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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2023
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Charter)

Bermuda 001-31721 98-0395986
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
92 Pitts Bay Road
Pembroke, Bermuda HM 08
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(441) 496-2600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, par value $0.0125 per shareAXSNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a 5.50% Series E preferred shareAXS PRENew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 1, 2023, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda company, issued a press release reporting its third quarter 2023 results and the availability of its third quarter 2023 investor financial supplement. The press release and the investor financial supplement are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription of Document
Press release dated November 1, 2023
Third quarter 2023 Investor Financial Supplement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 1, 2023
 
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:/s/ Conrad D. Brooks
 Conrad D. Brooks
 General Counsel





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Miranda Hunter (Investor Contact):
(441) 405-2635;
investorrelations@axiscapital.com
Nichola Liboro (Media Contact):(917) 705-4579;
nichola.liboro@axiscapital.com


AXIS CAPITAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS OF $181 MILLION, or $2.10 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND OPERATING INCOME OF $202 MILLION, or $2.34 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE

For the third quarter of 2023, the Company reports:
Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 16.1% and annualized operating ROACE of 18.0%
Improvement of 11.6 points in the combined ratio to 92.7%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio of 3.2%, a decrease of 13.4 points

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reports:
Net income available to common shareholders of $496 million, or $5.77 per diluted common share and operating income of $593 million, or $6.90 per diluted common share
Annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") of 15.4% and annualized operating ROACE of 18.4%
Improvement of 4.7 points in the combined ratio to 91.7%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio of 2.9%, a decrease of 6.0 points
Book value per diluted common share of $51.17, an increase of $4.22, or 9.0%, compared to December 31, 2022

Pembroke, Bermuda, November 1, 2023 - AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital" or "AXIS" or "the Company") (NYSE: AXS) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Commenting on the third quarter 2023 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS Capital said:

“AXIS delivered another strong quarter as we produced excellent results across multiple measures. The quarter was highlighted by record operating earnings per share on both a third quarter and year-to-date basis. The continued positive momentum in our performance reflects the progress we’ve made in enhancing our integrated underwriting strategy to drive outstanding cycle management, deliver consistent profitable results and generate increased book value per share.

“During the quarter, we continued to grow in our chosen markets across both our insurance and reinsurance businesses, while capitalizing on favorable market conditions across nearly all our lines. This included achieving our highest-ever third quarter production on record for our specialty insurance business, coupled with an 88.2% combined ratio in the quarter. The repositioning of AXIS Re as a more focused and less volatile specialist continues to take hold as evidenced by a 92.7% combined ratio and solid new business growth in our key areas.

“Through our ‘How We Work’ initiative we’ve continued to enhance our operating model to increase our agility and efficiency. We’re energized for the future and see exciting upside potential for our business as we lean further into our markets to unlock new revenue opportunities, maximize our strong distribution relationships, and fully leverage our global platform to deliver value to our customers.”
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Third Quarter Consolidated Results*

Net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2023 was $181 million, or $2.10 per diluted common share, compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $(17) million, or $(0.20) per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2022.
Net income available to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $496 million, or $5.77 per diluted common share, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $152 million, or $1.77 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2022.
Operating income1 for the third quarter of 2023 was $202 million, or $2.34 per diluted common share1, compared to operating income of $3 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2022.
Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $593 million, or $6.90 per diluted common share, compared to operating income of $331 million, or $3.86 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2022.
On September 22, 2023 we entered into a quota share retrocession agreement, with an effective date of January 1, 2023, to retrocede reinsurance business to Monarch Point Re. With regard to the retroactive element of the agreement, we recognized a loss expense of $7 million in the third quarter. With regard to the prospective element of the agreement, we ceded premiums of $244 million to Monarch Point Re in the third quarter.
Corporate expenses of $41 million, an increase of $15 million, compared to September 30, 2022, mainly due to performance-related compensation costs and executive-related compensation costs associated with the transition in our senior leadership.
Reorganization expenses of $29 million include impairments of computer software assets and severance costs associated with the departures of certain employees mainly attributable to our "How We Work" program which focuses on simplifying our operating structure. Reorganization expenses are excluded from operating income.
Book yield of fixed maturities was 4.1% at September 30, 2023, compared to 2.9% at September 30, 2022. The market yield was 6.2% at September 30, 2023.
Net investment income for the third quarter of 2023 was $154 million, compared to $88 million, for the third quarter of 2022, attributable to an increase in income from our fixed maturities portfolio due to increased yields.
Book value per diluted common share was $51.17 at September 30, 2023, an increase of $0.19, or 0.4%, compared to June 30, 2023, driven by net income, partially offset by net unrealized investment losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and common share dividends declared.
Adjusted for dividends declared, book value per diluted common share increased by $0.63, or 1.2%, compared to June 30, 2023.
Adjusted for dividends declared, book value per diluted common share increased by $9.43, or 21.7%, over the past twelve months.
Adjusted for net unrealized investment losses, after-tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), book value per diluted common share was $59.78 at September 30, 2023, compared to $58.01 at June 30, 2023 and $55.21 at September 30, 2022.

* Amounts may not reconcile due to rounding differences.
1 Operating income (loss) and operating income (loss) per diluted common share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders and earnings (loss) per diluted common share, respectively, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items are provided later in this press release.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Third Quarter Consolidated Underwriting Highlights2

Gross premiums written increased by $198 million, or 12%, to $1.9 billion with an increase of $140 million, or 11% in the insurance segment, and an increase of $58 million, or 15% in the reinsurance segment.
Net premiums written decreased by $61 million, or 6%, to $1.0 billion with a decrease of $169 million, or 65% in the reinsurance segment, partially offset by an increase of $107 million, or 14% in the insurance segment.
Three months ended September 30,
KEY RATIOS20232022Change
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses3
56.3 %57.1 %(0.8  pts)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.2 %16.6 %(13.4  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %73.7 %(14.2  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.4 %)0.2  pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.3 %73.3 %(14.0  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %18.7 %1.2  pts
General and administrative expense ratio13.5 %12.3 %1.2  pts
Combined ratio92.7 %104.3 %(11.6  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses89.7 %88.1 %1.6  pts
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $42 million ($36 million, after-tax), (Insurance: $37 million; Reinsurance: $5 million), or 3.2 points, primarily attributable to Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia, and other weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $212 million, (Insurance: $113 million; Reinsurance: $99 million), or 16.6 points in 2022.
Net favorable prior year reserve development was $3 million (Insurance: $2 million; Reinsurance: $1 million), compared to $5 million (Insurance: $3 million; Reinsurance: $2 million) in 2022.










2 All comparisons are with the same period of the prior year, unless otherwise stated.
3 The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses is calculated by dividing the current accident year losses less pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, by net premiums earned less reinstatement premiums.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Year to Date Consolidated Underwriting Highlights

Gross premiums written increased by $116 million, or 2% ($183 million, or 3%, on a constant currency basis4), to $6.6 billion with an increase of $443 million, or 11% in the insurance segment, partially offset by a decrease of $326 million, or 14% in the reinsurance segment.
Net premiums written decreased by $136 million, or 3% ($71 million, or 2%, on a constant currency basis), to $4.0 billion with a decrease of $434 million, or 26% in the reinsurance segment, partially offset by an increase of $298 million, or 12% in the insurance segment.
Nine months ended September 30,
KEY RATIOS20232022Change
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.1 %55.5 %0.6  pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio2.9 %8.9 %(6.0  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio59.0 %64.4 %(5.4  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.3 %)(0.4 %)0.1  pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio58.7 %64.0 %(5.3  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio19.6 %19.5 %0.1  pts
General and administrative expense ratio13.4 %12.9 %0.5  pts
Combined ratio91.7 %96.4 %(4.7  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses89.1 %87.9 %1.2  pts
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $112 million ($96 million, after-tax), (Insurance: $88 million; Reinsurance: $24 million), or 2.9 points, primarily attributable to Cyclone Gabrielle, the Earthquake in Turkey, Maui wildfires, New Zealand floods, Hurricane Idalia, and other weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $339 million (Insurance: $174 million; Reinsurance: $166 million), or 8.9 points, in 2022.
Net favorable prior year reserve development was $13 million (Insurance: $5 million; Reinsurance: $8 million), compared to $18 million (Insurance: $12 million; Reinsurance: $5 million) in 2022.









4Amounts presented on a constant currency basis are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. The constant currency basis is calculated by applying the average foreign exchange rate from the current year to prior year amounts. The reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is provided above and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items is provided later in this press release.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Segment Highlights

Insurance Segment
Three months ended September 30,
($ in thousands)20232022Change
Gross premiums written$1,457,624 $1,317,890 10.6 %
Net premiums written885,252 777,789 13.8 %
Net premiums earned885,714 782,101 13.2 %
Underwriting income 104,610 15,738 nm
Underwriting ratios:
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses51.5 %52.6 %(1.1  pts)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio4.2 %14.1 %(9.9  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio55.7 %66.7 %(11.0  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.3 %)0.1  pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %66.4 %(10.9  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio19.1 %17.8 %1.3  pts
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio13.6 %13.8 %(0.2  pts)
Combined ratio88.2 %98.0 %(9.8  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses84.2 %84.2 %—  pts
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Gross premiums written increased by $140 million, or 11%, primarily attributable to increases in property, liability, and marine and aviation lines due to favorable rate changes and new business, and accident and health lines mainly due to new business, partially offset by decreases in cyber lines as we continue to reshape the portfolio together with timing differences, and professional lines largely attributable to U.S. public D&O business, together with the reduction in activity in transactional liability business.
Net premiums written increased by $107 million, or 14%, reflecting the increase in gross premiums written in the quarter, together with a decrease in premiums ceded in professional lines.
The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses decreased by 1.1 points, principally due to changes in business mix associated with the increase in property lines and the decrease in professional lines business written in recent periods, together with improved loss experience in property lines.
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $37 million, or 4.2 points, primarily attributable to Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia, and other weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $113 million, or 14.1 points, in 2022.
The acquisition cost ratio increased by 1.3 points, primarily related to a decrease in ceding commissions due to changes in business mix associated with the increase in property lines and the decrease in professional lines business written in recent periods.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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The underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio decreased by 0.2 points, mainly driven by an increase in net premiums earned, largely offset by an increase in performance-related compensation costs.

Nine months ended September 30,
($ in thousands)20232022Change
Gross premiums written$4,557,386 $4,114,776 10.8 %
Net premiums written2,788,849 2,491,120 12.0 %
Net premiums earned2,544,920 2,303,640 10.5 %
Underwriting income 322,617 203,948 58.2 %
Underwriting ratios:
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses51.7 %51.6 %0.1  pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.5 %7.4 %(3.9  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio55.2 %59.0 %(3.8  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.5 %)0.3  pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.0 %58.5 %(3.5  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio18.6 %18.4 %0.2  pts
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio13.7 %14.3 %(0.6  pts)
Combined ratio87.3 %91.2 %(3.9  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses84.0 %84.3 %(0.3  pts)
Gross premiums written increased by $443 million, or 11%, primarily attributable to increases in property, liability, marine and aviation, and credit and political risk lines due to favorable rate changes and new business, and accident and health lines mainly due to new business, partially offset by a decrease in professional lines largely attributable to U.S. public D&O business, together with the reduction in activity in transactional liability business.
Net premiums written increased by $298 million, or 12% ($318 million, or 13%, on a constant currency basis), reflecting the increase in gross premiums written, together with a decrease in premiums ceded in professional lines.
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $88 million, or 3.5 points, primarily attributable to the Earthquake in Turkey, Maui wildfires, Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand floods, Hurricane Idalia, and other weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $174 million, or 7.4 points, in 2022.


AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Reinsurance Segment                                                        
Three months ended September 30,
($ in thousands)20232022Change
Gross premiums written$448,254 $389,918 15.0 %
Net premiums written90,105 258,995 (65.2 %)
Net premiums earned436,850 502,765 (13.1 %)
Underwriting income (loss)
42,368 (44,772)nm
Underwriting ratios:
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses66.2 %64.2 %2.0  pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio1.0 %20.3 %(19.3  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio67.2 %84.5 %(17.3  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.4 %)0.2  pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio67.0 %84.1 %(17.1  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %20.1 %1.4  pts
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.2 %4.9 %(0.7  pts)
Combined ratio92.7 %109.1 %(16.4  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses91.9 %89.2 %2.7  pts
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Gross premiums written increased by $58 million, or 15%, primarily attributable to increases in liability, and credit and surety lines due to new business and increased line sizes, and professional lines largely driven by new business.
Net premiums written decreased by $169 million, or 65%, reflecting the increase in premiums ceded in liability, professional lines, credit and surety, accident and health, and motor lines associated with the quota share retrocession agreement entered into with Monarch Point Re, partially offset by an increase in gross premiums written in the quarter.
The current accident year loss ratio decreased by 17.3 points, with a decrease in catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio of 19.3 points, partially offset by an increase in the current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses of 2.0 points.
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $5 million, or 1.0 point, primarily attributable to weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $99 million, or 20.3 points, in 2022.
The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses, increased by 2.0 points, principally due to changes in business mix associated with the exit from catastrophe and property lines of business, the impact of the loss expense related to the retrocession agreement entered into with Monarch Point Re, partially offset by changes in business mix due to the increase in credit and surety lines of business written in the recent periods which carry a relatively lower loss ratio.
The acquisition cost ratio increased by 1.4 points, primarily related to adjustments attributable to loss-sensitive features driven by improved loss performance mainly in credit and surety, and accident and health lines.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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The underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio decreased by 0.7 points, mainly driven by a decrease in personnel costs associated with the exit from catastrophe and property lines of business, partially offset by a decrease in net premiums earned, an increase in performance-related compensation costs, and a decrease in fees related to arrangements with strategic capital partners.
Nine months ended September 30,
($ in thousands)20232022Change
Gross premiums written$2,014,846 $2,341,123 (13.9 %)
Net premiums written1,241,221 1,675,382 (25.9 %)
Net premiums earned1,273,588 1,516,523 (16.0 %)
Underwriting income112,217 22,505 nm
Underwriting ratios:
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses64.9 %61.6 %3.3  pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio1.8 %11.1 %(9.3  pts)
Current accident year loss ratio66.7 %72.7 %(6.0  pts)
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.6 %)(0.3 %)(0.3  pts)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio66.1 %72.4 %(6.3  pts)
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %21.3 %0.2  pts
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.9 %5.4 %(0.5  pts)
Combined ratio92.5 %99.1 %(6.6  pts)
Current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses91.3 %88.3 %3.0  pts
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Gross premiums written decreased by $326 million, or 14% ($281 million, or 12%, on a constant currency basis). The decreases in catastrophe and property lines were associated with the exit from these lines of business in June 2022. The decrease in marine and aviation lines was attributable to the non-renewals of marine business and the exit from aviation business effective January 1, 2023. In our ongoing specialty lines, a decrease in liability lines was partially offset by increases in credit and surety, and professional lines. The decrease in liability lines was primarily due to non-renewals of U.S. regional multi-line business that included a high proportion of property exposures and the decreased line size on a significant contract following the exit from catastrophe and property lines of business. The increase in credit and surety lines and professional lines was due to new business.
Net premiums written decreased by $434 million, or 26% ($389 million, or 23%, on a constant currency basis), reflecting the decrease in gross premiums written, together with an increase in premiums ceded in professional lines, liability, accident and health, credit and surety, and motor lines associated with the quota share retrocession agreement entered into with Monarch Point Re.
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, were $24 million, or 1.8 points, primarily attributable to Cyclone Gabrielle, and other weather-related events. Comparatively, pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, were $166 million, or 11.1 points, in 2022.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Investments

  Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2023202220232022
Net investment income$154,201$88,177$424,802$271,744
Net investments losses(53,114)(146,458)(97,671)(414,231)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed
maturities(5)
(157,943)(296,487)(17,909)(1,142,423)
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments2,940(7,560)2,8355,040
Total$(53,916)$(362,328)$312,057$(1,279,870)
Average cash and investments(6)
$16,281,540$15,824,697$16,057,260$16,003,712
Total return on average cash and investments, pre-tax:
Including investment related foreign exchange movements(0.3 %)(2.3 %)1.9 %(8.0 %)
Excluding investment related foreign exchange movements(7)
 %(1.8 %)2.0 %(6.8 %)
Net investment income increased by $66 million, or 75%, in the quarter, compared to the third quarter of 2022, attributable to an increase in income from our fixed maturities portfolio due to increased yields.
Net investment losses recognized in net income for the quarter included net unrealized losses of $37 million ($28 million excluding foreign exchange movements), attributable to a decrease in the market value of our equity securities portfolio.
Net unrealized losses, pre-tax of $158 million ($124 million excluding foreign exchange movements) were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) in the quarter due to a decrease in the market value of our fixed maturities portfolio attributable to increased yields, compared to net unrealized losses, pre-tax of $296 million ($250 million excluding foreign exchange movements) recognized during the third quarter of 2022.
Book yield of fixed maturities was 4.1% at September 30, 2023, compared to 2.9% at September 30, 2022 and 3.5% at December 31, 2022. The market yield was 6.2% at September 30, 2023.







