Beazley Acquisition, Valuation & Financials

Beazley was acquired by Zurich Insurance Group for $11B in February 2026, a 2.1x multiple on $5.2B of revenue.

Beazley acquisition price

$11B

Acquired by Zurich Insurance Group · Feb 2026

Beazley revenue at acquisition

$5.2B

Last twelve months · Feb 2026

Beazley revenue multiple at acquisition

2.1x

EV/Revenue · Feb 2026

Beazley market cap before the deal

$10B

LON: BEZ · Oct 2026

Beazley Overview

About Beazley

Beazley PLC is a specialty insurer providing services to customers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. It operates through the following segments which includes Cyber Risks segment underwrites cyber and technology risks, Digital segment underwrites a variety of marine, contingency and SME liability risks through digital channels such as e-trading platforms and broker portals. MAP Risks segment underwrites marine, portfolio underwriting and political and contingency business. Property Risk segment underwrites first party property risks and reinsurance business. Specialty Risks segment underwrites a wide range of liability classes, including employment practices risks and directors and officers, as well as healthcare, lawyers and international financial institutions.


Founded

2009

HQ

United KingdomLondon

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B & B2C

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$5.2B (Feb 2026)

Valuation

$11B (acquired Feb 2026)

Beazley Acquisition

Beazley was acquired by Zurich Insurance Group for $11B on 4 February 2026.

The acquisition price implies a 2.1x revenue multiple on $5.2B of revenue.

Beazley acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
4 Feb 2026Strategic M&A$11B2.1x

Beazley as a Public Company

Beazley traded as LON: BEZ before it was taken private. Its acquisition was announced in February 2026. October 2026 is its last month on record as a listed company, with a market cap of $10B and an enterprise value of $10B.

Over the 4 years before that, its market cap grew from $4.4B in October 2022 to $10B.

Beazley market cap while listed

Beazley EV/Revenue (LTM) while listed

Beazley financials and trading multiples by year while listed
As ofMarket capRevenue (LTM)EBITDA (LTM)EBITDA marginEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Oct 2026$10B-----
Oct 2025$7.2B$6.1B$1.1B17%1.2x6.8x
Oct 2024$6.2B$6B$1.1B18%1.0x5.6x
Oct 2023$4.2B$5.8B$750M13%0.7x5.6x
Oct 2022$4.4B$5.4B$90M2%0.8x49.1x

Market cap, enterprise value and last-twelve-month figures are month-end values, up to the last month Beazley traded.

Acquisitions by Beazley

Beazley has acquired 3 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Beazley was on March 9th 2026. Beazley acquired kWh Analytics for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Beazley

kWh Analytics
Creechurch International Underwriters Ltd.
S R P Edwards & Co., Ltd.
Description
kWh Analytics is a San Francisco-based leader in solar asset risk management. The firm analyzes performance data from U.S. solar installations to offer insurance products and financial tools like the Solar Revenue Put. kWh Analytics supports project finance banks and investors with HelioStats software for compliance and portfolio oversight. Founded in 2012, it receives backing from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Creechurch International Underwriters Ltd. is a London-based managing general underwriter placing specialty risks at Lloyd's of London and company markets. It structures insurance for marine cargo, professional indemnity, and trade credit covering 500 independent businesses in Europe and Asia. Authorized since 1997, Creechurch handles $300 million in gross premiums yearly through delegated authorities.
S R P Edwards & Co., Ltd. is a specialist underwriter providing insurance for subsea operations worldwide, covering remotely operated vehicles, diving support vessels, and pipeline installation risks. Based in London, the firm offers policies for physical damage, business interruption, third-party liability, and hull protections through its membership in Lloyd's syndicates, serving oil majors and contractors in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Asia-Pacific.
HQ CountryUnited StatesCanadaUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Portland, OR
Toronto
London
Deal Date9 Mar 20266 Feb 201727 Jul 2016
Valuationundisclosed$34Mundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Beazley

Beazley has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Beazley was on January 9th 2023. Beazley invested in Superscript in their $55M Series B round.


