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AXIS Capital Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Gross premiums written rose 11% YoY to $2.36B; net premiums earned increased 12% to $1.62B.
Net income available to common shareholders was $202M, or $2.75 per diluted share; operating income was $229M, or $3.12 per diluted share.
Diluted book value per share was $79.06, up 7.1% over 12 months; excluding AOCI, it was $84.33, up 14.4%.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was $1.79B, including $211M of net investment income, up 14% YoY; net investment losses were $47M versus gains of $31M YoY.
Underwriting income was $134M, down 29% YoY; nine-month underwriting income was $464M, down 14%.
Q3 favorable prior-year reserve development was $15M, or 0.9 points, concentrated in shorter-tail lines.
YTD G&A ratio was 10.7%, down from 11.8% in YTD 2025 and below the 11% full-year target.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year reinsurance premiums are expected to decline low double digits; no 2027 insurance growth guidance was given.
Management plans to deploy capital where pricing meets return thresholds and reduce exposure where premium adequacy is weaker; disciplined underwriting and cycle management remain priorities.
Q4 net investment income planning estimate was ~$200M; private equity marks may be volatile quarter to quarter.
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Next AXIS Capital earnings date
Q4 202627 Jan, 2027
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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is a global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The company offers solutions across various lines, including property, casualty, professional lines, and marine insurance. AXIS Capital serves businesses, governments, and institutions, focusing on risk management and tailored coverage. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.