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Insurance

Technology architecture key to avoiding ‘Boeing 737 misalignment’, insurers warned

When it comes to technology strategy, most insurance companies are actively behaving like Boeing in its well documented case of technology “misalignment with the 737 Max”, delegates heard at the Intelligent Automation event being held in London today (Tuesday May 21).   21 May 2019

Insurance

Gallagher-Willis $3.25bn acquisition deal cleared by UK competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ended its investigation into Gallagher’s planned purchase of Willis Re.   22 November 2021

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

CAC Specialty snares ‘exceptionally talented’ senior broker from WTW

The new hire oversaw the expansion and development of WTW’s healthcare insurance business.   26 April 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

Start-up with history: Willis Re returns and has unique tale to tell

Chief executive of global specialties says Willis Re is reborn with a new strategy to make its mark on reinsurance.   10 September 2026

Insurance

Lockton appoints new NZ CEO from within

The new boss has previously worked at Marsh, Allianz, and WTW.   30 October 2023

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

Howden powers up top leadership with ‘growth COO’ from London Stock Exchange

COO with WTW, RBS, UBS, JPMorgan pedigree to drive Howden’s ambitious growth plans.   6 February 2024

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

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