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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 Insurance has appointed Thomas Uribe as Assistant Vice President for its U.S. Excess Casualty business. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, he will enhance relationships with distribution partners and support new business initiatives. Uribe brings extensive experience from AXA XL, Berkshire Hathaway, and Swiss Re, which positions him as a valuable asset for meeting complex client needs. This strategic hiring aims to strengthen AXIS's underwriting strategy and response to the evolving Excess Casualty marketplace.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) reported its first-quarter 2021 results, showing a net income of $116 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, following a net loss of $(185) million in Q1 2020. The combined ratio improved to 98.9%, down from 119.8% year-over-year. Gross premiums written increased by 4% to $2.5 billion, with insurance segment premiums up 17%. Catastrophe-related losses significantly decreased from 2020, totaling $110 million compared to $300 million. The company highlighted progress in re-underwriting efforts and strong market conditions, positioning AXIS for continued improvement.
AXIS Re, a segment of AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS), has appointed Lisa Hiscock as Senior Underwriter for Lloyd’s Casualty, effective immediately. She brings over 10 years of industry experience, having worked at Hiscox and AXA XL. In her role, Ms. Hiscock will underwrite Lloyd’s Casualty treaty business, enhance existing partnerships, and identify growth opportunities. Her experience across various classes and regions is expected to aid AXIS Re in achieving its business objectives. She will initially be based in Australia before relocating to the UK later in 2021.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS) has announced a preliminary net loss estimate of $105 million to $115 million for the first quarter, primarily due to weather-related events like Winter Storms Uri and Viola, with losses in Texas estimated at $80 million to $90 million. The company confirmed no changes to its COVID-19 pandemic loss estimates from 2020. Additionally, AXIS reported improvements in accident year loss ratios, excluding catastrophe losses. A conference call discussing these results is set for April 29, 2021, at 9:30 AM (EDT).
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS) is set to release its financial results for Q1 2021 on April 28, 2021, post-market. CEO Albert Benchimol and CFO Peter Vogt will discuss the results in an investor teleconference on April 29, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The teleconference can be accessed via phone or through a live webcast on the company's website. AXIS Capital has reported shareholders' equity of $5.3 billion as of December 31, 2020, with strong ratings from Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best.
AXIS Insurance has appointed Stacey Sutts as the new Lead Underwriter for U.S. Accident and Health, effective immediately. Sutts will focus on expanding partnerships and exploring growth opportunities in various coverage areas, enhancing the company's specialty A&H underwriting strategy. With over 17 years in underwriting and actuarial roles, she previously worked at Chubb and Prudential Financial. The decision reflects AXIS Capital's commitment to growth in the specialty A&H sector, as noted by James Hamilton, Global Head of A&H for AXIS Insurance.
AXIS Insurance, a part of AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS), has announced the hiring of two seasoned underwriters for its Global Cyber and Technology team. Alex White joins as Senior Underwriter focusing on Cyber and Technology Errors and Omissions in Bermuda, while Jeff Bayer will focus on similar risks for small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.S. Both individuals bring years of relevant experience, enhancing AXIS's capabilities to address complex risks in the evolving cyber threat landscape.
AXIS Insurance has partnered with Elpha Secure to enhance cyber insurance solutions for small businesses. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive cyber security tools through Elphaware, a SaaS application designed to mitigate cyber threats. Key features of Elphaware include secure backups, multi-factor authentication, rapid system restoration, VPN creation, and anomaly detection. Dan Trueman, Global Head of Cyber and Technology at AXIS, emphasized the need for effective cyber risk management. The partnership is expected to improve resilience and stability for small enterprises facing increasing cyber risks.
AXIS Insurance, a segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS), has appointed Paul Fillbrook as Senior Underwriter for International Accident & Health. Mr. Fillbrook will focus on Personal Accident, Illness, and Travel markets, specifically in Aviation and Marine industries, while based in London. His extensive 30-year experience includes roles at Brit Insurance Group and AEGIS. This strategic hiring aims to enhance AXIS's international business growth and improve solutions for complex client risks.
AXIS Capital announced the appointment of Michael Millegan and Axel Theis to its Board of Directors, effective April 1. Millegan will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees, while Theis will be part of the Audit and Risk Committees. Chairman Henry Smith praised their leadership experience, highlighting Millegan’s background in digital technology and Theis’s extensive knowledge in the insurance sector. This move is part of a succession planning strategy intended to balance experienced and new perspectives within the Board. The Board will now consist of 11 members, 10 of whom are independent.