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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-15-266166
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20150728
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150728
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150728

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001214816
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31721
		FILM NUMBER:		151010172

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		92 PITTS BAY ROAD
		CITY:			PEMBROKE
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM 08
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(441) 496-2600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		92 PITTS BAY ROAD
		CITY:			PEMBROKE
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM 08
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM 8-K
</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Current Report </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July&nbsp;28, 2015 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Bermuda</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>98-0395986</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>92 Pitts Bay Road </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(441) 496-2600</B> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Not applicable </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Former
name or address, if changed since last report) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On July&nbsp;28, 2015, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda exempted company, issued a press release relating to its proposed amalgamation
with PartnerRe Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company, first announced on January&nbsp;25, 2015. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the press release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Exhibits </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Important Information For Investors And Shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation
of any vote or approval. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between PartnerRe Ltd. (&#147;<B>PartnerRe</B>&#148;) and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (&#147;<B>AXIS</B>&#148;). In connection with this proposed business
combination, PartnerRe and AXIS have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<B>SEC</B>&#148;), and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus of PartnerRe and AXIS and other documents
related to the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for any such documents. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on June&nbsp;1, 2015 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to
shareholders of PartnerRe and AXIS. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF PARTNERRE AND AXIS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN
THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A definitive proxy statement has been mailed to shareholders of PartnerRe and AXIS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other
documents filed with the SEC by PartnerRe and/or AXIS through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by PartnerRe are available free of charge on PartnerRe&#146;s internet website at
http://www.partnerre.com or by contacting PartnerRe&#146;s Investor Relations Director by email at robin.sidders@partnerre.com or by phone at 1-441-294-5216. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by AXIS are available free of charge on
AXIS&#146; internet website at http://www.axiscapital.com or by contacting AXIS&#146; Investor Relations Contact by email at linda.ventresca@axiscapital.com or by phone at 1-441-405-2727. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants in Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PartnerRe, AXIS, their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the
solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of PartnerRe is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2014, which was filed with
the SEC on February&nbsp;26, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April&nbsp;1, 2014, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March&nbsp;31, 2015, which was filed with
the SEC on May&nbsp;4, 2015 and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;29, 2015,&nbsp;May&nbsp;16, 2014 and March&nbsp;27, 2014. Information about the directors and executive officers of AXIS is set forth in
its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February&nbsp;23, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;28, 2014,
its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March&nbsp;31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on May&nbsp;4, 2015 and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;11, 2015,&nbsp;January&nbsp;29,
2015,&nbsp;August&nbsp;7, 2014,&nbsp;June&nbsp;26, 2014,&nbsp;March&nbsp;27, 2014 and February&nbsp;26, 2014. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These documents can be
obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the
joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed transaction between PartnerRe and AXIS are &#147;forward-looking&#148;
statements. The words &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;ensure,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;if,&#148; &#147;illustrative,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;probable,&#148; &#147;project,&#148;
&#147;forecasts,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;aim,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;would,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;might,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148;
&#147;likely&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;positioned,&#148; &#147;strategy,&#148; and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions about PartnerRe and AXIS, may include projections of their respective future financial performance, their respective anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in their respective businesses. These statements
are only predictions based on current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of
activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors set forth in PartnerRe&#146;s and AXIS&#146; most recent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other documents on file with the
SEC and the factors given below: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the failure to obtain the approval of shareholders of PartnerRe or AXIS in connection with the proposed transaction; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the failure to consummate or delay in consummating the proposed transaction for other reasons; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is delayed, is not obtained, or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">AXIS&#146; or PartnerRe&#146;s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the proposed transaction; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the ability of either PartnerRe or AXIS to effectively integrate their businesses; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PartnerRe&#146;s forward-looking statements
are based on assumptions that PartnerRe believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate. AXIS&#146; forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that AXIS believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate.
Neither PartnerRe nor AXIS can guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither PartnerRe nor AXIS assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.
