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Leading through disruption: Vince Tizzio’s blueprint for AXIS Capital’s transformation

AXIS Capital, a specialty insurance company, is transforming itself with a mission to become the leading specialty underwriter in a rapidly evolving risk environment. AXIS has generated 100%+ of Total Shareholder Return* since Vince Tizzio assumed the role of CEO and President in 2023 and reimagined how the organization operates, competes and prepares for the future.

A conversation with President and CEO of AXIS Capital, Vince Tizzio

Vince sat down with McKinsey Senior Partner Ari Libarikian to offer a look inside the company’s digital acceleration, his approach to modern leadership, and the steps AXIS is taking to stay resilient, innovative, and globally connected in the age of AI.

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Ari Libarikian
New York
Advises companies on building thriving businesses, helping organizations to grow, improve business processes, and strengthen digital capabilities
Ramnath Balasubramanian
New York
Leads McKinsey’s work globally in Life insurance and Retirement
Zachary Surak
New Jersey
Counsels executives in the financial services sector and beyond, with deep experience in operational transformation programs anchored on lean management practices that improve customer experience and drive a culture of continuous improvement
Sebastian Kohls
New York
Advises insurance companies on strategy, growth programs, and transformations of their pricing and underwriting capabilities

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*Increase in total shareholder return from Vince Tizzio’s appointment as CEO of AXIS on May 3, 2023 to December 11, 2023, sourced via Factset.