5 Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities is calculated by taking net unrealized gains (losses) at period end less net unrealized gains (losses) at the prior period end.
6 The average cash and investments balance is calculated by taking the average of the period end fair value balances.
7 Pre-tax total return on cash and investments excluding foreign exchange movements is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to pre-tax total return on cash and investments, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also included foreign exchange (losses) gains of $(49) million and $(83) million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively and foreign exchange (losses) gains of $(9) million and $(189) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600
www.axiscapital.com
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Capitalization / Shareholders’ Equity

September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20232022Change
Total capital8
$6,346,566 $5,952,224 $394,342 
Total capital of $6.3 billion included $1.3 billion of debt and $550 million of preferred equity, compared to $6.0 billion at December 31, 2022, with the increase driven by net income, partially offset by common share dividends declared.
At September 30, 2023, we had $100 million of remaining authorization under our Board-authorized share repurchase program for common share repurchases through December 31, 2023.
Book Value per diluted common share
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
202320232022
Book value per diluted common share9
$51.17$50.98$43.50
Dividends declared were $0.44 per common share in the current quarter and $1.76 per common share over the past twelve months.
Three months ended,Twelve months ended,
September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Change% ChangeChange% Change
Book value per diluted common share$0.19 0.4 %$7.67 17.6 %
Book value per diluted common share - adjusted for dividends declared$0.63 1.2 %$9.43 21.7 %
Book value per diluted common share increased by $0.19 in the quarter, driven by net income, partially offset by net unrealized investment losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), and common share dividends declared.
Book value per diluted common share increased by $7.67 over the past twelve months, driven by net income, and net unrealized investment gains reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), partially offset by common share dividends declared.
Adjusted for net unrealized investment losses, after-tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), book value per diluted common share was $59.78.
Adjusted for dividends declared, the book value per diluted common share increased by $0.63 for the quarter, and increased by $9.43 over the past twelve months.



8 Total capital represents the sum of total shareholders' equity and debt.
9 Calculated using the treasury stock method.
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Conference Call

We will host a conference call on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss the third quarter financial results and related matters. The teleconference can be accessed by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. callers), or 1-412-902-6506 (international callers), and entering the passcode 6504226 approximately ten minutes in advance of the call. A live, listen-only webcast of the call will also be available via the Investor Information section of our website at www.axiscapital.com. A replay of the teleconference will be available for two weeks by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. callers), or 1-412-317-0088 (international callers), and entering the passcode 6757410. The webcast will be archived in the Investor Information section of our website.

In addition, an investor financial supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 is available in the Investor Information section of our website.

About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity of $5.0 billion at September 30, 2023, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of "A+" ("Strong") by Standard & Poor's and "A" ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.

Website and Social Media Disclosure
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2022
20232022
(in thousands)
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value
$11,723,368 $11,326,894 
Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost
712,840 698,351 
Equity securities, at fair value
556,262 485,253 
Mortgage loans, held for investment, at fair value
610,277 627,437 
Other investments, at fair value
954,571 996,751 
Equity method investments
162,412 148,288 
Short-term investments, at fair value
115,959 70,310 
Total investments14,835,689 14,353,284 
Cash and cash equivalents889,574 751,415 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents377,741 423,238 
Accrued interest receivable99,978 94,418 
Insurance and reinsurance premium balances receivable3,207,444 2,733,464 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses6,031,527 5,831,172 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses594,375 539,676 
Deferred acquisition costs503,617 473,569 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums1,973,378 1,550,370 
Receivable for investments sold17,306 16,052 
Goodwill100,801 100,801 
Intangible assets189,612 197,800 
Operating lease right-of-use assets104,240 92,214 
Other assets547,242 438,338 
             Total assets$29,472,524 $27,595,811 
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss expenses$15,555,256 $15,168,863 
Unearned premiums4,995,785 4,361,447 
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable1,900,188 1,522,764 
Debt1,313,358 1,312,314 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances85,790 81,388 
Payable for investments purchased87,992 19,693 
Operating lease liabilities116,547 102,577 
Other liabilities384,400 386,855 
             Total liabilities24,439,316 22,955,901 
Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares550,000 550,000 
Common shares2,206 2,206 
Additional paid-in capital2,375,678 2,366,253 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(775,439)(760,300)
Retained earnings6,628,179 6,247,022 
Treasury shares, at cost(3,747,416)(3,765,271)
            Total shareholders' equity 5,033,208 4,639,910 
             Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$29,472,524 $27,595,811 

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
Three months endedNine months ended
2023202220232022
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues
Net premiums earned$1,322,564 $1,284,866 $3,818,508 $3,820,163 
Net investment income154,201 88,177 424,802 271,744 
Net investment gains (losses)(53,114)(146,458)(97,671)(414,231)
Other insurance related income10,344 1,092 16,444 9,998 
Total revenues1,433,995 1,227,677 4,162,083 3,687,674 
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses783,940 941,911 2,240,840 2,444,196 
Acquisition costs263,389 240,511 747,027 746,443 
General and administrative expenses179,283 158,245 514,596 492,872 
Foreign exchange gains(50,570)(135,660)(11,755)(236,934)
Interest expense and financing costs16,445 15,915 50,077 46,720 
Reorganization expenses28,997 6,213 28,997 21,941 
Amortization of intangible assets2,729 2,729 8,188 8,188 
Total expenses1,224,213 1,229,864 3,577,970 3,523,426 
Income (loss) before income taxes and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments
209,782 (2,187)584,113 164,248 
Income tax (expense) benefit(24,624)363 (68,078)5,304 
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments2,940 (7,560)2,835 5,040 
Net income (loss)188,098 (9,384)518,870 174,592 
Preferred share dividends7,563 7,563 22,688 22,688 
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders$180,535 $(16,947)$496,182 $151,904 
Per share data
Earnings (loss) per common share:
   Earnings (loss) per common share$2.12 $(0.20)$5.83 $1.79 
   Earnings (loss) per diluted common share$2.10 $(0.20)$5.77 $1.77 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
85,223 84,660 85,099 84,930 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
86,108 84,660 85,927 85,674 
Cash dividends declared per common share
$0.44 $0.43 $1.32 $1.29 




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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
20232022
InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
(in thousands)
Gross premiums written$1,457,624 $448,254 $1,905,878 $1,317,890 $389,918 $1,707,808 
Net premiums written885,252 90,105 975,357 777,789 258,995 1,036,784 
Net premiums earned885,714 436,850 1,322,564 782,101 502,765 1,284,866 
Other insurance related income (loss)
(22)10,366 10,344 151 941 1,092 
Net losses and loss expenses(491,368)(292,572)(783,940)(519,006)(422,905)(941,911)
Acquisition costs(169,384)(94,005)(263,389)(139,436)(101,075)(240,511)
Underwriting-related general and
administrative expenses(10)
(120,330)(18,271)(138,601)(108,072)(24,498)(132,570)
Underwriting income (loss)(11)
$104,610 $42,368 146,978 $15,738 $(44,772)(29,034)
Net investment income154,201 88,177 
Net investment gains (losses)
(53,114)(146,458)
Corporate expenses(10)
(40,682)(25,675)
Foreign exchange gains50,570 135,660 
Interest expense and financing costs(16,445)(15,915)
Reorganization expenses(28,997)(6,213)
Amortization of intangible assets(2,729)(2,729)
Income (loss) before income taxes and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments
209,782 (2,187)
Income tax (expense) benefit(24,624)363 
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments2,940 (7,560)
Net income (loss)188,098 (9,384)
Preferred share dividends7,563 7,563 
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders$180,535 $(16,947)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %67.0 %59.3 %66.4 %84.1 %73.3 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.1 %21.5 %19.9 %17.8 %20.1 %18.7 %
General and administrative expense ratio
13.6 %4.2 %13.5 %13.8 %4.9 %12.3 %
Combined ratio
88.2 %92.7 %92.7 %98.0 %109.1 %104.3 %
10 Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also included corporate expenses of $41 million and $26 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
11 Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above.








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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

20232022
InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
(in thousands)
Gross premiums written$4,557,386 $2,014,846 $6,572,232 $4,114,776 $2,341,123 $6,455,899 
Net premiums written2,788,849 1,241,221 4,030,070 2,491,120 1,675,382 4,166,502 
Net premiums earned2,544,920 1,273,588 3,818,508 2,303,640 1,516,523 3,820,163 
Other insurance related income 90 16,354 16,444 470 9,528 9,998 
Net losses and loss expenses(1,398,486)(842,354)(2,240,840)(1,346,585)(1,097,611)(2,444,196)
Acquisition costs(473,413)(273,614)(747,027)(422,979)(323,464)(746,443)
Underwriting-related general and
administrative expenses(12)
(350,494)(61,757)(412,251)(330,598)(82,471)(413,069)
Underwriting income(13)
$322,617 $112,217 434,834 $203,948 $22,505 226,453 
Net investment income424,802 271,744 
Net investment gains (losses)
(97,671)(414,231)
Corporate expenses(12)
(102,345)(79,803)
Foreign exchange gains11,755 236,934 
Interest expense and financing costs(50,077)(46,720)
Reorganization expenses(28,997)(21,941)
Amortization of intangible assets(8,188)(8,188)
Income before income taxes and interest in income of equity method investments
584,113 164,248 
Income tax (expense) benefit(68,078)5,304 
Interest in income of equity method investments
2,835 5,040 
Net Income518,870 174,592 
Preferred share dividends22,688 22,688 
Net income available to common shareholders$496,182 $151,904 
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.0 %66.1 %58.7 %58.5 %72.4 %64.0 %
Acquisition cost ratio18.6 %21.5 %19.6 %18.4 %21.3 %19.5 %
General and administrative expense ratio
13.7 %4.9 %13.4 %14.3 %5.4 %12.9 %
Combined ratio
87.3 %92.5 %91.7 %91.2 %99.1 %96.4 %
12Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also included corporate expenses of $102 million and $80 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
13Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above.


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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE COMMON EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
Three months endedNine months ended
2023202220232022
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders$180,535$(16,947)$496,182$151,904
Net investment (gains) losses(14)
53,114146,45897,671414,231
Foreign exchange gains(15)
(50,570)(135,660)(11,755)(236,934)
Reorganization expenses(16)
28,9976,21328,99721,941
Interest in (income) loss of equity method investments(17)
(2,940)7,560(2,835)(5,040)
Income tax benefit(7,245)(5,117)(15,138)(14,779)
Operating income$201,891$2,507$593,122$331,323
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share$2.10$(0.20)$5.77$1.77
Net investment (gains) losses
0.621.721.144.83
Foreign exchange gains(0.59)(1.59)(0.14)(2.77)
Reorganization expenses0.340.070.340.26
Interest in (income) loss of equity method investments(0.03)0.09(0.03)(0.06)
Income tax benefit(0.10)(0.06)(0.18)(0.17)
Operating income per diluted common share$2.34$0.03$6.90$3.86
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding86,10885,37685,92785,674
Average common shareholders' equity$4,477,0863,973,027$4,286,559$4,327,040
Annualized return on average common equity16.1 %(1.7 %)15.4 %4.7 %
Annualized operating return on average common equity(18)
18.0 %0.3 %18.4 %10.2 %
14 Tax expense (benefit) of $(4,318) and $(608) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(8,198) and $(33,519) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions, after consideration of other relevant factors including the ability to utilize capital losses.
15 Tax expense (benefit) of $2,318 and $(3,757) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(1,695) and $21,191 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions, after consideration of other relevant factors including the tax status of specific foreign exchange transactions.
16 Tax expense (benefit) of $(5,245) and $(752) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(5,245) and $(2,451) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions.
17 Tax expense (benefit) of $nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions.
18 Annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE") is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to annualized ROACE, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above, and a discussion of the rationale for its presentation is provided later in this press release.



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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements regarding our estimates, beliefs, expectations, intentions, strategies or projections are forward-looking statements. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the United States federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "could", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "plan", "believe", "predict", "potential", "intend" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond management's control.

Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may include, but are not limited to, information regarding our estimates for catastrophes and other weather-related losses including losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, measurements of potential losses in the fair market value of our investment portfolio and derivative contracts, our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, the outcome of our strategic initiatives including our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business, our expectations regarding pricing and other market and economic conditions including the liquidity of financial markets, developments in the commercial real estate market, inflation, our growth prospects, and valuations of the potential impact of movements in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices, and foreign currency exchange rates.

Forward-looking statements only reflect our expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

Insurance Risk
the cyclical nature of the insurance and reinsurance business leading to periods with excess underwriting capacity and unfavorable premium rates;
the occurrence and magnitude of natural and man-made disasters, including the potential increase of our exposure to natural catastrophe losses due to climate change and the potential for inherently unpredictable losses from man-made catastrophes, such as cyber-attacks;
the effects of emerging claims, systemic risks, and coverage and regulatory issues, including increasing litigation and uncertainty related to coverage definitions, limits, terms and conditions;
actual claims exceeding reserves for losses and loss expenses;
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losses related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Russian invasion of Ukraine, terrorism and political unrest, or other unanticipated losses;
the adverse impact of inflation;
the failure of any of the loss limitation methods we employ;
the failure of our cedants to adequately evaluate risks;

Strategic Risk
underwriting and investment exposure in light of the recent disruption in the banking sector, which we expect to be within our risk appetite for an event of this nature;
changes in the political environment of certain countries in which we operate or underwrite business, including the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union;
the loss of business provided to us by major brokers;
a decline in our ratings with rating agencies;
the loss of one or more of our key executives;
increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from investors, customers, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders regarding environmental, social and governance matters;
the adverse impact of contagious diseases (including COVID-19) on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity;

Credit and Market Risk
the inability to purchase reinsurance or collect amounts due to us from reinsurance we have purchased;
the failure of our policyholders or intermediaries to pay premiums;
general economic, capital and credit market conditions, including banking and commercial real estate sector instability, financial market illiquidity and fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices, and/or foreign currency exchange rates;
breaches by third parties in our program business of their obligations to us;

Liquidity Risk
the inability to access sufficient cash to meet our obligations when they are due;

Operational Risk
changes in accounting policies or practices;
the use of industry models and changes to these models;
difficulties with technology and/or data security;
the failure of the processes, people or systems that we rely on to maintain our operations and manage the operational risks inherent to our business, including those outsourced to third parties;

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Regulatory Risk
changes in governmental regulations and potential government intervention in our industry;
inadvertent failure to comply with certain laws and regulations relating to sanctions, foreign corrupt practices, data protection and privacy; and

Risks Related to Taxation
changes in tax laws.

Readers should carefully consider the risks noted above together with other factors including but not limited to those described under Item 1A, 'Risk Factors' in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as those factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic and other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Rationale for the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We present our results of operations in a way we believe will be meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information to evaluate our performance. Some of the measurements we use are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules and regulations. In this press release, we present underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, consolidated underwriting income (loss), operating income (loss) (in total and on a per share basis), annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE"), amounts presented on a constant currency basis and pre-tax total return on cash and investments excluding foreign exchange movements which are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, help explain and enhance the understanding of our results of operations. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

Underwriting-Related General and Administrative Expenses
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses include those general and administrative expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

Corporate expenses include holding company costs necessary to support our worldwide insurance and reinsurance operations and costs associated with operating as a publicly-traded company. As these costs are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these costs are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, and therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss). General and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure to underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, also includes corporate expenses.

The reconciliation of underwriting-related general and administrative expenses to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Segmental Data' section of this press release.
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Consolidated Underwriting Income (Loss)
Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a pre-tax measure of underwriting profitability that takes into account net premiums earned and other insurance related income (loss) as revenues and net losses and loss expenses, acquisition costs and underwriting-related general and administrative expenses as expenses. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

We evaluate our underwriting results separately from the performance of our investment portfolio. As a result, we believe it is appropriate to exclude net investment income and net investment gains (losses) from our underwriting profitability measure.

Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on our net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities, and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders' equity. As a result, we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to our underwriting performance. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

Interest expense and financing costs primarily relate to interest payable on our debt and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. As these expenses are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these expenses are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and, therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss).

Reorganization expenses in 2023 include impairments of computer software assets and severance costs associated with the departures of certain employees mainly attributable to our "How We Work" program which focuses on simplifying our operating structure. Reorganization expenses in 2022 included severance costs and impairments of computer software assets mainly attributable to our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business which was part of an overall approach to reduce our exposure to volatile catastrophe risk. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).
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Amortization of intangible assets arose from business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

We believe that the presentation of underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and consolidated underwriting income (loss) provides investors with an enhanced understanding of our results of operations by highlighting the underlying pre-tax profitability of our underwriting activities. The reconciliation of consolidated underwriting income (loss) to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Segmental Data' section of this press release.

Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) represents after-tax operational results exclusive of net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments.

Although the investment of premiums to generate income and investment gains (losses) is an integral part of our operations, the determination to realize investment gains (losses) is independent of the underwriting process and is heavily influenced by the availability of market opportunities. Furthermore, many users believe that the timing of the realization of investment gains (losses) is somewhat opportunistic for many companies.

Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses) and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders' equity. As a result, we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to the performance of our business. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from operating income (loss).

Reorganization expenses in 2023 include impairments of computer software assets and severance costs associated with the departures of certain employees mainly attributable to our "How We Work" program which focuses on simplifying our operating structure. Reorganization expenses in 2022 included severance costs and impairments of computer software assets mainly attributable to our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business which was part of an overall approach to reduce our exposure to volatile catastrophe risk. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of
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which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated operating income (loss).

Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments is primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, this income (loss) is excluded from operating income (loss).

