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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE MANAGING GENERAL AGENT DEXTA |
Pembroke, Bermuda, December 8, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS), a leading global specialty commercial property and casualty insurer and reinsurer, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the business and operations of managing general agent Dexta Corporation Pty Ltd (“Dexta”) from its shareholders, Ironbridge Capital, Dexta Holdings NV and other minority shareholders. The transaction is expected to close in January 2009, subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES 8% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY COMMON DIVIDEND |
Pembroke, Bermuda, December 4, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved an 8% increase in the quarterly common dividend. The common dividend of $0.20 per common share is payable on January 15, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2008.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET LOSS OF $249 MILLION |
Pembroke, Bermuda, October 27, 2008 –
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 diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2007. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $220 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, compared with $749 million, or $4.53 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in 2007. Our results for the quarter were impacted by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and investment losses resulting from the unprecedented financial market volatility and disruption to the financial system.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL PUBLISHES THIRD QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT |
Pembroke, Bermuda, October 27, 2008 –
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| AXIS CAPITAL TO HOST TELECONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THIRD QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, October 2, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS AUTHORIZED AS BRANCH INSURER IN CANADA |
Pembroke, Bermuda, September 29, 2008 –
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 business in Canada.
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| AXIS CAPITAL PROVIDES INFORMATION ON RECENT MARKET EVENTS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, September 25, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, September 19, 2008 –
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.… |
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| CHERYL-ANN LISTER APPOINTED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF AXIS CAPITAL BOARD |
Pembroke, Bermuda, September 19, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS SPECIALTY LIMITED APPROVED TO OPEN SINGAPORE BRANCH |
Pembroke, Bermuda, September 3, 2008 –
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 office in Singapore since 2004.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL CEO JOHN CHARMAN TO PRESENT AT KBW INSURANCE CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 |
Pembroke, Bermuda, August 27, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME OF $231 MILLION |
Pembroke, Bermuda, August 4, 2008 –
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 share, compared with $252 million, or $1.51 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $469 million, or $2.95 per diluted share, compared with $479 million, or $2.88 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in 2007.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL PUBLISHES SECOND QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT |
Pembroke, Bermuda, August 4, 2008 –
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| AXIS CAPITAL TO HOST TELECONFERENCE TO DISCUSS SECOND QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, July 2, 2008 –
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.
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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES DEAN BENNER AS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER |
Pembroke, Bermuda, June 30, 2008 –
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.
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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES MICHAEL STEEL AS CHIEF RISK OFFICER |
Pembroke, Bermuda, June 26, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL CFO DAVID B. GREENFIELD TO PRESENT AT 18TH ANNUAL WACHOVIA NANTUCKET EQUITY CONFERENCE ON JUNE 25, 2008 |
Pembroke, Bermuda, June 18, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS SPECIALTY EUROPE APPROVED TO OPEN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH |
Pembroke, Bermuda, May 21, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that AXIS Specialty Europe Limited (AXIS Specialty Europe), one of its European operating subsidiaries, has been authorized by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to operate as a branch insurer to underwrite general insurance business in Australia.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS ON COMMON AND PREFERRED SHARES |
Pembroke, Bermuda, May 9, 2008 –
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 July 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2008.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $238 MILLION |
Pembroke, Bermuda, April 28, 2008 –
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 2008, compared with net income of $228 million, or $1.37 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2007.
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| AXIS CAPITAL PUBLISHES FIRST QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT |
Pembroke, Bermuda, April 28, 2008 –
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| AXIS REINSURANCE COMPANY APPROVED BY U.S. TREASURY AS ACCEPTABLE SURETY ON FEDERAL BONDS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, April 17, 2008 –
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.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL TO HOST TELECONFERENCE TO DISCUSS FIRST QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, April 2, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, on Monday, April 28, 2008, after the close of the financial markets.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL CFO DAVID B. GREENFIELD TO PRESENT AT JPMORGAN 2008 INSURANCE CONFERENCE ON MARCH 27, 2008 |
Pembroke, Bermuda, March 24, 2008 –
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 JPMorgan 2008 Insurance Conference at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 27, 2008 in New York City.
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| AXIS CAPITAL DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS ON COMMON AND PREFERRED SHARES |
Pembroke, Bermuda, March 6, 2008 –
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 April 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2008.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CEO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT |
Pembroke, Bermuda, February 19, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that the terms of the employment agreement of John Charman, CEO and President, have been extended to December 31, 2013.
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| AXIS CAPITAL CEO JOHN CHARMAN TO PRESENT AT MERRILL LYNCH 2008 INSURANCE INVESTOR CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 12, 2008 |
Pembroke, Bermuda, February 6, 2008 –
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 Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference at 11:45 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in New York City.… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL PUBLISHES FOURTH QUARTER 2007 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT |
Pembroke, Bermuda, February 4, 2008 –
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| AXIS CAPITAL ANNOUNCES RECORD FOURTH QUARTER NET INCOME OF $306 MILLION AND FULL YEAR NET INCOME OF $1.1 BILLION |
Pembroke, Bermuda, February 4, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Announces Record Fourth Quarter Net Income of $306 Million and Full Year Net Income of $1.1 billion.
Fourth Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.89 and Annualized Return on Average Common Equity of 26.9%… |
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| AXIS CAPITAL TO HOST TELECONFERENCE TO DISCUSS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS |
Pembroke, Bermuda, January 14, 2008 –
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, on Monday, February 4, 2008, after the close of the financial markets.… |
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