AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD
Business
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a global specialty insurer and reinsurer offering insurance and reinsurance solutions. The company provides specialty insurance products including professional lines, property, liability, cyber, marine and aviation, accident and health, and credit and political risk through its AXIS Insurance platform, and reinsurance across liability, professional lines, motor, accident and health, credit and surety, agriculture, and marine and aviation through its AXIS Re platform. Distribution occurs primarily through wholesale and retail brokers worldwide.
Summary from 10-K filed 2026-02-27
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net premiums earned | 5,715 | 5,306 | 5,084 | 5,160 | 4,710 | |
| Net investment income | 767 | 759 | 612 | 419 | 454 | |
| Other insurance related income | 23 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 23 | |
| Increase in allowance for expected credit losses | −4 | −10 | −5 | −11 | 11,000 | |
| Impairment losses | −2 | −408,000 | −13 | −13 | −22,000 | |
| Other realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) | 65 | −128 | −57 | −433 | 134 | |
| Total net investment gains (losses) | 59 | −139 | −75 | −457 | 134 | |
| Total revenues | 6,564 | 5,958 | 5,643 | 5,135 | 5,322 | |
| Net losses and loss expenses | 3,289 | 3,158 | 3,393 | 3,242 | 3,009 | |
| Acquisition costs | 1,136 | 1,071 | 1,001 | 1,022 | 922 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 704 | 666 | 684 | 680 | 663 | |
| Foreign exchange losses (gains) | 142 | −51 | 58 | −158 | 315,000 | |
| Interest expense and financing costs | 67 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 62 | |
| Reorganization expenses | 0 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 0 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
| Total expenses | 5,348 | 4,949 | 5,245 | 4,892 | 4,673 | |
| Income before income taxes and interest in income of equity method investments | 1,216 | 1,008 | 398 | 243 | 649 | |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | −217 | 56 | −26 | −22 | −62 | |
| Interest in income of equity method investments | 9 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 32 | |
| Net income | 1,009 | 1,082 | 376 | 223 | 619 | |
| Preferred share dividends | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Net income available to common shareholders | 979 | 1,052 | 346 | 193 | 588 | |
| Earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | 12.52 | 12.49 | 4.06 | 2.27 | 6.95 | |
| Earnings per diluted common share (in dollars per share) | 12.35 | 12.35 | 4.02 | 2.25 | 6.9 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 78 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in shares) | 79 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 85 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (Amortized cost 2025: $12,937,728; 2024: $12,419,905 Allowance for expected credit losses 2025: $1,836; 2024: $3,938) | 13,018 | 12,153 | 12,235 | 11,327 | 12,313 | |
| Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost (Fair value 2025: $395,942; 2024: $436,751 Allowance for expected credit losses 2025: $nil; 2024: $nil) | 397 | 443 | 686 | 698 | 446 | |
| Equity securities, at fair value (Cost 2025: $581,275; 2024: $520,743) | 708 | 579 | — | — | — | |
| Mortgage loans, held for investment, at fair value (Allowance for expected credit losses 2025: $29,742; 2024: $23,378) | 357 | 506 | 610 | 627 | 594 | |
| Other investments, at fair value | 1,028 | 930 | 949 | 997 | 948 | |
| Equity method investments | 227 | 207 | 175 | 148 | 146 | |
| Short-term investments, at fair value | 20 | 224 | 17 | 70 | 31 | |
| Total investments | 15,755 | 15,042 | 15,261 | 14,353 | 15,134 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 820 | 2,143 | 953 | 751 | 845 | |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 501 | 920 | 431 | 423 | 473 | |
| Accrued interest receivable | 116 | 114 | 106 | 94 | 64 | |
| Insurance and reinsurance premium balances receivable (Allowance for expected credit losses 2025: $15,821; 2024: $17,339) | 3,200 | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,733 | 2,623 | |
| Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses (Allowance for expected credit losses 2025: $40,340; 2024: $43,445) | 8,952 | 6,841 | 6,323 | 5,831 | 5,018 | |
| Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses | 674 | 546 | 576 | 540 | 642 | |
| Deferred acquisition costs | 802 | 686 | 451 | 474 | 466 | |
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 2,139 | 1,937 | 1,916 | 1,550 | 1,377 | |
| Receivable for investments sold | 13 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 5 | |
| Goodwill | 66 | 66 | 101 | 101 | 101 | |
| Intangible assets | 166 | 176 | 187 | 198 | 209 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 94 | 93 | 108 | 92 | 103 | |
| Loan advances made | 232 | 248 | 305 | 87 | — | |
| Other assets | 887 | 1,038 | 456 | 438 | 310 | |
| Total assets | 34,462 | 32,681 | 30,251 | 27,683 | 27,369 | |
| Reserve for losses and loss expenses | 18,122 | 17,219 | 16,434 | 15,169 | 14,653 | |
| Unearned premiums | 5,826 | 5,212 | 4,748 | 4,361 | 4,091 | |
| Insurance and reinsurance balances payable | 1,882 | 1,714 | 1,793 | 1,610 | 1,325 | |
| Debt | 1,317 | 1,315 | 1,314 | 1,312 | 1,311 | |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 66 | 66 | 86 | 81 | 0 | |
| Payable for investments purchased | 37 | 270 | 26 | 20 | 32 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | 110 | 107 | 123 | 103 | 120 | |
| Other liabilities | 745 | 689 | 464 | 387 | 428 | |