PartnerRe and AXIS assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Glass Lewis Recommends AXIS Capital Shareholders Vote in Favor of Amalgamation Agreement with PartnerRe
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>&#151; Recommendation by Glass Lewis Further Emphasizes the Value Creation Resulting from Proposed Amalgamation &#151; </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>PEMBROKE, Bermuda</B>, July&nbsp;28, 2015 &#150; AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (&#147;AXIS Capital&#148;) (NYSE:AXS) today announced that Glass,
Lewis&nbsp;&amp; Co. (Glass Lewis) recommended that AXIS Capital shareholders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the proposed amalgamation agreement with PartnerRe Ltd. (&#147;PartnerRe&#148;) (NYSE: PRE). Last week, Institutional Shareholder Services
(&#147;ISS&#148;)&#151;another independent proxy advisory firm&#151;also announced its recommendation in favor of the agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AXIS Capital CEO Albert
Benchimol said: &#147;We are very pleased that Glass Lewis has joined ISS in recognizing the strategic rationale of the merger of equals agreement with PartnerRe for our shareholders.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, the Glass Lewis report notes that: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;[T]he
proposed merger with PartnerRe is consistent with Axis&#146; strategic objectives and would result in the realization of a number of strategic and financial benefits on a meaningfully quicker timeline than Axis could likely achieve otherwise.&#148;
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;We recognize that the combined company would be better positioned to face the challenging environment confronting reinsurers and insurers through
the addition of scale, further diversification and operational efficiencies. Therefore, we believe the merger stands to create a larger, more stable and diverse insurance/reinsurance company than either company could likely become in the near term
otherwise.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;[T]he merger consideration&#133;continues to represent a reasonable and fair price for Axis to pay given the expected strategic
and financial benefits and the opportunity to enhance shareholder value. Thus, we believe the transaction represents an appropriate use of the Company&#146;s equity capital. Based on these factors, along with the support of the board, we believe the
proposed merger is in the best interests of shareholders.&#148; </P>
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Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600 </P>
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Directors of both companies&#151;offers significant strategic, operational, and financial merits, and the substantial value created for the two companies&#146; shareholders will only be accentuated by the operating synergies and superior capital
generation that can be realized through the combination of the two companies.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors for AXIS Capital continues to unanimously
recommend that shareholders vote &#147;FOR&#148; the amalgamation agreement between AXIS Capital and PartnerRe at the August&nbsp;7, 2015 special meeting of shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you have not yet received your proxy materials or require any assistance in completing your proxy, please consult with our joint proxy solicitor, Mackenzie
Partners, Inc., by telephone at 1-800-322-2885 toll-free in North America or online at http://www.mackenziepartners.com/. Please read the proxy cards for voting instructions and for additional information on voting shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>About AXIS Capital</U></B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AXIS Capital is a
Bermuda-based global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance with shareholders&#146; equity attributable to AXIS Capital at March&nbsp;31, 2015 of $6.0 billion and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore,
Canada, Australia, and Latin America. Its operating subsidiaries have been assigned a rating of &#147;A+&#148; (&#147;Strong&#148;) by Standard&nbsp;&amp; Poor&#146;s and &#147;A+&#148; (&#147;Superior&#148;) by A.M. Best. For more information about
AXIS Capital, visit our website at www.axiscapital.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Important Information For Investors And Shareholders </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or
approval. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between PartnerRe Ltd. (&#147;<B>PartnerRe</B>&#148;) and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (&#147;<B>AXIS</B>&#148;). In connection with this proposed business combination,
PartnerRe and AXIS have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<B>SEC</B>&#148;), and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus of PartnerRe and AXIS and other documents related to the
proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for any such documents. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on June&nbsp;1, 2015 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to shareholders of
PartnerRe and AXIS. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF PARTNERRE AND AXIS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY
BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A definitive proxy statement has been mailed to shareholders of PartnerRe and AXIS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with
the SEC by PartnerRe and/or AXIS through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by PartnerRe are available free of charge on PartnerRe&#146;s internet website at http://www.partnerre.com
or by contacting PartnerRe&#146;s Investor Relations Director by email at robin.sidders@partnerre.com or by phone at 1-441-294-5216. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by AXIS are available free of charge on AXIS&#146; internet website at
http://www.axiscapital.com or by contacting AXIS&#146; Investor Relations Contact by email at linda.ventresca@axiscapital.com or by phone at 1-441-405-2727. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PartnerRe, AXIS, their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in
connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of PartnerRe is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February&nbsp;26,
2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April&nbsp;1, 2014, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March&nbsp;31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on May&nbsp;4, 2015
and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on January&nbsp;29, 2015,&nbsp;May&nbsp;16, 2014 and March&nbsp;27, 2014. Information about the directors and executive officers of AXIS is set forth in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February&nbsp;23, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;28, 2014, its Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March&nbsp;31, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on May&nbsp;4, 2015 and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;11, 2015,&nbsp;January&nbsp;29, 2015,&nbsp;August&nbsp;7,
2014,&nbsp;June&nbsp;26, 2014,&nbsp;March&nbsp;27, 2014 and February&nbsp;26, 2014. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources
indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other
relevant materials filed with the SEC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward Looking Statements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed transaction between PartnerRe and AXIS are &#147;forward-looking&#148; statements. The words
&#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;ensure,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;if,&#148; &#147;illustrative,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;probable,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;forecasts,&#148;
&#147;predict,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;aim,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;would,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;might,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;likely&#148;
&#147;plan,&#148; &#147;positioned,&#148; &#147;strategy,&#148; and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions about PartnerRe and AXIS, may include projections of their respective future financial performance, their respective anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in their respective businesses. These statements are only
predictions based on current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors set forth in PartnerRe&#146;s and AXIS&#146; most recent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other documents on file with the SEC and the
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Limited 92 Pitts Bay Road Pembroke, Bermuda HM08 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Tel. 441.496.2600 Fax 441.405.2600 </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PartnerRe&#146;s forward-looking statements
are based on assumptions that PartnerRe believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate. AXIS&#146; forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that AXIS believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate.
Neither PartnerRe nor AXIS can guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither PartnerRe nor AXIS assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.
PartnerRe and AXIS assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
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