AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 22,000,000 Depositary Shares, Each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 5.50% Series E Preferred Shares, par value $0.0125 per share (Liquidation Preference $2,500 Per Preferred Share) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTUnderwriting Agreement • November 1st, 2016 • Axis Capital Holdings LTD • Fire, marine & casualty insurance • New York
Contract Type FiledNovember 1st, 2016 Company Industry JurisdictionThis term sheet should be read together with AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s preliminary prospectus supplement dated October 31, 2016 to the prospectus dated January 16, 2014.