Certain users of our financial statements evaluate performance exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments in order to understand the profitability of recurring sources of income.

We believe that showing net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments reflects the underlying fundamentals of our business. In addition, we believe that this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze performance in a manner similar to how our management analyzes the underlying business performance. We also believe this measure follows industry practice and, therefore, facilitates comparison of our performance with our peer group. We believe that equity analysts and certain rating agencies that follow us, and the insurance industry as a whole, generally exclude these items from their analyses for the same reasons. The reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this press release.

We also present operating income (loss) per diluted common share and annualized operating ROACE, which are derived from the operating income (loss) measure and are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, earnings (loss) per diluted common share and annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE"), respectively, in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this press release.

Constant Currency Basis
We present gross premiums written and net premiums written on a constant currency basis in this press release. The amounts presented on a constant currency basis are calculated by applying the average foreign exchange rate from the current year to the prior year amounts. We believe this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze growth in gross premiums written and net premiums written on a constant basis. The reconciliation to gross premiums written and net premiums written on a GAAP basis is presented in the 'Insurance Segment' and 'Reinsurance Segment' sections of this press release.


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Pre-Tax Total Return on Cash and Investments excluding Foreign Exchange Movements
Pre-tax total return on cash and investments excluding foreign exchange movements measures net investment income (loss), net investments gains (losses), interest in income (loss) of equity method investments, and change in unrealized gains (losses) generated by average cash and investment balances. We believe this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze the performance of our investment portfolio. The reconciliation of pre-tax total return on cash and investments excluding foreign exchange movements to pre-tax total return on cash and investments, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Investments' section of this press release.
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INVESTOR FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT

THIRD QUARTER 2023



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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
92 Pitts Bay Road
Pembroke HM 08 Bermuda
Contact Information:
Miranda Hunter
Investor Contact
 (441) 405-2635
investorrelations@axiscapital.com
Website Information:
www.axiscapital.com
This report is for informational purposes only. It should be read in conjunction with the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS
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II. Income Statements  
  
  
  
  
III. Balance Sheets  
  
b. Cash and Invested Assets:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
IV. Losses Reserve Analysis  
  
  
V. Share Analysis  
  
  
VI. Non-GAAP Financial Measures  
  
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VII. Additional Information Regarding the Company's Exit from Catastrophe and Property Lines of Business



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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") underwriting operations are organized around its global underwriting platforms, AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. The Company has determined that it has two reportable segments, insurance and reinsurance.

DEFINITIONS AND PRESENTATION
All financial information contained herein is unaudited, except for the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2022 and consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Amounts may not reconcile due to rounding differences.
Unless otherwise noted, all data is in thousands, except for ratio information.
NM - Not meaningful is defined as a variance greater than +/- 100%; NA - Not applicable

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this document, including statements regarding our estimates, beliefs, expectations, intentions, strategies or projections are forward-looking statements. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the United States ("U.S.") federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "could", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "plan", "believe", "predict", "potential", "intend" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond management's control.

Forward-looking statements contained in this document may include, but are not limited to, information regarding our estimates for catastrophes and other weather-related losses including losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, measurements of potential losses in the fair market value of our investment portfolio and derivative contracts, our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, the outcome of our strategic initiatives including our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business, our expectations regarding pricing, and other market and economic conditions including the liquidity of financial markets, developments in the commercial real estate market, inflation, our growth prospects, and valuations of the potential impact of movements in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices, and foreign currency exchange rates.

Forward-looking statements only reflect our expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

Insurance Risk
the cyclical nature of the insurance and reinsurance business leading to periods with excess underwriting capacity and unfavorable premium rates;
the occurrence and magnitude of natural and man-made disasters, including the potential increase of our exposure to natural catastrophe losses due to climate change and the potential for inherently unpredictable losses from man-made catastrophes, such as cyber-attacks;
the effects of emerging claims, systemic risks, and coverage and regulatory issues, including increasing litigation and uncertainty related to coverage definitions, limits, terms and conditions;
actual claims exceeding reserves for losses and loss expenses;
losses related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Russian invasion of Ukraine, terrorism and political unrest, or other unanticipated losses;
the adverse impact of inflation;
the failure of any of the loss limitation methods we employ;
the failure of our cedants to adequately evaluate risks;

Strategic Risk
underwriting and investment exposure in light of the recent disruption in the banking sector, which we expect to be within our risk appetite for an event of this nature;
changes in the political environment of certain countries in which we operate or underwrite business, including the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union;
the loss of business provided to us by major brokers;
a decline in our ratings with rating agencies;
the loss of one or more of our key executives;
increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from investors, customers, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders regarding environmental, social and governance matters;
the adverse impact of contagious diseases (including COVID-19) on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity;


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Credit and Market Risk
the inability to purchase reinsurance or collect amounts due to us from reinsurance we have purchased;
the failure of our policyholders or intermediaries to pay premiums;
general economic, capital and credit market conditions, including banking and commercial real estate sector instability, financial market illiquidity and fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices, and/or foreign currency exchange rates;
breaches by third parties in our program business of their obligations to us;

Liquidity Risk
the inability to access sufficient cash to meet our obligations when they are due;

Operational Risk
changes in accounting policies or practices;
the use of industry models and changes to these models;
difficulties with technology and/or data security;
the failure of the processes, people or systems that we rely on to maintain our operations and manage the operational risks inherent to our business, including those outsourced to third parties;

Regulatory Risk
changes in governmental regulations and potential government intervention in our industry;
inadvertent failure to comply with certain laws and regulations relating to sanctions, foreign corrupt practices, data protection and privacy; and

Risks Related to Taxation
changes in tax laws.

Readers should carefully consider the risks noted above together with other factors including but not limited to those described under Item 1A, 'Risk Factors' in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as those factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic and other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BUSINESS DESCRIPTIONS

INSURANCE SEGMENT

Our insurance segment offers specialty insurance products to a variety of niche markets on a worldwide basis. The following are the lines of business in our insurance segment:
Professional Lines: provides directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime, professional indemnity, medical malpractice and other financial insurance related covers for public and private commercial enterprises, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and other professional service providers. This business is predominantly written on a claims-made basis.

Property: provides physical loss or damage, business interruption and machinery breakdown cover for virtually all types of property, including commercial buildings, residential premises, construction projects, and onshore renewable energy installations, and physical damage and business interruption following an act of terrorism. This line of business includes primary and excess risks, some of which are catastrophe-exposed.

Liability: provides cover for primary and low to mid-level excess and umbrella commercial liability risks in the U.S. wholesale markets in addition to primary and excess of loss employers, public, and products liability business predominately in the U.K. Target industry sectors include construction, manufacturing, transportation and trucking, and other services.

Cyber: provides cover for cyber, technology errors and omissions, media and miscellaneous professional liability. Cover is provided for a range of risks including data recovery and bricking, cyber-crime, liability and regulatory actions, business interruption, extortion, reputational harm, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and media liability.

Marine and Aviation: Marine provides cover for traditional marine classes, including offshore energy, renewable offshore energy, cargo, liability including kidnap and ransom, fine art, specie, and hull war. Offshore energy coverages include physical damage, business interruption, operator's extra expense and liability coverage for all aspects of offshore upstream energy, from exploration and construction through the operation and distribution phases. Aviation provides hull and liability, and specific war cover primarily for passenger airlines but also for cargo operations, general aviation operations, airports, aviation authorities, security firms and product manufacturers.

Accident and Health: includes personal accident, travel insurance and specialty health products for employer and affinity groups, and pet insurance.

Credit and Political Risk: provides credit and political risk insurance products for banks, commodity traders, corporations and multilateral and export credit agencies. Cover is provided for a range of risks including sovereign and corporate credit default, political violence, currency inconvertibility and non-transfer, expropriation, aircraft non-repossession and contract frustration due to political events.


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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
BUSINESS DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
REINSURANCE SEGMENT

Our reinsurance segment provides treaty reinsurance to insurance companies on a worldwide basis, written on an excess of loss or a proportional basis. For excess of loss business, we typically indemnify the reinsured for a portion of losses, individually and in the aggregate, in excess of a specified individual or aggregate loss deductible. For proportional business, we assume an agreed percentage of the underlying premiums and accept liability for the same percentage of losses and loss expenses. Our business is primarily produced through reinsurance brokers worldwide. The following are the lines of business in our reinsurance segment:
Liability: provides protection to insurers of admitted casualty business, excess and surplus lines casualty business and specialty casualty programs. The primary focus of the underlying business is general liability, workers' compensation, auto liability, and excess casualty.
Accident and Health: includes personal accident, specialty health, accidental death, travel, life and disability reinsurance products which are offered on a proportional and catastrophic or per life excess of loss basis.
Professional Lines: provides protection for directors’ and officers’ liability, employment practices liability, medical malpractice, professional indemnity, environmental liability, cyber and miscellaneous errors and omissions insurance risks. The underlying business is predominantly written on a claims-made basis. This business is written on a proportional and excess of loss basis.
Credit and Surety: Credit reinsurance provides reinsurance of trade credit insurance products and includes proportional and excess of loss structures. The underlying insurance indemnifies sellers of goods and services in the event of a payment default by the buyer of those goods and services. Surety reinsurance provides protection for losses arising from a broad array of surety bonds issued by insurers to satisfy regulatory demands or contract obligations in a variety of jurisdictions around the world. Mortgage reinsurance is provided to mortgage guaranty insurers and U.S. government sponsored entities for losses related to credit risk transfer into the private sector.
Motor: provides protection to insurers for motor liability and property damage losses arising out of any one occurrence. A loss occurrence can involve one or many claimants where the ceding insurer aggregates the claims from the occurrence. Traditional proportional and non-proportional reinsurance as well as structured solutions are offered.
Agriculture: provides protection for risks associated with the production of food and fiber on a global basis for primary insurance companies writing multi-peril crop insurance, crop hail, and named peril covers, as well as custom risk transfer mechanisms for agricultural dependent industries with exposures to crop yield and/or price deviations. This business is written on a proportional and aggregate stop loss reinsurance basis.
Marine and Aviation: Marine includes specialty marine classes such as cargo, hull, pleasure craft, marine liability, inland marine and offshore energy. The principal perils covered by policies in this portfolio include physical loss, damage and/or liability arising from natural perils of the seas or land, man-made events including fire and explosion, stranding/sinking/salvage, pollution, shipowners and maritime employers liability. This business is written on a non-proportional and proportional basis. Aviation provides cover for airline, aerospace and general aviation exposures. This business is written on a proportional and non-proportional basis. The Company exited Aviation business effective January 1, 2023.
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Catastrophe: provides protection for most catastrophic losses that are covered in the underlying insurance policies written by our cedants. The underlying policies principally cover property-related exposures but other exposures including workers compensation and personal accident are also covered. The principal perils covered by policies in this portfolio include hurricane and windstorm, earthquake, flood, tornado, hail and fire. In some instances, terrorism may be a covered peril or the only peril. This business is written on a proportional and an excess of loss basis. The Company exited this line of business in June 2022.
Property: provides protection for property damage and related losses resulting from natural and man-made perils that are covered in the underlying personal and commercial lines insurance policies written by our cedants. The predominant exposure is to property damage, but other risks, including business interruption and other non-property losses, may also be covered when arising from a covered peril. The most significant perils covered by policies in this portfolio include windstorm, tornado and earthquake, but other perils such as freezes, riots, floods, industrial explosions, fires, hail and a number of other loss events are also included. This business is written on a proportional and excess of loss basis. The Company exited this line of business in June 2022.
Engineering: provides protection for all types of construction risks and risks associated with erection, testing and commissioning of machinery and plants during the construction stage. This line of business also includes cover for losses arising from operational failures of machinery, plant and equipment and electronic equipment as well as business interruption. The Company exited this line of business in 2020.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
  Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
  20232022Change20232022Change
HIGHLIGHTSGross premiums written$1,905,878 $1,707,808 11.6 %$6,572,232 $6,455,899 1.8 %
Gross premiums written - Insurance76.5 %77.2 %(0.7)pts69.3 %63.7 %5.6 pts
Gross premiums written - Reinsurance23.5 %22.8 %0.7 pts30.7 %36.3 %(5.6)pts
Net premiums written$975,357 $1,036,784 (5.9 %)$4,030,070 $4,166,502 (3.3 %)
Net premiums earned$1,322,564 $1,284,866 2.9 %$3,818,508 $3,820,163 — %
Net premiums earned - Insurance67.0 %60.9 %6.1 pts66.6 %60.3 %6.3 pts
Net premiums earned - Reinsurance33.0 %39.1 %(6.1)pts33.4 %39.7 %(6.3)pts
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders
$180,535 $(16,947)nm$496,182 $151,904 nm
Operating income [a]
$201,891 $2,507 nm$593,122 $331,323 79.0 %
Annualized return on average common equity [b]
16.1 %(1.7 %)17.8 pts15.4 %4.7 %10.7 pts
Annualized operating return on average common equity [c]
18.0 %0.3 %17.7 pts18.4 %10.2 %8.2 pts
Total shareholders’ equity$5,033,208 $4,343,423 15.9 %$5,033,208 $4,343,423 15.9 %
PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE DATA
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share
$2.10 ($0.20)nm$5.77 $1.77 nm
Operating income per diluted common share [d]
$2.34 $0.03 nm$6.90 $3.86 78.8 %
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding86,108 84,660 1.7 %85,927 85,674 0.3 %
Book value per common share$52.60 $44.80 17.4 %$52.60 $44.80 17.4 %
Book value per diluted common share (treasury stock method)$51.17 $43.50 17.6 %$51.17 $43.50 17.6 %
Tangible book value per diluted common share (treasury stock method) [a]
$48.44 $40.64 19.2 %$48.44 $40.64 19.2 %
FINANCIAL RATIOSCurrent accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.3 %57.1 %(0.8)pts56.1 %55.5 %0.6 pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.2 %16.6 %(13.4)pts2.9 %8.9 %(6.0)pts
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %73.7 %(14.2)pts59.0 %64.4 %(5.4)pts
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.4 %)0.2 pts(0.3 %)(0.4 %)0.1 pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.3 %73.3 %(14.0)pts58.7 %64.0 %(5.3)pts
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %18.7 %1.2 pts19.6 %19.5 %0.1 pts
General and administrative expense ratio [e]
13.5 %12.3 %1.2 pts13.4 %12.9 %0.5 pts
Combined ratio92.7 %104.3 %(11.6)pts91.7 %96.4 %(4.7)pts
INVESTMENT DATATotal assets$29,472,524 $27,119,753 8.7 %$29,472,524 $27,119,753 8.7 %
Total cash and invested assets [f]
$16,132,296 $15,640,704 3.1 %$16,132,296 $15,640,704 3.1 %
Net investment income$154,201 $88,177 74.9 %$424,802 $271,744 56.3 %
Net investment gains (losses)$(53,114)$(146,458)(63.7 %)$(97,671)$(414,231)(76.4 %)
Book yield of fixed maturities4.1 %2.9 %1.2 pts4.1 %2.9 %1.2 pts
[a]    Operating income (loss), operating income (loss) per diluted common share, annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE") and tangible book value per diluted common share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. The reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders, earnings (loss) per diluted common share, annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE") and book value per diluted common share, respectively, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items are provided later in this document.
[b]    Annualized ROACE is calculated by dividing annualized net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders for the period by the average common shareholders’ equity determined using the
common shareholders’ equity balances at the beginning and end of the period.
[c]    Annualized operating ROACE is calculated by dividing annualized operating income (loss) for the period by the average common shareholders’ equity determined using the common shareholders’ equity balances at the beginning and end of the period.
[d]    Operating income (loss) per diluted common share is calculated by dividing operating income (loss) for the period by weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
[e]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
[f]    Total cash and invested assets represents the total cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturities, equity securities, mortgage loans, other investments, equity method investments, short-term investments, accrued interest receivable and net receivable (payable) for investments sold (purchased).
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Revenues
Net premiums earned$1,322,564 $1,284,866 $3,818,508 $3,820,163 
Net investment income154,201 88,177 424,802 271,744 
Net investment gains (losses)(53,114)(146,458)(97,671)(414,231)
Other insurance related income10,344 1,092 16,444 9,998 
Total revenues1,433,995 1,227,677 4,162,083 3,687,674 
Expenses
Net losses and loss expenses783,940 941,911 2,240,840 2,444,196 
Acquisition costs263,389 240,511 747,027 746,443 
General and administrative expenses179,283 158,245 514,596 492,872 
Foreign exchange gains(50,570)(135,660)(11,755)(236,934)
Interest expense and financing costs16,445 15,915 50,077 46,720 
Reorganization expenses28,997 6,213 28,997 21,941 
Amortization of intangible assets2,729 2,729 8,188 8,188 
Total expenses1,224,213 1,229,864 3,577,970 3,523,426 
Income (loss) before income taxes and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments
209,782 (2,187)584,113 164,248 
Income tax (expense) benefit(24,624)363 (68,078)5,304 
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments2,940 (7,560)2,835 5,040 
Net income (loss)188,098 (9,384)518,870 174,592 
Preferred share dividends7,563 7,563 22,688 22,688 
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders$180,535 $(16,947)$496,182 $151,904 




