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UK insurer Beazley lowers annual premium growth forecast

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Posted on August 13, 2025

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(Reuters) -British insurer Beazley lowered its annual premium growth forecast on Wednesday, partly hurt by subdued demand in its cyber and property risk insurance business. The company expects gross

Beazley Adjusts Annual Premium Growth Outlook Amid Market Challenges

Beazley's Revised Premium Growth Forecast

(Reuters) -British insurer Beazley lowered its annual premium growth forecast on Wednesday, partly hurt by subdued demand in its cyber and property risk insurance business.

Impact of Cyber and Property Insurance Demand

The company expects gross insurance written premium to grow in low-to-mid single digits, compared to its previous expectation for a mid-single digit growth.

Previous Growth Expectations

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)

Key Takeaways

  • Beazley lowers annual premium growth forecast.
  • Subdued demand in cyber and property insurance impacts growth.
  • Gross written premium expected to grow in low-to-mid single digits.
  • Previous forecast anticipated mid-single digit growth.
  • Market challenges influence Beazley's revised outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What has Beazley done regarding its premium growth forecast?
Beazley lowered its annual premium growth forecast, expecting growth in low-to-mid single digits.
What factors contributed to Beazley's revised forecast?
The forecast was partly affected by subdued demand in its cyber and property risk insurance business.
What was Beazley's previous expectation for premium growth?
Previously, Beazley expected a mid-single digit growth in gross insurance written premium.

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