AXIS Capital Holdings Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
AXIS Capital Holdings' CEO is Vince Tizzio, appointed in May 2023, has a tenure of 3.17 years. total yearly compensation is $9.64M, comprised of 11.4% salary and 88.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.14% of the company’s shares, worth $10.82M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.8 years and 6.3 years respectively.
Key information
Vince Tizzio
Chief executive officer
US$9.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.41% |
| CEO tenure | 3.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 13
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Expanded Share Repurchases
Analysts have nudged their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings higher to about $126.09 from $122, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and expectations for the company’s future price-to-earnings ratio. What's in the News for AXIS Capital Holdings AXIS Capital Holdings Limited was removed from the Russell 1000 Dynamic Index, according to index constituent data.Narrative Update • Jun 17
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On 300 Million Share Repurchases
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings to $122.00 from about $122.36, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for AXIS Capital Holdings No recent news items, periodical articles, or key developments were provided for AXIS Capital Holdings in the available sources.Analysis Article • Jun 17
AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) Stock Could Be 16% Below Fair Value As AI Underwriting Story Builds
AXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) is drawing investor attention after its recent trading performance, with the stock last closing at $102.75. That price is a key reference point for how investors are weighing its value against recent return figures. See our latest analysis for AXIS Capital Holdings. The recent 7 day share price return of 5.26% stands in contrast to a year to date share price decline of 1.45%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 139.88% points to a much stronger longer...Narrative Update • Jun 02
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On US$300 Million Share Repurchases
Analysts have nudged their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings higher to $122.36, a shift they link to updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a slightly richer future P/E of 8.24. What's in the News No recent news stories, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided for AXIS Capital Holdings in the supplied sources.Narrative Update • May 13
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On US$300 Million Share Repurchases
Analysts have nudged their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings slightly lower to about $122.36 from roughly $122.45, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings announced a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to US$300 million of its common shares (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • May 04
Investment Qualities Of AXIS Capital's Preferred After The Company's Latest Report
Summary AXIS Capital Holdings common stock remains unappealing due to persistent underperformance versus peers and modest forward growth expectations. AXS.PR.E preferred shares offer a 6.99% yield, are investment grade, and appear undervalued relative to both company debt and sector peers. Strong dividend coverage, stable capital structure, and recent $300M share repurchase authorization enhance preferred dividend safety and investor confidence. AXS-E trades at a discount, with potential $1–$2 capital appreciation to reach fair value versus comparable insurance preferreds. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 23
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks And Firm Fair Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings slightly, reducing it from about $123.18 to approximately $122.45. The change reflects updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 08
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks And Firm Fair Value
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings slightly to about $123.18 from roughly $123.64, reflecting small tweaks to fair value assumptions, discount rate inputs and projected revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on February 26, 2026, signaling approval for additional capital returns to shareholders (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 25
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks And Steady Fair Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings to $123.64. The updated view reflects unchanged fair value estimates, a consistent 6.98% discount rate, and steady assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 09
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Completed Buybacks And Refined Fair Value
Analysts have left their AXIS Capital Holdings price target effectively unchanged at around $124, reflecting stable views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $300 million of its common shares (Buyback Transaction Announcements).Narrative Update • Feb 22
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Completed Buybacks And Refined Fair Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings to $123.64, citing updated assumptions on future P/E while maintaining steady views on revenue growth and profit margin. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings completed a share repurchase tranche between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, buying back 2,930,273 shares for $291.53 million, equal to 3.8% of the company.Narrative Update • Feb 07
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks And Refined Fair Value
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings to about US$123.64 from roughly US$120.91, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate with adjusted expectations for revenue, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 2,930,273 shares, representing 3.8% of shares, for a total of US$291.53 million under the buyback announced on September 17, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 23
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Refined Fair Value And Stable Metrics
Analysts have nudged their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings slightly higher to about $120.91 from $120.00, citing small adjustments in fair value inputs, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings reported that between September 17, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 09
AXS: Future Upside Will Rely On Stable Metrics As Buyback Pauses
Analysts now place their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings at US$120.00, up from about US$118.18, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Between September 17, 2025 and September 30, 2025, AXIS Capital Holdings reported no share repurchases under its announced buyback, with 0 shares repurchased for US$0 million, completing that tranche of the program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 24
AXS: Modest Upside Will Emerge As Buyback Stalls And Fundamentals Hold
