Headquarters:

92 Pitts Bay Road, AXIS House, Pembroke, HM 08, Bermuda

Year founded:

2001

Number of employees:

2,000+

Phone:

917 7054 579

Email:

nichola.liboro@axiscapital.com

Website:

axiscapital.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/axis-capital

“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Vincent C. Tizzio

President and Chief Executive Officer

Peter Vogt

Chief Financial Officer

Conrad D. Brooks

Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

Leadership

Vincent C. Tizzio is president and CEO of AXIS Capital. He has a proven track record as a business leader at both large global and mid-size insurance carriers, has a deep and expansive understanding of the specialty space and the ability to grow strong organizational cultures. At AXIS, Tizzio has led the company to consistently deliver record premium growth for its specialty insurance business, implemented the repositioning of AXIS Re as a specialist reinsurer, expanded its offerings specifically designed for small-to-mid-sized businesses, launched efforts to grow AXIS’ digital capabilities, and further scaled its global platform. Prior to joining AXIS, Tizzio served as EVP and head of global specialty at The Hartford, where he led a multibillion-dollar business focused on delivering a broad array of specialty products through wholesale and retail channels. Previously, he had served for seven years as president and CEO of Navigators Management Company, leading the organization until its acquisition by The Hartford in 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Zurich Financial Services and AIG, serving in progressive senior leadership roles within both companies. Tizzio received a BA degree in finance and sociology from Adelphi University. He serves on the boards of the Maguire Academy of Risk Management at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management at St. John’s University in New York, and the Association for Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR). He is on the boards of the Monmouth Medical Center, the Visiting Nurse Association, Embrace Partners, and the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. Tizzio is also a longstanding board member of the Freedom House, an organization committed to helping people with addiction, and a founder of Feed Belly Farm, which helps to provide food to people in need.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Vincent C. Tizzio

Peter Vogt was appointed chief financial officer of AXIS Capital in January 2018. He previously served as the company’s deputy CFO and was also chief operating officer of AXIS Insurance from 2013 to June 2017. He joined AXIS in 2010 as CFO and COO of the company’s accident and health business unit. Prior to AXIS, Vogt served as CFO of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also held the CFO role at CIGNA’s Group Insurance business. He started his career at Hartford Life Insurance Company where, for nearly 14 years, he held a series of actuarial roles and eventually led sales, marketing and product development for its corporate retirement business. Vogt holds a BBA in Actuarial Science from Temple University and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Chief Financial Officer

Peter Vogt

Conrad D. Brooks is general counsel of AXIS Capital, where he has global oversight of legal, compliance and regulatory operations across all AXIS offices. Prior to his appointment to the role in January 2017, he served for nearly a decade as the company’s corporate counsel. He joined AXIS from McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (now Dentons), where he was a partner and served as practice team leader in the firm’s corporate and securities practice. A former officer in the United States Navy, Brooks graduated magna cum laude from the Georgia State University College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and earned a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Old Dominion University.

Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

Conrad D. Brooks

Erica Kofie, QBE

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

David Phillips

Chief Investment Officer

David Phillips joined AXIS Capital as chief investment officer in April 2014. With more than 25 years of experience in investments, he previously served as head of investments for PartnerRe, where he had management and asset allocation responsibilities for public fixed income, public equities, private equities, and alternative fixed income. Prior to PartnerRe, he was the director of research and a portfolio manager at Oppenheimer Capital, an institutional money manager based in New York City. Phillips is a CFA charterholder and received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an AB from Princeton University.