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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$1,905,878 $2,284,378 $2,381,976 $1,758,696 $1,707,808 $1,646,489 $8,214,595 
Ceded premiums written(930,521)(838,021)(773,620)(662,142)(671,024)(650,018)(2,951,539)
Net premiums written975,357 1,446,357 1,608,356 1,096,554 1,036,784 996,471 5,263,056 
Gross premiums earned2,046,222 1,969,662 1,921,768 2,050,239 2,012,426 1,879,280 7,936,382 
Ceded premiums earned(723,658)(703,917)(691,569)(710,077)(727,560)(667,853)(2,776,056)
Net premiums earned1,322,564 1,265,745 1,230,199 1,340,162 1,284,866 1,211,427 5,160,326 
Other insurance related income10,344 5,524 577 3,076 1,092 7,665 13,073 
Total underwriting revenues1,332,908 1,271,269 1,230,776 1,343,238 1,285,958 1,219,092 5,173,399 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses783,940 736,257 720,642 798,214 941,911 911,369 3,242,410 
Acquisition costs263,389 253,265 230,373 275,573 240,511 231,712 1,022,017 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [a]
138,601 133,255 140,395 137,220 132,570 134,826 550,289 
Total underwriting expenses1,185,930 1,122,777 1,091,410 1,211,007 1,314,992 1,277,907 4,814,716 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS) [b]146,978 148,492 139,366 132,231 (29,034)(58,815)358,683 
OTHER (EXPENSES) REVENUES
Net investment income154,201 136,829 133,771 147,085 88,177 107,339 418,829 
Net investment gains (losses)(53,114)(24,370)(20,190)(42,558)(146,458)10,932 (456,789)
Corporate expenses [a]
(40,682)(35,248)(26,416)(50,252)(25,675)(23,134)(130,054)
Foreign exchange (losses) gains50,570 (30,104)(8,710)(78,989)135,660 28,032 157,945 
Interest expense and financing costs(16,445)(16,738)(16,894)(16,426)(15,915)(15,954)(63,146)
Reorganization expenses(28,997)— — (9,485)(6,213)— (31,426)
Amortization of value of business acquired — — — — (1,028)— 
Amortization of intangible assets(2,729)(2,729)(2,729)(2,729)(2,729)(3,149)(10,917)
Total other (expenses) revenues62,804 27,640 58,832 (53,354)26,847 103,038 (115,558)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN INCOME (LOSS) OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS209,782 176,132 198,198 78,877 (2,187)44,223 243,125 
Income tax (expense) benefit(24,624)(27,558)(15,896)(27,341)363 (1,186)(22,037)
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments2,940 2,100 (2,205)(3,045)(7,560)11,911 1,995 
NET INCOME (LOSS) 188,098 150,674 180,097 48,491 (9,384)54,948 223,083 
Preferred share dividends(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(30,250)
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE (ATTRIBUTABLE) TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$180,535 $143,111 $172,534 $40,928 $(16,947)$47,385 $192,833 
[a]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also includes corporate expenses.
[b]    Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above.
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CONSOLIDATED KEY RATIOS
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
KEY RATIOS/PER SHARE DATA
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.3 %56.1 %55.8 %55.5 %57.1 %55.4 %55.5 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.2 %2.6 %3.1 %4.7 %16.6 %20.7 %7.8 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %58.7 %58.9 %60.2 %73.7 %76.1 %63.3 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.5 %)(0.3 %)(0.6 %)(0.4 %)(0.9 %)(0.5 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.3 %58.2 %58.6 %59.6 %73.3 %75.2 %62.8 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %20.0 %18.7 %20.6 %18.7 %19.1 %19.8 %
General and administrative expense ratio [a]
13.5 %13.3 %13.6 %13.9 %12.3 %13.1 %13.2 %
Combined ratio92.7 %91.5 %90.9 %94.1 %104.3 %107.4 %95.8 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding85,22385,20784,86484,66784,66084,77184,864
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding  [b]
86,10885,81285,85385,65584,66085,33685,669
Earnings (loss) per common share$2.12$1.68$2.03$0.48($0.20)$0.56$2.27
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share$2.10$1.67$2.01$0.48($0.20)$0.56$2.25
Annualized ROACE16.1 %12.9 %16.2 %4.2 %(1.7 %)3.9 %4.3 %
Annualized operating ROACE18.0 %17.2 %18.8 %16.9 %0.3 %0.1 %11.1 %
[a]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
[b]    Due to the net loss attributable to common shareholders recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022, the share equivalents were anti-dilutive.























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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 Nine months ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
 20232022202120222021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$6,572,232 $6,455,899 $6,123,156 $8,214,595 $7,685,984 
Ceded premiums written(2,542,162)(2,289,397)(2,143,941)(2,951,539)(2,759,360)
Net premiums written4,030,070 4,166,502 3,979,215 5,263,056 4,926,624 
Gross premiums earned5,937,651 5,886,143 5,345,188 7,936,382 7,281,709 
Ceded premiums earned(2,119,143)(2,065,980)(1,873,098)(2,776,056)(2,571,859)
Net premiums earned3,818,508 3,820,163 3,472,090 5,160,326 4,709,850 
Other insurance related income16,444 9,998 16,262 13,073 23,295 
Total underwriting revenues3,834,952 3,830,161 3,488,352 5,173,399 4,733,145 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses2,240,840 2,444,196 2,292,559 3,242,410 3,008,783 
Acquisition costs747,027 746,443 669,654 1,022,017 921,834 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [a]
412,251 413,069 396,455 550,289 536,834 
Total underwriting expenses3,400,118 3,603,708 3,358,668 4,814,716 4,467,451 
UNDERWRITING INCOME [b]434,834 226,453 129,684 358,683 265,694 
OTHER (EXPENSES) REVENUES
Net investment income424,802 271,744 326,174 418,829 454,301 
Net investment gains (losses)(97,671)(414,231)113,868 (456,789)134,279 
Corporate expenses [a]
(102,345)(79,803)(82,365)(130,054)(126,470)
Foreign exchange (losses) gains11,755 236,934 4,316 157,945 (315)
Interest expense and financing costs(50,077)(46,720)(46,759)(63,146)(62,302)
Reorganization expenses(28,997)(21,941)— (31,426)— 
Amortization of value of business acquired — (3,083)— (3,854)
Amortization of intangible assets(8,188)(8,188)(9,163)(10,917)(12,424)
Total other (expenses) revenues149,279 (62,205)302,988 (115,558)383,215 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN INCOME OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
584,113 164,248 432,672 243,125 648,909 
Income tax (expense) benefit(68,078)5,304 (49,827)(22,037)(62,384)
Interest in income of equity method investments
2,835 5,040 30,871 1,995 32,084 
NET INCOME518,870 174,592 413,716 223,083 618,609 
Preferred share dividends(22,688)(22,688)(22,688)(30,250)(30,250)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$496,182 $151,904 $391,028 $192,833 $588,359 
[a]   Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to total general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also includes corporate expenses.
[b] Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above.
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CONSOLIDATED KEY RATIOS
 Nine months ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
 20232022202120222021
KEY RATIOS/PER SHARE DATA
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.1 %55.5 %55.4 %55.5 %55.1 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio2.9 %8.9 %11.3 %7.8 %9.5 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.0 %64.4 %66.7 %63.3 %64.6 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.3 %)(0.4 %)(0.7 %)(0.5 %)(0.7 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio58.7 %64.0 %66.0 %62.8 %63.9 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.6 %19.5 %19.3 %19.8 %19.6 %
General and administrative expense ratio [a]
13.4 %12.9 %13.8 %13.2 %14.0 %
Combined ratio91.7 %96.4 %99.1 %95.8 %97.5 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding85,099 84,930 84,684 84,864 84,707 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
85,927 85,674 85,191 85,669 85,291 
Earnings per common share
$5.83 $1.79 $4.62 $2.27 $6.95 
Earnings per diluted common share$5.77 $1.77 $4.59 $2.25 $6.90 
Annualized ROACE15.4 %4.7 %10.9 %4.3 %12.2 %
Annualized operating ROACE18.4 %10.2 %7.1 %11.1 %9.1 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.

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CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
 InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$1,457,624 $448,254 $1,905,878 $4,557,386 $2,014,846 $6,572,232 
Ceded premiums written(572,372)(358,149)(930,521)(1,768,537)(773,625)(2,542,162)
Net premiums written885,252 90,105 975,357 2,788,849 1,241,221 4,030,070 
Gross premiums earned1,463,578 582,644 2,046,222 4,227,711 1,709,940 5,937,651 
Ceded premiums earned(577,864)(145,794)(723,658)(1,682,791)(436,352)(2,119,143)
Net premiums earned885,714 436,850 1,322,564 2,544,920 1,273,588 3,818,508 
Other insurance related income (loss)(22)10,366 10,344 90 16,354 16,444 
Total underwriting revenues885,692 447,216 1,332,908 2,545,010 1,289,942 3,834,952 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses491,368 292,572 783,940 1,398,486 842,354 2,240,840 
Acquisition costs169,384 94,005 263,389 473,413 273,614 747,027 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses120,330 18,271 138,601 350,494 61,757 412,251 
Total underwriting expenses781,082 404,848 1,185,930 2,222,393 1,177,725 3,400,118 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$104,610 $42,368 $146,978 $322,617 $112,217 $434,834 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$37,145 $4,518 $41,663 $87,968 $23,871 $111,839 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,609 $1,153 $2,762 $5,433 $7,685 $13,118 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses51.5 %66.2 %56.3 %51.7 %64.9 %56.1 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio4.2 %1.0 %3.2 %3.5 %1.8 %2.9 %
Current accident year loss ratio55.7 %67.2 %59.5 %55.2 %66.7 %59.0 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.2 %)(0.2 %)(0.2 %)(0.6 %)(0.3 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %67.0 %59.3 %55.0 %66.1 %58.7 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.1 %21.5 %19.9 %18.6 %21.5 %19.6 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio13.6 %4.2 %10.4 %13.7 %4.9 %10.7 %
Corporate expense ratio3.1 %2.7 %
Combined ratio88.2 %92.7 %92.7 %87.3 %92.5 %91.7 %

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROSS PREMIUMS WRITTEN BY SEGMENT BY LINE OF BUSINESS
Nine months ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
 Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021202320222022
INSURANCE SEGMENT
Professional Lines$285,739 $294,403 $221,615 $378,336 $317,074 $317,210 $801,757 $944,629 $1,322,966 
Property395,269 533,479 381,339 351,503 297,537 287,715 1,310,086 1,005,986 1,357,489 
Liability316,433 328,768 284,026 312,327 266,615 228,497 929,228 826,318 1,138,645 
Cyber148,011 182,049 152,788 157,794 182,367 148,366 482,847 486,952 644,746 
Marine and Aviation169,819 205,153 233,424 133,712 140,661 120,417 608,396 518,974 652,687 
Accident and Health88,742 85,836 79,384 68,551 66,153 46,644 253,963 189,849 258,399 
Credit and Political Risk53,611 54,462 63,036 68,582 47,483 27,651 171,109 142,068 210,649 
TOTAL INSURANCE SEGMENT$1,457,624 $1,684,150 $1,415,612 $1,470,805 $1,317,890 $1,176,500 $4,557,386 $4,114,776 $5,585,581 
REINSURANCE SEGMENT
Liability$184,665 $159,234 $198,861 $88,911 $156,500 $166,085 $542,760 $630,921 $719,831 
Accident and Health64,463 20,696 295,985 11,875 59,313 60,927 381,144 400,016 411,891 
Professional Lines42,950 186,233 136,201 66,597 27,575 24,279 365,384 334,210 400,807 
Credit and Surety70,486 103,430 115,237 63,873 53,944 55,807 289,153 234,692 298,565 
Motor27,113 26,966 140,115 30,231 22,035 12,151 194,194 209,563 239,794 
Agriculture37,846 66,985 22,399 10,904 39,312 11,992 127,231 117,108 128,012 
Marine and Aviation6,954 22,034 30,531 8,863 8,823 12,428 59,518 84,506 93,371 
Total434,477 585,578 939,329 281,254 367,502 343,669 1,959,384 2,011,016 2,292,271 
Run-off lines
Catastrophe6,415 10,874 16,301 1,110 21,227 88,396 33,590 221,700 222,810 
Property5,271 3,842 9,605 4,611 2,173 38,584 18,718 98,882 103,492 
Engineering2,091 (66)1,129 916 (984)(660)3,154 9,525 10,441 
Total run-off lines13,777 14,650 27,035 6,637 22,416 126,320 55,462 330,107 336,743 
TOTAL REINSURANCE SEGMENT$448,254 $600,228 $966,364 $287,891 $389,918 $469,989 $2,014,846 $2,341,123 $2,629,014 
CONSOLIDATED TOTAL$1,905,878 $2,284,378 $2,381,976 $1,758,696 $1,707,808 $1,646,489 $6,572,232 $6,455,899 $8,214,595 







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CONSOLIDATED DATA
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$1,905,878 $2,284,378 $2,381,976 $1,758,696 $1,707,808 $1,646,489 $8,214,595 
Ceded premiums written(930,521)(838,021)(773,620)(662,142)(671,024)(650,018)(2,951,539)
Net premiums written975,357 1,446,357 1,608,356 1,096,554 1,036,784 996,471 5,263,056 
Gross premiums earned2,046,222 1,969,662 1,921,768 2,050,239 2,012,426 1,879,280 7,936,382 
Ceded premiums earned(723,658)(703,917)(691,569)(710,077)(727,560)(667,853)(2,776,056)
Net premiums earned1,322,564 1,265,745 1,230,199 1,340,162 1,284,866 1,211,427 5,160,326 
Other insurance related income10,344 5,524 577 3,076 1,092 7,665 13,073 
  Total underwriting revenues1,332,908 1,271,269 1,230,776 1,343,238 1,285,958 1,219,092 5,173,399 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses783,940 736,257 720,642 798,214 941,911 911,369 3,242,410 
Acquisition costs263,389 253,265 230,373 275,573 240,511 231,712 1,022,017 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses138,601 133,255 140,395 137,220 132,570 134,826 550,289 
  Total underwriting expenses1,185,930 1,122,777 1,091,410 1,211,007 1,314,992 1,277,907 4,814,716 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$146,978 $148,492 $139,366 $132,231 $(29,034)$(58,815)$358,683 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$41,663 $32,228 $37,723 $63,610 $211,969 $249,830 $402,803 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$2,762 $6,319 $4,038 $7,901 $4,735 $11,012 $25,533 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.3 %56.1 %55.8 %55.5 %57.1 %55.4 %55.5 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.2 %2.6 %3.1 %4.7 %16.6 %20.7 %7.8 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %58.7 %58.9 %60.2 %73.7 %76.1 %63.3 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.5 %)(0.3 %)(0.6 %)(0.4 %)(0.9 %)(0.5 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.3 %58.2 %58.6 %59.6 %73.3 %75.2 %62.8 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %20.0 %18.7 %20.6 %18.7 %19.1 %19.8 %
General and administrative expenses ratio [a]
13.5 %13.3 %13.6 %13.9 %12.3 %13.1 %13.2 %
Combined ratio92.7 %91.5 %90.9 %94.1 %104.3 %107.4 %95.8 %
[a]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
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INSURANCE SEGMENT DATA
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$1,457,624 $1,684,150 $1,415,612 $1,470,805 $1,317,890 $1,176,500 $5,585,581 
Ceded premiums written(572,372)(663,129)(533,036)(584,019)(540,101)(469,008)(2,207,675)
Net premiums written885,252 1,021,021 882,576 886,786 777,789 707,492 3,377,906 
Gross premiums earned1,463,578 1,393,438 1,370,696 1,368,859 1,331,887 1,142,550 5,219,303 
Ceded premiums earned(577,864)(550,687)(554,240)(538,345)(549,786)(461,542)(2,085,148)
Net premiums earned885,714 842,751 816,456 830,514 782,101 681,008 3,134,155 
Other insurance related income (loss)(22)58 54 89 151 468 559 
Total underwriting revenues885,692 842,809 816,510 830,603 782,252 681,476 3,134,714 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses491,368 457,650 449,467 439,268 519,006 442,681 1,785,854 
Acquisition costs169,384 156,972 147,058 154,859 139,436 123,529 577,838 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses120,330 113,534 116,630 113,106 108,072 104,905 443,704 
Total underwriting expenses781,082 728,156 713,155 707,233 766,514 671,115 2,807,396 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$104,610 $114,653 $103,355 $123,370 $15,738 $10,361 $327,318 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$37,145 $26,440 $24,333 $33,218 $112,799 $104,873 $206,735 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,609 $2,784 $1,041 $3,955 $2,558 $5,418 $16,350 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses51.5 %51.5 %52.2 %49.3 %52.6 %50.8 %51.0 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio4.2 %3.1 %3.0 %4.1 %14.1 %15.0 %6.5 %
Current accident year loss ratio55.7 %54.6 %55.2 %53.4 %66.7 %65.8 %57.5 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.3 %)(0.1 %)(0.5 %)(0.3 %)(0.8 %)(0.5 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %54.3 %55.1 %52.9 %66.4 %65.0 %57.0 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.1 %18.6 %18.0 %18.6 %17.8 %18.1 %18.4 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses ratio13.6 %13.5 %14.2 %13.7 %13.8 %15.4 %14.2 %
Combined ratio88.2 %86.4 %87.3 %85.2 %98.0 %98.5 %89.6 %

