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.

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.

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.

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.

WTW's Alert:24 crisis support service reported that incidents involving threats to individuals or client assets increased by over a third in 2025, accounting for 37% of all reported incidents. Political repatriation was the second most common peril at 19%. The report highlights that 2025 was marked by geopolitical volatility, economic pressure, and social unrest, with Sub-Saharan Africa recording the highest number of client notifications for the third consecutive year. Kidnap and extortion risks intensified globally, particularly in Latin America and West Africa.

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has completed its acquisition of Newfront, a San Francisco-based top 40 U.S. broker. The deal expands WTW's U.S. middle market capabilities and enhances its position in high-growth sectors including technology, fintech, and life sciences. Newfront's technology-enabled broking model and AI/automation capabilities will be integrated into WTW's Risk & Broking and Health, Wealth & Career segments.

A WTW survey of 585 U.S. employers reveals that 73% plan to enhance leave programs within two years, driven by improving employee experience and strengthening talent attraction and retention. Caregiver leave is expected to nearly double from 22% to 39%, while unlimited PTO adoption is rising. Employers face challenges with program administration and compliance, leading to increased outsourcing of leave administration functions (72% for FMLA, projected 46% for ADA). Nearly 70% of employers express openness to using AI for routine case-management tasks.

A new report from Oxford Analytica and Willis identifies five major economic risks facing the defense sector amid surging demand: scale/sovereignty trade-offs, tariff wars, China dependence, phantom spending, and failure to reindustrialize. The report warns of emerging fiscal pressures and potential social backlash against defense spending as debt-to-GDP ratios exceed 100% across major economies, threatening long-term defense commitments.

The global insurance brokerage market is projected to grow from USD 328.47 billion in 2025 to USD 562.48 billion by 2031, expanding at a 9.38% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising demand for cyber insurance, life insurance in emerging markets, digital adoption, and regulatory compliance needs. North America remains dominant while Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region.

Willis Towers Watson announced a $1 billion senior notes offering, with $700 million of 4.550% notes due 2031 and $300 million of 5.150% notes due 2036. The proceeds will potentially fund the Newfront acquisition and repay existing senior notes.

Willis Towers Watson plans to issue $1 billion in senior unsecured notes, potentially to fund the Newfront acquisition and refinance existing debt, with notes due in 2031 and 2036.

U.S. commercial insurance rates remained steady at a 3.8% increase in Q3 2025, continuing a downward trend from previous quarters. Price growth moderated across most commercial lines, with some experiencing price decreases, indicating market stabilization.