| Total liabilities | 28,105 | 26,592 | 24,987 | 23,043 | 21,958 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred shares | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Common shares (shares issued 2025: 176,580; 2024: 176,580 shares outstanding 2025: 74,135; 2024: 82,984) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,406 | 2,394 | 2,383 | 2,366 | 2,346 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 28 | −268 | −366 | −760 | 57 | |
| Retained earnings | 8,182 | 7,342 | 6,441 | 6,247 | 6,205 | |
| Treasury shares, at cost (2025: 102,445; 2024: 93,596) | −4,812 | −3,931 | −3,747 | −3,765 | −3,749 | |
| Total shareholders equity | 6,356 | 6,089 | 5,263 | 4,640 | 5,411 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | 34,462 | 32,681 | 30,251 | 27,683 | 27,369 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net investment (gains) losses | −56 | 144 | 75 | 457 | — | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains on other investments | −68 | −47 | −20 | −56 | −180 | |
| Amortization of fixed maturities | −40 | −38 | −20 | 26 | 36 | |
| Other amortization and depreciation | 56 | 55 | 76 | 68 | 67 | |
| Share-based compensation expense, net of cash payments | 45 | 43 | 54 | 48 | 38 | |
| Accrued interest receivable | −2 | −8 | −12 | −30 | 633,000 | |
| Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses | −2,121 | −543 | −494 | −826 | −527 | |
| Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses | −191 | −4 | −61 | 93 | −211 | |
| Deferred acquisition costs | −115 | −85 | 12 | −11 | −34 | |
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | −204 | −31 | −366 | −176 | −186 | |
| Reserve for losses and loss expenses | 906 | 842 | 1,273 | 544 | 737 | |
| Unearned premiums | 614 | 483 | 389 | 287 | 410 | |
| Insurance and reinsurance balances, net | −16 | 94 | 49 | 198 | 436 | |
| Other items | 150 | −123 | −71 | −46 | 156 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | −41 | 1,845 | 1,256 | 798 | 1,198 | |
| Fixed maturities, available for sale | −9,184 | −10,530 | −6,349 | −7,476 | −12,134 | |
| Fixed maturities, held to maturity | −125 | −106 | −37 | −256 | −197 | |
| Equity securities | −131 | −115 | −90 | −94 | −137 | |
| Mortgage loans | −15 | −18 | −25 | −117 | −146 | |
| Other investments | −170 | −70 | −91 | −148 | −264 | |
| Equity method investments | −11 | −14 | −22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Short-term investments | −245 | −331 | −247 | −177 | −159 | |
| Unsettled payable for reverse repurchase agreements included in cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 247 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Fixed maturities, available for sale | 6,811 | 9,060 | 4,849 | 6,110 | 9,203 | |
| Equity securities | 99 | 155 | 56 | 139 | 25 | |
| Other investments | 141 | 136 | 158 | 157 | 325 | |
| Short-term investments | 316 | 58 | 227 | 117 | 178 | |
| Proceeds from redemption of fixed maturities, available for sale | 1,616 | 1,508 | 934 | 1,019 | 1,817 | |
| Proceeds from redemption of fixed maturities, held to maturity | 171 | 349 | 50 | 4 | 156 | |
| Proceeds from redemption of short-term investments | 135 | 69 | 77 | 20 | 111 | |
| Proceeds from the repayment of mortgage loans | 153 | 98 | 36 | 84 | 146 | |
| Proceeds from the purchase of other assets, net | −51 | −17 | −31 | −37 | −39 | |
| Loan advances made | −139 | −199 | −350 | −106 | −83 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | −629 | 280 | −856 | −762 | −1,197 | |
| Repurchase of common shares | −888 | −200 | 0 | −35 | 0 | |
| Taxes paid on withholding shares | −27 | −16 | −24 | −14 | −10 | |
| Dividends paid - common shares | −143 | −152 | −154 | −149 | −146 | |
| Dividends paid - preferred shares | −30 | −30 | −30 | −30 | −30 | |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances, net | 0 | −19 | 5 | 79 | — | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | −1,087 | −417 | −202 | −150 | −186 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 14 | −28 | 12 | −30 | −74,000 | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | −1,742 | 1,680 | 209 | −143 | −186 | |
| Income taxes paid | 127 | 81 | 77 | 33 | 45 | |
| Interest paid | 63 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 59 |
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Portfolio as of 2026-03-31 · 3 positions
Top sectors
| Sector | Value | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized | $270.45M | 100.0% |
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| Issuer | Ticker | Shares | Value | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF | — | 405.5K | $242.31M | 89.6% |
| VANGUARD FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | — | 207.2K | $15.56M | 5.8% |
| FRANKLIN FTSE INDIA ETF | — | 378.8K | $12.58M | 4.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's CIK number?
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's SEC CIK number is 0001214816 (1214816). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
Where can I find AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's SEC filings?
All of AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's EDGAR filings — 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K material events, and insider transactions — are listed on this page, sourced live from SEC EDGAR.
When did AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD last report earnings?
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD (AXS) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on Apr 29, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0001214816-26-000160). This is AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's most recent earnings 8-K?
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD's latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed Apr 29, 2026 under accession 0001214816-26-000160. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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