Analysis
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AnalysisM&A rebounds, but bigger deals bring greater risks
WTW data points to a strong start to 2026 for global dealmaking, with large transactions driving a sharp rise in value. But the rebound is unfolding in a market still shaped by geopolitical shocks, AI competition and tougher execution risks.
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AnalysisWTW report: Dealmakers expect M&A rebound
HR teams risk being left behind if dealmakers’ bullishness about a wave of merger activity comes to pass, according to a new study from Willis.
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AnalysisC-suite must rethink its approach to cyber threats and ransomware attacks increase
Cybercriminals have evolved their tactics in 2024 to take advantage of business and technology consolidation. Businesses must respond by being more proactive about cybersecurity
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AnalysisBusiness risks growing thanks to understaffed tax teams - how to manage the threats
Under-resourced tax departments are causing significant risks for global organisations, however, automation and technology may hold the answers
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AnalysisHSBC buys UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank
Deal rescues a key lender for tech start-ups in the UK and curbs fallout from the biggest bank collapse since 2008
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AnalysisMahnke steps down from GVNW as he moves into insurance role
Alexander Mahnke is joining MSIG Insurance Europe after nearly 12 years as CEO Insurance at Siemens
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AnalysisD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity slowly comes back in
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter
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AnalysisBDO Belgium acquires Chapelle Consulting
BDO Advisory expands business risk expertise via acquisition of Ariane Chapelle’s international team
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AnalysisRIMS Canada meeting attracts over 1,300 delegates
Discussions focused heavily on ESG and cyber but also incompassed inflation risks and the importance of upskilling
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AnalysisHowden to buy French broker CRF
It is Howden’s first acquisition in France since appointing Nicolas Aubert as CEO, Howden France
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AnalysisGDPR fines hit €1.6 billion mark, 4 years on
Recent penalties against Google and Vodafone underline need for stronger data strategies, particularly for telcos
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AnalysisWTW launches crisis management solution
Broker merges SCR with Terror and Political Violence teams to assist multinational clients globally
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AnalysisInsolvencies, ESG and cyber are key risks for D&Os in 2022
Risk managers and their D&O insurers should also closely monitor potential exposures to US derivative actions, warns AGCS
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AnalysisGlobal M&A on track for record-breaking year
Global acquirers are on track to record their first annual market outperformance since 2016 - Willis Towers Watson
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AnalysisInsurer M&A dips in 1H 2021 - Clyde & Co
UK leads consolidation activity in Europe and is second most active worldwide behind the US, ahead of Spain and Germany
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AnalysisAborted Aon WTW deal a “victory for competition”
Insurance buyers stand to benefit from greater choice as regulators lose appetite for monopolistic tie-ups - Brokerslink
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AnalysisAon and WTW call off mega merger
Brokers terminate merger agreement following “an impasse” with the US Department of Justice
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AnalysisFive risk trends that company directors need to watch in 2020
With corporate management under unprecented scrutiny, a new report highlights the five mega trends which will have significant risk implications for senior management in 2020 and beyond.
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AnalysisThomas Cook: tourism experts explain the travel company’s collapse
While the ultimate responsibility for the business failure of Thomas Cook must rest with the hands of its management, they faced a number of factors outside their control, writes Anna Hillingdon, associate professor in risk and resilience and John Fletcher, Professor, Bournemouth University
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AnalysisRisk managers fear mergers will impact choice
Risk managers predict further consolidation of the broking sector following Marsh’s $5.6bn takeover of JLT, but fear mergers will reduce the level of choice for insurance buyers.
