‘Business as usual’ for Beazley after accepting Zurich bid
Since Zurich’s £8.2bn acquisition was agreed, Beazley’s CEO Adrian Cox has insisted on the company’s innovation and growth, despite profits being down in 2025.
In the year ending 31 December 2025, Beazley reported pre-tax profits of $1.15bn (£857m), which is down by 19% on the previous year.
Insurance written premiums remained stable, dropping just 1% to $6
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