Zurich completes Beazley acquisition as specialty business expands
The group names Kristof Terryn to lead the combined business, subject to regulatory approval.
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Zurich announced completion of its Beazley acquisition on 2 October. The company says the combination creates the world’s largest specialty insurance business, based in London.
Kristof Terryn is to lead Beazley and Zurich Global Specialty, subject to regulatory approval. Adrian Cox will leave Beazley.
Zurich forecasts more than US$1 billion in additional annual revenue by 2029 and at least US$150 million in combined annual cost savings. These are company targets, not realised results.
Ledgebrook raised $200m in primary equity. Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management co-led the round, and Allianz Re agreed a multi-year reinsurance agreement with the company.