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Axis Capital Holdings Limited (symbol: AXS) is a global leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry. The company offers a wide array of specialized risk transfer products and services, providing financial security and innovative solutions to clients and distribution partners worldwide. With a robust financial backbone, Axis Capital is rated “A+” (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s and “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best, both with a stable outlook.
Headquartered in Bermuda, Axis Capital operates through a network of subsidiaries and branches spread across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Singapore. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: AXIS Insurance and AXIS Reinsurance. AXIS Insurance delivers customized property, casualty, professional lines, and other specialty coverage through wholesale and retail brokers and managing general underwriters. Concurrently, AXIS Reinsurance provides capacity and expertise across treaty and facultative reinsurance on a global scale.
The company's dedicated teams in underwriting, claims, modeling, and actuarial functions are noted for their depth of knowledge and industry experience, positioning Axis Capital as a preferred partner. Axis's ethical, entrepreneurial, and disciplined culture promotes outstanding customer service and intelligent risk management, fostering long-lasting relationships and trust with their clients.
Axis Capital is committed to continuous improvement and adaptability, which is evident through its recent accomplishments and ongoing projects. The company consistently explores new avenues to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. This dedication to excellence and innovation ensures that Axis Capital remains at the forefront of the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
- Recent achievements include strategic partnerships that have fortified the company’s market position and broadened its service capabilities.
- Current projects focus on leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics to optimize risk assessment and underwriting processes.
- The company's strong financial condition is reflected in its stable outlook ratings, underscoring its reliability and claims-paying ability.
For more detailed information about their services and latest developments, visit their official website at Axis Capital.
AXIS Insurance, part of AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS), has announced the appointment of Chelsea McIntyre and Nicholas Crowder as Vice Presidents for its US Excess and Surplus (E&S) Property team. McIntyre, based in San Francisco, brings nearly ten years of insurance experience from Westchester and other firms. Crowder, located in Chicago, also has close to a decade of E&S Property experience, previously working at AmRisc, Zurich, and Allianz Global. Their roles are expected to enhance AXIS's E&S business growth strategy.
AXIS Insurance, part of AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS), has entered the pet insurance market through a partnership with Petplan, a leading Managing General Underwriter in North America. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats in the U.S. and Canada. Petplan, which insures over 280,000 pets, offers a mobile platform that enhances customer experience with seamless claims and health tracking. This strategic move aligns with AXIS's existing Accident and Health insurance portfolio, expanding its presence in a growing market.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) reported its Q3 2021 results, achieving a net income of $47 million ($0.56 per share) compared to a net loss of $73 million in Q3 2020. The current accident year combined ratio improved by 4.8 points to 87.6%, excluding catastrophe losses. Catastrophe and weather-related losses totaled $250 million, affecting the results primarily due to Hurricane Ida. Gross premiums written rose by 24% to $1.6 billion, and the annualized ROACE was 3.9%. Book value per share decreased by 1.2% to $54.86, reflecting competitive market conditions.
AXIS Capital announced updates to its fossil fuel underwriting and investment policy, committing to phase out thermal coal by 2030 in OECD countries and 2040 globally. The new policy also includes thermal coal developers and continues to support renewable energy projects. Furthermore, AXIS is investing $20 million in BlackRock’s Climate Finance Partnership, focusing on climate-infrastructure investments in emerging markets. These initiatives align with AXIS’s commitment to a low-carbon economy and corporate citizenship efforts led by its executives.
AXIS Capital announced three senior appointments in its Financial Institutions London team, aimed at enhancing relationships with distribution partners. The new senior underwriters, Beth Convey, Julieta Moya, and Mark Sutton, bring diverse expertise from previous roles at companies like CNA Hardy and Marsh McClennan. According to Calum McPherson, Head of Financial Institutions, these appointments support the growth strategy of AXIS in the London market.
AXIS Capital holds shareholders' equity of $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2021, and boasts strong ratings from Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best.
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AXIS Capital has announced significant appointments within its Capital Risk Solutions (CRS) team to bolster its underwriting presence in London and Asia Pacific. Shuohan Dai has been appointed as Senior Underwriter in Singapore, focusing on overseeing underwriting activities in the APAC region. Senior Underwriters Jim Parker and Richard Jelf have relocated to London to enhance project finance and aircraft finance portfolios. These strategic moves aim to align underwriting capabilities with growing market demands while reinforcing relationships with brokers.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE: AXS) will announce its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2021, on October 27, 2021, after market close. The management team, including CEO Albert Benchimol and CFO Peter Vogt, will discuss the results during a teleconference on October 28, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Shareholders can access the call via phone or through a live webcast on AXIS Capital's website. The company, a global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance, reported shareholders' equity of $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2021.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per common share, payable on October 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on October 4, 2021. Additionally, a dividend of $34.375 per Series E 5.50% Preferred Share (equivalent to $0.34375 per depositary share) has also been declared, with the same payment date and record date. The company reported shareholders' equity of $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2021.