Markel has launched life science combined created specifically for SMEs operating in the sector. The insurer claimed the policy is “dedicated to protecting tomorrow’s innovators”. In October Lee Mooney, managing director of Markel UK, Read More
Axa UK Commercial has recruited Zurich’s Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer to replace the retiring incumbent, David Ovenden. Most recently, Dunn, pictured, was CUO at Zurich UK and will start work at Axa Read More
Biba to open AI Academy – Insurance Age Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is working with Markel to offer an AI Academy for the trade body’s Read More
Zurich has submitted an improved proposal to the board of Beazley worth 1280 pence a share, valuing the insurer at £7.67bn. A previous proposal submitted on 4 January 2026, was worth 1230 pence per share, Zurich revealed today. On Read More
Beazley board ‘not yet had the chance to consider’ £7.67bn Zurich takeover proposal – Insurance Age Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content The board of Beazley has responded to Zurich’s bid confirming Read More
Lloyd’s insurer Beazley’s board has rejected Zurich’s recent £7.67bn takeover proposal, revealing it dismissed a higher offer valuing it at £8.4bn in June 2025. The latest offer of 1,280 pence per share announced on Read More
The sixth time could be the charm and a Zurich takeover of Beazley is still possible, according to analysts at Jefferies who have put forward a potential top price of 1,408 pence per share. Beazley’s Read More
With 80,000 UK policyholders and a renewed Biba scheme under their belts, Coverdrone leaders Phil and Andrew Heath are bullish about doubling the business over the next two years and have long-term international expansion plans. Coverdrone Read More
Brit has rolled out joined up cover across cyber, professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability, and crime in an integrated package for financial institutions. Launching ‘FI Cyber Max’, Brit confirmed the new consortium will offer Read More