WTW receives DFSA licence approval to operate investment business in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

WTW has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate as WTW Investments (DIFC) Limited in the Dubai International Financial Centre. This milestone enables the firm to provide regulated investment advisory services and arrange access to fund solutions in the DIFC region, supporting WTW's strategic expansion across the Middle East and allowing it to serve wealth managers, family offices, and institutional clients.

06/03/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WTW acquires Redefind to strengthen digital asset protection offering

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has acquired Redefind, a crypto and digital asset insurance platform, to expand its digital asset protection capabilities. The acquisition includes Redefind's founders joining WTW, with the service initially launching in the UK and plans for broader market expansion. This move positions WTW as a leader in providing regulated insurance solutions for the growing digital finance and crypto ecosystem.

06/02/2026, 6:06 AM • Benzinga

Geopolitical and AI-related risks among top concerns for directors and officers worldwide, according to Willis

A Willis survey of 975 global senior decision makers reveals that geopolitical risks have surged to the top 7 global concerns (59% consider them very/extremely important), jumping from 15th place last year. AI-related risks also increased significantly to 56% globally, with 71% in North America citing it as critical. Key AI concerns include generated errors/misinformation (50%), AI-enabled fraud (40%), and failure to adopt AI (38%). However, only 55% of respondents believe their boards have adequate skills to oversee AI implementation. Traditional risks like health and safety remain important, while climate change and DEI have dropped from top concerns.

06/01/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

WTW Investors Have Opportunity to Join Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm is investigating Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for potential securities law violations related to false or misleading statements. The investigation was triggered after the company reported Q1 2026 results showing declining operating margins and weak organic revenue growth, causing shares to fall 11.7% on April 30, 2026. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to participate in the class action lawsuit.

05/13/2026, 10:25 PM • GlobeNewswire

Specialty insurance rates soften at faster than expected pace, retreating to 2020 pricing levels, WTW survey finds

Specialty insurance rates declined faster than expected in 2025 and for January 2026 renewals, retreating to 2020 pricing levels according to WTW's Specialty Insurance Marketplace Survey. The survey covering $250 billion in gross written premium shows 75% of material classes experienced rate decreases, with aggregated rates down 5% gross of claims trend and 8% net of claims trend. Property, Energy, Marine, and Financial Institutions saw the most pronounced declines, while General Liability and Medical Malpractice markets showed counter-cyclical strength due to social inflation and litigation funding concerns.

05/06/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why Willis Towers Watson Stock Was Sliding This Week

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) shares fell 9% week-to-date following disappointing Q1 2026 earnings. While headline revenue grew 8% to $2.41 billion, organic revenue growth was weak at only 3%. The company beat on adjusted net income ($3.72 per share vs. $3.66 expected) but failed to provide concrete guidance for 2026. Management cited headwinds including healthcare inflation and geopolitical risks, prompting analysts to recommend avoiding the stock.

05/01/2026, 12:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Roars As Industrials Rescue Wall Street From Meta-Led Tech Slide

The Dow Jones surged 1.5% driven by industrial and healthcare stocks, while mega-cap tech faced pressure from concerns over AI capital spending. Meta and Microsoft declined on capex worries, but Alphabet gained on enterprise AI wins. Industrials like Caterpillar, Quanta Services, and Carrier rallied on data-center infrastructure demand. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% while the Nasdaq 100 remained flat.

04/30/2026, 1:09 PM • Benzinga

Willis Launches Digital Infrastructure Protector: A Complete End-to-End Lifecycle Solution for Comprehensive Data Center Risk Management

Willis, a WTW business, announced the launch of Digital Infrastructure Protector, an end-to-end lifecycle solution for data center owners and operators. The solution combines integrated insurance policy coverage with tailored risk management support, offering over $3 billion in capacity through collaboration with Zurich. It includes evidence-based broking, integrated risk management using Willis' digital infrastructure risk framework, and access to a newly formed Global Digital Infrastructure Group.

04/09/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WTW completes acquisition of FlowStone Partners

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has completed its acquisition of FlowStone Partners, an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity secondaries. The acquisition expands WTW's Investments business and enhances its capabilities in offering private market solutions to both individual wealth and institutional clients.

04/01/2026, 2:55 PM • Benzinga

Willis partners with Circle Asia to launch Asia’s first insurance facility for collectors and galleries

Willis, a WTW business, has partnered with Circle Asia to launch Asia's first specialized insurance facility for art collectors and galleries. The new offering features lower minimum premiums, comprehensive coverage through a single policy, and digital platform integration for faster processing and improved efficiency.

03/22/2026, 10:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Expands GB Affinity Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership with Qover

Willis, a WTW business, announced a strategic partnership with Qover, a European embedded insurance orchestration leader, to expand its GB Affinity technology ecosystem. The collaboration enables businesses to launch tailored insurance programs quickly at scale through seamless, contextual insurance experiences integrated into customer journeys across financial institutions, retail, automotive, and membership organizations.

03/16/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Launches Global Digital Infrastructure Group to Address Full Spectrum of Data Center Risks

Willis, a WTW business, announced the launch of its Global Digital Infrastructure Group to provide specialized advisory and risk management solutions for the data center industry. Led by Alastair Swift, the cross-functional team combines expertise across construction, energy, technology, cyber, and real estate to help data center owners, operators, and hyperscalers manage risks throughout the digital infrastructure lifecycle.

02/26/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

WTW Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per common share for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, representing a 4% increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

02/25/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga

Gray-zone aggression now a material threat for businesses, according to new Willis report

A new report from Willis Research Network and the Atlantic Council identifies gray-zone aggression—ambiguous, deniable tactics between peace and war—as a rapidly evolving material threat to businesses across all sectors. The report recommends that executives re-evaluate insurance coverage, elevate geopolitical risk management, stress-test supply chains, and integrate scenario planning to strengthen corporate resilience against these emerging threats.

02/25/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis launches Reputational Risk Quantification Model for celebrity endorsement risk

Willis, a WTW business, has launched a new Reputational Risk Quantification Model powered by Polecat's real-time intelligence platform to help companies quantify and manage reputational risks associated with celebrity endorsers. The model uses advanced analytics to calculate potential financial impacts from celebrity misconduct, addressing a gap where 99% of companies rank reputation among their top 10 risks but struggle to quantify these exposures.

02/18/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire