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AXIS Capital (AXS) director Thomas Ramey to retire from Board on Feb. 20

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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported that director Thomas Ramey has decided to retire from its Board of Directors. He informed the Board on February 17, 2026, and his retirement will be effective February 20, 2026. The company remains listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AXS and AXS PRE.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2026
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Charter)

Bermuda 001-31721 98-0395986
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
29 Richmond Road, 3rd Flr
Pembroke, Bermuda HM 08
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(441) 496-2600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, par value $0.0125 per shareAXSNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a 5.50% Series E preferred shareAXS PRENew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 17, 2026, Thomas Ramey notified the Board of Directors of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board, effective February 20, 2026.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: February 20, 2026
 
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:/s/ G. Christina Gray-Trefry
 G. Christina Gray-Trefry
General Counsel and Secretary


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What Board change did AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) disclose?

AXIS Capital disclosed that director Thomas Ramey has decided to retire from its Board of Directors. He notified the Board on February 17, 2026, and his retirement becomes effective February 20, 2026, reflecting a planned governance transition.

When is AXIS Capital director Thomas Ramey’s retirement effective?

The retirement of AXIS Capital director Thomas Ramey is effective February 20, 2026. He informed the Board of his decision on February 17, 2026, providing a short transition period before his departure from the Board of Directors.

Did AXIS Capital provide a reason for Thomas Ramey leaving the Board?

AXIS Capital stated that Thomas Ramey notified the Board of his decision to retire from the Board. The disclosure characterizes the change as a retirement, without describing any additional circumstances beyond his voluntary decision and effective date.

Who signed the AXIS Capital (AXS) report about the Board retirement?

The report about director Thomas Ramey’s retirement was signed on behalf of AXIS Capital by G. Christina Gray-Trefry. She is identified as the company’s General Counsel and Secretary, acting as the authorized signatory for this disclosure.

On which exchanges and symbols are AXIS Capital securities listed?

AXIS Capital’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXS. Its depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a 5.50% Series E preferred share, trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXS PRE.

What classes of securities does AXIS Capital (AXS) list in this report?

AXIS Capital lists its common shares, par value $0.0125 per share, trading under AXS, and depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a 5.50% Series E preferred share, trading under AXS PRE, both on the New York Stock Exchange.

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