IWD: Is it time to reshape the traditional path to senior underwriting?
Director says that without structured advocacy, ’talented women can remain technically strong but commercially invisible’
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 March 2026
Zurich sets out specialty growth plans as Beazley deal agreed
Zurich believes taking over Beazley would help to establish a leading global specialty platform
Latest Beazley results show 19% profit drop ahead of Zurich takeover
‘Our focus remains on business as usual,’ says chief executive
Beazley outlines why it agreed to be acquired by Zurich
Under the terms of the transaction, Beazley shareholders will be entitled to receive a total value of 1,335 pence per Beazley share
Zurich takeover of Beazley moves forward as £8.1bn terms officially agreed
’This transaction is a strong step in accelerating Zurich’s specialty strategy,’ says chief executive
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
UK regulation driving commercial insurance away from London, Zurich tells Lords
‘Some providers are exiting the market because the regulation is too prescriptive and difficult,’ says chief compliance officer
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
Continental Europe primed to adopt Consumer Duty type rules as ‘alignment between regulators’ gains prominence
James Nicholson: What to keep an eye on in the claims sector for 2026
Broker CEO Forum: Industry must make talent development ‘strategic and intentional’
Sector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
James Nicholson: What to keep an eye on in the claims sector for 2026
With the New Year in sight, Zurich’s chief claims officer predicts a significant uptick in claims from ’failing AI systems’ and ’wrong decisions’ being made regarding customer experience
Georgina Davis: Making a mark on regional growth and future leaders
After six months in role, the sector’s youngest regional head has taken her division from strength to strength – writing over 30% more new business so far this year than in all of 2024
Nikki Lidster: Zurich UK reinforces ‘people business’ philosophy with investment in underwriters
’This investment in our underwriting team is about ensuring that brokers feel supported,’ says head of SME and trading
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