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Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (AXS) is in the Financial Services Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$3.2B
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$1.0B
Market Cap
Nov 28 2008
$3.5B

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  • Axis Capital Reports Third Quarter Net Loss of $249 Million

    Diluted Book Value Per Share of $26.25 PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2008 of $249 million, or $1.79 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $270 million, or $1.65 per...

    Articles 2008-10-27

  • AXIS Capital to Host Teleconference to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, on Monday, October 27, 2008, after the close of the financial markets. John Charman, CEO and President, and David Greenfield,...

    Articles 2008-10-02

  • AXIS Authorized as Branch Insurer in Canada

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that AXIS Reinsurance Company, one of its U.S. operating subsidiaries, has been authorized by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada ("OSFI") to operate as a branch insurer underwriting property and casualty insurance and reinsurance...

    Articles 2008-09-29

  • Axis Capital Provides Information on Recent Market Events

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that preliminary net loss estimates for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike range from approximately $310 million to $430 million, net of reinstatement premiums. The Company's preliminary net loss estimate, net of reinstatement premiums, related to Hurricane...

    Articles 2008-09-25

  • AXIS Capital Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.185 per common share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2008. ...

    Articles 2008-09-19

  • Cheryl-Ann Lister Appointed Independent Director of AXIS Capital Board

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Cheryl-Ann Lister to its Board as an independent director. Mrs. Lister will serve as a Class II Director and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board....

    Articles 2008-09-19

  • AXIS Specialty Limited Approved to Open Singapore Branch

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that AXIS Specialty Limited, its Bermuda operating subsidiary, has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to operate as a branch insurer underwriting general insurance business in Singapore. AXIS Specialty Limited has maintained a representative...

    Articles 2008-09-03

  • AXIS Capital CEO John Charman to Present at KBW Insurance Conference on September 3, 2008

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced today that John Charman, Chief Executive Officer of AXIS Capital, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference at 1:20 p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in New York City. A...

    Articles 2008-08-27

  • A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of AXIS Specialty Limited and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited

    OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating FSR of A Excellent and the issuer credit ratings ICR of "a+" of AXIS Specialty Limited AXIS and its operating affiliates. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "bbb+" and all existing debt ratings of AXIS Capital...

    Articles 2008-08-05

  • AXIS Capital Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $231 Million

    Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.47 and Annualized Return on Average Common Equity of 19.2% PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today reported net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2008 of $231 million, or $1.47 per diluted common...

    Articles 2008-08-04

  • Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Axis Capital, BJ Services, Intuitive Surgical, ITT Educational Services and Waddell & Reed

    CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: AXS), BJ Services Company (NYSE: BJS),...

    Articles 2008-07-03

  • AXIS Capital to Host Teleconference to Discuss Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on Monday, August 4, 2008, after the close of the financial markets. John Charman, CEO and President, and David Greenfield,...

    Articles 2008-07-02

  • AXIS Capital Announces Dean Benner as Chief Investment Officer

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced today the appointment of Dean Benner as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, effective June 30, 2008. Dean will report to David Greenfield, CFO. Dean Benner joins AXIS with over thirty years of experience in...

    Articles 2008-06-30

  • AXIS Capital Announces Michael Steel as Chief Risk Officer

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced today the appointment of Michael Steel as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective July 1, 2008. Michael will be based in the Company's London office. In the newly created role of Chief Risk Officer,...

    Articles 2008-06-26

  • AXIS Capital CFO David B. Greenfield to Present at 18th Annual Wachovia Nantucket Equity Conference on June 25, 2008

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) announced today that David B. Greenfield, Chief Financial Officer of AXIS Capital, is scheduled to present at the 18th Annual Wachovia Nantucket Equity Conference at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. A live, listen-only webcast...

    Articles 2008-06-18

  • Paisley Joins Governance, Risk and Compliance Industry Leaders at Compliance Week 2008

    Paisley, the leading provider of governance, risk and compliance GRC software solutions, today announcedthat it will be one of eight key sponsors at the Compliance Week 2008annual conference. This year's event will be held June 4 and 5 at theMayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. At the...

    Articles 2008-06-02

  • AXIS Capital Reports Record First Quarter Net Income of $238 Million

    Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.48 and Annualized Return on Average Common Equity of 20% PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today reported net income available to common shareholders of $238 million, or $1.48 per diluted common share for the first quarter of...

    Articles 2008-04-28

  • AXIS Reinsurance Company Approved By U.S. Treasury as Acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds

    PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE: AXS) today announced that AXIS Reinsurance Company, one of its U.S. operating subsidiaries, has been added to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Listing of Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds effective April 7, 2008. The U.S. Treasury certification...

    Articles 2008-04-17

  • AXIS Insurance First in Production With AdminServer P&C Solution

    AdminServer system enables rapid product development and policy processing for AXIS's Specialty Market products CHESTER, Pa. -- AdminServer, Inc. announced today that AXIS Insurance, an operating segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital"), is in production with AdminServer's Property & Casualty Policy Administration System. The power and...

    Articles 2008-03-27

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  • Incorporated: 2002
  • CEO: Mr. John R. Charman

Axis Capital Holdings is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. provides insurance and reinsurance products to insureds and reinsureds worldwide with operations in Bermuda, Europe, Singapore and the United States. Co.'s business consists of two global underwriting platforms, AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. Co.'s Insurance segment line of business includes: property, marine, terrorism, aviation, political risk, professional lines, liability, and accident & health. Co.'s Reinsurance segment line of business includes: catastrophe, property, professional liability, credit and bond, motor, liability, and other.

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Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Michael A. Butt

Chairman

Sir Andrew Large

Mr. Henry B. Smith

Mr. Frank J. Tasco

Ms. Ms. Cheryl-Ann Lister

Mr. John R. Charman

Mr. Geoffrey Bell

Mr. Charles A. Davis

Mr. Robert L. Friedman

Mr. Donald J. Greene

Mr. Christoher V. Greetham

Mr. Jurgen Grupe

Mr. Maurice A. Keane

Contact Information

92 Pitts Bay Road

Pembroke,

441 496 2600

NAICS Code

Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers: 524128
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