Matthew Kirk is set to become the next chief financial officer at Axis Holdings starting in March, succeeding Peter Vogt.

The change in leadership was planned, according to a company statement.

Mr Vogt will become a strategic adviser to the company through the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition.

Mr Kirk, who serves as CFO of Enstar Group, joins Axis with three decades of experience spanning insurance, finance and accounting.

The firm said he brought a deep understanding of the property and casualty insurance industry.

The executive will join Axis in the fourth quarter of 2025, initially serving in an advisory capacity before assuming the CFO role.

He will report directly to Axis president and chief executive Vincent Tizzio, serving on the company’s executive committee while based in New York.

Mr Tizzio said: “Our performance over the past two years underscores the substantial progress we have made in transforming Axis into a speciality underwriting leader. We are grateful to Pete for his valued leadership over the past 15 years and for all that he has done for our company.”

He added that Mr Vogt’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing the company’s multiyear transformation programme, which has positioned Axis on a path towards consistent, long-term profitability.

“In Matt, we are bringing on board a highly accomplished global finance leader with the experience necessary to help propel our success further,” Mr Tizzio said. “He has a track record of helping drive top and bottom-line growth, demonstrating strong capital management and leading finance modernisation initiatives that increase productivity and efficiency on a global scale.”

Mr Vogt was proud of the achievements the firm had made to reposition itself and put it on an exciting leadership trajectory.

“With key phases of the transformation work now complete or in progress, and having been at Axis for 15 years, this is a natural time for a transition, and I feel confident knowing that I will be leaving the company in highly capable hands with Matt as our future CFO.”

Mr Kirk said the company’s sharp focus on speciality underwriting and disciplined growth is impressive.

“I am excited to contribute to its continued success,” Mr Kirk said. “I am deeply committed to building strong teams, fostering accountability and aligning financial strategy with business goals. I look forward to partnering with Vince and the leadership team to build on Axis’s momentum and deliver lasting value. It is a privilege to follow Pete and contribute to the next chapter of the company’s journey.”