Willis Towers Stock Price, News & Analysis

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, July 31, 2025, before market opening.

The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. While a live webcast will be available on WTW's website, analysts and institutional investors can participate in the Q&A session by registering in advance. An online replay will be accessible at investors.wtwco.com after the call.

Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) has released its Renewable Energy Market Review 2025, titled "Next-gen renewables: Risk resilience and insurance readiness." The report highlights that renewable and clean energy technologies are expected to see exponential growth to meet rising global demand.

The review identifies key trends including softening market conditions due to increased insurer competition, ongoing concerns about natural catastrophe losses, evolution of risk and insurance solutions, and momentum in renewable innovation. Notable emerging technologies include kinetic infrastructure, solar-integrated materials, nuclear fusion, and gravity-based storage.

The report indicates a positive outlook for the insurance market with increased capacity, softer pricing, broader terms, and lower deductibles across most product lines and regions.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) reports that US salary increase budgets for 2026 are expected to remain flat at 3.5%, matching 2025 levels. The study reveals that 53% of organizations maintained their anticipated pay budgets in 2025, while 31% project lower increases due to recession concerns and cost management.

Employee retention has improved, with only 30% of organizations reporting difficulty in attracting or retaining talent, down 11 percentage points since 2023. Companies are responding through various initiatives, including enhanced employee experience (47%), improved health benefits (43%), and increased training (40%). The average annual payroll expense increased by 3.6%, with 70% of organizations reporting higher total payroll costs than last year.

Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) has introduced 'Undercover', a groundbreaking $200 million insurance facility designed to protect cargo owners from global geopolitical risks. Developed in partnership with Markel, this first-of-its-kind solution combines coverage for cargo, war on land, terrorism, political violence, and confiscation risks.

The innovative facility offers a unique single-facility approach that reduces coverage gaps and simplifies claims processes by eliminating the need to determine claim motivation. The solution provides stable coverage costs despite changing country risk ratings and offers comprehensive protection during periods of political instability.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed Alena Kharkavets as North American Head of Claims in its Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business. Kharkavets joins from Intact Financial Corporation where she spent nearly 20 years developing expertise in pricing, claims, underwriting, M&A, digital distribution, and strategy.

In her new role, Kharkavets will focus on advancing claims analytics by incorporating data science and AI into claims processes. She will also provide strategic advice on leveraging data and analytics for improved organizational decision-making.

Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) has released its Cyber Directors' and Officers' Survey Report, revealing data loss and cyber-attacks as top risks for directors and officers. The survey showed significant shifts in cybersecurity governance, with monthly board updates increasing from 18% to 28% between 2024-2025.

Key findings include: 80% of respondents have implemented cyber incident response plans, 65% feel well-prepared for cyber incidents (up from 56%), and 56% expect increased cyber security budgets in 2025. Additionally, 53% of respondents have cyber insurance, with 18% planning to purchase it within two years.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has announced a significant enhancement to its Radar analytics deployment solution through a collaboration with Verisk. The new feature integrates Verisk's ISO Electronic Rating Content™ (ISO ERC™), enabling insurance carriers to implement ISO updates in minutes rather than months.

The integration allows insurers to instantly create ISO-based pricing models, analyze the impact of updates on existing portfolios, test proprietary deviations, and deploy rates with minimal error risk. This advancement significantly improves rate-making efficiency and provides insurers with a competitive advantage in responding to market price movements.

Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) has launched Zest Insurance, a digital insurance platform designed for Australian SMEs. The platform offers end-to-end digital insurance services, from quoting to policy management, backed by expert broker support. Initially targeting the administration and support services industry with policies underwritten by Chubb, Zest Insurance aims to modernize insurance processes for small businesses. The platform addresses a significant market opportunity, with 97% of Australian businesses having 20 or fewer employees and the SME insurance market valued at AUD 9 billion in gross written premium. The service features industry-specific solutions, user-friendly design, and on-demand broker support, targeting businesses such as bookkeepers, payroll services, and management consultants.

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed Ryan Pischke as Growth Leader for Michigan and Ohio in its Corporate Risk & Broking segment. With over 20 years of experience in insurance brokerage and client advisory services, Pischke will focus on expanding WTW's market presence through client relationship development, talent acquisition, and community engagement. Previously serving as President of Property and Casualty in the Central Region at USI, Pischke brings expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering client relationships. In his new role, he will collaborate across industry verticals, broking teams, and client service groups to deliver integrated solutions and drive cross-segment sales opportunities.