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Global Health Benefit Costs to Rise 8.1% in 2022

Global Health Benefit Costs to Rise 8.1% in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic "has had a significant effect on medical trends, delivery of services, and the future drivers of medical claims."

By Matthew Heller | November 17, 2021

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending September 3

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending September 3

TIAA, Willis Towers Watson, Wingstop, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Tradeweb, Cleveland-Cliffs, Sprouts Farmers Market, Amprius Technologies, Ooma, XTM

By Lauren Muskett | September 3, 2021

Most U.S. Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccination

Risk & Compliance

Most U.S. Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccination

A Willis Towers Watson survey finds that 52% of companies plan to require employees to be vaccinated by year end.

By Matthew Heller | September 1, 2021

Most Companies Struggling to Hire Workers

Most Companies Struggling to Hire Workers

“Employers are in the middle of an intense war for talent that’s not likely to let up anytime soon."

By Matthew Heller | August 26, 2021

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Cancel $30B Merger

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Cancel $30B Merger

The insurance brokers have scrapped their merger following a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice agreement to block the transaction.

By Lauren Muskett | July 26, 2021

EU Regulator Clears Aon Merger With Willis

EU Regulator Clears Aon Merger With Willis

The European Commission said Aon had addressed its antitrust concerns over the insurance broker merger by agreeing to sell Willis Tower Watson assets.

By Matthew Heller | July 9, 2021

CFOs Still Clinging to Corporate Cash

CFOs Still Clinging to Corporate Cash

Will companies "turn their attention from securing liquidity to unwinding their cash savings?"

By Vincent Ryan | April 14, 2021

Remote-Work Policies Still in Development: Survey

Workplace Issues

Remote-Work Policies Still in Development: Survey

Only 37% of the employers surveyed by Willis Towers Watson in October had remote-work policies in place prior to 2020.

By Vincent Ryan | November 24, 2020

7 Ways COVID-19 Will Transform Health Care

7 Ways COVID-19 Will Transform Health Care

The pandemic could promote disruptive innovation to lower costs, but it will take pressure from the business community to make it happen.

By Vincent Ryan | October 14, 2020

Health Benefit Costs Seen Rising 8.1% in 2021

Health Benefit Costs Seen Rising 8.1% in 2021

The coronavirus had "a major impact" on slowing medical cost growth this year but the trend "is expected to be short-lived," a survey finds.

By Matthew Heller | October 6, 2020

Aon to Buy Willis Towers Watson

Aon to Buy Willis Towers Watson

The $30 billion deal creates the world’s largest insurance brokerage.

By Lauren Muskett | March 9, 2020

More CEOs Must Retain Equity Awards Post-Vesting

Risk & Compliance

More CEOs Must Retain Equity Awards Post-Vesting

If current trends hold, eventually stock-retention requirements for CEOs may be almost as universal as equity ownership requirements.

By David McCann | February 3, 2020

Acquirers Again Underperformed the Broader Market in 2019

Acquirers Again Underperformed the Broader Market in 2019

Dealmakers' share-price performance trailed the MSCI World Index by five points, and deal volume sank as tensions left companies in wait-and-see mode.

By David McCann | January 9, 2020

Pension Plans’ Struggles Continue Despite Big Investment Gains

Retirement Plans

Pension Plans’ Struggles Continue Despite Big Investment Gains

While 2019 was a banner year for returns, low interest rates prevented plan sponsors from meaningfully improving their funded states.

By David McCann | January 7, 2020

Share Prices Plummet Following Divestitures in 2019

Mergers & Acquisitions

Share Prices Plummet Following Divestitures in 2019

Almost two-thirds of companies are seeing their stock prices underperform industry benchmarks, with the average underperformance at 7%.

By David McCann | August 21, 2019