Chief Investment Officer

David Phillips

Ann Haugh

CEO, AXIS Re

Ann Haugh is Chief Executive Officer of AXIS Re. Prior to that, she held leadership roles in the organization that included President, Global Property and President, Global Markets for AXIS Re. Ms. Haugh joined AXIS from Thomas Miller where she served as Group COO. Before that, she held the role of President International Insurance and Global Insurance COO at Aspen Insurance Group and was a member of the Executive Committee. Previously, Ms. Haugh served 6 years at Zurich Insurance where she joined as COO, Global Corporate in North America then globally (2007-2011) followed by CEO Global Corporate UK (2011 – 2012) rising to Group Chief of Staff (2012-2013). Throughout her 30 year career, Ms. Haugh has held a variety of underwriting leadership roles and has been passionate about developing the next generation of talent by building underwriter training programs and leading sponsorship and mentoring initiatives. She is equally committed to supporting DEI initiatives, and sits as an Advisory Board Member for the Insider Progress. She was a past recipient of the Business Insurance Woman to Watch award, included in the 2022 50 Over Fifty recognizing women in the U.K. insurance market, and is a member of the APIW (Association of Professional Insurance Women), the ISC (Insurance Supper Club), Inclusion@Lloyd’s, and the CII.

CEO, AXIS Re

Ann Haugh

Specialty Solutions, Elevated In a world that never stands still, where the nature of risk is constantly evolving and the needs of customers are continually changing, the necessity arises for a partner capable of turning challenges into possibilities and possibilities into opportunities. AXIS is a specialty insurer and reinsurer that elevates beyond standard solutions, assisting customers in pursuing their ambitions and exploring new pathways on a global scale. It is the trusted partner that remains steadfast throughout the journey. The strength of AXIS is deeply rooted in its people and its culture, fostering collaboration, diversity and accountability. As a values-driven organisation, it is committed to making a positive imprint on the world through responsible business practices. This defines who AXIS is. This is AXIS. For more information on AXIS, visit axiscapital.com.

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Dan Draper

Group Chief Underwriting Officer

Celeste Cook

Chief Operations Officer of Specialty Ins/Re

Mark Gregory

Head of Global Markets

Megan Watt

Chief Claims Officer

Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.

Group Chief Underwriting Officer

Dan Draper

Celeste Cook is Chief Operations Officer of Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance for AXIS Capital. She joined AXIS in March 2023 from Starr Insurance Company where she served as Reinsurance Chief Operating Officer. Previously, she spent a combined 15 years at The Hartford and Navigators, where she served as SVP, U.S. Operations. Prior to that, Ms. Cook spent 20 years with General Reinsurance Corporation where she held a series of roles with increasing levels of responsibility.

Chief Operations Officer of Specialty Ins/Re

Celeste Cook

Mark Gregory is Head of Global Markets for the Company’s Specialty Insurance business. Prior to that and since joining Axis in 2010, Mr. Gregory served as Chief Executive Officer for AXIS Insurance's International Division, responsible for all Insurance activities in London, Brussels and Singapore. In 2017, Mr. Gregory led the launch of AXIS Managing Agency Limited as its CEO. This firm manages all the activities of AXIS Syndicate 1686 at Lloyd's of London. Following the acquisition of Novae in the same year, he oversaw the successful union of the AXIS and Novae as CEO of the newly merged business. Prior to joining AXIS, Mr. Gregory spent 15 years at Marsh where he was CEO of Marsh Global Markets International (2004) and was the Founding CEO of Bowring Marsh (2008). He was an Executive Director on the Board of Marsh U.K. Limited. He served on the Board of the International Underwriters Association (IUA) between 2015 and 2019 and currently serves on the Board of the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA). He began his career in 1980 as a broker.

Head of Global Markets

Mark Gregory

Megan Watt joined AXIS Capital as Chief Claims Officer in March 2023. Previously she served as Head of North America Complex Claims for Chubb. Before that, Ms. Watt served as Chief Claims Officer for Everest, and prior to that, held claims leadership roles with increasing levels of responsibility at AIG.

Chief Claims Officer

Megan Watt

“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.” Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”

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Mike McKenna

Head of North America

Mike McKenna joined AXIS Capital in May 2023 as Head of North America for the Company’s Specialty Insurance business. Prior to joining AXIS, Mr. McKenna held Chief Underwriting Officer roles with Falvey Insurance Group, The Hartford (Global Specialty Division), and Navigators (U.S. Insurance Segment), and served as SVP of the Specialty Reinsurance Division at Aon Benfield.

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Mike McKenna