Willis Towers Watson
WTW seeks to provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of employees serving 140 countries and markets, it aims to help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.
Willis combines global specialty business with UK retail
Broker says changes were made to create "market-leading client proposition".
Comprehensive car premiums dropped 12.5% in 2013
Research finds average third party, fire and theft cover down 7.5% in 12 months.
Lorica adds London branch director from Aon
Broker kicks off 2014 with string of new appointments.
Willis moving to all-Ireland business model by end of 2014
Broker says restructure will enhance offering to Northern Ireland clients.
Gallagher adds Atkinson to management team in North East
New recruit tasked with driving new business development.
Gallagher takes on Marsh director to head up Manchester branch
Consolidator has tasked Fairhurst with the integration of its two Manchester offices.
Willis appoints new CEO for Global Solutions International
Broker aiming to build multinational client roster.
Towers Watson warns of difficult 2013 for UK motor market
Report reveals some improvement in 2012 but highlights impact of legal reforms.
Aon swoops for Willis man to manage private clients
Broker recruits from Willis Personal Risks to drive private client division.
Cullum-backed Global Risk Partners expects another deal "very shortly"
New London Market consolidator reveals it has a "very strong acquisition pipeline".
Towergate underwriting division bought by Cullum venture for £9.25m
Consolidator sells property underwriting division to new player.
Willis reports $27m loss
Broker sees profits take a tumble in third quarter.
Willis Re estimates St Jude storm will cost insurers £500m
Company analyses damage across the UK.
Willis confirms insurer backing for Global 360
Willis has unveiled the first set of insurers to have given their backing to its new Global 360 offering.
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
Following the Leader
There have always been passive followers in insurance but blindly going along with the trend for subscription-based business could spell disaster, says Tony Cornell
Towers Watson warns insurers over 'pay as you drive' telematics products
A survey of European drivers has revealed that 50% of UK drivers would be interested in taking out a telematics policy.
JLT buys Towers Watson’s reinsurance brokerage business
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has agreed to pay US$250m (£156m) in cash for Towers Watson’s reinsurance brokerage business.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
RK Harrison takes on Aon duo to bolster fine art team
RK Harrison has turned to Aon as part of its fine art team expansion push.
Lorica adds seven
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed seven new starters in roles based in London, Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead.
Willis profits slip and UK business falls
Willis Group has revealed a fall in half year profits to $324m [£210.8m] for the start of 2013, down from $333m in 2012.
Willis Networks rebuilds membership
Willis’ networks division has added 12 new members.
Raft of senior changes at Willis-acquired Prime Professions
A raft of directorial changes has taken place at Willis' recently-acquired professional indemnity specialist Prime Professions.