Company: AXS-PE
Filing Date: 2025-04-03
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001214816-25-000088
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Company: AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD
Filing Date: 2025-04-03
Form: DEF 14A
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 upon termination of his employment for various reasons and upon non-renewal of his employment agreement, as described below in the section titled “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.”

#### Peter Vogt
Mr. Vogt serves as our Chief Financial Officer under the terms of an employment agreement dated December 11, 2017, as amended on October 2, 2020, June 17, 2021, and October 6, 2023, for a term of service through December 31, 2026. Pursuant to Mr. Vogt's employment agreement, he is entitled to: (i) an annual base salary of no less than $700,000; (ii) participation in our annual incentive plan at an annual bonus target of 125% of base salary should performance targets be met; (iii) participation in our long-term equity compensation plan with an annual target award valued at $1,400,000; (iv) participation in any employment benefit plans generally made available to our executives; and (v) any fringe benefits we provide to our executives generally. These benefits are reflected in the “All Other Compensation” column of the Summary Compensation Table and the related footnote. Mr. Vogt's employment agreement was amended on October 6, 2023 to extend the term of his employment.

Additionally, Mr. Vogt’s employment agreement provides for certain benefits upon termination of his employment for various reasons and upon non-renewal, as described below under “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.”

The employment agreement also requires a 12-month notice period in the event Mr. Vogt voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company. The agreement includes a 30-day notice in the event the Company terminates his employment without cause . In addition, the agreement provides that, if either party provides a notice of non-renewal and the employment agreement terminates upon the expiration of the term (December 31, 2026), Mr. Vogt's outstanding equity awards will vest upon the date of termination, and he will be entitled to receive his 2026 fiscal year annual bonus based on actual performance for 2026. T he agreement includes non-competition and non-solicitation provisions which apply for a period of 12 months from the date of termination of his employment for any reason.

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#### David Phillips
Mr. Phillips serves as the Company’s Chief Investment Officer under an employment agreement dated March 21