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Global insurance M&A deal value surges to new high in H1

The deal value of global insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) surged to €37 billion in the first six months of 2018, with many mega deals pushing the value to its highest first-half total since the financial crisis.   31 October 2018

Insurance

Brokerslink enters Latvia with new corporate and SME affiliate

Expands international footprint, Baltic presence.   2 March 2026

Insurance

Downstream insurance capacity to rise further in 2018

The downstream insurance capacity is set to rise further in 2018 despite record losses in 2017 while rates remain subdued, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.   5 April 2018

Insurance

Use of blockchain may overcome trust issues

The use of blockchain may help to overcome issues of trust between parties where there is a potential conflict of interest, and its use may even command a higher premium on contracts where the payment of a claim is automated, Magdalena Ramada Sarasola, senior economist at Willis Towers Watson, suggested to Baden-Baden Today.   22 October 2018

Insurance

Willis posts solid growth in Q3; reinsurance unit up 5%

Willis Towers Watson enjoyed solid growth and a big turnaround in its profits in the third quarter of 2018, which increased to $85 million in the period, a big turnaround of 254 percent on the loss of $54 million it made in the same period the year before.   5 November 2018

Insurance

Emerging technologies benefit claims processing

Claims management can benefit from new artificial intelligence technologies emerging in the insurance industry.   21 May 2019

Insurance

Insurtech M&A deal volume triples in Asia

The total transaction volume of insurtech merger and acquisitions (M&As) in Asia hit $460 million in 2017, more than three times that of 2016, as industry incumbents and new entrants to the market pushed towards greater digitalization, according to the fourth Quarterly InsurTech Briefing from Willis Towers Watson.   9 April 2018

Insurance

Willis acquires stake in Indian broker Almondz to target Asia

Broker Willis Towers Watson has expanded its insurance broking capabilities in India by acquiring a 49 percent stake in Almondz Insurance Brokers.   10 July 2017

Insurance

Aon bolsters UK commercial risk leadership with senior hire

New chief commercial officer to focus on FTSE350 and large clients.   13 April 2026

Insurance

Acrisure Re expands in Asian facultative market poaching WTW talent

The exec has held multiple roles at Willis Towers Watson, Aon, Gallagher Re and Lloyd’s.   18 May 2022

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