Kristof Terryn to lead ‘world’s largest’ specialty insurance business as Beazley joins Zurich
Oct 2nd, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
Kristof Terryn has been appointed CEO of Beazley and Zurich Global Specialty, subject to regulatory approval, following Zurich’s £8.1bn acquisition of Beazley, creating what it describes as the world’s largest specialty insurance business. The combined business will be headquartered in London, with Terryn taking over as Adrian Cox departs Beazley as the insurer begins a […] The post Kristof Terryn to lead ‘world’s largest’ specialty insurance business as Beazley joins Zurich appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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