Risk and Human Capital and Compensation Committees.
Patiath is a Senior Partner at McKinsey, recently joined Verisk Analytics’ board, and brings nearly 30 years of financial services and technology experience. The AXIS Board now has twelve members, eleven independent.
Axis Capital (NYSE:AXS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026. The Board also declared a $34.375 per Series E 5.50% preferred share dividend, or $0.34375 per depositary share, with the same record and payment dates.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) reported first-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $247 million ($3.29 per diluted share) and operating income of $257 million ($3.42 per diluted share). Combined ratio was 89.8% and gross premiums written were $3.1 billion (+11% YoY).
Other highlights: underwriting income of $187 million (+15% YoY), annualized operating ROACE of 17.7%, book value per diluted common share of $78.19 (+1.3% QoQ; +17.6% YoY), and total capital returned of $93 million.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) will release first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after market close.
Management will host an investor teleconference on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET with a Q&A session. A live webcast and a one-week replay will be available via the company website.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) named Matthew Kirk as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026, completing a planned leadership transition first announced on August 14, 2025.
Mr. Kirk reports to President and CEO Vince Tizzio, joins the Executive Committee, is based in New York, and succeeds Pete Vogt, who is departing after 16 years of service.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.44 per share payable April 15, 2026 to holders of record as of March 31, 2026. The Board also declared a Series E preferred dividend of $34.375 per share payable April 15, 2026.
The Board approved a new open-ended $300 million share repurchase authorization, supplementing an existing program with $112 million available as of December 31, 2025. Repurchases may occur in the open market or via private transactions and will be opportunistic based on market and regulatory conditions.