ARLINGTON, VA, October 5, 2021 — Leading global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson today announced its Insurance Consulting and Technology business was named Reinsurance Facilitator of the Year by Trading Risk. In presenting the award, Trading Risk commended Willis Towers Watson’s role and thought leadership in addressing some of the key modeling and operational issues faced by insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds and end investors.
“We are delighted to win this award and receive recognition from leading industry experts. Our broad advisory and technology experience across insurance and reinsurance and the ILS market enable us to bring a wealth of market knowledge, insights and technology solutions to our ILS clients,” said Matthew Ball, senior director, Insurance Consulting and Technology, Willis Towers Watson.
The Reinsurance Facilitator of the Year award celebrates professional advisors to the convergence sector specializing in reinsurance services — including actuarial services, risk modeling firms and risk transformers, among other facilitators of insurance-linked transactions. Trading Risk recognized Willis Towers Watson for playing a pivotal role in shaping the way managers think about the key modeling issues they face across valuation, pricing, portfolio modeling and liquidity management.
“We will continue to help clients improve the governance, transparency and risk management of their operations. Good governance and transparency are in the interest of all players in the ILS market and will ultimately facilitate faster growth as more investors become attracted to this asset class,” said Ball.
Trading Risk offers intelligence on the ILS market for ILS managers, reinsurance carriers, industry analysts and investors.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving in more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.
