Investor Presentation – Second Quarter 2022
Investor
Post 2Q22 Reported Results
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this presentation, including statements regarding our estimates, beliefs, expectations, intentions, strategies or projections are forward-looking statements. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in
Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation may include, but are not limited to, information regarding our estimates for catastrophes and other weather-related losses including losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, measurements of potential losses in the fair market value of our investment portfolio and derivative contracts, our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, the outcome of our strategic initiatives, our expectations regarding pricing, other market conditions and economic conditions (including inflation), our growth prospects, our expectations relating to the Company's transformation program, and valuations of the potential impact of movements in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices and foreign currency exchange rates.
Forward-looking statements only reflect our expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- the adverse impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity;
- the cyclical nature of the insurance and reinsurance business leading to periods with excess underwriting capacity and unfavorable premium rates;
- the occurrence and magnitude of natural and man-made disasters;
- the impact of global climate change on our business, including the possibility that we do not adequately assess or reserve for the increased frequency and severity of natural catastrophes;
- losses from war, including losses related to the Russian invasion of
Ukraine , terrorism and political unrest or other unanticipated losses; - actual claims exceeding loss reserves;
- general economic, capital and credit market conditions, including fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices and/or foreign currency exchange rates;
- the adverse impact of inflation;
- the failure of any of the loss limitation methods we employ;
- the effects of emerging claims, coverage and regulatory issues, including uncertainty related to coverage definitions, limits, terms and conditions;
- the inability to purchase reinsurance or collect amounts due to us from reinsurance we have purchased;
- the loss of business provided to us by major brokers;
- breaches by third parties in our program business of their obligations to us;
- difficulties with technology and/or data security;
- the failure of our policyholders or intermediaries to pay premiums;
- the failure of our cedants to adequately evaluate risks;
- the inability to obtain additional capital on favorable terms, or at all;
- the loss of one or more of our key executives;
- a decline in our ratings with rating agencies;
- changes in accounting policies or practices;
- the use of industry models and changes to these models;
- changes in governmental regulations and potential government intervention in our industry;
- inadvertent failure to comply with certain laws and regulations relating to sanctions and foreign corrupt practices;
- changes in the political environment of certain countries in which we operate or underwrite business, including the
United Kingdom's withdrawal from theEuropean Union ; - changes in tax laws; and
- other factors including but not limited to those described under Item 1A, 'Risk Factors' in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as those factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic and other filings with theSEC , which are accessible on theSEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Readers are urged to carefully consider all such factors as the COVID-19 pandemic may have the effect of heightening many of the other risks and uncertainties described.
We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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STRATEGY |
FINANCIAL STRENGTH |
PROGRESS |
ESG & CITIZENSHIP |
CONCLUSION |
APPENDIX |
CONSISTENT COMMITMENT TO OUR STRATEGY
Vision: Global Leadership in Specialty Risks
Targeting top-quintile profitability with industry average volatility
Franchise anchored in leadership positions in key markets and distribution relationships
Selective participation in attractive insurance and reinsurance markets
Strong relationships with distribution partners and clients based on underwriting, service, agility and claims expertise
Focus on markets where we have demonstrable relevance, scale and path for profitable growth
Strategic risk financing capabilities to match the right risk with the right capital
Commitment to underwriting excellence, top caliber talent
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STRATEGY |
FINANCIAL STRENGTH |
PROGRESS |
ESG & CITIZENSHIP |
CONCLUSION |
APPENDIX |
A LEADING SPECIALTY INSURER WITH A NICHE SPECIALTY REINSURER
We provide our clients and distribution partners with a broad range of risk transfer products and services, meaningful capacity and solid financial strength
Insurance 63%
Reinsurance
37%
Exchange / Ticker |
NYSE / "AXS" |
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Market Capitalization1 |
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Gross Premiums Written1 |
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• |
E&S P&C |
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Leading Global Underwriter |
• |
Specialty |
• |
US Professional Lines |
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• |
Niche Specialty Reinsurance |
Current Quarterly Div. /
Annual Yield1
AM Best / S&P
Financial Strength Rating2
Credit & Political Risk |
Terrorism |
Aviation |
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A&H/Other |
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Marine |
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Pro Lines |
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Liability |
Property
Reinsurance
Pro Lines |
Specialty |
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A&HCat
Property
(1) Market data as of 8/30/22; GPW data as of YE 2021;
(2) Ratings of insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries of
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STRATEGY |
FINANCIAL STRENGTH |
PROGRESS |
ESG & CITIZENSHIP |
CONCLUSION |
APPENDIX |
A LEADING SPECIALTY INSURER WITH A NICHE SPECIALTY REINSURER
STRONG MARKET POSITION |
CONSISTENT MARGIN IMPROVEMENT |
The AXIS insurance portfolio is in the most attractive growth markets around the world including E&S Property, E&S Casualty, Lloyd's, Professional Lines as well as in many Reinsurance lines with further improvements expected in coming quarters; The Insurance segment grew GPW 16% in 2Q22
PRICING MOMENTUM
Insurance segment grew GPW 18% in 1H22 and 21% in 2021 supported by 11% rate increases across the portfolio.Industry and macroeconomic dynamics should drive further price improvements through 2022 and likely beyond
(1) Market data as of
Disciplined portfolio management has provided continued improvements in underlying results; Expectall-inGroup combined ratio to continue to improve.Net investment income expected to grow from current levels, helped by higher interest rates
ATTRACTIVE VALUATION
Proven, strong, specialty insurance business with a niche reinsurance operation iswell-positionedto deliver profitable growth across all market cycles.Reduced volatility to produce consistent, strong underwriting results supported by conservative, well-performing investment portfolio. Global platform with improving profitability trading at attractive levels with a 3.2%1 dividend yield
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