Zurich Insurance Group offers seven billion pounds for Beazley following five previous approaches
Zurich Insurance Group announced a 7.67 billion pound offer for Beazley at a 56 percent premium. This move aims to expand Zurich's specialty insurance presence.
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Zurich Insurance Group AG , headquartered in Switzerland 
CH, publicly announced a £7.67 billion takeover offer for Beazley plc on January 19, 2026. The bid of 1,280 pence per share represents a 56% premium to the closing price of Beazley plcof 820 pence on the prior trading day. This announcement follows five previous approaches made by the Swiss insurer over the last year. Shares in Beazley plcrose 40% on the news to hit a record high, while Zurich Insurance Group AGshares slipped 0.9% in the immediate aftermath.
CH, publicly announced a £7.67 billion takeover offer for Beazley plc on January 19, 2026. The bid of 1,280 pence per share represents a 56% premium to the closing price of Beazley plcof 820 pence on the prior trading day. This announcement follows five previous approaches made by the Swiss insurer over the last year. Shares in Beazley plcrose 40% on the news to hit a record high, while Zurich Insurance Group AGshares slipped 0.9% in the immediate aftermath.
