Geopolitical alignment becomes essential for internationally exposed firms amid new trade paradigm

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The international trade landscape was altered beyond recognition in 2025, a year defined by U.S. tariff deals. As geopolitical dynamics shift, countries' national security alignments have become central to risk management and long-term resilience for globally active businesses. The latest Political Risk Index by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), aims to distinguish risk signals from noise and help globalised firms prepare for the emerging era of tariff geopolitics.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

Willis Towers Watson to buy brokerage firm Newfront in $1.3 billion deal

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson will buy Newfront in a deal valued at $1.3 billion.

Reuters • Dec 10, 2025

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) M&A Call Transcript

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) M&A Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

WTW to Acquire Newfront, a Specialized Broker Combining Deep Expertise and Cutting-Edge Technology

LONDON, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) (the “Company”), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Newfront, a San Francisco-based, top 40 U.S. broker combining deep specialty expertise and cutting-edge technology. The agreement provides for upfront and contingent consideration payments totaling $1.3 billion. The upfront portion of $1.05 billion is comprised of approximately $900 million in cash and $150 million in equity to be paid to Newfront employee-shareholders; the contingent consideration of up to $250 million is payable primarily in equity, subject to Newfront's achievement of specified performance targets. Additionally, up to an incremental $150 million payable primarily in equity would become payable if Newfront achieves above-target revenue growth. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2026, subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025

WTW to acquire cutting-edge UK fintech pensions and savings provider, Cushon

LONDON, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, and Cushon, a workplace pensions, savings and financial wellbeing company, are pleased to announce an agreement that sees WTW's UK business acquire Cushon from NatWest Group.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025

WTW Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: Time to Hold?

Willis Towers stock rallies on the back of a strong new business, strategic acquisitions, solid customer retention levels and financial flexibility.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

WTW launches Radar Fusion to accelerate innovative commercial underwriting for sustainable growth

Augmented underwriting technology, Radar Fusion, helps insurers streamline and scale underwriting to improve decision-making in a fast-changing market Augmented underwriting technology, Radar Fusion, helps insurers streamline and scale underwriting to improve decision-making in a fast-changing market

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 4, 2025

4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Insurance Brokerage Industry

Zacks Insurance Brokerage players like BRO, MMC, WTW and AON are likely to benefit from increased demand for insurance products, strategic acquisitions and the adoption of technology.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 4, 2025

NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said

NatWest Group is in exclusive talks to sell its 85% stake in workplace pension provider Cushon to U.S. insurance broker Willis Towers Watson just two years after the British bank acquired the business, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters • Nov 28, 2025

Rate softening in the energy market shows no signs of abating, according to Willis

LONDON, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insurance buyers remain in a strong position to optimise both cost and coverage as the market moves into 2026, according to the Energy Market Review Update published today by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW).

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 13, 2025