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
REINSURANCE SEGMENT DATA
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$448,254 $600,228 $966,364 $287,891 $389,918 $469,989 $2,629,014 
Ceded premiums written(358,149)(174,892)(240,584)(78,123)(130,923)(181,010)(743,864)
Net premiums written90,105 425,336 725,780 209,768 258,995 288,979 1,885,150 
Gross premiums earned582,644 576,224 551,072 681,380 680,539 736,730 2,717,079 
Ceded premiums earned(145,794)(153,230)(137,329)(171,732)(177,774)(206,311)(690,908)
Net premiums earned436,850 422,994 413,743 509,648 502,765 530,419 2,026,171 
Other insurance related income10,366 5,466 523 2,987 941 7,197 12,514 
Total underwriting revenues447,216 428,460 414,266 512,635 503,706 537,616 2,038,685 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses292,572 278,607 271,175 358,946 422,905 468,688 1,456,556 
Acquisition costs94,005 96,293 83,315 120,714 101,075 108,183 444,179 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses18,271 19,721 23,765 24,114 24,498 29,921 106,585 
Total underwriting expenses404,848 394,621 378,255 503,774 548,478 606,792 2,007,320 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$42,368 $33,839 $36,011 $8,861 $(44,772)$(69,176)$31,365 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$4,518 $5,788 $13,390 $30,392 $99,170 $144,957 $196,068 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,153 $3,535 $2,997 $3,946 $2,177 $5,594 $9,183 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses66.2 %65.3 %63.0 %65.5 %64.2 %61.4 %62.6 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio1.0 %1.4 %3.3 %5.7 %20.3 %28.0 %9.7 %
Current accident year loss ratio67.2 %66.7 %66.3 %71.2 %84.5 %89.4 %72.3 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.8 %)(0.8 %)(0.8 %)(0.4 %)(1.0 %)(0.4 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio67.0 %65.9 %65.5 %70.4 %84.1 %88.4 %71.9 %
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %22.8 %20.1 %23.7 %20.1 %20.4 %21.9 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.2 %4.6 %5.8 %4.7 %4.9 %5.6 %5.3 %
Combined ratio92.7 %93.3 %91.4 %98.8 %109.1 %114.4 %99.1 %




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STRATEGIC CAPITAL PARTNERS
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2023202220232022
TOTAL MANAGED PREMIUMS [a]InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
Total Managed Premiums$1,457,624 $448,254 $1,905,878 $1,317,890 $389,918 $1,707,808 $4,557,386 $2,014,846 $6,572,232 $4,114,776 $2,341,123 $6,455,899 
Premiums ceded to Harrington Re
233 53,834 54,067 4,279 44,867 49,146 5,458 264,797 270,255 14,704 263,803 278,507 
Premiums ceded to Other Strategic Capital Partners
 304,315 304,315 — 86,056 86,056  508,828 508,828 — 401,938 401,938 
Premiums ceded to Other Reinsurers
572,139  572,139 535,822 — 535,822 1,763,079  1,763,079 1,608,952 — 1,608,952 
Net premiums written$885,252 $90,105 $975,357 $777,789 $258,995 $1,036,784 $2,788,849 $1,241,221 $4,030,070 $2,491,120 $1,675,382 $4,166,502 
FEE INCOME FROM STRATEGIC CAPITAL PARTNERS [b]
Other insurance related income
$ $10,366 $10,366 $— $519 $519 $ $16,354 $16,354 $— $8,184 $8,184 
Offset to general and administrative expenses
 9,610 9,610 — 10,583 10,583  26,160 26,160 — 32,365 32,365 
Total Fee income$ $19,976 $19,976 $— $11,102 $11,102 $ $42,514 $42,514 $— $40,549 $40,549 
[a]    Total managed premiums represents gross premiums written of $1.9 billion and $1.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $6.6 billion and $6.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and includes premiums written by the insurance and reinsurance segments on behalf of strategic capital partners and other reinsurers. Premiums ceded to strategic capital partners and other reinsurers by AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re are presented above.
[b]    Fee income from strategic capital partners represents service fees and reimbursement of expenses from strategic capital partners.


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NET INVESTMENT INCOME
  Nine months ended September 30,Year ended December 31,
 Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021202320222022
Fixed maturities$133,006 $124,390 $118,262 $105,077 $87,364 $63,712 $375,659 $224,780 $329,858 
Other investments312 (5,341)486 24,242 (7,576)41,695 (4,543)32,801 57,043 
Equity securities3,050 2,990 2,455 3,041 2,490 2,724 8,495 7,349 10,390 
Mortgage loans8,892 8,880 8,386 8,084 6,256 4,426 26,158 15,323 23,407 
Cash and cash equivalents14,465 11,161 10,012 10,127 5,350 692 35,638 10,147 20,273 
Short-term investments2,195 2,129 1,660 1,964 1,004 391 5,984 1,571 3,535 
Gross investment income161,920 144,209 141,261 152,535 94,888 113,640 447,391 291,971 444,506 
Investment expenses(7,719)(7,380)(7,490)(5,450)(6,711)(6,301)(22,589)(20,227)(25,677)
Net investment income$154,201 $136,829 $133,771 $147,085 $88,177 $107,339 $424,802 $271,744 $418,829 


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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30,June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,September 30,
202320232023202220222021
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value$11,723,368 $11,564,397 $11,627,555 $11,326,894 $10,784,353 $12,380,959 
Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost712,840 717,310 716,768 698,351 690,380 416,879 
Equity securities, at fair value556,262 596,692 573,916 485,253 469,839 618,822 
Mortgage loans, held for investment, at fair value610,277 609,274 634,470 627,437 653,700 623,487 
Other investments, at fair value954,571 970,079 1,008,887 996,751 970,310 892,664 
Equity method investments162,412 148,183 146,083 148,288 151,333 145,080 
Short-term investments, at fair value115,959 46,282 70,416 70,310 80,260 68,267 
Total investments14,835,689 14,652,217 14,778,095 14,353,284 13,800,175 15,146,158 
Cash and cash equivalents1,267,315 1,518,270 1,179,295 1,174,653 1,835,262 1,499,204 
Accrued interest receivable99,978 100,915 97,983 94,418 77,771 62,423 
Insurance and reinsurance premium balances receivable3,207,444 3,371,439 3,119,158 2,733,464 2,788,484 2,978,996 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses6,031,527 5,865,609 5,823,417 5,831,172 5,244,263 4,989,645 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses594,375 572,757 593,013 539,676 438,497 506,503 
Deferred acquisition costs503,617 586,085 560,173 473,569 541,544 544,384 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums1,973,378 1,767,474 1,632,513 1,550,370 1,597,586 1,460,723 
Receivable for investments sold17,306 22,102 7,079 16,052 6,452 2,028 
Goodwill100,801 100,801 100,801 100,801 100,801 100,801 
Intangible assets189,612 192,342 195,071 197,800 200,529 211,557 
Value of business acquired — — — — 770 
Operating lease right-of-use assets104,240 108,511 88,155 92,214 96,631 107,791 
Other assets547,242 457,171 390,224 438,338 391,758 324,154 
TOTAL ASSETS$29,472,524 $29,315,693 $28,564,977 $27,595,811 $27,119,753 $27,935,137 
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses$15,555,256 $15,419,498 $15,314,644 $15,168,863 $14,652,196 $14,658,996 
Unearned premiums4,995,785 5,139,177 4,821,775 4,361,447 4,650,934 4,464,282 
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable1,900,188 1,783,610 1,574,608 1,522,764 1,569,946 1,442,729 
Debt1,313,358 1,313,006 1,312,658 1,312,314 1,312,633 1,310,650 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances85,790 85,790 85,790 81,388 80,540 — 
Payable for investments purchased87,992 81,835 78,711 19,693 78,956 239,073 
Operating lease liabilities116,547 121,922 99,130 102,577 103,345 123,874 
Other liabilities384,400 349,894 317,432 386,855 327,780 360,478 
TOTAL LIABILITIES24,439,316 24,294,732 23,604,748 22,955,901 22,776,330 22,600,082 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred shares550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 
Common shares2,206 2,206 2,206 2,206 2,206 2,206 
Additional paid-in capital2,375,678 2,361,185 2,347,637 2,366,253 2,354,895 2,336,895 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(775,439)(630,509)(571,896)(760,300)(1,042,650)150,122 
Retained earnings6,628,179 6,485,901 6,381,201 6,247,022 6,244,268 6,044,843 
Treasury shares, at cost(3,747,416)(3,747,822)(3,748,919)(3,765,271)(3,765,296)(3,749,011)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY5,033,208 5,020,961 4,960,229 4,639,910 4,343,423 5,335,055 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$29,472,524 $29,315,693 $28,564,977 $27,595,811 $27,119,753 $27,935,137 
Common shares outstanding85,228 85,216 85,183 84,668 84,666 84,773 
Diluted common shares outstanding [a]
87,617 87,706 87,660 87,113 87,205 87,216 
Book value per common share
$52.60 $52.47 $51.77 $48.31 $44.80 $56.45 
Book value per diluted common share$51.17 $50.98 $50.31 $46.95 $43.50 $54.86 
Tangible book value per diluted common share$48.44 $48.22 $47.53 $44.13 $40.64 $51.89 
Debt to total capital [b]
20.7 %20.7 %20.9 %22.0 %23.2 %19.7 %
[a]      Treasury stock method was applied. Under this method, unvested restricted stock units are included in determining the diluted common shares outstanding.
[b]      The debt to total capital ratio is calculated by dividing debt by total capital. Total capital represents the sum of total shareholders’ equity and debt.
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO
At September 30, 2023At December 31, 2022
Cost or
Amortized 
Cost
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value or Net Carrying ValuePercentageFair Value or Net Carrying ValuePercentage
Fixed Maturities, available for sale, at fair value
U.S. government and agency$2,976,548 $— $117 $(116,032)$2,860,633 17.6 %$2,639,330 16.8 %
Non-U.S. government718,298 (17)854 (48,880)670,255 4.2 %562,029 3.6 %
Corporate debt4,610,179 (8,684)5,737 (377,369)4,229,863 26.2 %4,255,556 27.2 %
Agency RMBS1,707,603 — 44 (166,142)1,541,505 9.6 %1,202,785 7.7 %
CMBS947,370 — 36 (82,355)865,051 5.4 %947,778 6.1 %
Non-Agency RMBS155,437 (133)123 (17,623)137,804 0.9 %133,534 0.9 %
ABS1,304,644 (38)711 (38,449)1,266,868 7.9 %1,429,527 9.2 %
Municipals167,248 (61)42 (15,840)151,389 0.9 %156,355 1.0 %
Total fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value12,587,327 (8,933)7,664 (862,690)11,723,368 72.7 %11,326,894 72.5 %
Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost
Corporate debt90,200 — — — 90,200 0.6 %85,200 0.5 %
ABS622,640 — — — 622,640 3.8 %613,151 4.0 %
Total fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost712,840 — — — 712,840 4.4 %698,351 4.5 %
Equity securities, at fair value
Common stocks3,130 — 327 (407)3,050 — %7,473 — %
Preferred Stocks5,339 — — (253)5,086 — %72 — %
Exchange-traded funds191,711 — 85,115 (3,032)273,794 1.7 %269,806 1.7 %
Bond mutual funds361,378 — — (87,046)274,332 1.7 %207,902 1.4 %
Total equity securities, at fair value561,558 — 85,442 (90,738)556,262 3.4 %485,253 3.1 %
Total fixed maturities and equity securities$13,861,725 $(8,933)$93,106 $(953,428)12,992,470 80.5 %12,510,498 80.1 %
Mortgage loans, held for investment610,277 3.8 %627,437 4.0 %
Other investments954,571 5.9 %996,751 6.4 %
Equity method investments162,412 1.0 %148,288 0.9 %
Short-term investments115,959 0.8 %70,310 0.5 %
Total investments14,835,689 92.0 %14,353,284 91.9 %
Cash and cash equivalents [a]1,267,315 7.9 %1,174,653 7.5 %
Accrued interest receivable99,978 0.6 %94,418 0.6 %
Net receivable/(payable) for investments sold (purchased)(70,686)(0.5 %)(3,641)— %
Total cash and invested assets$16,132,296 100.0 %$15,618,714 100.0 %
[a]    Includes $378 million and $423 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

At September 30, 2023At December 31, 2022
Fair ValuePercentageFair ValuePercentage
Other Investments:
Multi-strategy funds25,465 2.7 %32,616 3.3 %
Direct lending funds229,235 24.0 %258,626 25.9 %
Real estate funds307,177 32.2 %298,499 29.9 %
Private equity funds283,838 29.7 %265,836 26.7 %
Other privately held investments104,172 10.9 %136,158 13.7 %
Collateralized loan obligations - equity tranches4,684 0.5 %5,016 0.5 %
Total$954,571 100.0 %$996,751 100.0 %
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CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS COMPOSITION
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021
 Fair Value %
CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO
Fixed Maturities, available for sale:
U.S. government and agency17.6 %17.2 %18.1 %16.8 %15.3 %16.3 %
Non-U.S. government4.2 %3.6 %3.5 %3.6 %3.3 %4.4 %
Corporate debt26.2 %26.7 %26.9 %27.2 %26.5 %27.6 %
MBS:
Agency RMBS9.6 %8.7 %8.0 %7.7 %6.5 %7.1 %
CMBS5.4 %5.4 %5.8 %6.1 %6.4 %7.4 %
Non-agency RMBS0.9 %0.8 %0.8 %0.9 %0.9 %1.2 %
ABS7.9 %8.0 %8.7 %9.2 %9.2 %10.0 %
Municipals0.9 %0.9 %0.9 %1.0 %0.9 %1.2 %
Total Fixed Maturities, available for sale72.7 %71.3 %72.7 %72.5 %69.0 %75.2 %
Fixed Maturities, held to maturity:
Corporate debt0.6 %0.6 %0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %0.1 %
ABS3.8 %3.8 %4.0 %4.0 %3.9 %2.4 %
Total Fixed Maturities, held to maturity4.4 %4.4 %4.5 %4.5 %4.4 %2.5 %
Equity securities3.4 %3.7 %3.6 %3.1 %3.0 %3.8 %
Mortgage loans3.8 %3.8 %4.0 %4.0 %4.2 %3.8 %
Other investments5.9 %6.0 %6.3 %6.4 %6.2 %5.4 %
Equity method investments1.0 %0.9 %0.9 %0.9 %1.0 %0.9 %
Short-term investments0.8 %0.3 %0.5 %0.5 %0.4 %0.4 %
Total Investments92.0 %90.4 %92.5 %91.9 %88.2 %92.0 %
Cash and cash equivalents7.9 %9.4 %7.4 %7.5 %11.7 %9.1 %
Accrued interest receivable0.6 %0.6 %0.6 %0.6 %0.5 %0.4 %
Net receivable/(payable) for investments sold (purchased)(0.5 %)(0.4 %)(0.5 %)— %(0.4 %)(1.5 %)
Total Cash and Invested Assets100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
CREDIT QUALITY OF FIXED MATURITIES
U.S. government and agency23.0 %22.7 %23.5 %21.9 %20.8 %21.0 %
AAA [a]
22.4 %34.8 %34.3 %34.9 %35.2 %36.1 %
AA [a]
20.4 %7.0 %7.1 %7.3 %7.5 %7.1 %
A15.1 %15.6 %14.9 %15.3 %15.7 %14.5 %
BBB10.7 %11.2 %11.3 %11.5 %11.6 %12.4 %
Below BBB8.4 %8.7 %8.9 %9.1 %9.2 %8.9 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
MATURITY PROFILE OF FIXED MATURITIES
Within one year4.4 %4.9 %4.5 %3.4 %5.4 %4.0 %
From one to five years43.1 %42.3 %42.4 %42.5 %39.0 %38.3 %
From five to ten years15.7 %16.2 %16.4 %16.4 %17.1 %19.3 %
Above ten years1.1 %1.3 %1.4 %1.7 %1.8 %2.2 %
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities35.7 %35.3 %35.3 %36.0 %36.7 %36.2 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS
Book yield of fixed maturities4.1 %3.9 %3.7 %3.5 %2.9 %1.9 %
Yield to maturity of fixed maturities6.2 %5.9 %5.4 %5.6 %5.5 %1.4 %
Average duration of fixed maturities (inclusive of duration hedges)3.0 yrs2.9 yrs3.0 yrs3.0 yrs2.9 yrs3.1 yrs
Average credit qualityAA-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA-
[a]    Includes U.S. government-sponsored agencies, residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and reflect the downgrade of the U.S. government on August 1, 2023.
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CORPORATE DEBT INVESTED ASSETS COMPOSITION
At September 30, 2023
Fair Value or Net Carrying Value
% of Total
Corporate Debt
% of Total Cash and
Invested Assets
Composition by sector - Investment grade
Financial institutions:
U.S. banks$704,289 16.7 %4.4 %
Non-U.S. banks364,273 8.6 %2.3 %
Corporate/commercial finance295,758 7.0 %1.8 %
Insurance134,204 3.2 %0.8 %
Investment brokerage69,120 1.6 %0.4 %
Total financial institutions1,567,644 37.1 %9.7 %
Consumer non-cyclicals354,199 8.4 %2.2 %
Communications244,533 5.8 %1.5 %
Consumer cyclical202,010 4.8 %1.3 %
Utilities182,568 4.3 %1.1 %
Industrials167,677 4.0 %1.0 %
Technology158,613 3.7 %1.0 %
Energy128,949 3.0 %0.8 %
Non-U.S. government guaranteed 132,347 3.1 %0.8 %
Transportation87,158 2.1 %0.5 %
Total investment grade3,225,698 76.3 %19.9 %
Total non-investment grade1,004,165 23.7 %6.3 %
Total corporate debt, available for sale, at fair value$4,229,863 100.0 %26.2 %
Total corporate debt, held to maturity, at amortized cost$90,200 100.0 %0.6 %

