A.M. Best Comments on Credit Ratings of AXIS Specialty Limited and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” of AXIS Specialty Limited and its operating affiliates, as well as the Long-Term ICR of “a-” of AXIS Specialty Limited’s parent, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (collectively referred to as AXIS) (both domiciled in Hamilton, Bermuda) [NYSE: AXS], remain unchanged following the announcement of AXIS’ agreement to acquire Novae G