Over Two-Thirds of Surveyed Companies Suffered A Political Risk Loss

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A political risk report by Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, found that 61% of 41 global corporations surveyed believe political risk levels increased in 2019. Disruption of international trade was considered the most significant risk in the majority of regions. Fifty-eight percent of respondents in Europe and 70% in… Continue reading Over Two-Thirds of Surveyed Companies Suffered A Political Risk Loss

Willis Towers Watson Partners with AOA

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The aviation team at Willis Towers Watson has entered into a partnership with the Airport Operators Association, in an industry that faces complex and fluid risks. CEO of Global Aerospace, Willis Towers Watson, John Rooley said: “We are delighted to formalise our relationship with the AOA, as the UK’s leading airport representative and look forward… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Partners with AOA

WTW Recognized by 2020 Women on Boards for Having 20% or More Corporate Board Seats Held by Women

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Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has been named a Winning ‘W’ Company by 2020 Women on Boards for achieving at least 20% women on its corporate board before the year 2020. Winning ‘W’ Companies are cited in the 2020 Women on Boards annual Gender Diversity Index, which tracks the… Continue reading WTW Recognized by 2020 Women on Boards for Having 20% or More Corporate Board Seats Held by Women

Willis Towers Watson Appoints Nancy Woode Head of Property Broking, North America

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Nancy Woode as head of Property Broking in North America. In this role Woode will lead the company’s North America Property Insurance Risk Management business, which delivers tailored, analytically-driven property solutions for clients, regardless of geography. Based in Atlanta,… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Appoints Nancy Woode Head of Property Broking, North America

Willis Towers Watson Appoints Joe Peiser Global Head of Broking

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Joe Peiser as global head of Broking within its Corporate Risk and Broking segment. In this role, Peiser will be responsible for leading the company’s global broking strategy as well as driving the broking-related data and technology strategy, which… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Appoints Joe Peiser Global Head of Broking

Willis Towers Watson Appoints Katey Walker P&C Sales and Practice Leader for the Americas

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Katey Walker as Americas P&C sales and practice leader within its Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business. Walker will also join the Americas ICT leadership team. Her primary charge in her new role will be to lead the practice,… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Appoints Katey Walker P&C Sales and Practice Leader for the Americas

InsurTech Investment Worldwide Continued at High Levels During Q2 2019

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InsurTech investment worldwide continued at high levels during the second quarter of 2019, marking the fourth consecutive quarter during which total new funding commitments exceeded $1.2 billion, according to the new Quarterly InsurTech Briefing from Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. 69 deals with a total value of $1.41 billion… Continue reading InsurTech Investment Worldwide Continued at High Levels During Q2 2019

Willis Towers Watson Announces New Financial Institutions Team in Canada

Willis Towers Watson a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced a series of appointments across its Financial Institutions (FI) business in Canada, underscoring the company’s expansion into the market. The three new appointees will all be based in Toronto and report to Allison Barrett, global head of FINEX FI, and John Haas,… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Announces New Financial Institutions Team in Canada

Willis Towers Watson Appoints Jim Dunlap to Lead its Construction Broking Business in North America

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Jim Dunlap as head of Construction Broking in North America. In this role, Dunlap will oversee the insurance brokerage offerings aimed at its portfolio of construction clients, including contractors, project owners, developers, architects and engineers in North America. Based… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Appoints Jim Dunlap to Lead its Construction Broking Business in North America

Willis Towers Watson Launches New Venture Capital and Growth Board Initiatives

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced today two initiatives targeting organic and inorganic growth. The first is WTW Strategic Ventures, an initiative aimed at creating strategic growth opportunities by investing in emerging digital and technology-enabled businesses across insurance, risk and human capital. WTW Strategic Ventures will make early stage… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Launches New Venture Capital and Growth Board Initiatives