AXIS Appoints Austin Su to Lead Alternative Risk and Structured Casualty Strategy in North America
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, June 1, 2026-- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or “AXIS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS), today announced the appointment of Austin Su as Head of Alternative Risk, North America.
Mr. Su will lead the development and execution of AXIS’s alternative risk and structured casualty strategy across North America. Reporting to Anna Tan, Head of Wholesale Casualty, North America, he will focus on building and scaling the Company’s alternative risk transfer (ART) platform, delivering innovative solutions for complex customer needs, and advancing AXIS’s capabilities in this growing segment of the market.
“Austin is a proven leader with deep expertise in structured and alternative risk solutions and has a strong track record of building high-performing businesses,” commented Mike McKenna, Head of North America. “He joins AXIS North America at a pivotal time as we continue to invest in specialty solutions and expand our presence in alternative risk, supporting customers with tailored structures and long-term risk management strategies.”
Mr. Su joins AXIS with more than 25 years of experience in the global insurance industry, most recently serving as Head of Structured Risk Solutions, Americas at AXA XL. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at AIG across the United States and Asia Pacific, including leading fronting and captive management businesses and underwriting complex structured transactions.
“As we continue to build and develop differentiated casualty capabilities, Austin’s experience and market perspective will be critical to expanding our offering and delivering innovative solutions to our broker partners and customers,” added Ms. Tan. “I’m particularly excited about the perspective he brings from across global markets and his ability to help us to position AXIS at the forefront of structured and alternative risk solutions.”
About AXIS Capital
AXIS Capital, through its operating subsidiaries, is a global specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. The Company has shareholders' equity of $6.4 billion at March 31, 2026, and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore and Canada. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a financial strength rating of "A+" ("Strong") by Standard & Poor's and "A" ("Excellent") by A.M. Best. For more information about AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com.
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