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Zurich Confirms Lloyd's Syndicate Plan Amid $10.29 Billion Beazley Bid

Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. confirmed reports it is preparing to launch its first Lloyd's syndicate as it attempts to acquire Beazley plc, a prominent Lloyd's underwriter, for £7.67 billion . . .

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