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.
Armco launches Cape Insurance
The consultancy has developed a niche risk and insurance adviser for property investors, developers and the construction sector.
Blog: In search of the digital X-Factor
Dave Ovenden, of Willis Towers Watson, considers how the industry can ensure commercial cover isn't left behind amid the tech revolution.
Motor premiums see biggest drop since 2014
The pandemic along with pricing action needed to meet the FCA's crackdown on dual pricing is expected to cause continued uncertainty in the motor market, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
Acturis buys Brovada from Willis Towers Watson
Deal is the software house's second in the Canadian market.
Aon details plans for its board ahead of AGM
Document outlines two separate scenarios based on whether or not the WTW deal goes through before the meeting in June.
Scheme developed to help women return to insurance
Nine insurers and brokers have created a cross-sector returners programme to encourage more “career break” women to return to the insurance industry.
WTW and Liberty Specialty Markets launch reputational crisis product
The proposition enables transfer of financial risk and is powered by AI data analysis.
Julie Page to head up merged Aon/WTW business in the UK
It is believed WTW head of GB, Nicolas Aubert, will remain with the organisation until the close of the deal.
European Commission to review $30bn Aon/WTW deal
Aon confirms the European watchdog has launched a Phase II review of the merger but insists it is still "on track" to close the combination in the first half of 2021.
Aon seeks European Commission approval for $30bn WTW deal
The EU watchdog is to make a decision by 21 December 2020.
Willis IRM expands into London as it launches Arden Insurance Brokers
Belfast-based broker says it expects its GWP to grow to over £55m within the next twelve months as it hires Mark Hicks to lead the new business and Jonathon de Mendonça joins from Willis Towers Watson.
Industry unites to tackle dementia
Insurers and brokers are working together to raise funds for Insurance United Against Dementia on the Insurance Day of Giving.
Shareholders approve $30bn Aon/WTW deal
The agreement was originally announced in March this year and will see the creation of the world’s largest broker.
People Moves Round-up: 10 - 21 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Manchester broker launches new arm to fill gap for regional PI and D&O risks
Manchester-based broker Champion Insurance Group has launched a new financial lines arm.
ISS and Glass Lewis urge shareholders to vote in favour of Aon/WTW deal
Both Aon and WTW are holding extraordinary general meetings for shareholders on 26 August.
WTW and Aon address five lawsuits amid deal transaction
The two broking giants describe the legal actions as “without merit”.
Motor premiums fall but Covid-19 clouds analysis
Prices fell by 5% in the last quarter according to the Confused/Willis Towers Watson index.
Building business better after the crisis
Broker Extra 2020: Every effort is being made to ensure the UK economy fires up again, but how will brokers be operating and can they find better ways to function? Aviva's Phil Bayles, Ian Donaldson of Atlanta Group and Sara Fardon, of Willis Towers…
WTW calls shareholder meeting on Aon deal
A meeting of Willis Tower Watson shareholders has been called as US Department of Justice calls for more information on the £22.9bn merger.
Axa XL boosts UK broker management team
Michael Clarke joins the business from Willis Towers Watson and Robyn Warke moves across from Generali.
Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response
The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.
Car insurance premiums fall in Q1 2020
Research by Confused.com and Willis Towers Watson reveals dip in motor premiums, following a £47 rise over the last year.
News analysis: Aon creates world’s biggest broker with Willis Towers Watson deal
Brokers broadly welcome deal between broking giants and look forward to opportunities created