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Willis Towers Watson is an advisory, broking, and solutions company. Its activities are divided into 4 segments. The Human Capital and Benefits segment provides actuarial support, plan design, and administrative services for traditional pension and retirement savings plans, plan management consulting, and broking. The Corporate Risk and Broking segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage, and consulting services in the areas of property and casualty. The Investment, Risk and Reinsurance segment offers capital markets-based products to insurance and reinsurance companies, software and technology, risk and capital management, products and pricing, financial and regulatory reporting, and capital markets and advisory services. The Benefit Delivery and Administration segment provides primary medical and ancillary benefit exchange, outsourcing services, as well as delivers health savings and flexible spending accounts, and health reimbursement arrangements.
TypePublic
Founded1828
HQ London, GBMap
Websitewillistowerswatson.com
Employee Ratings3.9More
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)46,600(+8%)
Job Openings1,212
Revenue (FY, 2020)$9.4 B(+4%)
Share Price (Jul 2021)$201.6(-2%)
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at Willis Towers Watson

John Haley

John Haley

Chief Executive Officer
Don Delves

Don Delves

Managing Director, Executive Compensation Practice Leader, UAE
Philippe Robineau

Philippe Robineau

Chief Executive Officer, Vietnam
Gianmarco Tosti di Valminuta

Gianmarco Tosti di Valminuta

Country Manager, Head of CRB, South Africa
George Bishop

George Bishop

Chief Executive Officer, South Africa
Eveline Brummelkamp

Eveline Brummelkamp

Senior Director - Executive Compensation
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Willis Towers Watson Office Locations

Willis Towers Watson has offices in London, Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham and in 377 other locations
London, GB (HQ)
51 Lime St
Aberdeen, GB
Floor 1, 4 Albyn Terrace
Belfast, GB
2nd Floor, Centrepoint,, 24 Ormeau Avenue
Birmingham, GB
Floor 2, the colmore building, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway
Bristol, GB
Temple Quay, 3 Temple Back E
Cardiff, GB
Floor 6, 5 Callaghan Square
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Willis Towers Watson Financials and Metrics

Willis Towers Watson Revenue

Willis Towers Watson's revenue was reported to be $9.35 b in FY, 2020
USD

Revenue (Q1, 2021)

2.6b

Net income (Q1, 2021)

736.0m

EBIT (Q1, 2021)

452.0m

Market capitalization (28-Jul-2021)

26.0b

Closing stock price (28-Jul-2021)

201.6

Cash (31-Mar-2021)

2.0b

EV

30.1b
Willis Towers Watson's current market capitalization is $26 b.
Annual
USDFY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Revenue

8.2b8.5b9.0b9.4b

Revenue growth, %

4%4%6%

Cost of goods sold

4.7b5.1b5.2b

Gross profit

3.5b3.4b3.8b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Revenue

2.3b2.0b1.9b2.3b2.0b1.9b2.3b2.0b2.0b2.5b2.1b2.0b2.6b

Cost of goods sold

1.2b1.1b1.1b1.4b1.3b1.2b1.3b1.3b1.3b1.4b

Gross profit

1.1b805.0m707.0m915.0m715.0m621.0m964.0m770.0m706.0m1.1b

Gross profit Margin, %

49%41%38%40%36%33%42%38%35%43%
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Annual
USDFY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Cash

1.0b1.0b887.0m2.1b

Accounts Receivable

2.2b2.4b2.6b2.6b

Prepaid Expenses

430.0m404.0m525.0m497.0m

Current Assets

15.9b16.4b17.0b20.3b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Cash

901.0m852.0m912.0m954.0m911.0m931.0m992.0m812.0m867.0m898.0m1.1b1.6b2.0b

Accounts Receivable

2.3b2.3b2.2b2.6b2.4b2.1b2.5b2.5b2.2b2.6b2.4b2.2b2.6b

Prepaid Expenses

321.0m342.0m418.0m439.0m458.0m547.0m409.0m451.0m587.0m469.0m363.0m484.0m432.0m

Current Assets

15.8b16.2b15.7b17.6b17.9b16.8b19.0b18.3b17.4b19.6b19.9b19.9b20.9b
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Annual
USDFY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Net Income

592.0m715.0m1.1b1.0b

Depreciation and Amortization

833.0m747.0m729.0m770.0m

Cash From Operating Activities

862.0m1.3b1.1b1.8b

Purchases of PP&E

(300.0m)(268.0m)(246.0m)(269.0m)
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Net Income

