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AXIS Appoints Pradip Patiath to Its Board of Directors

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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.

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PEMBROKE, Bermuda, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it has appointed Pradip Patiath to the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective June 15, 2026, Mr. Patiath will join the Board, where he will serve on its Risk and Human Capital and Compensation Committees.

“Pradip is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers and practitioners in digital strategy in the financial services sector. He is an outstanding addition to our Board, bringing a proven record of success spanning enterprise transformation, artificial intelligence and digital strategy, digital product innovation, and advanced analytics,” said W. Marston Becker, Chair of the Board at AXIS. “We will benefit greatly from Pradip’s depth and breadth of experience, which extends across insurance, banking, private equity, and fintech industries.”

Mr. Patiath is presently a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and a global leader in the firm’s Financial Services and Technology division. In May 2026, he was also elected to the Board of Directors of Verisk Analytics, Inc., a provider of data analytics and risk solutions to the global insurance industry. In addition to nearly 30 years with McKinsey over two tenures, Mr. Patiath previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CCC Information Services. He began his career in engineering roles at Honeywell International and Schlumberger Wireline.

“Under the leadership of President and CEO Vince Tizzio, AXIS has emerged as one of the most exciting transformation stories in the global insurance sector. It is a privilege to join the AXIS Board as the Company pursues the next stage of its growth as a specialty leader,” said Mr. Patiath. “In recent years, AXIS has built an impressive Board of Directors, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow directors and management to support the Company’s continued success.”

With the addition of Mr. Patiath, the AXIS Board will consist of twelve members, eleven of whom are independent.

About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity of $6.4 billion at March 31, 2026, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of "A+" ("Strong") by Standard & Poor's and "A" ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.

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FAQ

What board role did AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS) give Pradip Patiath in June 2026?

AXIS Capital appointed Pradip Patiath to its Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2026. According to AXIS, he will also serve on the Board’s Risk and Human Capital and Compensation Committees, contributing expertise in digital strategy and financial services.

Which AXIS Capital board committees will Pradip Patiath serve on after his June 2026 appointment?

Pradip Patiath will serve on AXIS Capital’s Risk Committee and its Human Capital and Compensation Committee. According to AXIS, his background in enterprise transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital product innovation supports these governance and oversight responsibilities on the Board.

What is Pradip Patiath’s professional background before joining the AXIS (AXS) Board of Directors?

Before joining the AXIS Board, Pradip Patiath was a Senior Partner at McKinsey and a global leader in its Financial Services and Technology division. According to AXIS, he also held senior roles at CCC Information Services, Honeywell, and Schlumberger Wireline.

How does Pradip Patiath’s appointment change the size and independence of the AXIS Capital (AXS) board?

With Pradip Patiath’s appointment, the AXIS Capital Board now has twelve members. According to AXIS, eleven of these directors are independent, indicating a predominantly independent board structure focused on governance and oversight for shareholders.

What other board position does Pradip Patiath hold alongside his role at AXIS Capital (NYSE:AXS)?

In addition to joining the AXIS Capital Board, Pradip Patiath was elected to the Board of Verisk Analytics in May 2026. According to AXIS, Verisk provides data analytics and risk solutions to the global insurance industry, complementing his AXIS responsibilities.