FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Beazley / 8 October 2026
Beazley (BEZ): news on Thursday 8 October 2026
+6.8 strongly positive
Coverage was mainly about Fitch upgrading Beazley's ratings following the Zurich takeover, with Moody's also backing the deal and the completion reported. Beazley Security's Microsoft partner designation added a modest positive.
What drove it
- Fitch rating upgrade
- Zurich takeover
- Beazley Security Microsoft designation
The 8 stories
- +8.7 Fitch upgrades Beazley’s financial strength to AA
Fitch upgrades Beazley's financial strength rating. - +8.3 Beazley stock gets an AA- rating upgrade from Fitch
Fitch rating upgrade for Beazley is positive for credit standing. - +7.8 Fitch upgrades Beazley's rating, cites strategic importance to Zurich
Rating upgrade reflecting strategic importance to new parent Zurich. - +7.5 Fitch Upgrades Beazley's Ratings on Takeover by Zurich Insurance Group
Ratings upgraded following Zurich takeover. - +6.3 Beazley Security Strengthens AI Security Capabilities with Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation
Beazley Security gains Microsoft partner designation, strengthening AI capabilities. - +5.0 Moody’s backs Zurich’s £8bn Beazley deal despite higher leverage
Moody's supports Zurich's deal for Beazley despite leverage. - +2.5 Zurich completes Beazley deal: Zurich Insurance Group stock costs EUR 615.90 versus EUR 613.20
Deal completion reported, though focus is Zurich's share price. - +0.8 Why Is Former FTSE 100 Insurer Beazley (LSE:BEZ) Prominent In The Cyber Insurance Conversation This Week?
Beazley discussed in cyber insurance context, largely neutral.
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