WTW celebrates new name and Nasdaq ticker symbol with market opening ceremony

1/25/22 7:45:00 AM ET

Specialty Insurers

Finance

Specialty Insurers

Finance

Get the next $WLTW alert in real time by email

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent announcement by Willis Towers Watson to rebrand as WTW, combined with the company's new Nasdaq ticker symbol (NASDAQ:WTW), the company today led Nasdaq's market opening bell ringing ceremony.

Speaking from the Nasdaq podium, WTW CEO, Carl Hess, said, "Since 2016 we have been known as Willis Towers Watson, the combination of Willis and Towers Watson. Now we move forward as WTW, both a celebration of our rich history and the promise of our unified future as One WTW.

"I'm incredibly proud of the progress we've made as a company, under the banner of different names throughout our remarkable history. Today WTW is more than the product of any one individual's contributions – it's the result of nearly 200 years of collective minds, working together in various ways, bringing diverse perspectives, and influencing who we are, what we do and what we will be."

For more information about WTW's new brand and how we transform tomorrows for our clients, visit www.wtwco.com

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.

Learn more at wtwco.com.

Media contact

Miles Russell: +44 (0) 7903 262118

[email protected]

Get the next $WLTW alert in real time by email

Crush Q3 2025 with the Best AI Executive Assistant

Stay ahead of the competition with Tailforce.ai - your AI-powered business intelligence partner.

AI-Powered Inbox

Context-aware email replies

Strategic Decision Support

Get Started with Tailforce.ai

Recent Analyst Ratings for
$WLTW
$WTW

Company	Date	Price Target	Rating	Analyst
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	3/18/2025	$344.00 → $395.00	Neutral → Buy	UBS
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	1/8/2025	$357.00 → $373.00	In-line → Outperform	Evercore ISI
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	12/20/2024	$352.00 → $382.00	Hold → Buy	Jefferies
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	12/5/2024	$365.00 → $400.00	Outperform → Strong Buy	Raymond James
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	9/5/2024	$278.00	Underweight	Barclays
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	5/22/2024	$272.00 → $304.00	Underperform → Neutral	BofA Securities
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	2/12/2024	$236.00 → $298.00	Underperform → Market Perform	BMO Capital Markets
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company $WTW	2/12/2024	$236.00 → $315.00	Neutral → Buy	Citigroup

More analyst ratings

$WLTW
$WTW
Press Releases

Fastest customizable press release news feed in the world

Just 3 in 10 aviation executives believe their strategy can adequately address the emerging risk challenges of the next decade
LONDON, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 130 senior aviation representatives took part in our new report, Understanding emerging risks in the aviation industry by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW). Of these, only one in two declared themselves confident that their business model and strategy are resilient to today's emerging risks environment, and only 30% believe their strategy will be fit for purpose over the next decade. In addition, 80% of key decision makers and 90% of those involved in teams leading or implementing risk strategies were unable to identify their organization's definition of emerging risk. Almost half of the respondents in the sector (49%) were unable to identify th
7/17/25 7:27:04 AM ET
$WTW
Specialty Insurers
Finance
WTW's ICT appoints new Head of Personal and Commercial Lines Business Development in North America
NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has today announced the appointment of Dale Porfilio as Senior Director and Head of Personal and Commercial Lines Business Development to its Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT) business. Porfilio most recently served as Chief Insurance Officer at the Insurance Information Institute and President of the Insurance Research Council. In these roles, he led the research and education activities of the Triple-I and IRC. Prior to this, Porfilio was Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Actuary for Genworth Financial, where he oversaw the actuarial practice for all product line
7/16/25 8:00:00 AM ET
$WTW
Specialty Insurers
Finance
Willis and the University of East Anglia launch wildfire risk partnership in response to escalating global threat
LONDON, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW), today announced a new collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to deepen understanding of global wildfire risk. With wildfires now rivalling the losses caused by other perils such as hurricanes, this partnership aims to deliver credible scientific insight that helps insurers and reinsurers keep pace with a rapidly changing risk landscape. Wildfires have intensified in recent years, becoming larger, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable. Shifting climate conditions are expanding fire-prone areas beyond traditional hotspots and triggering more intense and destructive fires, while urban g
7/16/25 4:00:00 AM ET
$WTW
Specialty Insurers
Finance

$WLTW
$WTW
Financials

Live finance-specific insights