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SWX:ZURN.SW 18 November 2025 - 5 March 2026

Beazley profit slides 19% as Zurich takeover advances and board adds PwC veteran Roy Clark

Beazley profit slides 19% as Zurich takeover advances and board adds PwC veteran Roy Clark

Beazley reported a 19% drop in annual pre-tax profit to $1.15 billion as cyber underwriting shrank and insurance pricing weakened. Zurich Insurance’s agreed takeover values Beazley at £8.1 billion, with shareholders set to receive 1,335 pence per share including a 25 pence dividend. Zurich raised $5 billion in a share sale to fund the deal. Beazley shares were little changed in early London trading.
5 March 2026
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Zurich’s $11 billion Beazley takeover: the 1,335p offer, the financing, and what could derail it

Zurich’s $11 billion Beazley takeover: the 1,335p offer, the financing, and what could derail it

Zurich Insurance Group agreed to acquire Beazley for £8.1 billion ($10.8 billion) in cash. Beazley shareholders will receive 1,335 pence per share, including a 25 pence dividend. Zurich raised CHF 3.9 billion ($5.0 billion) through a new share placement to help fund the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals.
3 March 2026
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Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich Insurance has proposed to buy Beazley for up to 1,335 pence per share, valuing the deal at about £8 billion. Beazley’s board said it would support the offer if Zurich makes a firm bid by Feb. 16. Beazley shares rose 9% on the news. The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday high, with GSK up and Relx and LSEG under pressure from AI concerns.
4 February 2026
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Swiss Stock Market Today, 26 November 2025: SMI Edges Higher as Sentiment Surges and Insurers Face Tougher Rules

Swiss Stock Market Today, 26 November 2025: SMI Edges Higher as Sentiment Surges and Insurers Face Tougher Rules

The Swiss Market Index closed up 0.07% at 12,781.09 on Wednesday, its highest in about a week, extending a three-day advance. Turnover topped 2.4 million contracts. Investor sentiment jumped after a thaw in Swiss-US trade tensions. Zurich Insurance, Swiss Re, and Swiss Life drew attention after being added to the G20 Financial Stability Board’s insurer resolution list.
26 November 2025
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Swiss Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: SMI Slips as Roche Soars, ABB, Zurich and ams-Osram Drag the Index

Swiss Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: SMI Slips as Roche Soars, ABB, Zurich and ams-Osram Drag the Index

The Swiss Market Index fell 0.7% to 12,505 by late morning on November 18, 2025, as global equity declines hit financials and industrials. Roche jumped over 6% to a multi-month high after announcing positive phase III results for its breast cancer drug. ABB, Zurich Insurance, and ams-Osram dropped following investor updates and earnings news. Broader European indices also traded sharply lower.
18 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Stocks Slip Ahead of Trump Iran Deadline
    April 7, 2026, 10:24 AM EDT. Oil prices rose on Tuesday despite a dip in U.S. stock markets, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of a critical deadline set by President Trump involving Iran. The deadline could influence geopolitical tensions and impact global oil supply. Markets held mostly steady as traders evaluated potential risks, balancing concerns over U.S. equities with rising crude futures. The situation underscores the sensitivity of oil markets to geopolitical events and the interlinked nature of energy prices and financial markets.
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