Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.AXS

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by Bill Bergman

Axis Capital's proprietary communication systems enhance underwriting discipline and help this diversified insurance firm provide exceptional customer service, thereby maximizing the profit potential in its chosen markets. Generally shareholder-friendly Read more

Bulls Say

Axis' has a shareholder-friendly board of directors, who also provide valuable perspective on international business opportunities.

Axis' communication systems enhance productivity and promote good underwriting decisions.

As a Bermuda corporation, Axis pays far lower taxes than U.S. corporations, enhancing profitability. Read more

Bears Say

As 2005 illustrated, reinsuring catastrophes is a volatile business that can occasionally produce large losses.

Axis isn't the only new Bermuda-based insurer to emerge in recent years. Other firms could eventually muscle in on Axis' territory as competition becomes more fierce. Read more

Strategy

Axis focuses on insuring specialized risks that other insurers do not have the expertise to cover. Proprietary risk-pricing models and communication systems give Axis an edge. Specialized coverage for Read more

Management

Axis is led by talented managers operating in a shareholder-friendly governance structure. Axis communicates well across departments, and proprietary information and claims management systems enhance organizational learning. We think Axis communicates Read more

Profile

Axis Capital Holdings provides specialty insurance and reinsurance around the globe. Using operating subsidiaries based in Bermuda, Ireland, and the United States, the company Read more

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