AXIS Capital Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings Growth

Axis Capital Holdings ( (AXS) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Axis Capital Holdings presented to its investors.

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, operating in sectors such as insurance and reinsurance with a strong presence in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore, and Canada. In its latest earnings report for the second quarter of 2025, AXIS Capital reported a net income of $216 million available to common shareholders, translating to $2.72 per diluted common share, and an operating income of $261 million, or $3.29 per diluted common share. The company achieved an annualized return on average common equity of 15.7% and an operating return of 19.0%, alongside a combined ratio of 88.9%. Book value per diluted common share increased by 18.6% compared to the previous year. Key highlights include a record profitability with a significant 18.6% growth in diluted book value per share over the prior year, and a strong performance in the insurance segment with an 85.3% combined ratio. The reinsurance segment also contributed positively with a 92% combined ratio. AXIS Capital’s strategic focus on technology and AI through its ‘How We Work’ program has supported its sustained profitable growth. Looking ahead, AXIS Capital remains committed to advancing its strategic initiatives and providing value to customers and the broader market, as expressed by its management.