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Willis Towers Watson, Sompo GRS Launch Middle Market Real Estate Platform

Willis Towers Watson has entered into a strategic partnership with Sompo Global Risk Solutions (GRS) to create an integrated insurance platform to serve the needs of the middle market commercial real estate segment. The Willis Towers Watson Retail, Office and …

Climate Change Tops List of World’s ‘Extreme Risks’

Global temperature change, global trade collapse and cyber warfare are the top three “extreme risks” identified in a study from Willis Towers Watson. The new paper out this month is part of the firm’s extreme risk series of papers, which …

Willis Towers Watson Appoints Garrard to Succeed Jones as Corporate Risk Leader

Global broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Adam Garrard as leader for the Corporate Risk & Broking segment, effective immediately. Garrard replaces Todd Jones, who has accepted a position as CEO North America for QBE Insurance Group. Garrard, current WTW …

Willis Towers Watson Releases Updated Version of Radar Pricing Software

Willis Towers Watson has released an updated version of its Radar pricing software. With regulatory pressure increasing to demonstrate transparency in pricing, Radar 4.5 delivers a range of metrics that provides companies with valuable insights on pricing fairness to support …

Willis Towers Watson Adds Braun to Willis Re Life, Accident & Health Team in Maine

Willis Towers Watson has added Thomas Braun as senior vice president to the Willis Re Life, Accident & Health Segment’s medical team in Portland, Maine. Braun joins Willis Re from a specialty benefits, stop loss and managed care underwriting management …

Willis Towers Watson, Lockton, Markel International Appoint New Cyber Chiefs

Willis Towers Watson, Lockton and Markel International each have appointed new cyber chiefs. Willis Towers Watson has appointed Peter Foster as chairman of Global FINEX Cyber and Cyber Risk Solutions. Foster has been with WTW for more than 14 years …

High Levels of Global Insurtech Investments Continued During Q2: WTW

Insurtech investment worldwide continued at high levels during the second quarter of 2019, marking the fourth consecutive quarter during which total new funding commitments exceeded $1.2 billion, according to the new Quarterly InsurTech Briefing from Willis Towers Watson. The report …

Dunlap to Head Willis Towers Watson’s Construction Broking in North America

Global broker Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Jim Dunlap as head of Construction Broking in North America. The portfolio of construction clients includes contractors, project owners, developers, architects and engineers. Dunlap joined Willis Towers Watson in December, 2016, …

Lloyd’s Gathers Group of Industry Heavy-Hitters as Advisers for Its Future Strategy

Lloyd’s has gathered a group of industry heavy-hitters — such as Evan Greenberg at Chubb, Dan Glaser at Marsh & McLennan, and John Haley at Willis Towers Watson — to sit on advisory committees that will help support and develop …

WTW Taps Nat Re’s Hidalgo as Head of Capital Science and Policy in Southeast Asia

Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Augusto Hidalgo as head of Capital, Science and Policy (CSP) in Southeast Asia. Based in Manila, Philippines, Hidalgo brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in developing public-private partnership solutions to climate …