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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 (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).
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed Dale Porfilio as Senior Director and Head of Personal and Commercial Lines Business Development for its Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT) business. Based in Chicago, Porfilio joins WTW from the Insurance Information Institute, where he served as Chief Insurance Officer and President of the Insurance Research Council.
Porfilio brings significant industry experience, including his previous role as Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Actuary at Genworth Financial. In his new position, he will focus on driving growth and profitability in personal and commercial insurance sectors, while leveraging WTW's technology and consulting services to enhance client outcomes.
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) has announced a strategic partnership with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to enhance understanding of global wildfire risks. This collaboration comes as wildfire-related losses are reaching levels comparable to hurricane damage, with recent examples including $1.5 billion in losses from Australia's Black Summer bushfires and $40 billion in damage from Los Angeles' Palisades and Eaton fires.
The partnership will combine Willis' catastrophe risk expertise with UEA's climate and fire science capabilities, led by Dr. Matthew Jones, who co-leads the State of Wildfires Report. The collaboration aims to provide insurers and reinsurers with scientific insights to better understand and manage the evolving wildfire risk landscape, particularly as climate change expands fire-prone areas beyond traditional hotspots.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed Cecelia Lockner as Senior Director, Strategic Client Advisor within their North America Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) team. Lockner brings over 15 years of experience in advising private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients across insurance coverages.
Joining from Goodwin Procter LLP where she was a partner in Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Lockner's background includes experience in placing complex representation and warranty insurance programs. Her dual expertise in litigation and insurance positions her to guide clients through policy creation, program structuring, and claim resolution.
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) has appointed Adrian Cousins as Head of London Market Claims for its Willis business. In this newly created position, Cousins will oversee Willis' global claims strategy implementation, focusing on strategic engagement with London market insurers, reinsurers, adjusters, and law firms.
Reporting to Neil Harrison, Global Head of Claims, Cousins will maintain his current role as Head of Claims for FINEX in GB, Western Europe, and internationally, continuing to report to Jeremy Wall, Global Head of FINEX. The appointment reinforces Willis' commitment to enhancing its claims services and solutions delivery.
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.