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Fitch upgrades Beazley Insurance to ‘AA’ following completion of acquisition by Zurich

The upgrade reflects Beazley’s strategic importance to Zurich, with the combined specialty platform expected to generate around US$15bn in business volumes.

Gisella Lobo

October 9, 2026

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