SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2005 (September 21, 2005)
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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106
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HM 08 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 441-296-2600 |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 21, 2005, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda company, issued the press release attached hereto regarding net losses related to Hurricane Katrina.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated September 21, 2005.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: September 21, 2005 |
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED |
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Carol S. Rivers |
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Carol S. Rivers |
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General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Document |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated September 21, 2005. |
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