Beazley: what it means for the Canadian specialty market
The most significant forward-looking development for Canadian brokers is Zurich’s pending US$10.8 billion acquisition of Beazley plc, approved by Beazley shareholders in April 2026 and expected to close in the second half of this year, subject to remaining regulatory approvals. Beazley is a leading Lloyd’s and specialty insurer with particular strength in cyber, professional liability, management liability, marine, property, and healthcare.