Axis Cap Hldgs Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

AXIS Capital has appointed Helen O’Sullivan as Global Treasurer, effective January 1, subject to regulatory notifications. O’Sullivan, who joined AXIS in 2007, will manage capital, foreign currency, cash, and liquidity, and report to CFO Peter Vogt. She previously served as CEO of AXIS’ Irish entities and brings extensive experience in global insurance. AXIS Capital reported shareholders' equity of $5.3 billion as of September 30, 2021, and maintains strong ratings from Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best.

AXIS Capital has announced the appointment of Kenneth Hosp as Vice President of the U.S. Excess Casualty team, effective immediately. He will focus on strengthening relationships with wholesale partners and enhancing initiatives, particularly in the transportation sector. Mr. Hosp brings extensive experience from Gen Re and has held various underwriting roles in the insurance industry. With shareholders' equity of $5.3 billion as of September 30, 2021, AXIS Capital aims to leverage Mr. Hosp's knowledge to drive profitable growth.

AXIS Capital announced a $100 million share repurchase program effective through December 31, 2022. The Company will repurchase shares opportunistically based on market conditions. Additionally, a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share was declared, marking an increase of 2.4% and continuing the Company's 18th consecutive year of dividend growth. The dividend is payable on January 18, 2022.

AXIS Capital maintains strong financials with shareholders' equity of $5.3 billion as of September 30, 2021.

AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Patrick Witteveen as Head of AXIS ILS Business Development and Kyle Freeman as Head of ILS Structuring, Property. Witteveen brings over 20 years of experience in business development, while Freeman has a strong background in the ILS market. Their appointments aim to enhance AXIS ILS's capabilities and presence in attractive markets. AXIS ILS focuses on matching risk with the right capital, leveraging its integrated model and expertise in underwriting and portfolio management.

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.