Exhibit 23.1

AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-234783 on Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-181433, 333- 159275, 333-143024 and 333-217786 on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 26, 2021, relating to the financial statements of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and the effectiveness of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s internal control over financial reporting appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited for the year ended December 31, 2020.

/s/ Deloitte Ltd.

Hamilton, Bermuda

February 26, 2021