AXS

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited offers diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance, with strong A+ credit ratings and a BBB-rated preferred stock AXS.PR.E. AXS reported 15% YOY growth in both premiums written and diluted book value, with a solid 93.1% combined ratio, though reinsurance premiums declined 25%. The fixed-rate, non-cumulative Series E preferred AXS.PR.E offers QDI-eligible dividends and BBB credit quality, appealing for income-focused investors seeking stability.

AXIS Capital's specialty focus, premium growth and capital returns support growth, while catastrophe losses and competition pressure on underwriting margins.

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PEMBROKE, Bermuda, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital,” “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it has hired Rahil Jogani to the newly created role of Head of Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. He will be based in the New York office and report to Group Chief Operations Officer Ann Haugh.

Axis Capital NYSE: AXS reported second-quarter results marked by higher insurance premiums, continued profitability in its reinsurance business and an increased focus on underwriting discipline as specialty insurance market conditions soften.

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

AXS's Q2 results reflect premium growth, but higher catastrophe losses and weaker investment income weigh on earnings.

The headline numbers for Axis Capital (AXS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

For the  second quarter of 2026 , the Company reports: Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 17.0% and annualized operating ROACE of 14.3% Combined ratio of 93.1% , producing underwriting income of $143 million Book value per diluted common share of $80.67 For the six months ended June 30, 2026 , the Company reports: Net income available to common shareholders of $498 million , or $ 6.67 per diluted common share and operating income of $468 million , or $ 6.26 per diluted common share Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 16.9% and annualized operating ROACE of 15.9% Combined ratio of 91.5% , producing underwriting income of $330 million Book value per diluted common share of $80.67 , an increase of $3.47 , or 4.5% , compared to December 31, 2025 , and an increase of $10.33 , or 14.7% compared to June 30, 2025 PEMBROKE, Bermuda, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or "the Company") (NYSE: AXS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Commenting on the second quarter 2026 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS Capital said: "AXIS continued to generate consistent, profitable growth in the second quarter, amidst an evolving risk landscape impacted by the Middle East conflict and further transitioning market conditions.