352.0m393.0m339.0m221.0m286.0m332.0m293.0m442.0m522.0m313.0m415.0m537.0m736.0m

Depreciation and Amortization

203.0m412.0m610.0m192.0m385.0m566.0m181.0m363.0m539.0m219.0m405.0m586.0m174.0m

Cash From Operating Activities

95.0m319.0m515.0m18.0m395.0m716.0m(47.0m)303.0m620.0m23.0m685.0m1.2b(128.0m)

Purchases of PP&E

(62.0m)(119.0m)(198.0m)(65.0m)(141.0m)(209.0m)(57.0m)(120.0m)(175.0m)(66.0m)
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USDQ1, 2017

Debt/Equity

0.4 x

Debt/Assets

0.1 x

Financial Leverage

3.1 x
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Willis Towers Watson Operating Metrics

FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018FY, 2019

Countries

140140140140
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Willis Towers Watson Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Risk Capital AdvisorsAugust 01, 2019
TRANZACTMarch 31, 2019
Integra Capital LLCFebruary 04, 2019
Dero CourtageOctober 01, 2018
Russell Investments' Australian actuarial practiceMarch 27, 2017
OAAGCMarch 01, 2017
Brovada Technologies IncorporatedOctober 01, 2015
Towers WatsonJune 30, 2015
Acclaris HoldingsMay 11, 2015
Gras SavoyeApril 23, 2015
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Willis Towers Watson Revenue Breakdown

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Willis Towers Watson revenue breakdown by business segment: 11.6% from Benefits Delivery and Administration, 18.3% from Investment, Risk and Reinsurance, 32.7% from Corporate Risk and Broking and 37.3% from Human Capital and Benefits

Willis Towers Watson revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 28.7% from Rest of World, 21.4% from United Kingdom, 48.3% from United States and 1.6% from Other

Willis Towers Watson Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

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Willis Towers Watson Online and Social Media Presence

Willis Towers Watson's Trends

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Willis Towers Watson News and Updates

July 26, 2021

Aon and Willis Towers Watson call off $30bn insurance mega-merger

Insurance giant Aon and Willis Towers Watson have agreed to terminate their $30bn (£22.9bn) merger agreement in what would have The post Aon and Willis Towers Watson call off $30bn insurance mega-merger appeared first on CityAM.
July 26, 2021

Willis Towers Watson Increases Share Repurchase Program by $1 Billion; Announces Investor Day in September

ARLINGTON, Va. and LONDON, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase of $1 billion to its existing share repurchase program, which has approximately $500…
July 20, 2021

U.S. employers planning larger pay raises for 2022, Willis Towers Watson survey finds

Only 3% of employers freezing salaries Only 3% of employers freezing salaries
July 08, 2021

Willis Towers Watson launches interactive insurance toolkit for startup airlines

Airline industry being transformed by new startups creating new risk profiles and capital requirements
June 30, 2021

Energy transition for power sector creating new risks says Willis Towers Watson Review

2021 Power Market Review “Adapting to New Realities” outlines the challenges facing the power market as it embraces the energy transition 2021 Power Market Review “Adapting to New Realities” outlines the challenges facing the power market as it embraces the energy transition
June 17, 2021

Form 8.3 - Willis Towers Watson plc 17 June 2021

                FORM 8.3
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 Willis Towers Watson Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Willis Towers Watson founded?

    Willis Towers Watson was founded in 1828.

  • Who are Willis Towers Watson key executives?

    Willis Towers Watson's key executives are John Haley, Don Delves and Philippe Robineau.

  • How many employees does Willis Towers Watson have?

    Willis Towers Watson has 46,600 employees.

  • What is Willis Towers Watson revenue?

    Latest Willis Towers Watson annual revenue is $9.4 b.

  • What is Willis Towers Watson revenue per employee?

    Latest Willis Towers Watson revenue per employee is $200.7 k.

  • Who are Willis Towers Watson competitors?

    Competitors of Willis Towers Watson include Aon, Verisk Analytics and Robert Half.

  • Where is Willis Towers Watson headquarters?

    Willis Towers Watson headquarters is located at 51 Lime St, London.

  • Where are Willis Towers Watson offices?

    Willis Towers Watson has offices in London, Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham and in 377 other locations.

  • How many offices does Willis Towers Watson have?

    Willis Towers Watson has 440 offices.