Zurich has been granted more time to make its formal £8bn bid for Beazley with the deadline pushed back to 5pm on 4 March. The original deadline was 5pm on 16 February and the extension has been Read More
February 16, 2026
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Insurance brokers have given a mixed response to the potential Zurich/Beazley deal highlighting the acquisition would create a “strong proposition” and could create opportunities but noted another competitor leaving the market as a medium-term Read More
Zurich and Beazley have reached an agreement in principle for a deal worth potentially £8bn, clearing the way for a formal bid. Under the terms of the proposal, Beazley shareholders would be entitled to receive Read More
Shares in listed Lloyd’s insurer Beazley hit 1,173 pence yesterday [2 February] after prospective suitor Zurich revealed it had acquired a 1.47% stake in the business as of 30 January. In a Public Opening Position Disclosure By A Read More
Insurance experts in Cardiff outline the diversifying businesses in the media and sporting hub city, and highlight the competitive nature of the market with one broker per village on the outskirts. According to Savills between 2019 Read More
Nikki Lidster, head of SME at Zurich Insurance, reminisces about connecting with broker partners at the Biba Conference and promises if they want to get in touch with the business, they will get through to Read More
KGM has renewed its capacity deal with Zurich for a further five years tapping into backing for over £2bn in gross written premium, Insurance Age can reveal. The motor specialist managing general agent, part of 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
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