SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2006 (September 30, 2006)

AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 441-405-2600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

o                                    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o                                    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Items 2.02             Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 30, 2006, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda company (the “Company”), issued the press release attached hereto regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition as of and for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

Item 9.01.              Financial Statements and Exhibits

(e)                           Exhibits

99.1                           Press Release dated October 30, 2006.

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SIGNATURES

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 the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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