Analysts have nudged their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings modestly higher, from approximately $116 to about $118 per share. They cite slightly stronger expected revenue growth, a marginally richer future earnings multiple, and a stable discount rate that together outweigh a small downward tweak to projected profit margins.Narrative Update • Dec 10
AXS: Share Repurchases Will Support Upside As Fundamentals Remain Stable
Analysts have nudged their price target on AXIS Capital Holdings slightly lower to approximately $116.10 per share from about $116.20, reflecting only marginal tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P E assumptions, while maintaining a broadly stable outlook. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share repurchase plan for AXIS Capital Holdings, setting the framework for future buybacks as of September 17, 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 26
AXS: Share Buyback Program Is Expected To Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings from $115.78 to $116.20. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and a slightly higher discount rate, despite moderating revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Oct 26
Share Buyback and Leadership Transition Will Shape Specialty Insurance Prospects
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings from $116.38 to $115.78, citing updated projections for revenue growth and adjustments to profit margins. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announces a share repurchase program of up to $400 million of its common shares (Key Developments) The Board of Directors authorizes a buyback plan on September 17, 2025 (Key Developments) Between July and September 2025, the company completed the repurchase of 4,235,514 shares, representing 5.22% for $400 million under the existing buyback (Key Developments) Matthew Kirk will be appointed Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2026 as part of a planned leadership transition (Key Developments) Launch of AXIS Capacity Solutions, a new business unit focused on structured and multi-line portfolio capacity deals (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has decreased slightly from $116.38 to $115.78.Narrative Update • Oct 12
AI And Cyber Investments Will Expand Specialty Insurance Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target for AXIS Capital Holdings from $113.50 to $116.38, citing strengthened revenue growth expectations, even though the outlook for profit margin is slightly lower. What's in the News AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced a share repurchase program authorizing up to $400 million in common share buybacks (Buyback Transaction Announcements).Seeking Alpha • Dec 23
AXIS Capital: A Niche Leader Priced For NOPAT Fall
Summary AXIS Capital is a global leader in specialty insurance and reinsurance, with a 30.2% annual NOPAT growth and a 15.3% ROIC in TTM. The company’s diversified portfolio, disciplined risk management, and innovation focus position it to continue delivering value despite market challenges. AXIS’s market valuation implies a 31% decline in future NOPAT, presenting a compelling investment opportunity given its strong historical performance. Risks include cyclical industry pressures, catastrophic events, regulatory challenges, and competition, but AXIS’s strategic advantages offer robust defenses. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 28
Decisive Enhancements And Digital Investments Poised To Elevate Profitability And Market Position
Improved underwriting discipline from specialty underwriting focus and strategic portfolio reshaping expected to enhance profitability and earnings stability.Seeking Alpha • Aug 15
AXIS Capital: Successful Transition To Less Risky Business Model
Summary We had rated AXIS Capital as a buy in May 2023. The stock has outperformed the broader market and delivered spectacular returns. We go over why we don't like it as much and what are the two big risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$10m | US$1m | US$979m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$983m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$862m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$850m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$1m | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$615m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$623m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$561m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$948k | US$346m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$537m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$340m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$224m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$7m | US$850k | US$193m |
Compensation vs Market: Vince's total compensation ($USD9.64M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.25M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Vince's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Vince Tizzio (60 yo)
3.2yrs
Tenure
US$9,642,025
Compensation
Mr. Vincent Christopher Tizzio, also known as Vince, is President, CEO & Director of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited from May 04, 2023. Mr. Tizzio joined AXIS in January 2022 as Senior Advisor – Insurance Ma...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 3.2yrs | US$9.64m | 0.14% $ 10.8m | |
| Chief Investment Officer | 12.3yrs | US$2.82m | 0.11% $ 8.4m | |
| Chief Administrative & Legal Officer | 2.5yrs | US$2.76m | 0.075% $ 5.7m | |
| Group Chief Underwriting Officer & Head of AXIS Re | 3.8yrs | US$3.04m | 0.0085% $ 654.6k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.020% $ 1.5m | |
| Group Chief Operating Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Cyber & Technology and Global Head of Growth | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer | 9.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 2.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Ceded Reinsurance | 7.8yrs | no data | no data |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AXS's management team is considered experienced (2.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 3.2yrs | US$9.64m | 0.14% $ 10.8m | |
| Independent Director | 24.7yrs | US$269.94k | 0.087% $ 6.7m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | 6.1yrs | US$419.95k | 0.038% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$269.92k | 0.021% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$309.88k | 0.034% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 22.2yrs | US$324.95k | 0.064% $ 4.9m | |
| Independent Director | 8yrs | US$274.92k | 0.029% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 6.5yrs | US$284.92k | 0.022% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$568.66k | 0.016% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$284.92k | 0.017% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 7.7yrs | US$558.66k | 0.025% $ 1.9m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
67yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AXS's board of directors are considered experienced (6.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 14:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is covered by 24 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Michael Zaremski | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Charles Lederer | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Joshua Shanker | BofA Global Research |