Axis Capital CFO Peter Vogt transitions out of role, Matthew Kirk succeeds

Axis Capital (AXS) announced that Matthew Kirk will be appointed as the company’s next CFO effective March 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. He will succeed Peter 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 CFO of Enstar Group, joins Axis with three decades of experience spanning insurance, finance, and accounting, and brings an understanding of the property & casualty insurance industry. Kirk will join Axis in the fourth quarter, 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.