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AXIS Says Debt-Free Merger With PartnerRe Paves Way for More Deals

The creation of one of the world’s largest reinsurers in an all-stock merger paves the way for more deals. AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. and PartnerRe Ltd.’s combination without taking on debt will leave the new firm with ample capacity to …

Axis Capital to Boost Primary Sales as Reinsurance Prices Slide

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. plans to expand the insurance side of its business to make up for lower earnings from the reinsurance segment. “I wouldn’t be surprised now over the next couple of years if we would see the proportion …

AXIS Capital Reports $191 Million Q2 Net Income; $173 Million Operating

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2014 of $191 million, or $1.79 per diluted common share, compared with $72 million, or $0.62 per diluted common share, for the second …