AXIS announces CFO transition
AXIS Capital announced that Matthew Kirk will be appointed as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer effective March 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. He will succeed Peter J. Vogt, who at that time, will act as a strategic advisor to the Company through the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition.
Kirk, who presently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Enstar Group Limited, joins AXIS with three decades of experience spanning insurance, finance, and accounting, and brings a deep understanding of the property & casualty insurance industry. Kirk will join AXIS in the fourth quarter of 2025, initially serving in an advisory capacity before assuming the role of CFO in March 2026. He will report directly to AXIS President and CEO Vince Tizzio, serve on the company’s Executive Committee, and be based in New York.
“Our performance over the past two years underscores the substantial progress we have made in transforming AXIS into a specialty underwriting leader. We are grateful to Pete for his valued leadership over the past 15 years and for all that he has done for our company. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing our multi-year transformation program, which has positioned AXIS on a path toward consistent, long-term profitability. In Matt, we are bringing onboard a highly accomplished global finance leader with the experience necessary to help propel our success further. He has a track record of helping drive top- and bottom-line growth, demonstrating strong capital management, and leading finance modernization initiatives that increase productivity and efficiency on a global scale. Matt will strongly complement our team and the work we are doing to further elevate AXIS and deliver even more value to our teammates, customers, and shareholders.” – AXIS President and CEO Vince Tizzio.
“I’m incredibly proud of the achievements we’ve made in recent years to reposition AXIS and put the Company on an exciting leadership trajectory. With key phases of the transformation work now complete or in progress, and having been at AXIS for 15 years, this is a natural time for a transition and I feel confident knowing that I’ll be leaving the Company in highly capable hands with Matt as our future CFO.” – Peter J. Vogt.
“I’m honored to join AXIS at such a dynamic time in its evolution. The Company’s sharp focus on specialty underwriting and disciplined growth is impressive, and I’m excited to contribute to its continued success. I’m deeply committed to building strong teams, fostering accountability, and aligning financial strategy with business goals. I look forward to partnering with Vince and the leadership team to build on AXIS’ momentum and deliver lasting value. It’s a privilege to follow Pete and contribute to the next chapter of the Company’s journey.” – Matthew Kirk.
