A.M. Best Assigns Rating to AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's Series D Preferred Shares
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's Series D Preferred Shares
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of "bbb-" to the $200 million 5.5% Series D non-cumulative redeemable preferred shares of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXIS) (Bermuda) [NYSE: AXS]. The outlook assigned to the rating is positive.
The proceeds from the issuance are expected to be used by AXIS to repurchase the outstanding Series A preferred securities and for general corporate purposes, which may include planned share repurchases. Financial leverage and coverage measures remain within A.M. Best's guidelines for the assigned rating.
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