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Zurich and Beazley agree terms of £8bn takeover

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 04 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - Beazley shares hit a record high on Wednesday after it reached an agreement in principle on the terms of an £8bn takeover by Zurich Insurance.
Under the terms of the proposal, Zurich will pay 1,335p per share, which is a 59.8% premium to the closing share price on...

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