Latest Investments by Beazley

Superscript
Superscript
Superscript
Description
Superscript is a London-headquartered digital insurance broker that operates as the first UK InsurTech approved as a Lloyd’s of London Coverholder. The company offers a self-service online platform for small businesses to purchase and manage policies like professional indemnity and cyber insurance in minutes. Its specialist brokerage team tailors coverage for tech startups, scaleups, and enterprises facing complex risks such as AI, drones, and biotech. Superscript serves over 80,000 businesses across the UK and partners with Lloyd’s syndicates for capacity. Founded in 2017, it expanded into the US market in 2023 with tailored tech insurance products.
Superscript is a London-headquartered digital insurance broker that operates as the first UK InsurTech approved as a Lloyd’s of London Coverholder. The company offers a self-service online platform for small businesses to purchase and manage policies like professional indemnity and cyber insurance in minutes. Its specialist brokerage team tailors coverage for tech startups, scaleups, and enterprises facing complex risks such as AI, drones, and biotech. Superscript serves over 80,000 businesses across the UK and partners with Lloyd’s syndicates for capacity. Founded in 2017, it expanded into the US market in 2023 with tailored tech insurance products.
Superscript is a London-headquartered digital insurance broker that operates as the first UK InsurTech approved as a Lloyd’s of London Coverholder. The company offers a self-service online platform for small businesses to purchase and manage policies like professional indemnity and cyber insurance in minutes. Its specialist brokerage team tailors coverage for tech startups, scaleups, and enterprises facing complex risks such as AI, drones, and biotech. Superscript serves over 80,000 businesses across the UK and partners with Lloyd’s syndicates for capacity. Founded in 2017, it expanded into the US market in 2023 with tailored tech insurance products.
HQ CountryUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
London
London
London
Deal Date9 Jan 202326 Feb 202016 Jul 2018
RoundSeries BSeries ASeed
Raised$55M$10M$3M
InvestorsPario Ventures; Seedcamp; BHL Holdings; Concentric; Base Capital; The HartfordNire Capital; Seedcamp; BHL Holdings; Kinled HoldingSeedcamp; Concentric; London Co-Investment Fund; Atami Capital
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Beazley Competitors

Beazley competitors include listed companies like CAIXA Seguridade, Sanlam, Japan Post Insurance and Discovery, and private ones like Ping An Healthcare Management and Hollard Insurance.

Public and private companies comparable to Beazley
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
CAIXA SeguridadeBrazilBrazilPublicly listed$448M-$11B9.9x
SanlamSouth AfricaSouth AfricaPublicly listed$17B$1.8B$11B6.8x
Japan Post InsuranceJapanJapanPublicly listed$18B$1.9B$11B0.3x
DiscoverySouth AfricaSouth AfricaPublicly listed$6.8B$1.3B$11B4.0x
Ping An Healthcare ManagementChinaShanghaiPrivate--$8.8B-
Hollard InsuranceSouth AfricaJohannesburgPrivate--$5.3B-

Beazley Public Comps

Beazley is no longer listed, but its public comps include CAIXA Seguridade, Sanlam, Japan Post Insurance, Discovery, IAMGOLD, Harel Group, Fidelity National Financial, Vienna Insurance Group, Globe Life and UnumGroup.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
CAIXA Seguridade$448M-25.0x9.9x-11.8x
Sanlam$17B$1.8B0.7x6.8x6.2x-
Japan Post Insurance$18B$1.9B0.6x0.3x5.8x8.8x
Discovery$6.8B$1.3B1.7x4.0x8.7x9.8x
IAMGOLD$2.9B$1.5B3.8x3.0x7.2x5.1x
Harel Group$8.9B$1.8B1.3x2.5x6.1x-
Fidelity National Financial$14B$2.5B0.8x0.8x4.7x-
Vienna Insurance Group$17B$1.6B0.6x0.6x6.3x-

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Common questions about Beazley

When was Beazley founded?Beazley was founded in 2009.
Where is Beazley headquartered?Beazley is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Is Beazley publicly listed?No, Beazley was acquired by Zurich Insurance Group in February 2026.
Who acquired Beazley?Beazley was acquired by Zurich Insurance Group in February 2026.
How much was Beazley acquired for?Beazley was acquired for $11B in February 2026, a 2.1x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to Beazley?Companies comparable to Beazley include CAIXA Seguridade, Sanlam, Japan Post Insurance, Discovery, Ping An Healthcare Management and Hollard Insurance.
What was Beazley's market cap before the acquisition?Beazley had a market cap of $10B in October 2026, its last month on record as a listed company.
How many companies has Beazley acquired?Beazley has acquired 3 companies, including kWh Analytics, Creechurch International Underwriters Ltd. and S R P Edwards & Co., Ltd..
What was the largest acquisition by Beazley?The $34M acquisition of Creechurch International Underwriters Ltd. in February 2017 is the largest acquisition Beazley has made to date.
How many companies has Beazley invested in?Beazley has invested in 1 company, including Superscript.
What was Beazley's last investment?In January 2023, Beazley invested in Superscript's $55M Series B alongside Pario Ventures, Seedcamp, BHL Holdings and 3 other investors.

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