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People Moves: WTW Names Wegbrans as Head of Corporate Risk & Broking Europe; Howden Re Taps Aon’s Nicholson, Lockton Re’s Riley for Aviation and Space Team

Jan 9 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at WTW and Howden Re.A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Names Wegbrans as Head of Corporate Risk & Broking EuropeInsurance broker WTW...

Business Moves: Aon, Guy Carpenter, WTW Each Complete Previously Announced M&As

Jan 7 2025 // Insurance brokers Aon plc, Guy Carpenter and WTW announced they each have completed previously announced mergers and acquisitions.Aon’s acquisition of Griffiths & Armour, which was first announced in November...

US Commercial Lines Prices Up About 6% Again: WTW CLIPS

Dec 11 2024 // Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 6.1% during the third quarter 2024.Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the pandemic, WTW reported in its...

WTW to Return to Treaty Reinsurance Broking Via Bain Capital Joint Venture

Dec 3 2024 // WTW announced it will return to treaty reinsurance broking via a joint venture with the private investment firm Bain Capital.WTW will hold a minority share in the new company, said WTW in an announcement outlining its...

Tech Update: WTW Unveils Machine-Led Solution to Enhance Insurance Reserving

Nov 8 2024 // Insurance broker WTW announced the launch of ResQ Machine-led Reserving, which WTW describes as a game-changing technology for insurers and reinsurers to enhance accuracy and efficiency in property/casualty reserving.ResQ...

WTW Launches Insurance Brokerage Service in Japan

Oct 29 2024 // WTW announced the expansion of its Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) business in Japan with the launch of an insurance brokerage service.The new service will offer insurance solutions to commercial clients, as well as...

People Moves: Price Forbes Bermuda Promotes Kelley to CEO; WTW Gets Saudi Arabian License, Names Chubb’s Bahafi as Head of Insurance Broking

Oct 28 2024 // This edition of Interational People Moves details appointments at the brokers Price Forbes and WTW.A summary of these new hires follows here. Price Forbes Bermuda Promotes Kelley to CEOPrice Forbes Bermuda announced the...

Commercial Property Rate Stabilization Highlights Latest WTW CLIPS

Oct 7 2024 // Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 5.9% during the second quarter of 2024.Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the global pandemic, WTW reported in...

WTW to Sell Direct-to-Consumer Sales Unit Tranzact for $632 Million

Oct 1 2024 // Global insurance broker WTW has agreed to sell its direct-to-consumer insurance distribution business, Tranzact, to the private equity firm GTCR and Recognize, a technology services investment platform, for $632.4...

WTW Launches China Client Division With Yan Appointed as Division Leader

Sep 25 2024 // Insurance broker WTW has launched a new China Client Division within Corporate Risk and Broking, North America (CRB NA), as part of its strategy to expand its presence and broaden offerings focused on the Chinese...

Commercial Property Rate Stabilization Highlights Latest WTW CLIPS

Sep 10 2024 // Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 5.9% during the second quarter.Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the global pandemic, WTW reported in its...

People Moves: Miraglia and Rusas Join Alliant M&A from WTW; Embroker’s Maletsky Joins Hiscox’s Tech E&O

Aug 23 2024 // Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, hired Peter Miraglia as executive vice president, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s mergers & acquisitions vertical.Miraglia brings over...

WTW Reports 48% Hike in Q2 Net Income With Organic Growth of 6%

Jul 25 2024 // WTW reported second quarter net Income of $142 million, an increase of 48% compared to net income of $96 million in the prior-year second quarter.Q2 adjusted net income rose 20% to $263 million, from $219 million reported...

People Moves: WTW’s Risk & Broking Unit Names Marsh’s Clarke as President, Garrard Appointed Chair; Everest Names McBride, Garcia for Key Claims Roles

Jul 22 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at insurance broker WTW and the re/insurer Everest Group.A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW’s Risk & Broking Unit Names Marsh’s...

People Moves: DUAL Swiss Taps Tokio Marine’s Wyss as Managing Director; WTW Appoints 3 Senior Hires to International Casualty Team

Jul 17 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at managing general agent DUAL Europe and insurance broker WTW.A summary of these new hires follows here. DUAL Swiss Taps Tokio Marine’s Wyss as...

Tech Update: WTW Offers Next Generation Investment Management Insurance Solution

Jul 9 2024 // WTW, the advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced “IMI Plus,” an enhanced investment management insurance solution designed to meet the needs of all kinds of asset managers, including wealth...

People Moves: Aon’s Mann, Trombino and Younger Join WTW Financial Institutions Team; Former Fortitude CEO Bracken Hired as Zurich NA CFO

Jun 26 2024 // WTW appointed three former Aon executives to roles within its financial institutions and professional services industry division, a part of Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) North America.Heather Mann, based in Miami, joins...

Wintermute Moves From WTW to Alliant, Now VP for Benefits Group

Jun 18 2024 // Alliant Insurance Services, known as one of the larger U.S. insurance distribution companies, has named Kevin Wintermute executive vice president of its employee benefits group, based in Charlotte, North...

People Moves: McCarthy to Become ISU CEO; WTW Hires Aon’s Graziano to Lead Casualty Strategy for CRB NA; Markel Names McGrath Head of Fine Art N.A.

Jun 17 2024 // ISU Group (ISU), an independent agency network, said Dan McCarthy will become the next chief executive officer, assuming the responsibilities held by T.J. Ryan III over the past 35 years.McCarthy is currently ISU’s...

WTW: US Commercial Insurance Price Increases in Q1 ‘Steady’ at 6.3%

Jun 11 2024 // Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance increased overall by an average of 6.3% during the first quarter.Quarterly price increases have been about 6% since the global pandemic, WTW reported in its Commercial Lines...