Beazley Rejects Zurich’s $10B Bid for Leader in Cyber Cat Bonds, ILS and Specialty Insurance Businesses

Beazley plc’s board has unanimously rejected a £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion) takeover proposal from the Zurich Insurance Group. The offer, announced on January 19, 2026 for 1,280 pence per Beazley share, is lower than a bid from Zurich last year, but still reflects a substantial premium on Beazley’s public valuation. That was not enough to … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Size Growing, But So is Competition & Pricing Pressure

The global cyber insurance market size is positioned for strong long-term growth, but competitive challenges are increasing for re/insuers, according to recent analyses from Market Research Future and S&P Global Ratings. According to a Market Research Future report, the cyber insurance market size is projected to expand from $13.13 billion in 2024 to $126.89 billion … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Size is Growing Fast But Cyber Insurance Rates Are Shrinking?

We routinely report on cyber insurance market size estimates and related industry studies from various insurance and research companies; see a summary table at the bottom of this post. But two new studies released on the same day (10/23/25) demonstrate the challenges of evaluating this market. One study, Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index, reports global … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Set to Double by 2030, Lockton Re Warns of “Dynamic Crossroads”

The cyber insurance market is on track to more than double by 2030, according to a new report from Lockton Re. The global reinsurance firm warns that growth, while likely, will depend on major shifts in data quality, risk modeling, and product design. In its white paper, Cyber Insurance 2030: Charting a Course for Growth, … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Faces Slowdown as SMEs Hold the Key to Future Growth

Growth Slows Despite Rising Cyber Threats Slowing growth comes to the cyber insurance market, according to Swiss Re’s latest report. That sluggishness comes despite rising global cyber risks. Premium growth has declined from double-digit expansion in 2017–2022 to single-digit growth today. Global premiums are expected to reach USD 15.6 billion in 2025. The compound annual … Read more

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