AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 26, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 26, 2025
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits
- Financial Statements
Included in Part II –Refer to Item 8 of this report.
- Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule I – Summary of Investments - Other than Investments in Related Parties
Schedule II – Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Schedule III – Supplementary Insurance Information
Schedule IV – Supplementary Reinsurance Information
Schedules V and VI have been omitted as the information is provided in Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements, or in the above schedules.
- Exhibits
| ExhibitNumber | Description of Document |
| 2.1 | Rule 2.7 Announcement dated July 5, 2017 in connection with acquisition of Novae Group plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2017). |
| 2.2 | Rule 2.7 Announcement dated August 24, 2017 in connection with acquisition of Novae Group plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 25, 2017). |
| 3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum of Association of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Amendment No. 1) (No. 333-103620) filed on April 16, 2003). |
| 3.2 | Amended and Restated Bye-laws of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 15, 2009). |
| 4.1 | Specimen Common Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Amendment No. 3) (No. 333-103620) filed on June 10, 2003). |
| 4.2 | Senior Indenture among AXIS Specialty Finance LLC, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, dated as of March 23, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 27, 2010). |
| 4.3 | Senior Indenture among AXIS Specialty Finance PLC, as issuer, the Company, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, dated as of March 13, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2014). |
| 4.4 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 3, 2019, among AXIS Specialty Finance PLC, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., relating to the 5.150% Senior Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2019). |
| 4.5 | Junior Subordinated Indenture dated as of December 10, 2019, among AXIS Specialty Finance LLC, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2019). |
| 4.6 | First Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 10, 2019, among AXIS Specialty Finance LLC, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., relating to the 4.900% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2019). |
| 4.7 | Form of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2045 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2014). |
| 4.8 | Form of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2017). |
| 4.9 | Form of 3.900% Senior Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2019). |
| 4.10 | Form of 4.900% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2040 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.2) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2019). |
| 4.11 | Certificate of Designations setting forth the specific rights, preferences, limitations and other terms of the 5.50% Series E Preferred Shares (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 7, 2016). |
| †4.12 | Description of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act. |
| 10.1 | Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement dated December 31, 2002, among AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and each of the persons listed on Schedule A thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Amendment No. 3) (No. 333-103620) filed on June 10, 2003). |
| *10.2 | Employment Agreement by and between Peter Vogt and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated December 11, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2018). |
| *10.3 | Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between Peter Vogt and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated October 2, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 7, 2020). |
| *10.4 | Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement by and between Peter Vogt and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated June 17, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2021). |
| *10.5 | Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement by and between Peter Vogt and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated October 6, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2023). |
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| *10.6 | Employment Agreement by and between David Phillips and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated March 21, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2019). |
| *10.7 | Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between David Phillips and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated June 17, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2021). |
| *10.8 | Employment Agreement by and between Conrad D. Brooks and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated December 14, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *10.9 | Employment Agreement by and between Vincent Tizzio, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. dated April 11, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on April 14, 2023). |
| *10.10 | Employment Agreement by and between Daniel Draper and AXIS UK Services Limited dated January 19, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *10.11 | 2007 Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 15, 2012). |
| *10.12 | Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2021). |
| *10.13 | Second Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2023). |
| *10.14 | Executive Long-Term Equity Compensation Program effective February 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2021). |
| *10.15 | Amended and Restated Long-Term Equity Compensation Program effective February 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *10.16 | Amended and Restated Executive Annual Incentive Plan effective February 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *10.17 | Amended and Restated AXIS Executive RSU Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *10.18 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2019). |
| *10.19 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Performance Vesting) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2021). |
| *10.20 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2024). |
| *10.21 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Three Year - Performance Vesting) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 of the Company’s Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2023). |
| *10.22 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Three Year - Performance Vesting) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 of the Company’s Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2023). |
| *10.23 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Three Year - Performance Vesting based on absolute total shareholder return compound annual growth rate) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 1, 2023). |
| *10.24 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Three Year - Performance Vesting based on relative total shareholder return and adjusted diluted book value per share) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *†10.25 | Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Three Year - Performance Vesting based on relative total shareholder return and adjusted diluted book value per share). |
| *10.26 | AXIS Specialty U.S. Services, Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2008). |
| *10.27 | AXIS Capital Holdings Limited Executive Severance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2024). |
| *10.28 | Directors Annual Compensation Program, effective January 1, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| *†10.29 | Directors Annual Compensation Program, effective January 1, 2025. |
| 10.30 | Master Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2010, by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re Limited, AXIS Specialty Europe Limited, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Specialty Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2010). |
| 10.31 | Amendment to Master Reimbursement Agreement dated January 27, 2012 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re Limited, AXIS Specialty Europe Limited, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Specialty Insurance Company and AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2012). |
| 10.32 | Amendment to Committed Facility Letter dated November 20, 2013 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2013). |
| 10.33 | Amendment to Committed Facility Letter dated March 31, 2015 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2015). |
| 10.34 | Amendment to Facility Fee Letter dated March 31, 2015 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2015). |
| 10.35 | Committed Facility Letter dated December 18, 2015 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2015). |
| 10.36 | Amendment to Master Reimbursement Agreement dated March 27, 2017 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re Limited, AXIS Specialty Europe Limited, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 31, 2017). |
| 10.37 | Deed of Amendment to $500 million secured letter of credit facility dated December 24, 2019 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 30, 2019). |
| 10.38 | Deed of Amendment to $500 million secured letter of credit facility dated April 1, 2021 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2021). |
| 10.39 | Deed of Amendment to $500 million secured letter of credit facility dated December 29, 2023 by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 3, 2024). |
| 10.40 | Amendment and Restatement Agreement dated March 26, 2024, by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2024). |
| 10.41 | Amendment to Master Agreement dated March 26, 2024, by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2024). |
| 10.42 | Amended and Restated Committed Letter of Credit Facility Letter dated March 26, 2024, by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2024). |
| 10.43 | Uncommitted Facility Letter for Issuance of Credits dated March 26, 2024, by and among AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Re SE, AXIS Specialty Europe SE, AXIS Insurance Company, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Surplus Insurance Company and Citibank Europe plc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2024). |
| 10.44 | Reinsurance Agreement signed December 13, 2024 between AXIS Specialty Limited, AXIS Reinsurance Company, AXIS Re SE, and AXIS Managing Agency Ltd. for and on behalf of the Underwriting Members of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1686 and Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 16, 2024). |
| 10.45 | Stock Repurchase Agreement, dated February 3, 2025, between AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and T-VIII PubOpps LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2025). |
| †19.1 | AXIS Capital Holdings Limited Insider Trading Policy |
| †19.2 | AXIS Capital Holdings Limited Trading Policies and Procedures |
| †21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
| †22.1 | Subsidiary Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities. |
| †23.1 | Consent of Deloitte Ltd. |
| †24.1 | Power of Attorney (included as part of signature pages hereto). |
| †31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| †31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| †32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| †32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| *97.1 | Amended and Restated Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2024). |
| †101 | The following financial information from AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail. |
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| †104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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