AQR discloses 5.96% AXIS Capital (AXS) ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC report a 5.96% beneficial stake in AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. They collectively hold 4,592,270 common shares, with shared power to vote and dispose of all these shares and no sole voting or dispositive power.

The firms state the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of AXIS Capital. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD

(Name of Issuer)

Common shares, par value $0.0125 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G0692U109

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G0692U109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 4,592,270.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,592,270.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,592,270.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.96 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G0692U109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 4,592,270.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,592,270.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,592,270.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.96 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 29 RICHMOND ROAD, 3RD FLR, PEMBROKE, BERMUDA HM 08
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common shares, par value $0.0125 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: G0692U109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4,592,270
(b)	Percent of class: 5.96 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 4,592,270 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 4,592,270
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 4,592,270 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 4,592,270
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

FAQ

What ownership stake in AXIS Capital (AXS) does AQR report on this Schedule 13G?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 4,592,270 AXIS Capital common shares, representing 5.96% of the outstanding class. This crosses the 5% disclosure threshold, requiring a Schedule 13G filing as an institutional, generally passive investor.

Which AQR entities are reporting ownership of AXIS Capital (AXS) shares?

The filing lists AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC as reporting persons. AQR Capital Management, LLC is described as a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and both entities report identical ownership figures.

How many AXIS Capital (AXS) shares does AQR have voting and dispositive power over?

The AQR entities report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 4,592,270 common shares of AXIS Capital. They report no sole voting power and no sole dispositive power over any AXIS Capital shares in this Schedule 13G.

Is AQR’s AXIS Capital (AXS) position intended to influence control of the company?

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of AXIS Capital, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing status.

What type of securities in AXIS Capital (AXS) are covered by AQR’s Schedule 13G?

The filing covers common shares of AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. with a par value of $0.0125 per share. The CUSIP number identified for these securities is G0692U109, specifying the exact class of equity referenced.

Where are AXIS Capital (AXS) and AQR’s reporting entities based, according to the filing?

AXIS Capital’s principal executive offices are listed at 29 Richmond Road, 3rd Floor, Pembroke, Bermuda. AQR’s reporting entities list their principal business office as One Greenwich Plaza, Suite 130, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, and are identified as United States entities.