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
TEN LARGEST CORPORATE DEBT HOLDINGS
At September 30, 2023  
Amortized
Cost
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Fair Value
% of Total
Fixed  Maturities
ISSUER [a]
BANK OF AMERICA CORP$115,396 $(13,839)$101,557 0.8 %
MORGAN STANLEY109,807 (12,918)96,889 0.8 %
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP107,285 (10,604)96,681 0.8 %
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY101,841 (10,023)91,818 0.7 %
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO97,220 (13,089)84,131 0.7 %
CITIGROUP INC92,738 (10,639)82,099 0.7 %
AT&T INC44,787 (7,121)37,666 0.3 %
COMCAST CORPORATION40,461 (3,553)36,908 0.3 %
UBS GROUP AG40,038 (5,897)34,141 0.3 %
TORONTO DOMINION BANK35,640 (1,759)33,881 0.3 %
Total ten largest corporate debt holdings
$785,213 $(89,442)$695,771 5.7 %
Total corporate debt, available for sale
$4,610,179 $(380,316)$4,229,863 34.0 %
[a]  These holdings represent direct investments in fixed maturities of the parent issuer and its major subsidiaries. These investments exclude asset and mortgage-backed securities that were issued, sponsored or serviced by the parent.
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MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES COMPOSITION
At September 30, 2023
Available for sale, at fair valueAgenciesAAAAAABBB
Non-Investment
Grade
Total
Residential MBS$1,541,505 $126,621 $5,582 $1,408 $102 $4,091 $1,679,309 
Commercial MBS74,787 734,430 49,263 5,889 682 — 865,051 
ABS— 1,016,883 123,241 91,540 34,848 356 1,266,868 
Total mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, available for sale, at fair value$1,616,292 $1,877,934 $178,086 $98,837 $35,632 $4,447 $3,811,228 
Percentage of total42.4 %49.3 %4.7 %2.6 %0.9 %0.1 %100.0 %
Held to maturity, at amortized costAgenciesAAAAAABBB
Non-Investment
Grade
Total
ABS$— $388,599 $234,041 $— $— $— $622,640 
Total mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost$ $388,599 $234,041 $ $ $ $622,640 
Percentage of total %62.4 %37.6 % % % %100.0 %

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
REINSURANCE RECOVERABLE ANALYSIS
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses:
Insurance$471,675 $435,052 $438,780 $394,817 $294,560 $338,908 
Reinsurance122,700 137,705 154,233 144,859 143,937 167,595 
Total$594,375 $572,757 $593,013 $539,676 $438,497 $506,503 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses: Case reserves
Insurance$1,121,359 $1,122,667 $1,152,901 $1,152,659 $877,360 $908,182 
Reinsurance657,627 680,184 695,196 677,591 658,797 575,628 
Total$1,778,986 $1,802,851 $1,848,097 $1,830,250 $1,536,157 $1,483,810 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses: IBNR
Insurance$3,213,455 $3,105,627 $3,034,739 $3,008,010 $2,744,920 $2,569,194 
Reinsurance
1,073,810 990,279 972,928 1,023,627 992,208 963,728 
Total$4,287,265 $4,095,906 $4,007,667 $4,031,637 $3,737,128 $3,532,922 
Allowance for expected credit losses:
Insurance$(31,554)$(29,985)$(29,335)$(27,463)$(26,234)$(23,664)
Reinsurance(3,170)(3,163)(3,012)(3,252)(2,788)(3,423)
Total$(34,724)$(33,148)$(32,347)$(30,715)$(29,022)$(27,087)
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses and loss expenses:
Insurance$4,774,935 $4,633,361 $4,597,085 $4,528,023 $3,890,606 $3,792,620 
Reinsurance1,850,967 1,805,005 1,819,345 1,842,825 1,792,154 1,703,528 
Total$6,625,902 $6,438,366 $6,416,430 $6,370,848 $5,682,760 $5,496,148 

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REINSURANCE RECOVERABLE ANALYSIS
At September 30, 2023
CategoriesReinsurance Recoverable, Gross of CollateralCollateralReinsurance
Recoverable,
Net of
Collateral
% of Total
Reinsurance
Recoverable,
Net of
Collateral
% of Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Allowance for expected credit lossesAllowance for expected credit losses as %
of Reinsurance 
Recoverable, Gross of Collateral
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss expenses
Top 10 reinsurers based on gross recoverables$3,531,920 $(1,512,657)$2,019,263 44.0%40.1%$(12,618)0.4%$3,519,302 
Other reinsurers balances > $20 million2,636,498 (438,318)2,198,180 47.9%43.7%(17,601)0.7%2,618,897 
Other reinsurers balances < $20 million492,208 (116,043)376,165 8.1%7.5%(4,505)0.9%487,703 
Total$6,660,626 $(2,067,018)$4,593,608 100.0%91.3%$(34,724)0.5%$6,625,902 
At September 30, 2023, reinsurance recoverable balances, gross of collateral, of 83.4% (December 31, 2022: 81.8%) were collectible from reinsurers rated the equivalent of A- or better by A.M. Best.
 
Reinsurance Recoverable, Net of Collateral
Top 10 Reinsurers
As a % of Total
As a % of Total
Shareholders’ Equity
1Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation12.6%11.5%
2Lloyds of London6.9%6.3%
3Hannover Ruck SE5.9%5.4%
4Transatlantic Reinsurance Co5.8%5.3%
5Harrington Re Ltd.4.6%4.2%
6SCOR Reinsurance Company4.4%4.0%
7Partner Reinsurance Co of the US4.2%3.8%
8Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.3.8%3.4%
9Everest Reinsurance Company3.5%3.2%
10Munich Reinsurance America, Inc3.2%3.0%
54.9%50.1%
At September 30, 2023, reinsurance recoverable balances, net of collateral, of 98.5% (December 31, 2022: 99.0%) were collectible from reinsurers rated the equivalent of A- or better by A.M. Best.
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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
 Reserve for losses and loss expensesReinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expensesNet reserve for losses and loss expensesReserve for losses and loss expensesReinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expensesNet reserve for losses and loss expenses
Reserve for losses and loss expenses
Beginning of period$15,419,498 $(5,865,609)$9,553,889 $15,168,863 $(5,831,172)$9,337,691 
Incurred losses and loss expenses1,205,262 (421,322)783,940 3,390,657 (1,149,817)2,240,840 
Paid losses and loss expenses(966,061)302,677 (663,384)(3,043,454)1,040,554 (2,002,900)
Foreign exchange and other(103,443)(47,273)(150,716)39,190 (91,092)(51,902)
End of period [a]
$15,555,256 $(6,031,527)$9,523,729 $15,555,256 $(6,031,527)$9,523,729 
[a]  At September 30, 2023, reserve for losses and loss expenses included IBNR of $10.1 billion, or 65% (December 31, 2022: $9.6 billion, or 63%).



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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES: PAID TO INCURRED ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
 InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
Gross paid losses and loss expenses$539,511 $426,550 $966,061 $1,769,943 $1,273,511 $3,043,454 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses(225,925)(76,752)(302,677)(798,120)(242,434)(1,040,554)
Net paid losses and loss expenses313,586 349,798 663,384 971,823 1,031,077 2,002,900 
Gross case reserves38,571 (105,361)(66,790)35,029 (161,499)(126,470)
Gross IBNR261,313 44,678 305,991 545,067 (71,394)473,673 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses(122,102)3,457 (118,645)(153,433)44,170 (109,263)
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses177,782 (57,226)120,556 426,663 (188,723)237,940 
Total net incurred losses and loss expenses$491,368 $292,572 $783,940 $1,398,486 $842,354 $2,240,840 
Gross reserve for losses and loss expenses$8,979,860 $6,575,396 $15,555,256 $8,979,860 $6,575,396 $15,555,256 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,609 $1,153 $2,762 $5,433 $7,685 $13,118 
Key Ratios
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net incurred losses and loss expenses63.8 %119.6 %84.6 %69.5 %122.4 %89.4 %
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned35.4 %80.1 %50.2 %38.2 %81.0 %52.5 %
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned20.1 %(13.1 %)9.1 %16.8 %(14.9 %)6.2 %
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %67.0 %59.3 %55.0 %66.1 %58.7 %
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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES: PAID TO INCURRED ANALYSIS
INSURANCE
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
INSURANCE SEGMENT
Gross paid losses and loss expenses$539,511 $672,765 $557,669 $605,505 $474,475 $441,854 $2,329,161 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses(225,925)(286,768)(285,428)(274,278)(172,617)(154,584)(953,438)
Net paid losses and loss expenses313,586 385,997 272,241 331,227 301,858 287,270 1,375,723 
Gross case reserves38,571 (59,310)55,769 131,714 162,750 47,583 96,140 
Gross IBNR261,313 152,830 130,922 68,639 276,075 326,336 613,866 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses(122,102)(21,867)(9,465)(92,312)(221,677)(218,508)(299,875)
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses177,782 71,653 177,226 108,041 217,148 155,411 410,131 
Total net incurred losses and loss expenses$491,368 $457,650 $449,467 $439,268 $519,006 $442,681 $1,785,854 
Gross reserve for losses and loss expenses$8,979,860 $8,733,273 $8,599,025 $8,381,593 $8,092,090 $7,797,533 $8,381,593 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,609 $2,784 $1,041 $3,955 $2,558 $5,418 $16,350 
Key Ratios
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net incurred losses and loss expenses63.8 %84.3 %60.6 %75.4 %58.2 %64.9 %77.0 %
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned35.4 %45.8 %33.3 %39.9 %38.6 %42.2 %43.9 %
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned20.1 %8.5 %21.8 %13.0 %27.8 %22.8 %13.1 %
Net losses and loss expenses ratio55.5 %54.3 %55.1 %52.9 %66.4 %65.0 %57.0 %
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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES: PAID TO INCURRED ANALYSIS
REINSURANCE
Year ended December 31,
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 20212022
REINSURANCE SEGMENT
Gross paid losses and loss expenses$426,550 $425,129 $421,831 $439,623 $492,973 $484,553 $1,832,894 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses(76,752)(84,810)(80,872)(85,613)(100,316)(78,672)(353,547)
Net paid losses and loss expenses349,798 340,319 340,959 354,010 392,657 405,881 1,479,347 
Gross case reserves(105,361)(83,887)27,748 22,597 (36,789)81,030 107,158 
Gross IBNR44,678 16,932 (133,002)17,823 127,731 142,067 17,334 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses3,457 5,243 35,470 (35,484)(60,694)(160,290)(147,283)
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses(57,226)(61,712)(69,784)4,936 30,248 62,807 (22,791)
Total net incurred losses and loss expenses$292,572 $278,607 $271,175 $358,946 $422,905 $468,688 $1,456,556 
Gross reserve for losses and loss expenses$6,575,396 $6,686,225 $6,715,619 $6,787,270 $6,560,106 $6,861,463 $6,787,270 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,153 $3,535 $2,997 $3,946 $2,177 $5,594 $9,183 
Key Ratios
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net incurred losses and loss expenses119.6 %122.2 %125.7 %98.6 %92.8 %86.6 %101.6 %
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned80.1 %80.5 %82.4 %69.5 %78.1 %76.5 %73.0 %
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned(13.1 %)(14.6 %)(16.9 %)0.9 %6.0 %11.9 %(1.1 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio67.0 %65.9 %65.5 %70.4 %84.1 %88.4 %71.9 %











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NET PROBABLE MAXIMUM LOSSES TO CERTAIN PEAK INDUSTRY CATASTROPHE EXPOSURES - AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2023
  
Estimated Net Exposures
(millions of U.S. dollars)
TerritoryPeril
50 Year
Return
Period
% of Common Shareholders' Equity
100 Year
Return
Period
% of Common Shareholders' Equity
250 Year
Return
Period
% of Common Shareholders' Equity
Single zone, single event
SoutheastU.S. Hurricane$122 2.7 %$147 3.3 %$167 3.7 %
NortheastU.S. Hurricane10 0.2 %30 0.7 %63 1.4 %
Mid-AtlanticU.S. Hurricane42 0.9 %91 2.0 %132 2.9 %
Gulf of MexicoU.S. Hurricane103 2.3 %125 2.8 %153 3.4 %
EuropeWindstorm56 1.2 %79 1.8 %99 2.2 %
JapanWindstorm0.2 %10 0.2 %18 0.4 %
JapanEarthquake40 0.9 %62 1.4 %102 2.3 %
CaliforniaEarthquake103 2.3 %137 3.1 %166 3.7 %
The table above shows our net Probable Maximum Loss ("PML") to a single natural peril catastrophe event within certain defined single zones which correspond to peak industry catastrophe exposures at October 1, 2023. The return period refers to the frequency with which losses of a given amount or greater are expected to occur. A zone is a geographic area in which the insurance risks are considered to be correlated to a single catastrophic event. Estimated losses from a modeled event are grouped into a single zone, as shown above, based on where the majority of the total estimated industry loss is expected to occur.
As indicated in the table above, our modeled single occurrence 1-in-100 year return period PML for a Southeast U.S. hurricane, net of reinsurance, is approximately $147 million. According to our modeling, there is a one percent chance that on an annual basis, losses incurred from a Southeast U.S. hurricane event could be in excess of $147 million. Conversely, there is a 99% chance that on an annual basis, the loss from a Southeast U.S. hurricane will fall below $147 million.
PMLs are based on results of stochastic models that consider a wide range of possible events, their losses and probabilities. It is important to consider that an actual event does not necessarily resemble one of the stochastic events and the specific characteristics of an actual event can lead to substantial differences between actual and modeled loss.
We have developed our PML estimates by combining judgment and experience with the outputs from the catastrophe model, commercially available from Verisk Analytics, Inc. Additionally, we have included our estimate of non-modeled perils and other factors, which we believe provides us with a more complete view of catastrophe risk.
Our PML estimates are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual losses and could cause actual losses to differ materially from those expressed above. We aim to reduce the potential for model error in a number of ways, the most important of which is by ensuring that management’s judgment supplements the model outputs. Models are continuously validated at the line of business and at a group level by our catastrophe model validation team. These validation procedures include sensitivity testing of models to understand their key variables and, where possible, back testing the model outputs to actual results.
Estimated net losses from peak zone catastrophes may change from period to period as a result of several factors, which include but are not limited to, updates to vendor catastrophe models, changes to internal modeling, underwriting portfolios, reinsurance purchasing strategy and foreign currency exchange rates.

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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION - AS REPORTED, U.S. GAAP
 Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders
$180,535 $(16,947)$496,182 $151,904 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Weighted average common shares outstanding85,223 84,660 85,099 84,930 
Dilutive share equivalents:
Share-based compensation plans [a]
885 — 828 744 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding86,108 84,660 85,927 85,674 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings (loss) per common share
$2.12 ($0.20)$5.83 $1.79 
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share
$2.10 ($0.20)$5.77 $1.77 
[a] Due to the net loss attributable to common shareholders recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022, the share equivalents were anti-dilutive.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION AND COMMON SHARES ROLL FORWARD
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders$180,535 $143,111 $172,534 $40,928 $(16,947)$47,385 
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Common shares - at beginning of period85,216 85,183 84,668 84,666 84,655 84,767 
Shares issued and treasury shares reissued19 53 777 17 10 
Shares repurchased for treasury(7)(20)(262)(6)(6)(4)
Common shares - at end of period85,228 85,216 85,183 84,668 84,666 84,773 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Weighted average common shares outstanding85,223 85,207 84,864 84,667 84,660 84,771 
Dilutive share equivalents:
Share-based compensation plans [a]
885 605 989 988 — 565 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding86,108 85,812 85,853 85,655 84,660 85,336 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings (loss) per common share$2.12 $1.68 $2.03 $0.48 ($0.20)$0.56 
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share$2.10 $1.67 $2.01 $0.48 ($0.20)$0.56 
[a] Due to the net loss attributable to common shareholders recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022, the share equivalents were anti-dilutive.








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BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE ANALYSIS - TREASURY STOCK METHOD [a]
 At September 30, 2023
 
Common
Shareholders’
Equity

Common Shares Outstanding, net of
Treasury Shares
Per share
Closing stock price$56.37 
Book value per common share $4,483,208 85,228 $52.60 
Dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units2,389 (1.43)
Book value per diluted common share$4,483,208 87,617 $51.17 
 At December 31, 2022
 Common
Shareholders’ Equity

Common Shares Outstanding, net of
Treasury Shares
Per share
Closing stock price$54.17 
Book value per common share $4,089,910 84,668 $48.31 
Dilutive securities: [b]
Restricted stock units2,445 (1.36)
Book value per diluted common share$4,089,910 87,113 $46.95 
[a]   Under this method, unvested restricted stock units are included in determining the diluted common shares outstanding.
[b]   Cash-settled restricted stock units are excluded.


TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q3 2021
Common shareholders' equity$4,483,208 $4,470,961 $4,410,229 $4,089,910 $3,793,423 $4,785,055 
Less: goodwill(100,801)(100,801)(100,801)(100,801)(100,801)(100,801)
Less: intangible assets(189,612)(192,342)(195,071)(197,800)(200,529)(211,557)
     Associated tax impact50,992 51,613 52,235 52,856 52,086 53,175 
Tangible common shareholders' equity$4,243,787 $4,229,431 $4,166,592 $3,844,165 $3,544,179 $4,525,872 
Diluted common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares [a]87,617 87,706 87,660 87,113 87,205 87,216 
Book value per diluted common share $51.17 $50.98 $50.31 $46.95 $43.50 $54.86 
Tangible book value per diluted common share$48.44 $48.22 $47.53 $44.13 $40.64 $51.89 
[a] Diluted common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares is calculated in the table above.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE COMMON EQUITY
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders
$180,535 $(16,947)$496,182 $151,904 
Net investment (gains) losses [a]
53,114 146,458 97,671 414,231 
Foreign exchange gains [b]
(50,570)(135,660)(11,755)(236,934)
Reorganization expenses [c]
28,997 6,213 28,997 21,941 
Interest in (income) loss of equity method investments [d]
(2,940)7,560 (2,835)(5,040)
Income tax benefit
(7,245)(5,117)(15,138)(14,779)
Operating income$201,891 $2,507 $593,122 $331,323 
Earnings (loss) per diluted common share$2.10 $(0.20)$5.77 $1.77 
Net investment (gains) losses 0.62 1.72 1.14 4.83 
Foreign exchange gains(0.59)(1.59)(0.14)(2.77)
Reorganization expenses0.34 0.07 0.34 0.26 
Interest in (income) loss of equity method investments
(0.03)0.09 (0.03)(0.06)
Income tax benefit
(0.10)(0.06)(0.18)(0.17)
Operating income per diluted common share$2.34 $0.03 $6.90 $3.86 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding86,108 85,376 85,927 85,674 
Average common shareholders' equity$4,477,086 $3,973,027 $4,286,559 $4,327,040 
Annualized return on average common equity16.1 %(1.7 %)15.4 %4.7 %
Annualized operating return on average common equity18.0 %0.3 %18.4 %10.2 %
[a] Tax expense (benefit) of $(4,318) and $(608) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(8,198) and $(33,519) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions, after consideration of other relevant factors including the ability to utilize capital losses.
[b] Tax expense (benefit) of $2,318 and $(3,757) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(1,695) and $21,191 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions, after consideration of other relevant factors including the tax status of specific foreign exchange transactions.
[c] Tax expense (benefit) of $(5,245) and $(752) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $(5,245) and $(2,451) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions.
[d] Tax expense (benefit) of $nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions.

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RATIONALE FOR THE USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

We present our results of operations in a way we believe will be meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information to evaluate our performance. Some of the measurements we use are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules and regulations. In this document, we present underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, consolidated underwriting income (loss), operating income (loss) (in total and on a per share basis), annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE"), tangible book value per diluted common share which are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, help explain and enhance the understanding of our results of operations. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

Underwriting-Related General and Administrative Expenses
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses include those general and administrative expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

Corporate expenses include holding company costs necessary to support our worldwide insurance and reinsurance operations and costs associated with operating as a publicly-traded company. As these costs are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these costs are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, and therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss). General and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure to underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, also includes corporate expenses.

The reconciliation of underwriting-related general and administrative expenses to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Statements of Operations' section of this document.

Consolidated Underwriting Income (Loss)
Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a pre-tax measure of underwriting profitability that takes into account net premiums earned and other insurance related income (loss) as revenues and net losses and loss expenses, acquisition costs and underwriting-related general and administrative expenses as expenses. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

We evaluate our underwriting results separately from the performance of our investment portfolio. As a result, we believe it is appropriate to exclude net investment income and net investment gains (losses) from our underwriting profitability measure.

Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on our net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities, and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of
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the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders’ equity. As a result, we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to our underwriting performance. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

Interest expense and financing costs primarily relate to interest payable on our debt and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. As these expenses are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these expenses are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and, therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss).
Reorganization expenses in 2023 include impairments of computer software assets and severance costs associated with the departures of certain employees mainly attributable to our "How We Work" program which focuses on simplifying our operating structure. Reorganization expenses in 2022 included severance costs and impairments of computer software assets mainly attributable to our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business which was part of an overall approach to reduce our exposure to volatile catastrophe risk. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

Amortization of intangible assets including value of business acquired ("VOBA") arose from business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

We believe that the presentation of underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and consolidated underwriting income (loss) provides investors with an enhanced understanding of our results of operations, by highlighting the underlying pre-tax profitability of our underwriting activities. The reconciliation of consolidated underwriting income (loss) to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Statements of Operations' section of this document.

Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) represents after-tax operational results exclusive of net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments.

Although the investment of premiums to generate income and investment gains (losses) is an integral part of our operations, the determination to realize investment gains (losses) is independent of the underwriting process and is heavily influenced by the availability of market opportunities. Furthermore, many users believe that the timing of the realization of investment gains (losses) is somewhat opportunistic for many companies.

Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities, and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders’ equity. As a result,
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we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to the performance of our business. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from operating income (loss).

Reorganization expenses in 2023 include impairments of computer software assets and severance costs associated with the departures of certain employees mainly attributable to our "How We Work" program which focuses on simplifying our operating structure. Reorganization expenses in 2022 included severance costs and impairments of computer software assets mainly attributable to our exit from catastrophe and property reinsurance lines of business which was part of an overall approach to reduce our exposure to volatile catastrophe risk. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated operating income (loss).

Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments is primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, this income (loss) is excluded from operating income (loss).

Certain users of our financial statements evaluate performance exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments in order to understand the profitability of recurring sources of income.

We believe that showing net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses and interest in income (loss) of equity method investments reflects the underlying fundamentals of our business. In addition, we believe that this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze performance in a manner similar to how our management analyzes the underlying business performance. We also believe this measure follows industry practice and, therefore, facilitates comparison of our performance with our peer group. We believe that equity analysts and certain rating agencies that follow us, and the insurance industry as a whole, generally exclude these items from their analyses for the same reasons. The reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this document.

We also present operating income (loss) per diluted common share and annualized operating ROACE, which are derived from the operating income (loss) measure and are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, earnings (loss) per diluted common share and annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE"), respectively, in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this document.

Tangible Book Value per Diluted Common Share
Tangible book value represents common shareholders' equity exclusive of after-tax goodwill and intangible assets. We present tangible book value per diluted common share calculated under the treasury stock method. We believe that this measure, in combination with book value per diluted common share, is useful in assessing value generated for our common shareholders. A reconciliation of tangible book value per diluted common share to book value per diluted common share, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Tangible Book Value per Diluted Common Share' section of this document.



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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S EXIT FROM CATASTROPHE AND PROPERTY LINES OF BUSINESS























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Reinsurance Segment Data - Catastrophe and Property [a]
Quarter-to-date
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q2 2022Q1 2022Q4 2021Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$11,685 $14,716 $25,906 $5,720 $23,400 $82,463 $214,719 $23,999 $126,980 
Ceded premiums written(2,616)(3,259)(5,130)526 (35,425)(26,892)(82,975)(5,650)(99,619)
Net premiums written9,069 11,457 20,776 6,246 (12,025)55,571 131,744 18,348 27,362 
Gross premiums earned21,337 25,945 42,803 84,745 100,360 124,503 136,273 184,236 198,263 
Ceded premiums earned(2,395)(8,293)(10,834)(28,886)(40,327)(43,697)(41,258)(89,389)(83,351)
Net premiums earned18,942 17,652 31,969 55,859 60,033 80,806 95,014 94,847 114,912 
Other insurance related income (loss)532 (248)91 13 126 36 44 (1,419)1,543 
Total underwriting revenues19,474 17,404 32,059 55,872 60,159 80,842 95,058 93,427 116,455 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses6,373 2,019 (13,992)20,097 104,330 63,548 15,981 63,085 181,543 
Acquisition costs3,958 4,625 7,137 11,601 10,347 14,208 15,689 17,747 19,224 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [b]
775 1,075 1,566 2,128 2,596 2,850 5,739 1,119 2,659 
Total underwriting expenses11,106 7,719 (5,289)33,826 117,272 80,606 37,410 81,951 203,425 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$8,368 $9,685 $37,348 $22,046 $(57,113)$237 $57,649 $11,476 $(86,970)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$3,534 $5,361 $12,252 $8,930 $83,157 $38,020 $12,999 $29,609 $139,714 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$4,858 $9,752 $37,941 $10,673 $7,694 $1,360 $22,293 $(151)$5,937 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses40.6 %36.3 %36.6 %43.5 %39.3 %32.8 %26.6 %34.0 %36.3 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio18.7 %30.4 %38.3 %11.6 %147.3 %47.5 %13.7 %32.4 %126.8 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.3 %66.7 %74.9 %55.1 %186.6 %80.3 %40.3 %66.4 %163.2 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(25.7 %)(55.3 %)(118.7 %)(19.1 %)(12.8 %)(1.7 %)(23.5 %)0.2 %(5.2 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio33.6 %11.4 %(43.8 %)36.0 %173.8 %78.6 %16.8 %66.5 %158.0 %
Acquisition cost ratio20.9 %26.2 %22.3 %20.8 %17.2 %17.6 %16.5 %18.7 %16.7 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.1 %6.1 %4.9 %3.8 %4.3 %3.5 %6.0 %1.2 %2.3 %
Combined ratio58.6 %43.7 %(16.5 %)60.6 %195.3 %99.8 %39.4 %86.4 %177.0 %
[a] Catastrophe and Property refers to business written by the AXIS Re as defined on page iv.
[b] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.
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Reinsurance Segment Data - Specialty Reinsurance [a]
Quarter-to-date
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q2 2022Q1 2022Q4 2021Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$436,569 $585,512 $940,458 $282,171 $366,518 $561,398 $1,092,625 $223,767 $343,009 
Ceded premiums written(355,533)(171,633)(235,454)(78,649)(95,498)(169,541)(255,410)(61,400)(81,391)
Net premiums written81,036 413,879 705,004 203,522 271,020 391,857 837,215 162,366 261,618 
Gross premiums earned561,307 550,279 508,269 596,635 580,179 561,430 532,953 539,641 538,467 
Ceded premiums earned(143,399)(144,937)(126,494)(142,846)(137,447)(133,908)(122,538)(119,096)(122,961)
Net premiums earned417,908 405,342 381,775 453,789 442,732 427,522 410,415 420,545 415,507 
Other insurance related income9,834 5,714 432 2,974 815 1,940 6,567 8,225 5,654 
Total underwriting revenues427,742 411,056 382,207 456,763 443,547 429,462 416,983 428,770 421,160 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses286,199 276,588 285,167 338,849 318,575 284,203 310,973 269,895 287,146 
Acquisition costs90,047 91,668 76,178 109,113 90,728 98,642 93,850 98,261 88,959 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [b]
17,496 18,646 22,199 21,986 21,903 23,977 25,407 17,755 27,262 
Total underwriting expenses393,742 386,902 383,544 469,948 431,206 406,821 430,230 385,910 403,367 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$34,000 $24,154 $(1,337)$(13,185)$12,340 $22,641 $(13,248)$42,860 $17,793 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$984 $427 $1,138 $21,463 $16,013 $1,110 $14,347 $1,946 $5,243 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$(3,705)$(6,217)$(34,945)$(6,726)$(5,517)$(193)$(20,400)$4,413 $(344)
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses67.4 %66.6 %65.2 %68.4 %67.1 %66.2 %67.3 %64.7 %67.8 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio0.2 %0.1 %0.3 %4.8 %3.6 %0.3 %3.5 %0.5 %1.3 %
Current accident year loss ratio67.6 %66.7 %65.5 %73.2 %70.7 %66.4 %70.8 %65.2 %69.0 %
Prior year reserve development ratio0.9 %1.5 %9.2 %1.5 %1.2 %— %5.0 %(1.0 %)0.1 %
Net losses and loss expenses ratio68.5 %68.2 %74.7 %74.7 %72.0 %66.5 %75.8 %64.2 %69.1 %
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %22.6 %20.0 %24.0 %20.5 %23.1 %22.9 %23.4 %21.4 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.2 %4.6 %5.8 %4.8 %4.9 %5.6 %6.2 %4.2 %6.6 %
Combined ratio94.2 %95.4 %100.5 %103.6 %97.4 %95.2 %104.8 %91.8 %97.1 %
[a] Specialty Reinsurance refers to business written by the AXIS Re including liability, accident and health, professional lines, credit and surety, motor, agriculture, marine and aviation, and engineering as defined on page iv.
[b] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.

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Reinsurance Segment Data - Reinsurance Total [a]
Quarter-to-date
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q2 2022Q1 2022Q4 2021Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$448,254 $600,228 $966,364 $287,891 $389,918 $643,861 $1,307,344 $247,765 $469,989 
Ceded premiums written(358,149)(174,892)(240,584)(78,123)(130,923)(196,433)(338,384)(67,051)(181,010)
Net premiums written90,105 425,336 725,780 209,768 258,995 447,428 968,960 180,714 288,979 
Gross premiums earned582,644 576,224 551,072 681,380 680,539 685,933 669,227 723,877 736,730 
Ceded premiums earned(145,794)(153,230)(137,329)(171,732)(177,774)(177,605)(163,797)(208,486)(206,311)
Net premiums earned436,850 422,994 413,743 509,648 502,765 508,328 505,430 515,391 530,419 
Other insurance related income 10,366 5,466 523 2,987 941 1,976 6,611 6,806 7,197 
Total underwriting revenues447,216 428,460 414,266 512,635 503,706 510,304 512,041 522,197 537,616 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses292,572 278,607 271,175 358,946 422,905 347,751 326,954 332,979 468,688 
Acquisition costs94,005 96,293 83,315 120,714 101,075 112,850 109,540 116,008 108,183 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses18,271 19,721 23,765 24,114 24,498 26,826 31,146 18,874 29,921 
Total underwriting expenses404,848 394,621 378,255 503,774 548,478 487,427 467,640 467,861 606,792 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$42,368 $33,839 $36,011 $8,861 $(44,772)$22,877 $44,401 $54,336 $(69,176)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$4,518 $5,788 $13,390 $30,392 $99,170 $39,130 $27,346 $31,555 $144,957 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$1,153 $3,535 $2,997 $3,946 $2,177 $1,167 $1,894 $4,262 $5,594 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses66.2 %65.3 %63.0 %65.5 %64.2 %60.9 %59.7 %59.2 %61.4 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio1.0 %1.4 %3.3 %5.7 %20.3 %7.7 %5.4 %6.2 %28.0 %
Current accident year loss ratio67.2 %66.7 %66.3 %71.2 %84.5 %68.6 %65.1 %65.4 %89.4 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.8 %)(0.8 %)(0.8 %)(0.4 %)(0.2 %)(0.4 %)(0.8 %)(1.0 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio67.0 %65.9 %65.5 %70.4 %84.1 %68.4 %64.7 %64.6 %88.4 %
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %22.8 %20.1 %23.7 %20.1 %22.2 %21.7 %22.5 %20.4 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.2 %4.6 %5.8 %4.7 %4.9 %5.3 %6.1 %3.7 %5.6 %
Combined ratio92.7 %93.3 %91.4 %98.8 %109.1 %95.9 %92.5 %90.8 %114.4 %
[a] Reinsurance Total refers to business written by the AXIS Re including Catastrophe and Property, and Specialty Reinsurance.



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Reinsurance Segment Data - Reinsurance Total, Catastrophe and Property and Specialty Reinsurance
Total ReinsuranceReinsurance Catastrophe and Property [a]Specialty Reinsurance [a]
Year-to-dateYear-to-dateYear-to-date
Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$2,014,846 $2,341,123 $2,574,987 $52,307 $320,582 $681,805 $1,962,539 $2,020,540 $1,893,182 
Ceded premiums written(773,625)(665,741)(723,962)(11,006)(145,292)(289,415)(762,619)(520,449)(434,547)
Net premiums written1,241,221 1,675,382 1,851,025 41,301 175,290 392,390 1,199,920 1,500,092 1,458,635 
Gross premiums earned1,709,940 2,035,699 2,112,797 90,085 361,136 588,169 1,619,855 1,674,563 1,524,628 
Ceded premiums earned(436,352)(519,176)(569,677)(21,523)(125,282)(213,148)(414,829)(393,893)(356,529)
Net premiums earned1,273,588 1,516,523 1,543,120 68,562 235,854 375,021 1,205,026 1,280,669 1,168,099 
Other insurance related income
16,354 9,528 14,827 375 206 1,231 15,979 9,322 13,596 
Total underwriting revenues1,289,942 1,526,051 1,557,947 68,937 236,059 376,252 1,221,005 1,289,991 1,181,695 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses842,354 1,097,611 1,160,806 (5,600)183,859 348,411 847,954 913,752 812,395 
Acquisition costs273,614 323,464 321,482 15,720 40,245 64,144 257,894 283,220 257,338 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses 61,757 82,471 88,678 3,416 11,184 11,553 58,341 71,286 77,125 
Total underwriting expenses1,177,725 1,503,546 1,570,966 13,536 235,288 424,107 1,164,189 1,268,258 1,146,859 
UNDERWRITING INCOME [LOSS]
$112,217 $22,505 $(13,019)$55,401 $772 $(47,855)$56,816 $21,733 $34,837 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$23,871 $165,646 $236,655 $21,146 $134,206 $230,326 $2,725 $31,440 $6,329 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$7,685 $5,236 $9,787 $52,550 $31,346 $17,765 $(44,865)$(26,111)$(7,978)
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses64.9 %61.6 %60.2 %37.6 %31.7 %33.8 %66.4 %66.9 %68.3 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio1.8 %11.1 %15.7 %30.8 %59.6 %63.9 %0.2 %2.5 %0.5 %
Current accident year loss ratio66.7 %72.7 %75.9 %68.4 %91.2 %97.6 %66.6 %69.3 %68.9 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.6 %)(0.3 %)(0.7 %)(76.6 %)(13.3 %)(4.7 %)3.8 %2.0 %0.7 %
Net losses and loss expenses ratio66.1 %72.4 %75.2 %(8.2 %)78.0 %92.9 %70.4 %71.3 %69.5 %
Acquisition cost ratio21.5 %21.3 %20.8 %22.9 %17.1 %17.1 %21.4 %22.1 %22.0 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio4.9 %5.4 %5.8 %5.0 %4.7 %3.1 %4.8 %5.6 %6.6 %
Combined ratio92.5 %99.1 %101.8 %19.7 %99.8 %113.1 %96.6 %99.0 %98.2 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.

