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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) reported 2025 results with net income $979M (or $12.35 per diluted share) and operating income $1.0B (or $12.92 per diluted share). Book value per diluted share rose to $77.20, up 18.3% year-over-year.
Other highlights: record gross premiums written of $9.6B, combined ratio 89.8%, underwriting income $725M, and total capital returned to shareholders of $1.0B.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) published a Jan. 20, 2026 survey of 500 CEOs and CISOs in the U.S. and U.K. on how AI reshapes cyber risk and preparedness. Key findings: AI-driven attacks rank as the top emerging cyber threat (U.S. 29.6%; U.K. 20.8%), ~82% of respondents plan to raise cybersecurity budgets in the next 12 months, and 75.2% expect to cut cybersecurity headcount due to AI productivity gains. Regional gaps emerged: U.S. leaders report higher confidence in AI-driven defenses (U.S. CEOs 88.4% vs U.K. CEOs 55%; U.S. preparedness 85% vs U.K. 44%). The survey also shows differences between CEOs and CISOs on risk focus and trust in AI tools. Fielding: online, Oct 22–29, 2025; respondents from companies with ≥250 employees.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) will release fourth quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 after market close.
Management will host an investor teleconference on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET with Vince Tizzio, President and CEO, and Peter Vogt, CFO. The call is accessible by phone with passcode 3051121 and via a live, listen-only webcast in the Investor Information section at www.axiscapital.com. A replay will be available for one week by phone with passcode 7568721, and the webcast will be archived on the company website.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) announced quarterly dividends payable on January 15, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2025.
The Board declared a common dividend of $0.44 per share and a Series E preferred dividend of $34.375 per share (equivalent to $0.34375 per depositary share).
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) reported strong third-quarter 2025 results: net income available to common shareholders $294M (+70% YoY) or $3.74 per diluted share, and operating income $255M (+11% YoY) or $3.25 per diluted share. Combined ratio improved to 89.4%. Third-quarter underwriting income was $188M (+39% YoY). Gross premiums written rose to $2.1B (+10%) and book value per diluted share was $73.82 (+14.2% over 12 months). Year-to-date operating income was $775M. The company repurchased $110M of shares and paid $35M in dividends.
AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) will release third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 after market close.
Management will host an investor teleconference on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET with Vince Tizzio, President & CEO, and Peter Vogt, CFO. Dial‑in numbers and passcode are provided; a live listen‑only webcast and archived replay will be available via the company’s Investor Information webpage at www.axiscapital.com.
AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) has announced two significant shareholder returns initiatives. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share and a $34.375 dividend per Series E 5.50% preferred share, both payable on October 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
Additionally, the company's Board approved a new $400 million share repurchase program, replacing its previously exhausted program of the same size. The open-ended program allows AXIS Capital to repurchase shares opportunistically through open market or private transactions, with timing and volume dependent on market, economic, corporate, and regulatory conditions.
Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) has announced the formation of Ryan Alternative Capital Re, Ltd. (RAC Re), a new collateralized reinsurance vehicle. The flagship sidecar has raised $400 million in committed capital from Flexpoint Ford and Sixth Street, and will provide $900 million in multi-year premium capacity.
The innovative structure, launched through a strategic partnership with AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS) via its Lloyd's of London syndicate 1686, represents the first multi-year, multi-class P&C vehicle providing capacity for specialty cat and non-cat property and casualty risks across Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' (RSUM) portfolio of MGAs.
AXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) announced that President and CEO Vince Tizzio and CFO Peter Vogt will present at the 2025 KBW Insurance Conference in New York. The presentation is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 11:35 a.m. ET.
A live audio broadcast will be available during the presentation, and an archived replay will be accessible for approximately 90 days following the event through the company's provided webcast link.
AXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE: AXS) has announced a planned leadership transition, with Matthew Kirk appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2026. Kirk, currently CFO at Enstar Group Limited, will succeed Peter J. Vogt, who will transition to a strategic advisor role through 2026.
Kirk brings three decades of experience in insurance, finance, and accounting. He will join AXIS in Q4 2025 in an advisory capacity before assuming the CFO role. Kirk's appointment comes as AXIS continues its transformation into a specialty underwriting leader, building on the company's progress over the past two years.
The transition follows Vogt's 15-year tenure at AXIS, during which he played a crucial role in the company's multi-year transformation program aimed at achieving consistent, long-term profitability.