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British couple reclaim $200k after insurer balks at US birth costs
world4 hours ago

British couple reclaim $200k after insurer balks at US birth costs

British musicians Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester faced a $200,000 medical bill when their baby was born seven weeks early during a Nashville tour; Zurich Insurance initially refused to cover the costs since the baby wasn’t named on the policy, but after a nine-month legal battle the insurer apologized and reversed the decision. The episode highlights gaps in travel-insurance coverage for births abroad, and the couple now uses their story to raise awareness with the charity Tommy's while continuing to perform.

Zurich raises cash bid to acquire Beazley, signaling a push into specialty insurance
business1 month ago

Zurich raises cash bid to acquire Beazley, signaling a push into specialty insurance

Zurich Insurance has submitted an improved cash offer of 1,280 pence per Beazley share to acquire 100% of the London-based specialist insurer, a 56% premium to Beazley’s close price and higher than the prior 1,230p bid that Beazley’s board rejected. The proposal would be funded via cash, new debt and an equity placing and is meant to be accretive to Zurich’s 2027 targets, with the deal creating a leading global specialty platform combining Beazley’s Lloyd’s presence. Beazley said its board has not yet considered the enhanced proposal and urged shareholders to wait for updates, even as Beazley stock jumped about 40% on the news.