Part of AXIS Capital Holdings, AXIS Insurance offers specialty insurance products to a variety of niche markets worldwide through two major operating units, AXIS Global Insurance and AXIS U.S. Insurance. AXIS Global Insurance accesses a variety of specialty lines, predominantly through the London broker network. The principal lines of business written in this unit include onshore and offshore energy, aviation and aerospace, commercial property, marine, terrorism, marine and aviation war, professional lines and political risk. AXIS U.S. Insurance accesses specialty lines of business in the United States through a variety of channels. The principal lines of business written in this unit include catastrophe-exposed property, products liability, general liability, commercial umbrella, professional liability and other coverage tailored for unique exposures. The unit also writes risks that are difficult to place in the standard market, but must remain with an admitted insurance company for marketing and regulatory purposes. AXIS Insurance is located in Alpharetta, Ga.