named to replace former chief financial officer Andrew Cook, 43.

When he joins in the third quarter, Mr. Greenfield will also become part of the company?s executive management group and report directly to John Charman, chief executive officer and president of AXIS Capital.

Mr. Charman said he was delighted that the company had attracted such a highly respected and seasoned professional to the position.

Mr. Greenfield spent the last 22 years at KPMG LLP where he has been a partner for the past decade. He most recently served as Global Sector Chair for Insurance and as a member of KPMG?s Global Financial Services Leadership Team and was also lead partner for several of KPMG?s largest insurance clients.

His leadership responsibilities at KPMG have included international client development and management over teams of partners and staff globally.

?At this important time in the company?s continuing strong development, David brings to this position extensive finance and accounting expertise as well as deep experience acquired in the international financial services arena. In our rapidly evolving global industry, which is faced with enormous challenges, but wonderful opportunities, David?s international experience, proven management skills and industry leadership will be an invaluable asset to AXIS,? he said. Mr. Greenfield holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Raver added to Endurance board

has been appointed to the Board of Directors of

He has been the Chief Operating Officer of Verizon Investment Management Corporation since 2003. Endurance noted that in this role he helps oversee $65 billion of Verizon retirement plan assets and is responsible for all financial reporting and fiduciary functions.

Chairman and CEO Kenneth LeStrange said: ?I am pleased to welcome Bill to our Board of Directors. He has a breadth of financial and investment expertise that will be of great value to our Board. We look forward to his contributions.?

Thresh to join KPMG

will be joining KPMG Financial Advisory Services Limited as a managing director effective June 1.

Mr. Thresh will be joining after five years with Tawa Management Limited, a leading advisory and acquisition company for insurance run off based in London. Prior to joining Tawa, he earned his CA with PwC and left the firm as a director.

KPMG Financial Advisory Services Limited managing directors Malcolm Butterfield and Mike Morrison said: ?We are delighted to welcome Charles to the company and to the Bermuda market.

?His credentials are second to none and he will certainly add significant strength to our advisory capability in particular restructuring and corporate finance.?

KPMG Financial Advisory Services Limited, a Bermuda limited liability company, is a subsidiary of KPMG, the Bermuda member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative.

Surf & Turf looking for new home

The in Hamilton is looking for a home following a decision by The Mariners Club not to renew its contract.

Julius Nigg, owner of Surf and Turf, would not respond to inquiries about whether any efforts have been made to secure a new location but it is believed that the restaurant has up to six weeks to find a new venue or until the new owners of the premises decide to move in.