Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Beazley plc, offering 1,280 pence in cash per share, representing a premium of approximately 56% to Beazley’s closing share price on 16 January 2026, according to a company statement.

Nexus Underwriting has completed the acquisition of Sure Insurance Services, a managing general agent specialising in medical tourism insurance products, following receipt of regulatory approval. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed to acquire Kennett Insurance & Risk Management, subject to regulatory approval, as part of its ongoing expansion across the North of England and continued investment in its UK Retail platform.