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Group Consolidated Data
Quarter-to-date
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q2 2022Q1 2022Q4 2021Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$1,905,878 $2,284,378 $2,381,976 $1,758,696 $1,707,808 $2,113,483 $2,634,608 $1,562,828 $1,646,489 
Ceded premiums written(930,521)(838,021)(773,620)(662,142)(671,024)(796,636)(821,736)(615,420)(650,018)
Net premiums written975,357 1,446,357 1,608,356 1,096,554 1,036,784 1,316,847 1,812,872 947,408 996,471 
Gross premiums earned2,046,222 1,969,662 1,921,768 2,050,239 2,012,426 1,971,208 1,902,508 1,936,521 1,879,280 
Ceded premiums earned(723,658)(703,917)(691,569)(710,077)(727,560)(694,156)(644,262)(698,761)(667,853)
Net premiums earned1,322,564 1,265,745 1,230,199 1,340,162 1,284,866 1,277,052 1,258,246 1,237,760 1,211,427 
Other insurance related income10,344 5,524 577 3,076 1,092 2,213 6,693 7,033 7,665 
Total underwriting revenues1,332,908 1,271,269 1,230,776 1,343,238 1,285,958 1,279,265 1,264,939 1,244,793 1,219,092 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses783,940 736,257 720,642 798,214 941,911 769,587 732,699 716,225 911,369 
Acquisition costs263,389 253,265 230,373 275,573 240,511 257,582 248,352 252,180 231,712 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses138,601 133,255 140,395 137,220 132,570 135,403 145,096 140,379 134,826 
Total underwriting expenses1,185,930 1,122,777 1,091,410 1,211,007 1,314,992 1,162,572 1,126,147 1,108,784 1,277,907 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$146,978 $148,492 $139,366 $132,231 $(29,034)$116,693 $138,792 $136,009 $(58,815)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$41,663 $32,228 $37,723 $63,610 $211,969 $67,119 $60,076 $54,209 $249,830 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$2,762 $6,319 $4,038 $7,901 $4,735 $3,940 $8,956 $9,270 $11,012 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.3 %56.1 %55.8 %55.5 %57.1 %55.3 %54.2 %54.3 %55.4 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio3.2 %2.6 %3.1 %4.7 %16.6 %5.3 %4.7 %4.3 %20.7 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %58.7 %58.9 %60.2 %73.7 %60.6 %58.9 %58.6 %76.1 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.2 %)(0.5 %)(0.3 %)(0.6 %)(0.4 %)(0.3 %)(0.7 %)(0.7 %)(0.9 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.3 %58.2 %58.6 %59.6 %73.3 %60.3 %58.2 %57.9 %75.2 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %20.0 %18.7 %20.6 %18.7 %20.2 %19.7 %20.4 %19.1 %
General and administrative expense ratio [a]
13.5 %13.3 %13.6 %13.9 %12.3 %12.9 %13.5 %14.8 %13.1 %
Combined ratio92.7 %91.5 %90.9 %94.1 %104.3 %93.4 %91.4 %93.1 %107.4 %
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Group Consolidated Data - Excluding Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property
Quarter-to-date
Q3 2023Q2 2023Q1 2023Q4 2022Q3 2022Q2 2022Q1 2022Q4 2021Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$1,894,193 $2,269,662 $2,356,070 $1,752,976 $1,684,408 $2,031,020 $2,419,889 $1,538,830 $1,519,509 
Ceded premiums written(927,905)(834,761)(768,490)(662,668)(635,599)(769,744)(738,761)(609,769)(550,399)
Net premiums written966,288 1,434,901 1,587,580 1,090,307 1,048,809 1,261,275 1,681,128 929,060 969,109 
Gross premiums earned2,024,885 1,943,717 1,878,964 1,965,494 1,912,066 1,846,705 1,766,236 1,752,285 1,681,017 
Ceded premiums earned(721,263)(695,624)(680,734)(681,190)(687,233)(650,460)(603,004)(609,372)(584,502)
Net premiums earned1,303,622 1,248,093 1,198,230 1,284,303 1,224,833 1,196,245 1,163,231 1,142,914 1,096,515 
Other insurance related income9,812 5,772 486 3,063 965 2,177 6,650 8,452 6,122 
Total underwriting revenues1,313,434 1,253,865 1,198,716 1,287,366 1,225,798 1,198,422 1,169,881 1,151,366 1,102,637 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses777,567 734,239 734,634 778,117 837,581 706,039 716,718 653,140 729,826 
Acquisition costs259,431 248,640 223,236 263,972 230,164 243,373 232,662 234,433 212,488 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [a]
137,826 132,180 138,829 135,091 129,975 132,553 139,357 139,259 132,168 
Total underwriting expenses1,174,824 1,115,059 1,096,699 1,177,181 1,197,720 1,081,965 1,088,736 1,026,832 1,074,482 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$138,610 $138,806 $102,018 $110,186 $28,078 $116,457 $81,145 $124,534 $28,155 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$38,129 $26,867 $25,471 $54,680 $128,812 $29,099 $47,077 $24,600 $110,116 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$(2,096)$(3,433)$(33,904)$(2,772)$(2,958)$2,580 $(13,337)$9,422 $5,075 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.6 %56.4 %56.4 %56.1 %57.8 %56.8 %56.4 %55.9 %57.2 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio2.9 %2.2 %2.1 %4.3 %10.3 %2.4 %4.0 %2.1 %9.8 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.5 %58.6 %58.5 %60.4 %68.1 %59.2 %60.5 %58.0 %67.0 %
Prior year reserve development ratio0.1 %0.2 %2.8 %0.2 %0.2 %(0.2 %)1.1 %(0.8 %)(0.5 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.6 %58.8 %61.3 %60.6 %68.4 %59.0 %61.6 %57.1 %66.6 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.9 %19.9 %18.6 %20.6 %18.8 %20.3 %20.0 %20.5 %19.4 %
General and administrative expense ratio [b]
13.7 %13.4 %13.8 %14.4 %12.7 %13.6 %14.0 %16.0 %14.2 %
Combined ratio93.2 %92.1 %93.7 %95.6 %99.9 %93.0 %95.7 %93.7 %100.1 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.
[b] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.


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Group Consolidated Data - Excluding Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property
Group Total [a]Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property [b]Group Total excluding Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property [b]
Year-to-dateYear-to-dateYear-to-date
Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021Q3 2023Q3 2022Q3 2021
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$6,572,232 $6,455,899 $6,123,156 $52,307 $320,582 $681,805 $6,519,925 $6,135,317 $5,441,351 
Ceded premiums written(2,542,162)(2,289,397)(2,143,941)(11,006)(145,292)(289,415)(2,531,156)(2,144,105)(1,854,526)
Net premiums written4,030,070 4,166,502 3,979,215 41,301 175,290 392,390 3,988,769 3,991,212 3,586,825 
Gross premiums earned5,937,651 5,886,143 5,345,188 90,085 361,136 588,169 5,847,566 5,525,007 4,757,019 
Ceded premiums earned(2,119,143)(2,065,980)(1,873,098)(21,523)(125,282)(213,148)(2,097,620)(1,940,698)(1,659,950)
Net premiums earned3,818,508 3,820,163 3,472,090 68,562 235,854 375,021 3,749,946 3,584,309 3,097,069 
Other insurance related income
16,444 9,998 16,262 375 206 1,231 16,069 9,792 15,031 
Total underwriting revenues3,834,952 3,830,161 3,488,352 68,937 236,059 376,252 3,766,015 3,594,102 3,112,100 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses2,240,840 2,444,196 2,292,559 (5,600)183,859 348,411 2,246,440 2,260,337 1,944,148 
Acquisition costs747,027 746,443 669,654 15,720 40,245 64,144 731,307 706,198 605,510 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses412,251 413,069 396,455 3,416 11,184 11,553 408,835 401,885 384,902 
Total underwriting expenses3,400,118 3,603,708 3,358,668 13,536 235,288 424,107 3,386,582 3,368,420 2,934,561 
UNDERWRITING INCOME [LOSS]
$434,834 $226,453 $129,684 $55,401 $772 $(47,855)$379,433 $225,681 $177,539 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$111,839 $339,164 $388,642 $21,146 $134,206 $230,326 $90,693 $204,958 $158,316 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$13,118 $17,632 $23,138 $52,550 $31,346 $17,765 $(39,432)$(13,714)$5,373 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses56.1 %55.5 %55.4 %37.6 %31.7 %33.8 %56.4 %57.0 %57.9 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio2.9 %8.9 %11.3 %30.8 %59.6 %63.9 %2.4 %5.7 %5.0 %
Current accident year loss ratio59.0 %64.4 %66.7 %68.4 %91.2 %97.6 %58.8 %62.7 %62.9 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.3 %)(0.4 %)(0.7 %)(76.6 %)(13.3 %)(4.7 %)1.1 %0.4 %(0.2 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio58.7 %64.0 %66.0 %(8.2 %)78.0 %92.9 %59.9 %63.1 %62.8 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.6 %19.5 %19.3 %22.9 %17.1 %17.1 %19.5 %19.7 %19.6 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio13.4 %12.9 %13.8 %5.0 %4.7 %3.1 %13.6 %13.4 %15.1 %
Combined ratio91.7 %96.4 %99.1 %19.7 %99.8 %113.1 %93.0 %96.2 %97.4 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
[b] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.
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Reinsurance Segment Data - Reinsurance Total, Catastrophe and Property, and Specialty Reinsurance - Prior Years
Total ReinsuranceReinsurance Catastrophe and Property [a]Specialty Reinsurance [a]
Year-to-dateYear-to-dateYear-to-date
Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$2,629,014 $2,822,752 $2,808,539 $326,303 $705,804 $796,988 $2,302,712 $2,116,948 $2,011,550 
Ceded premiums written(743,864)(791,013)(829,631)(144,766)(295,065)(353,459)(599,098)(495,947)(476,173)
Net premiums written1,885,150 2,031,739 1,978,908 181,537 410,738 443,530 1,703,614 1,621,001 1,535,378 
Gross premiums earned2,717,079 2,836,674 2,929,006 445,881 772,405 865,770 2,271,198 2,064,269 2,063,237 
Ceded premiums earned(690,908)(778,163)(856,735)(154,168)(302,537)(364,513)(536,739)(475,625)(492,224)
Net premiums earned2,026,171 2,058,511 2,072,271 291,713 469,868 501,258 1,734,459 1,588,644 1,571,013 
Other insurance related income (loss)12,514 21,633 (10,736)218 (188)(1,877)12,296 21,821 (8,859)
Total underwriting revenues2,038,685 2,080,144 2,061,535 291,931 469,679 499,381 1,746,754 1,610,465 1,562,154 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses1,456,556 1,493,785 1,584,238 203,955 411,495 482,598 1,252,601 1,082,290 1,101,641 
Acquisition costs444,179 437,490 467,984 51,846 81,891 99,954 392,333 355,599 368,029 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses 106,585 107,552 99,129 13,312 12,672 7,057 93,272 94,880 92,072 
Total underwriting expenses2,007,320 2,038,827 2,151,351 269,113 506,059 589,609 1,738,207 1,532,768 1,561,742 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$31,365 $41,317 $(89,816)$22,818 $(36,379)$(90,229)$8,548 $77,697 $412 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$196,068 $268,300 $330,479 $143,120 $259,936 $297,304 $52,949 $8,364 $33,175 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$9,183 $14,050 $6,972 $42,019 $17,614 $3,272 $(32,837)$(3,565)$3,700 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses62.6 %59.9 %60.6 %34.2 %33.8 %36.2 %67.3 %67.4 %68.2 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio9.7 %13.3 %16.2 %50.2 %57.5 %60.8 %3.1 %0.5 %2.1 %
Current accident year loss ratio72.3 %73.2 %76.8 %84.3 %91.3 %96.9 %70.3 %67.9 %70.4 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.4 %)(0.6 %)(0.4 %)(14.4 %)(3.7 %)(0.7 %)1.9 %0.2 %(0.2 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio71.9 %72.6 %76.4 %69.9 %87.6 %96.3 %72.2 %68.1 %70.1 %
Acquisition cost ratio21.9 %21.3 %22.6 %17.8 %17.4 %19.9 %22.6 %22.4 %23.4 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio5.3 %5.1 %4.8 %4.6 %2.7 %1.4 %5.4 %6.0 %5.9 %
Combined ratio99.1 %99.0 %103.8 %92.3 %107.7 %117.6 %100.2 %96.5 %99.4 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.
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Group Consolidated Data - Excluding Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property - Prior Years
Group Total [a]Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property [b]Group Total excluding Reinsurance Catastrophe and Property [b]
Year-to-dateYear-to-dateYear-to-date
Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020Q4 2022Q4 2021Q4 2020
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross written premiums$8,214,595 $7,685,984 $6,826,938 $326,303 $705,804 $796,988 $7,888,292 $6,980,181 $6,029,950 
Ceded premiums written(2,951,539)(2,759,360)(2,490,529)(144,766)(295,065)(353,459)(2,806,773)(2,464,295)(2,137,070)
Net premiums written5,263,056 4,926,624 4,336,409 181,537 410,738 443,530 5,081,519 4,515,886 3,892,880 
Gross premiums earned7,936,382 7,281,709 6,768,733 445,881 772,405 865,770 7,490,501 6,509,304 5,902,963 
Ceded premiums earned(2,776,056)(2,571,859)(2,397,424)(154,168)(302,537)(364,513)(2,621,888)(2,269,321)(2,032,912)
Net premiums earned5,160,326 4,709,850 4,371,309 291,713 469,868 501,258 4,868,613 4,239,983 3,870,051 
Other insurance related income (loss)13,073 23,295 (8,089)218 (188)(1,877)12,855 23,484 (6,213)
Total underwriting revenues5,173,399 4,733,145 4,363,220 291,931 469,679 499,381 4,881,468 4,263,466 3,863,839 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses3,242,410 3,008,783 3,281,252 203,955 411,495 482,598 3,038,455 2,597,288 2,798,654 
Acquisition costs1,022,017 921,834 929,517 51,846 81,891 99,954 970,171 839,943 829,563 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses550,289 536,834 477,968 13,312 12,672 7,057 536,977 524,162 470,910 
Total underwriting expenses4,814,716 4,467,451 4,688,737 269,113 506,059 589,609 4,545,602 3,961,392 4,099,127 
UNDERWRITING INCOME (LOSS)$358,683 $265,694 $(325,517)$22,818 $(36,379)$(90,229)$335,866 $302,074 $(235,288)
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$402,803 $442,859 $773,919 $143,120 $259,936 $297,304 $259,683 $182,923 $476,615 
Net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development$25,533 $32,410 $15,909 $42,019 $17,614 $3,272 $(16,487)$14,795 $12,638 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses55.5 %55.1 %57.7 %34.2 %33.8 %36.2 %56.8 %57.4 %60.5 %
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio7.8 %9.5 %17.7 %50.2 %57.5 %60.8 %5.3 %4.2 %12.2 %
Current accident year loss ratio63.3 %64.6 %75.4 %84.3 %91.3 %96.9 %62.1 %61.6 %72.6 %
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.5 %)(0.7 %)(0.3 %)(14.4 %)(3.7 %)(0.7 %)0.3 %(0.3 %)(0.3 %)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio62.8 %63.9 %75.1 %69.9 %87.6 %96.3 %62.4 %61.3 %72.3 %
Acquisition cost ratio19.8 %19.6 %21.3 %17.8 %17.4 %19.9 %19.9 %19.8 %21.4 %
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio13.2 %14.0 %13.2 %4.6 %2.7 %1.4 %13.7 %15.3 %14.8 %
Combined ratio95.8 %97.5 %109.6 %92.3 %107.7 %117.6 %96.0 %96.4 %108.6 %
[a] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
[b] Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses reflect the expected allocation of corporate costs necessary to support ongoing Specialty Reinsurance operations.
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