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Insurance

Soft pricing and low interest rates no excuse for underperforming: Willis

Certain companies have delivered markedly different levels of returns than others despite soft pricing and low interest rates, according to a five-year Willis Tower Watson (WTW) study looking at insurers operating in similar classes of business and the same economic environment.   30 August 2016

Insurance

Aon sues Willis over CFO hire

Broker Aon is suing rival Willis Towers Watson (WTW) over its hiring of Michael Burwell as the new chief financial officer (CFO) because Burwell advised Aon on its restructuring plans as a partner of PwC.   27 September 2017

Insurance

PPL launches ‘transformative’ new gen API pilots with WTW & Tysers

The move marks next major step for London Market digital placement & contracting.   10 October 2023

Insurance

Judging M&A: what an analysis of share prices can show post a deal

Based on historic trends, insurers engaging in M&A are increasingly outperforming their competitors in terms of share price development, according to a report published by Willis Towers Watson, in collaboration with Cass Business School and Mergermarket: Measuring the correlation between acquisitions and share price performance.   30 December 2016

Reinsurance

Acrisure Re lures Gallagher Re exec to boost London reinsurance team

The 20-year veteran has held roles at WTW, Hiscox, XL Re, and Trans Re.   1 October 2024

Insurance

Zurich nabs ‘notable’ Willis/Chubb/GCube leaders for new sustainability roles

The insurer aims to extend its efforts ‘beyond reducing our own carbon footprint’.   6 May 2022

Insurance

Increasing UK mortality rates make projections difficult for insurers

Increasing mortality rates in England and Wales pose a significant challenge for life insurers, which are struggling to make long-term assumptions and may mean overpriced products for consumers, a new report by Willis Towers Watson has revealed.   21 November 2016

Insurance

Insurers engaging in M&A outperform competitors in terms of share price

Insurers engaging in M&A are increasingly outperforming their competitors in terms of share price development, according to Willis Towers Watson's Insurance M&A Tracker report, in conjunction with Cass Business School and Mergermarket.   1 December 2016

Insurance

Willis appoints inspace head

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Mark Quinn as global head of its specialist inspace broking unit.   22 April 2016

Insurance

Blockchain used on marine insurance deal for first time

Willis Towers Watson claims to have completed the first blockchain transaction for marine insurance in a first for that sector.   6 June 2018

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