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Mar 31, 2021

AXIS Capital Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Net income available to common shareholders was reported, and the company saw tangible proof that its efforts to reposition its portfolio are generating real traction.

Key Takeaways

AXIS Capital reported a net income available to common shareholders of $116 million, or $1.36 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2021. The company's results were highlighted by a year-over-year reduction of 4.3 points to its current accident year combined ratio ex-cat and weather, with improvements seen in both segments.

Operating income of $83 million, or $0.97 per diluted common share

Improvement of 4.3 points in current accident year combined ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses, compared to the prior year

Annualized return on average common equity (ROACE) of 9.9% and annualized operating ROACE of 7.1%

Book value per diluted common share of $53.03, an increase of $3.25, or 7%, compared to March 31, 2020

Total Revenue
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.11B
+12.6%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: -$1.94
-150.0%
Combined Ratio
98.9%
Previous year: 119.8%
-17.4%
Gross Profit
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.12B
+11.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$896M
Previous year: $756M
+18.5%
Total Assets
$27.1B
Previous year: $25.9B
+4.4%

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Forward Guidance

AXIS believes it is poised to continue to demonstrate meaningful improvements to its performance in 2021 and beyond.

Positive Outlook

  • Market conditions favorable across virtually all of our lines of business
  • Performance is seeing positive momentum as the global economy continues to recover
  • Strong franchise
  • Deep relationships with our brokers and partners in distribution
  • Leadership positions across our most attractive markets

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income