Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company operates as an advisory, broking, and solutions company worldwide. It operates through two segments: Health, Wealth & Career and Risk & Broking. The company offers strategy and design consulting, plan management service and support, broking and administration services for health, wellbeing, and other group benefit program, including medical, dental, disability, life, voluntary benefits and other coverages; actuarial support, plan design, and administrative services for pension and retirement savings plans; retirement consulting services and solutions; and integrated solutions that consists of investment discretionary management, pension administration, core actuarial, and communication and change management assistance services. It also provides advice, data, software, and products to address clients' total rewards and talent issues; and risk advice, insurance brokerage, and consulting services in the areas of property and casualty, affinity, risk and analytics, aerospace, construction, global markets direct & facultative, financial, executive and professional risks, financial solutions, crisis management, surety, marine, and natural resources. In addition, the company offers integrated solutions that consists of investment discretionary management, pension administration, core actuarial, and communication and change management assistance services; and software and technology, risk and capital management, products and product pricing, financial and regulatory reporting, financial and capital modeling, M&A, outsourcing, and business management services. The company was formerly known as Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company and changed its name to Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company in January 2016. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company was founded in 1828 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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Brown & Brown, Inc. BRO has been trading below its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a short-term bearish trend. The 50-day SMA is a key indicator for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as this is the first marker of an uptrend or downtrend.
BRO Shares Are Expensive
Shares of Brown & Brownare trading at a premium compared to the Zacks Brokerage industry. Its price-to-forward 12-month earnings of 20.88X is higher than the industry average of 18.69X, the Finance sector’s 16.9X and lower than the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s 22.86X.
The insurer has a market capitalization of $31.4 billion. The average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 3.8 million.
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Shares of other insurers like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC are also trading at a premium to the industry average, while shares of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW are trading at a discount to the industry average.
Price Performance of BRO
Shares of Brown & Brown have lost 6.5% compared with the industry’s decline of 13.8% in the year-to-date period. The Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite have gained 10.8% and 9.6%, respectively, in the same time frame.
BRO vs Industry, Sector & S&P 500
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Average Target Price for BRO Suggests Upside
Based on short-term price targets offered by 13 analysts, the Zacks average price target is $111.77 per share. The average indicates a potential 17.5% upside from the last closing price.
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Projections for BRO
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is pegged at $5.8 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 21.5%. The consensus estimate for Brown & Brown’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.13 per share, up 7.5% from the year-ago reported figure.
Key Points to Note for BRO
Supported by solid earnings, Brown & Brown has consistently expanded its capabilities through a blend of organic growth and acquisitions. Strategic buyouts have not only diversified its operations but also broadened its geographic reach. Since 1993, the company has completed more than 702 insurance intermediary acquisitions.
The Retail segment, contributing over 50% of total revenues, has posted consistent growth in recent years, fueled by higher core commissions and fees, profit-sharing contingent commissions, guaranteed supplemental commissions, and investment income. Continued momentum is expected, supported by growth across all business lines through strong new business, healthy retention, rate increases, and modest exposure unit expansion.
Improving new business, good retention as well as rate increases for most lines of coverage across property, general liability and professional liability should continue to drive revenues at Wholesale Brokerage.
Backed by sustained operational performance, Brown & Brown has maintained a strong liquidity position. The company exited the second quarter of 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $8.9 billion, more than 13 times the level at the end of 2024. Infact, a solid capital and liquidity position enables BRO to distribute wealth to its shareholders. This insurance broker has a solid history of increasing dividends for the last 30 years at a five-year (2019-2024) CAGR of 8.7%.
The company’s trailing 12-month debt-to-capital ratio stood at 39.38, well below the industry average of 50.12, reflecting a conservative balance sheet and lower reliance on debt financing.
However, the company’s international expansion to the United Kingdom, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands introduces additional complexities. Exposure to regulatory changes, currency fluctuations, and varying economic conditions, coupled with heightened competition for quality business, could pressure margins and operational efficiency.
Profitability metrics also lag industry levels. Brown & Brown’s return on equity is 15.1%, well below the industry average of 25.3%. Return on invested capital was 8.1% versus the industry’s 8.9%, while its trailing 12-month ROIC of 7.2% also trails the industry average of 8.7%, pointing to inefficiencies in utilizing shareholder funds.
Conclusion
Overall, Brown & Brown’s strong liquidity, conservative balance sheet, and disciplined acquisition strategy provide a stable growth foundation. However, international expansion risks, regulatory headwinds, and profitability pressures may temper its near-term performance.
