WICC is pleased to welcome Beazley as a National Sponsor. TORONTO, March 16, 2026 - Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce it has recently partnered with Beazley as its latest National Sponsor. A global insurer with a 40-year history, Beazley has maintained a steady presence in the Canadian insurance market. Beazley helps businesses address complex risk, from cyber and technology, to aviation and renewable energy. Through innovative and specialty solutions, businesses are free to explore, create and grow with confidence. Beazley's worldview of being bold and relentlessly striving for better aligns with WICC's mission to improve the lives of those affected by cancer and keep pushing cancer research forward. Zachary Cruickshank, Country Manager for Canada, underscored these values when announcing the partnership; "As a leading sustainable specialty insurer, our focus at Beazley is on building more resilient communities and supporting charitable work that makes a difference. The work WICC does to advance cancer research and support those affected is truly vital, and we are proud to stand behind their mission to save and improve lives." "We are delighted to welcome Beazley as a WICC National Sponsor," said Amanda Martin, WICC Ontario Co-Chair. "Beazley's support reflects a deep commitment to strengthening communities and improving outcomes for Canadians impacted by cancer. Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade is honoured that Beazley has chosen to invest in WICC's mission and help drive meaningful, lasting change." About Beazley Beazley plc (BEZ.L), is the parent company of specialist insurance businesses with operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Bermuda and Asia. Beazley manages six Lloyd's syndicates and, in 2025, underwrote gross premiums worldwide of $6,100.7 million. All Lloyd's syndicates are rated A+ by A.M. Best. Beazley is a market leader in many of its chosen lines, which include Directors & Officers, Financial Lines, Cyber, Property, Marine and Aviation, Reinsurance, Accident and Life, and Political Risks and Contingency business. About The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. Thanks to its donors and volunteers, Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade is able to fund ground-breaking cancer research into all types of cancer, offer support services to help people better manage life with cancer, shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support those living with the disease, and offer trusted cancer information for all Canadians. More information about the CCS can be found at cancer.ca. About WICC Since its inception in 1996, WICC and the individuals who work in the property and casualty insurance industry in Canada have raised over $20 million nationally in support of cancer research and education. WICC's mission is to unite and engage the Canadian insurance community to fund cancer research, educate, and improve the lives of those affected by cancer. More information about WICC can be found at wicc.ca. Media Contacts - WICC Ontario Co-Chairs, Communications Joelle Lafrenière Janice Merkley

Beazley to acquire kWh Analytics to add to renewable energy portfolios. March 10, 2026 Specialty insurer Beazley said it has reached an agreement to acquire kWh Analytics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. kWh Analytics, a managing general agency, combines data with advanced analytics to deliver insurance and risk management solutions for clean energy assets in the U.S. Beazley said kWh Analytics will add scalability and enhance its capabilities in modelling, underwriting and risk management across renewable energy portfolios. San Francisco-based kWh Analytics will be part of Beazley's MAP (Marine, Accident & Political) Risks team. "The energy transition represents one of the most significant opportunities for the specialty insurance market," said Beazley CEO Adrian Cox, in a statement. "At Beazley, we see transition underwriting as a dynamic, long-term driver of structural growth, with investment in the energy transition projected to reach multiple trillions in the next decade." kWh CEO Jason Kaminsky will to Tim Turner, group head of MAP Risks and be a part of the transition underwriting strategy, led by Kelly Malynn, senior risk manager. Kaminsky said the deal will "accelerate the development of risk products and services that support the energy transition. Beazley's global reach and commitment to innovation make them the right partner to scale our mission." Earlier this month, Zurich Insurance Group said it has agreed to buy London-based Beazley for $10.9 billion. kWh's licensed insurance subsidiary, Solar Energy Insurance Services, early last month announced a renewal agreement with Aspen Specialty, expanding support of its property insurance offering for renewable energy assets and projects. Was this article valuable? Interested in energy? Get automatic alerts for this topic.

Beazley has agreed to acquire US renewable energy managing general agent kWh Analytics, strengthening its capabilities in transition risk underwriting. The MGA will be integrated into Beazley's Marine, accident and political risks division, with chief executive Jason Kaminsky reporting to Tim Turner. The acquisition aims to enhance Beazley's risk modelling and underwriting capabilities across renewable energy projects, positioning the company to capitalise on the growing energy transition market. Chief executive Adrian Cox described the energy transition as "one of the most significant opportunities for the specialty insurance market", with investment projected to reach multiple trillions in the coming decade. The deal comes as Beazley itself awaits completion of Zurich Insurance Group's $10.9 billion acquisition, expected in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals.