AcquisitionsAug 5, 2026, 04:32 PM
AXIS Capital Acquires DUAL North America Excess Liability Rights
AI Summary
AXIS Capital announced an agreement to acquire the renewal rights to the Excess Liability business of DUAL North America. As part of the transaction, John Kopach, Executive Vice President of DUAL Excess Liability, will join AXIS as Head of Wholesale Lower Middle Market. This move is expected to enhance AXIS's Casualty platform and reflects a strengthening partnership between the two companies, allowing DUAL to focus on other parts of its Casualty business.
Key Highlights
- AXIS Capital to acquire renewal rights to DUAL North America's Excess Liability business.
- John Kopach, EVP of DUAL Excess Liability, will join AXIS as Head of Wholesale Lower Middle Market.
- The acquisition aims to add a high-quality Excess Liability book to AXIS's Casualty platform.
- DUAL North America transacted over $1.2 billion in gross written premium in 2025.
- AXIS Capital reported shareholders' equity of $6.5 billion as of June 30, 2026.
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