Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) reports developments across its advisory, broking and solutions businesses in people, risk and capital. News commonly covers earnings from Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking, insurance brokerage and risk consulting activity, employee benefits, workplace pensions, benefits delivery and outsourcing, and insurance consulting technology.
Company updates also include product launches such as transactional-risk insurance, catastrophe and reputational-risk research, AI and technology adoption, acquisition integration in brokerage and workplace savings, leadership appointments, share repurchase plans and client or brand partnerships.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per common share for the quarter ending September 30, 2022. This dividend will be paid on or about January 17, 2023 to shareholders on record as of December 31, 2022. WTW, a global advisory and solutions provider, focuses on offering data-driven strategies across various sectors while aiming for sustainable success for its clients.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) announced the appointment of three new directors: Stephen Chipman, Jackie Hunt, and Fredric Tomczyk, effective April 1, 2023. This decision comes as part of a multi-year succession planning process. Outgoing directors Brendan O’Neill and Linda Rabbitt will not seek re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) due to other commitments. The board expresses confidence in the new directors' extensive experience in professional and financial services, aiming to strengthen WTW's governance.
WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute has partnered with the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment to enhance stewardship in the investment sector. This project involves an institutional benchmarking study to assess current practices and resourcing needs for effective stewardship. Scheduled for completion in July 2023, the initiative aims to establish best practices and provide a methodology for investors, promoting positive behavioral change in alignment with rising systemic risks. With over 55 members managing over $16 trillion, the institute emphasizes its commitment to sustainable investment.
WTW has launched the 'Dream Big' program, a three-year initiative aimed at supporting marginalized youth in the US and UK. In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Urban Synergy, this program targets individuals aged 15-18, focusing on essential skills such as problem-solving, data analytics, and communication. Participants will benefit from mentorship, monthly meetings, and paid summer internships within WTW. The initiative aims to foster future business leaders while enhancing community resilience and workforce diversity.
As of November 30, 2022, WTW's latest research reveals that the world's top 100 asset owners now manage US$25.7 trillion in assets, a 9% increase from the previous year. Pension funds dominate, controlling 56% of these assets, while sovereign wealth funds hold 37%. The largest asset owner remains Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund with US$1.7 trillion. This research emphasizes the significant influence of these asset owners in global capital markets and their potential to drive systemic change towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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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.