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News about Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) reflects its role as a global advisory, broking and solutions company focused on people, risk and capital. Because WTW operates through its Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking segments, its news flow spans employee benefits, pensions, insurance broking, risk analytics and technology for insurers.
On this page, readers can follow WTW news related to earnings announcements, capital markets activity, product launches and strategic transactions. Recent disclosures include plans to announce fourth quarter and full year financial results, the pricing of senior notes issued by Willis North America Inc. and guaranteed by WTW, and the entry into a revolving credit facility under a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
WTW also issues news about its Insurance Consulting and Technology offerings, such as the launch of Radar Fusion, an augmented underwriting technology, and the Radar Connector for Databricks, which integrates its Radar analytics platform with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. These updates illustrate how WTW uses data and analytics to support insurers with pricing, underwriting and governance.
In addition, WTW publishes research-driven releases, including its analysis of funded status for large U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans and its Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS), as well as political risk reports produced by Willis, a WTW business. Strategic news items also cover agreements to acquire Newfront and Cushon, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Investors, clients and observers can use this news feed to monitor how WTW develops its advisory, broking and technology capabilities, how it approaches risk and capital management topics, and how its transactions and research initiatives may influence its position within the insurance agencies and brokerages industry.
WTW has launched a three-year research programme targeting geopolitical risks that threaten global businesses. The programme will utilize war-gaming and scenario planning methodologies to evaluate vulnerability and identify insurance gaps. As geopolitical tensions escalate due to factors like COVID-19 and electoral instability in several countries, WTW aims to provide actionable insights. Collaborating with renowned institutions, WTW will focus on the U.S.-China relationship, supply chain impacts, and climate change-related risks, aiding clients in understanding and managing these complex challenges.
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WTW has launched a pilot phase for a digital commercial insurance platform in collaboration with Liberty Specialty Markets and Markel. This initiative aims to enhance trading connectivity and operational efficiencies for brokers and insurers. The platform is designed to allow real-time trading of complex specialty risks, thereby streamlining operations and reducing costs through automation and improved data usage. Richard Clarkson from WTW highlighted its potential to simplify the insurance value chain, while stakeholders from LSM and Markel emphasized their commitment to leveraging technology for better business outcomes.
WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity Report reveals significant disparities in wealth accumulation between men and women at retirement globally. Women are projected to retire with only 74% of the wealth of men on average, with the gap widening in senior roles (62% of men's wealth). U.S. women's wealth at retirement is slightly above the global average at 75%. Factors such as gender pay gaps and delayed career advancement are key contributors to this disparity. Although corporate efforts are helping to narrow this gap, more action is needed to address the multifaceted issue of gender wealth inequity.
WTW reported Q3 2022 revenue of $1.95 billion, down 1% from $1.97 billion in Q3 2021. However, organic growth was strong at 6%. Diluted EPS fell 75% to $1.72, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 27% to $2.20. Operating income dropped significantly to $154 million, representing a margin of 7.9%. The company anticipates maintaining its full-year targets for organic revenue growth and adjusted operating margin expansion. Additionally, the divestiture of its Russian operations is estimated to impact revenue by $120 million.
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WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has launched Risk Intelligence Quantified (Risk IQ), a new portal offering businesses on-demand access to advanced risk modeling tools. This platform enables companies to analyze various risks and insurance renewals effectively. Risk IQ includes features such as Global Peril Diagnostic and Risk Tolerance Clarified, providing risk specialists with essential insights. John Merkovsky, WTW's Global Head of Data and Analytics, highlighted that Risk IQ empowers organizations to enhance decision-making and navigate their risk landscape efficiently.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) will announce its third-quarter financial results on October 27, 2022, before market opening. A conference call to discuss these results will take place at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day. Participants can access the live broadcast on WTW's website, which will also host an online replay shortly after the call. WTW specializes in data-driven solutions in people, risk, and capital, operating in 140 countries to assist organizations in enhancing their strategies and performance.