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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 19 to 23 January 2026
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NewsBeazley rejects Zurich’s takeover proposal as it ‘materially undervalues’ insurer
Beazley also revealed that Zurich’s interest in a takeover began last year and that a bid in June 2025 was higher than the one put forward in January 2026
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NewsZurich confirms plans to launch Lloyd’s syndicate amid Beazley bid
It has been reported that the launch could be in a ’matter of weeks’
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NewsDefaqto acquires Pearson Ham’s market pricing business
’We are delighted to become a part of the Defaqto family,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
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NewsAcrisure rebrands two more of its UK brokers
‘Entering 2026 as one unified brand positions us to deepen our role as a trusted advisor and accelerate growth across the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsBeazley urges shareholders ‘to take no action’ after Zurich submits takeover proposal
’We will update shareholders in due course,’ says Beazley statement
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NewsGrowth optimism drives insurance M&A and AI investment – KPMG
‘Insurers are on the front foot, turning market uncertainty into an opportunity for bold action,’ says global head of insurance
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NewsZurich attempting to acquire UK insurer Beazley as major bid made
’This combination of two highly complementary businesses would establish a leading global specialty platform, based in the UK which would also leverage Beazley’s Lloyd’s of London presence,’ says Zurich
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NewsIFA specialty broker acquired by Superian Insurance Group
’This acquisition aligns with our UK strategy of investing in high-quality specialty distribution and deepening our support for non-standard, complex risk solutions,’ says chief executive
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NewsMid-market PE firm launches new broker platform with acquisition of Essex broker
’We are focused on value creation in the insurance broker market and want to work with intermediaries seeking an independent and entrepreneurial home,’ says investment director
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NewsPartners& acquires Hull-based property broker
’It’s not easy for a smaller broker to navigate the challenges in our market and continue to grow, but with the support from the wider Partners& business, I’m confident we can realise our ambitions,’ says founder
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NewsNexus Underwriting acquires medical travel insurance MGA
’I’m delighted that joining Nexus Underwriting will allow us to further enhance our specialist medical travel and revisions offering,’ says founder
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 5 to 9 January 2026
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NewsSRG strengthens UK retail presence with acquisition of Hull and Leeds based broker
’SRG’s commitment to people and long-term growth makes it a natural home for our business and our clients,’ says managing director
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NewsSpecialist motor MGA secures new capacity deal with Zurich worth over £2bn GWP
’This renewal is excellent news for our brokers and their customers,’ says managing director
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NewsJensten Group kicks off 2026 with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions represent another exciting step forward for Jensten Group,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewRyan Gill: Steering Bspoke ‘delicately’ through a broker service transformation
With long-term investments coming to fruition, the MGA group’s recently appointed chief executive sets out how broker service improvements will promise a return to a five star rating and drive growth in 2026
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NewsVerlingue acquires Cambridge-based employee benefits specialist
’This is an important step in our continued expansion in the UK employee benefits market,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral completes sale of US motor business to private investment firm
’This partnership is a good outcome for the business but it is sad to say goodbye to colleagues, many of whom we have worked with for a long time,’ says head of international insurance
