Beazley
Beazley leaning on data-driven underwriting in soft market
Beazley is increasingly pushing a data-driven underwriting approach for SME cyber cover in order to maintain discipline in a soft market.
Drazen Jaksic, Zurich
Drazen Jaksic climbs higher on this year’s Insurance Post Power List as the takeover of Beazley sees his influence expanding further into the London market.
Beazley urges for cyber resilience rethink as threats intensify
Beazley has published a report highlighting a potential underestimation of the threat of cyber risk, with 81% of UK business leaders saying they feel confident in their ability to fully financially recover from an attack.
Beazley to launch marine war consortium
Beazley is to launch a new marine war consortium, to provide up to $1bn (£740m) of Lloyd’s capacity amid the Iran War.
Insurer CEOs bet big on AI and M&A for growth
Insurance chief executives have artificial intelligence, dealmaking and ESG strategy at the heart of their growth plans for this year, according to KPMG.
Consilium’s launch; Coversure’s office; QBE's hire
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
What Zurich buying Beazley means for the market
Editor’s View: Zurich’s £8.2bn swoop for Beazley is a decisive bet on specialty insurance, which Emma Ann Hughes observes widens the gap between the industry’s supermarket giants and the squeezed middle.
‘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.
Zurich and Beazley agree £8.2bn deal
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed the terms of a firm all-cash offer to buy Beazley for £8.2bn.
Threat actors showing dramatic shift in cyber-attack executions
Data has indicated a dramatic shift in how threat actors are executing prolonged attacks on organisations.
Zurich UK achieves 21% increase in P&C profit
Zurich UK has today (19 February) has reported a 12% increase in overall business operating profit to £639m (2024: £570m).
Zurich given deadline extension for Beazley bid
Zurich has been given a deadline extension to submit its firm offer for Beazley.
2026 to see more ‘selective’ but still frequent consolidation
Insurance market consolidation is set to continue in 2026, driven by private equity exit cycles and specialist acquisitions, according to Sicsic Advisory founder Michael Sicsic.
Aviva’s minifleet proposition; Antares’ restructuring; IUAD’s board member
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zurich agrees £8bn deal to buy Beazley
Zurich Insurance Group has moved a step closer to buying Beazley after the two companies confirmed agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a deal.
Acrisure’s UK rebrands; Clear Group’s purchase; LMA’s new board members
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is Beazley set to reject Zurich in hopes of a better offer?
Analysts have suggested that while Zurich’s public proposal to acquire Beazley for around £7.7bn is attractive, shareholders may feel they can hold out for a higher offer.
Beazley’s share price surges following Zurich bids
Following Zurich’s improved proposal to acquire Beazley for 1280p per share, the cyber insurer’s share price has jumped up by around 44%.
Zurich submits proposal to acquire Beazley
Zurich has submitted a proposal to acquire Beazley outright for a price of 1280p per share, which values the specialty insurer at approximately £7.7bn.
AIG buys Salford City FC; Prestige x Urban Jungle; Biba’s deputy chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Five insurance M&A storylines to follow in 2026
As we bid farewell to 2025, Post content director Jonathan Swift highlights the M&A storylines that might make the transition from rumour to reality next year and beyond.