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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Zurich-Beazley

Coverage, analysis, and market impact of the specialty insurer acquisition.

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Zurich seals US$10.9bn bid to buy Beazley
Following a series of failed bids, Zurich has now agreed terms to create a specialty insurance business with about US$15bn in annual gross written premiums.

Zurich and Beazley reach agreement in principle on possible £8bn takeover
Beazley’s board says it is inclined to recommend Zurich’s latest cash offer, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

Beazley board unanimously rejects Zurich bid, says offer 'materially undervalues' company
Lloyd's carrier says that latest offer was lower than a previous June 2025 proposal made by Zurich.

Zurich bids for Beazley in deal valuing specialty insurer at £7.7bn
Zurich says it made an approach earlier this month that Beazley rejected, and has returned with an improved bid to "facilitate prompt engagement."
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Beazley urges caution after Zurich raises takeover approach

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Beazley urges caution after Zurich raises takeover approach
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