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WTW's (NYSE:WTW) LifeSight, a UK defined contribution master trust, has been selected by Emerson as its comprehensive master trust provider. The transition, completed in April 2025, follows LifeSight's initial engagement as Emerson's Drawdown solutions provider in 2020.

The implementation has notably increased member engagement through LifeSight's mobile app and communications approach. With this addition, LifeSight now manages over £24 billion in assets and serves 430,000 members.

Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) has announced a significant expansion of its Japanese Corporate Risk & Broking team, highlighting its commitment to the Japanese market. The company has hired 22 new professionals across various divisions in 2025, including key appointments in Natural Resources, Construction specialty lines, and Large Account made in 2024.

The expansion comes as Japan's general insurance market is projected to grow from JPY11.7 trillion in 2024 to JPY12.7 trillion by 2028, with a CAGR of 2.2%. The country represents a significant marine insurance market, accounting for 11% of the world's fleet of vessels.

New hires span across Risk & Analytics, Facultative Reinsurance, Marine specialty line, Business Development, Large Account, and Claims, bringing expertise from major companies including Marsh, Aon, Tokio Marine, and others.

Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) has launched Gemini, a pioneering digital auto-follow facility designed to provide sustainable insurance capacity to clients globally. The platform, backed by A+ rated Lloyd's syndicates, follows local lead markets while offering a 2.5% discount on lead pricing.

Gemini, integrated into the Willis Broking Platform, automatically provides capacity of up to 12.5% for eligible placements once lead lines are negotiated. The facility features auto-approval for following lead quotes, streamlined claims management, and dedicated capacity for program renewals. The service will be exclusively available to Willis clients for risks starting from September 1, 2025.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) released its 2025 Pay Transparency Survey revealing significant shifts in US corporate pay transparency practices. The survey found that 82% of US companies are either implementing or considering sharing individual pay ranges with employees, while 79% plan similar transparency with external candidates.

Key drivers include regulatory requirements (72%), company values (44%), and employee expectations (41%). Currently, 32% of organizations have publicly shared pay equity commitments, with 72% adopting a global perspective. However, challenges remain as companies anticipate increased compensation questions from managers (70%) and employees (68%), along with more pay negotiations (53%).

The survey also revealed limited AI adoption in pay programs, with only 15% planning to use AI for pay information communication and 56% of companies using metrics to measure pay transparency impact.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Carbo as Senior Director to its Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT) business. Carbo, previously Individual Annuity Chief Financial Actuary at Corebridge Financial, brings extensive experience in annuity assumption governance, experience studies, and reinsurance analysis.

The company also announced two additional appointments: Poojan Shah as Director, joining from PwC, and Erika Dochney as Associate Director, formerly with Lincoln Financial Group. Shah will focus on M&A and modernization initiatives from Chicago, while Dochney will handle life insurance product pricing from Philadelphia.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue remaining flat at $2.3 billion compared to the prior year, primarily due to the TRANZACT sale. The company achieved 5% organic revenue growth and significant profitability improvements, with operating margin expanding 690 basis points to 16.3%.

Notable highlights include a 144% increase in diluted EPS to $3.32 and a 20% rise in adjusted diluted EPS to $2.86. The Health, Wealth & Career segment saw organic growth of 4%, while Risk & Broking delivered 6% organic growth. The company maintains its commitment to financial targets, including mid-single digit organic revenue growth and margin expansion, with planned share repurchases of approximately $1.5 billion for 2025.

Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) has released its biannual Natural Catastrophe Review, predicting continued strain on global insurance markets in 2025. The report highlights that insured losses from natural catastrophes have consistently exceeded USD 100 billion annually for six consecutive years.

The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 have already caused estimated insured losses of USD 40 billion, marking it as the costliest wildfire event in history. Other significant 2025 events include major wildfires in Japan and South Korea, record-breaking tornado activity in the US, and unprecedented weather events in Australia and Ireland.

With global temperature targets likely to be missed, Willis emphasizes the critical need for risk managers to adapt strategies and build resilience against climate extremes. The company forecasts an above-average North Atlantic hurricane season, suggesting 2025 could be among the costliest years for insurers.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has released its Global DC Peer Study 2025, analyzing defined contribution (DC) pension plans representing over $6.3 trillion in assets. The study reveals significant concerns about retirement income adequacy, with 60% of experts identifying it as the biggest challenge for the next decade.

The research highlights a notable shift in investment strategy, with alternative investments now matching bonds at 20% allocation each, while equities comprise 60%. Many experts suggest current lifecycle designs may be too conservative, particularly for younger members. The study also found that while most plans offer soft-default retirement pathways, member engagement remains largely tactical rather than strategic.

The research emphasizes two fundamental solutions to address retirement adequacy: increasing contributions and enhancing long-term investment returns. Some plans are exploring innovative approaches, including CDC options and leveraged equities for younger cohorts.

WTW (NASDAQ:WTW) has released a comprehensive survey revealing significant concerns about risk management in the aviation industry. The study, which involved 130 senior aviation representatives, found that only 30% believe their strategy will effectively address emerging risks over the next decade.

Key findings highlight that 80% of decision-makers and 90% of risk strategy teams cannot identify their organization's definition of emerging risk. The survey identified major risk categories: climate transition (cited by 29% as a top-five risk), geopolitical and economic risks, cyber threats (11% view it as most significant), and artificial intelligence (top concern for 36% in immediate term).