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.
Willis sponsors diversity and inclusion festival
Broker will host two events to promote workplace diversity.
Willis Networks claims iprism partnership brings "competitive edge"
Network services director Anne Hughes says members will have access to a unique version of iprism's online portal.
Figures down across the board at Willis GB
Group figures show declines in half year performance.
Lloyd’s launches diversity festival
Aon, Willis and Marsh among 30 companies sponsoring the event.
Willis GB CEO added to Liiba board
Nicolas Aubert is also appointed to the London Market Group.
Vincent Gardner: Finch still on the lookout for acquisitions
MD says his firm is looking for commercial lines brokers with premiums between £1m and £5m.
Willis Networks adds three new members
Additions bring total number of members to 119.
Bluefin hires Nick Pay and Paul Scott
Duo become branch directors for Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Willis to merge with Towers Watson
The $18bn transaction has been approved by directors from each company.
CGSC takes Hearn from Willis
Deputy CEO leaves Willis to take on group CEO role at Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford.
Rival networks “not surprised” by Willis’ restructure of N2
Leaders react to confirmation that Willis is set to complete the transition of its N2 model for smaller brokers by the beginning of 2016.
Willis meeting all N2 members over transition to new model
Members face buying decision as restructure set to complete by beginning of 2016.
Hiscox buys classic car specialist from Willis
Insurer says RH Specialist Insurance will keep its existing team and location.
Willis and JLT agree 2016 High Court date over team defection
The broker's case includes alleged conspiracy relating to JLT taking some its staff members.
Willis reports fall in Q1 profits
GB unit sees income fall due to impact of currency rates.
Moody's changes Willis's rating outlook to negative from stable
The ratings agency said the move reflects broker's relatively high financial leverage.
JLT Group will "defend interests vigorously" in High Court
Willis has started action against firm regarding proposed sale of one its divisions.
Willis confirms 350 redundancies
Broker says the changes are in line with its restructuring programme.
Car insurance premiums fall slightly in Q1 2015
Confused.com and Towers Watson index says the trend remains steadily upwards.
Willis begins legal action against JLT at the High Court
The case relates to the proposed sale of its FAJS division to Miller Insurance and involves JLT Group.
JLT takes 22 from Willis
New recruits add to specie, fine art and jewellery team.
CMA investigating Willis acquisition of Miller
The body will consider written submissions about the proposed deal.
Profits flat at Willis in 2014
Willis Insurance UK posts “low single digits” fall in organic commission and fees for final quarter.
Willis deal “biggest” acquisition for Clark Thomson
Broker insists independence remains following the deal which also saw it join Willis Commercial Network.