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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.
On October 6, 2022, WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) released findings from a survey conducted during New York Climate Week, revealing that 85% of investment professionals reject carbon metrics as the best measure for assessing financial risks related to climate transition. Key barriers to adopting ESG principles include inconsistent data quality (66%) and lack of tools to measure transition risk (41%). WTW introduced Climate Quantified™, a suite of tools to help assess climate-related financial risks, emphasizing the need for enhanced data to support investment decisions.
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) performance showed a rebound in Q3 2022, with buyers outperforming the wider market by +3.9 percentage points for deals above $100 million. Despite a significant drop in overall deal volume, with only 210 deals completed compared to 264 in 2021, this aligns with pre-pandemic activity levels. Notably, no mega deals were recorded. Rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions have led to more cautious deal-making, emphasizing the preference for stable businesses. Overall, Asia Pacific and North America outperformed their indices, while European acquirers lagged behind.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) announced the appointment of Michael Chang as the new Head of Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) for North America, effective immediately. He succeeds Mike Liss, who plans to retire in early 2023. Chang has extensive experience, having previously co-led Sompo International and held senior roles at Chubb. His expertise in analytics and commitment to inclusion and diversity align with WTW’s objectives to enhance client services and deepen industry specialization. This strategic move is expected to strengthen WTW’s market position.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed RMI as a Governance Committee Member for its Climate Transition Pathways (CTP) accreditation framework. This partnership aims to enhance global efforts in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, aligning with the Paris Agreement's goals. RMI, a nonprofit organization, focuses on creating market-driven solutions for a sustainable energy future. Adam Garrard from WTW emphasized the importance of this initiative in the current geopolitical landscape, while RMI's Kaitlin Crouch-Hess highlighted their commitment to financing equitable climate solutions.
WTW announces the appointment of Andrew Brunero as the global head of downstream energy broking, enhancing its natural resources business. Brunero, formerly with Marsh Energy, will focus on international growth strategies. The company has also appointed Will Fremlin-Key as the head of mining and metals, and Ahmed Abdel-Gawad as head of natural resources for the CEEMEA region. These strategic hires reflect WTW's commitment to strengthening its global presence in the natural resources sector.
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