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Terryn replaces Cox as Beazley CEO as Zurich closes takeover
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United Kingdom
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zurich Insurance Group has completed its $10.9 billion cash acquisition of Beazley, appointing Kristof Terryn as CEO of Beazley and Zurich Global Specialty, creating the world's largest specialty insurance business.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Insurtech, and 3 sources have reported it.
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Beazley's leadership change signals Zurich's strategy to dominate specialty insurance and opens new doors for founders developing niche insurance products to target a broader client base.
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3 sources · 2 Oct 2026
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