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Beazley promotes Jenny Han to Focus Group Leader, Environmental Liability
27th August 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Jenny Han as Focus Group Leader, Environmental Liability, effective immediately. Han will be based in San Francisco and report to Jerry Sullivan, Head of Professional, Environmental and Mergers & Acquisitions, who commented: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jenny over the years, ... Read the full article
Beazley grows premiums to $3.19bn in H1’25 amid disciplined market stance
13th August 2025
Beazley has reported insurance written premiums of $3.19 billion in H1 2025, up 2% from $3.12 billion in H1 2024, with CEO Adrian Cox saying the growth reflects the firm's disciplined approach and its strategy of prioritising rate adequacy and long-term profitability over short-term income. Of the total in H1 2025, ... Read the full article
Global executives overestimate their cyber resilience: Beazley
26th June 2025
While more global executives cite cyber risk as their greatest threat this year compared to 2024, 83% say they feel prepared to counter it—up from 74% last year—potentially indicating a false sense of security, as many organisations still lack the sustained vigilance needed for true resilience, according to Beazley’s latest ... Read the full article
Beazley appoints Stefan Wunderlich as Head of Parametric Insurance
10th June 2025
Specialist insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Stefan Wunderlich as Head of Parametric Insurance, effective 10th June 2025. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Wunderlich will report to Richard Montminy, Group Head of Property Risks at Beazley. Wunderlich brings 20 years of experience from Swiss Re, where he specialised in modelling and underwriting ... Read the full article
Reinsurers adopting a ‘slightly different strategy’ for mid-year renewals: Beazley CEO
29th April 2025
The outlook for the key mid-year reinsurance renewals is distinct from what happened at the Japan-focused April renewal period, and from what specialist insurer Beazley is seeing so far, sellers are adopting a different strategy, according to Adrian Cox, Chief Executive Officer of the London-based carrier. After the release of ... Read the full article
Beazley’s premiums reach $1.51bn in Q1’25 as growth momentum continues
29th April 2025
Specialist insurer Beazley has reported that its insurance written premiums reached $1.51 billion in Q1 2025, representing a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Breaking down the Q1 2025 total, the Property Risks division contributed $482 million, Specialty Risks $461 million, MAP Risks $258 million, Cyber Risks $247 ... Read the full article
Beazley promotes Sydonie Williams to Head of International Cyber Risks
7th April 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has promoted Sydonie Williams to Head of International Cyber Risks. Williams will assume the role immediately, having previously held the position of Focus Group Leader, RoW, Cyber Risks. Beazley highlighted that since joining the firm in 2019, Williams has exhibited outstanding leadership and deep expertise, playing a key role ... Read the full article
73% of executives deprioritising sustainability amid economic uncertainty, says Beazley
26th March 2025
A new report from Beazley, a global insurer, underscores a growing disconnect between escalating climate and environmental risks and the reluctance of global business leaders to prioritise sustainability amid economic instability. The firm's latest Risk & Resilience report, which surveyed 3,500 executives worldwide, indicates that the pressures of an uncertain economic ... Read the full article
Merino to lead Beazley’s Renewable Energy team in Spain & Portugal
19th March 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has appointed Teresa Merino as Renewable Energy Regional Manager for Spain & Portugal, with immediate effect. This strategic move comes as Spain and Portugal pursue ambitious renewable energy targets, driving a growing need for specialised risk management and insurance solutions to support the development of an effective renewable ... Read the full article
Lindsay Shipper to lead Beazley’s North American Commercial Property team
14th March 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Lindsay Shipper as Head of Commercial Property, North America, effective April 1, 2025. Shipper, who has nearly two decades of property market experience and extensive broker insight, is joining Beazley after 16 years at Marsh, where she held several senior positions, most recently ... Read the full article
Well-priced reinsurance market keeps insurers honest: Beazley CEO
4th March 2025
As specialist insurer Beazley works through its April 1st reinsurance renewal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Adrian Cox has said that availability of coverage isn't the issue, it's really about what the rate is, reiterating that a well-priced reinsurance market is good for the company. This morning, Beazley posted a strong ... Read the full article
Beazley posts record profit for 2024 with CoR of 74.8%
4th March 2025
Specialist insurer Beazley has reported record profit before tax of $1.423 billion for full year 2024, up 13% on the prior year's $1.254 billion, as insurance written premiums rose 10% year-on-year to $6.164 million on the back of growth in the majority of divisions. Group-wide, Beazley generated an insurance service result ... Read the full article
Beazley appoints Sara Foucher as Head of Commercial Property, Europe
26th February 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has entered the European property market with the appointment of Sara Foucher as Head of Commercial Property, Europe, effective immediately. In her new role, Foucher will lead the expansion of Beazley's property team and offerings in the region. She will also develop specialty solutions to address the growing ... Read the full article
Sebastian Lotz joins Beazley as Aviation Underwriter, DACH
28th January 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Sebastian Lotz to the newly-created role of Aviation Underwriter, DACH, with immediate effect. Based in Munich, Lotz will spearhead the development of Beazley's aviation offerings in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (DACH region), reporting to Dirk Froese, Head of Aviation. Lotz brings a wealth of ... Read the full article
Alessandro Lezzi named Beazley’s Group Head of Cyber Risks
16th December 2024
Specialty insurer Beazley has appointed Alessandro Lezzi as Group Head of Cyber Risks, reporting to Paul Bantick, Group Chief Underwriting Officer, Beazley. Lezzi has reportedly worked in the re/insurance industry for over twenty years, both as an underwriter and broker. He joined Beazley in 2011 and has served as the firm's Head ... Read the full article
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