Willis Towers Watson News

People Moves: Aon Recruits WTW’s James as Chief Broking Officer, Commercial Risk UK; Allianz’ Strong to WTW as Head of Environmental; AGCS Promotes Yee for TMT

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon, Willis Towers Watson and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Recruits James from WTW as Chief Broking Officer, Commercial Risk UK …

Leading Marine Re/Insurers Join Push to Decarbonize Global Shipping

Leading companies in the marine insurance industry have joined an initiative linking their underwriting activities with the cutting of carbon emissions from global shipping as pressure builds on the sector to go fully green. Last month countries including the United …

People Moves: WTW Promotes Rourke to UK Head of P/C Pricing, Product, Claims and Underwriting; Tysers Hires Lockton’s Appleford, Lonmar’s Jenkins

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers Willis Towers Watson and Tysers. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Promotes Rourke to UK Head of P/C Pricing, Product, Claims and Underwriting Willis Towers Watson has …

WTW Hires AIG’s Dasan for Construction, Natural Resources; Bogardus Named Chubb’s President for Singapore; AXA XL’s Muzeya Joins Mosaic as Financial Institutions U/W

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson, Chubb and Mosaic Insurance. A summary of these appointments follows here. WTW Hires AIG’s Dasan for Construction and Natural Resources Australasia Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed …

Willis Towers Watson Acquires Sydney-Based Aviation Broker Aerosure

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced the acquisition of Aerosure, a leading aviation industry specialist, focused on the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island region. Aerosure, based in Sydney, will become a part of Willis Towers Watson’s (WTW) Global Aerospace …

Willis Towers Watson Launches Industry Risk Forum for Ports and Terminals

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced the launch of a dedicated risk forum for the ports and terminals industry. With ports and terminals client members worldwide, as well as risk forum specialists from Willis Towers Watson, the forum acts as …

People Moves: WTW Names Marsh’s Monaghan GB Transportation Leader; Sethu Leads Sustainability & ESG at MS Amlin; Howden’s Levett Is Head of Mkt. Mgmt. at Miller

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson, and two new roles at MS Amlin and broker Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Names Marsh’s Monaghan as GB Industry Transportation Leader Insurance …

Gallagher Completes $3.25B Purchase of Willis’ Treaty Reinsurance Brokerage Business

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced it has completed the $3.25 billion acquisition of nearly all of the treaty reinsurance brokerage operations of Willis Towers Watson plc. Together with Gallagher’s existing reinsurance operations, the combined businesses will trade as Gallagher …

Willis Appoints 4 Directors, Including Former Lloyd’s CEO Beale, After Activist Pressure

Willis Towers Watson PLC, which has been under pressure from activist investor Elliott Management, appointed four new directors on Thursday as it looks to turn around its business following a botched merger with rival Aon Plc. Inga Beale, the former …

Willis Towers Watson to Acquire Israeli Broker Leaderim

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leaderim, an insurance broking and risk consultancy business in Israel. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Leaderim is one of the top brokers in …