Willis Towers Watson
In 1828 Henry Willis began his career as a merchant selling imported goods on commission in the UK at the Baltic Exchange in London.
Willis applied for membership of Lloyd’s in 1848, where he started to broker insurance for the cargoes of commodities he sold on commission. As his enterprise grew, he became involved in the hull business, establishing himself in marine insurance and founding Henry Willis & Company.
Today WTW, created by the merger of Willis and Towers Watson in 2016, aims to provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital to help make organization more resilient, motivate workforces, and maximize performance. It operates in 140 countries and markets.
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Car insurance premiums see first rise in a year
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Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row
Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago.
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