Given the balanced mix of strengths and headwinds, it is therefore wise to adopt a wait-and-see approach on this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Brown & Brown Trades Below 50-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock?

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itself. For the Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (Symbol: VONV), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $96.37 per unit.
With VONV trading at a recent price near $87.17 per unit, that means that analysts see 10.55% upside for this ETF looking through to the average analyst targets of the underlying holdings. Three of VONV's underlying holdings with notable upside to their analyst target prices are PENN Entertainment Inc (Symbol: PENN), Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co (Symbol: WTW), and Trex Co Inc (Symbol: TREX). Although PENN has traded at a recent price of $17.98/share, the average analyst target is 23.05% higher at $22.12/share. Similarly, WTW has 10.93% upside from the recent share price of $330.00 if the average analyst target price of $366.06/share is reached, and analysts on average are expecting TREX to reach a target price of $72.00/share, which is 10.77% above the recent price of $65.00. Below is a twelve month price history chart comparing the stock performance of PENN, WTW, and TREX:
Below is a summary table of the current analyst target prices discussed above:
Name
Symbol
Recent Price
Avg. Analyst 12-Mo. Target
% Upside to Target
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
VONV
$87.17
$96.37
10.55%
PENN Entertainment Inc
PENN
$17.98
$22.12
23.05%
Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co
WTW
$330.00
$366.06
10.93%
Trex Co Inc
TREX
$65.00
$72.00
10.77%
Are analysts justified in these targets, or overly optimistic about where these stocks will be trading 12 months from now? Do the analysts have a valid justification for their targets, or are they behind the curve on recent company and industry developments? A high price target relative to a stock's trading price can reflect optimism about the future, but can also be a precursor to target price downgrades if the targets were a relic of the past. These are questions that require further investor research.
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The Math Shows VONV Can Go To $96

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted net earnings of $2.33 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.3%. The bottom line increased 3.1% on a year-over-year basis.
The quarter’s results overall benefited from higher commissions, fees, and improved adjusted EBITDAC across both segments, partially offset by higher expenses.
Operational Update
Total revenues were $3.2 billion, up 16% year over year, primarily driven by higher commissions, fees and supplemental, contingent revenues and interest income, premium finance revenues and other income. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Arthur J. Gallagher’s total expenses increased 14.1% year over year to $2.7 billion in the reported quarter due to higher compensation, reimbursements, interest, and amortization.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization and change in estimated acquisition earnout payables (EBITDAC) grew 26% from the prior-year quarter to $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDAC margin expanded 307 basis points year over year to 34.5%
Segmental Results
Brokerage: Revenues of $2.7 billion increased 15.6% year over year on higher commissions, supplemental revenues, contingent revenues, interest income, premium finance revenues and other income. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.7%.
Expenses jumped 8.9% from the year-ago quarter to $2.1 billion due to higher operating, amortization, and depreciation.
Adjusted EBITDAC climbed 27.3% from the year-ago level to $1 billion, and the margin expanded 330 basis points (bps) to 36.4%. Adjusted EBITDAC for the quarter missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5%.
Risk Management: Revenues were up 9.5% year over year to $391.8 million, mainly owing to higher fees and interest income and other income. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5%.
Expenses rose 9.5% from the prior-year period to $376.8 million on higher compensation and reimbursements.
Adjusted EBITDAC improved 12.3% year over year to $82.1 million, and the margin expanded 60 bps to 21%. Adjusted EBITDAC for the quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.3%.
Corporate: EBITDAC was a negative $81.7 million compared with a negative $47.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Financial Update
As of June 30, 2025, total assets were $80.1 billion, up 24.7% from the 2024-end level.
At the second-quarter end, cash and cash equivalents of $14.3 billion decreased 4.6% from the 2024-end level.
As of June 30, 2025, shareholders’ equity increased 14.2% to $23 billion from the level on Dec. 31, 2024.
Acquisition Update
In the quarter under review, Arthur J. Gallagher closed nine acquisitions with estimated annualized revenues of about $290.8 million.
Zacks Rank
Currently, AJG carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Performance of Other Insurance-Brokerage Players
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW delivered second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.86 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8%. The bottom line increased 20% year over year.Willis Towers posted adjusted consolidated revenues of $2.26 billion, which remained flat year over year on a reported basis. Revenues increased 5% on an organic basis and 1% on a constant currency basis. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.
Adjusted operating income was $419 million, which increased 9% year over year. The figure was higher than our estimate of $396.2 million. Margin expanded 150 basis points (bps) to 18.5%.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.72, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%. The bottom line advanced 11% year over year. Consolidated revenues of $6.97 billion improved 12% year over year. The figure rose 4% on an underlying basis. Also, the top line beat the consensus mark by 0.8%. Total operating expenses escalated 12.4% year over year to $5.1 billion, higher than our model estimate of $4.9 billion.
Marsh & McLennan’s adjusted operating income improved 14% year over year to $2.06 billion and beat our estimate of $2.05 billion. Adjusted operating margin of 29.5% increased 50 basis points year over year.
Brown & Brown, Inc.’s BRO second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 1.03 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4%. The bottom line increased 10.8% year over year. Total revenues of $1.3 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.7%. The top line improved 9.1% year over year.
Adjusted EBITDAC was $471 million, up 12.1% year over year. EBITDAC margin expanded 100 basis points (bps) year over year to 36.7%. Our estimate for adjusted EBITDAC was $434.5 million.
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Arthur J. Gallagher Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

The upcoming report from Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.65 per share, indicating an increase of 3.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $2.23 billion, representing a decline of 1.4% year over year.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 0.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Willis Towers Watson metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts expect 'Revenue- Health, Wealth and Career' to come in at $1.18 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -6.5%.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue- Risk and Broking' at $1.04 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +6.6% year over year.
Analysts predict that the 'Revenue- Segment Revenue' will reach $2.22 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -0.8%.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Reimbursable expenses and other' stands at $25.05 million. The estimate suggests a change of +25.2% year over year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Segment Operating Income- Risk and Broking' will likely reach $220.59 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $202.00 million.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Segment Operating Income- Health, Wealth and Career' reaching $284.46 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $276.00 million.
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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW is expected to register an improvement in its bottom line but a decline in the top line when it reports second-quarter 2025 results on July 31, after the closing bell.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTW’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.23 billion, indicating a 1.3% decline from the year-ago reported figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.65 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTW’s second-quarter earnings has moved down 0.3% in the past 30 days. The estimate suggests a year-over-year increase of 3.9%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Willis Towers this time around. This is because a stock needs to have the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). This is not the case, as you can see below.
Earnings ESP: Willis Towers has an Earnings ESP of -3.20%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $2.56 is pegged lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company Price and EPS Surprise
Zacks Rank: Willis Towers carries a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
Factors at Play
Revenues in the second quarter are likely to have benefited from strong performances across all the segments.
Solid client retention, new business and geographic expansion are likely to have aided the Organic revenue growth in Health in the to-be-reported quarter.
Wealth business revenues are likely to have benefited from higher levels of Retirement work in Europe and International, alongside growth in the Investments business due to the success of the LifeSight solution and capital market improvements.
Increased advisory services and product revenues are expected to have favored Career revenues.
Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing segment’s performance is likely to have been aided by increased project and core administration work.
Corporate Risk & Broking is expected to have benefited from higher levels of new business activity and strong client retention globally.
Expenses in the second quarter are likely to have increased, attributable to higher incentive costs and salary expense, losses on professional liability claims and higher non-income-related tax expense, increased consulting and compensation costs related to the Transformation program. We expect the metric to decrease 8.6% to $1.8 billion.
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Willis Towers Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Investors in Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co (Symbol: WTW) saw new options begin trading today, for the September 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the WTW options chain for the new September 19th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $300.00 strike price has a current bid of $7.10. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $300.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $292.90 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of WTW, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $305.37/share today.
Because the $300.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 62%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.37% return on the cash commitment, or 13.50% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co, and highlighting in green where the $300.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $310.00 strike price has a current bid of $9.50. If an investor was to purchase shares of WTW stock at the current price level of $305.37/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $310.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 4.63% if the stock gets called away at the September 19th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if WTW shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing WTW's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $310.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $310.00 strike represents an approximate 2% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 51%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 3.11% boost of extra return to the investor, or 17.74% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 24%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 23%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $305.37) to be 21%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Interesting WTW Put And Call Options For September 19th

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 6/30/25, Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co (Symbol: WTW), and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (Symbol: AQN) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Dillard's Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 on 8/4/25, Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.92 on 7/15/25, and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.065 on 7/15/25. As a percentage of DDS's recent stock price of $409.89, this dividend works out to approximately 0.06%, so look for shares of Dillard's Inc. to trade 0.06% lower — all else being equal — when DDS shares open for trading on 6/30/25. Similarly, investors should look for WTW to open 0.31% lower in price and for AQN to open 1.15% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for DDS, WTW, and AQN, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS):
Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co (Symbol: WTW):
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (Symbol: AQN):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 0.24% for Dillard's Inc., 1.23% for Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co, and 4.59% for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
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In Thursday trading, Dillard's Inc. shares are currently up about 0.6%, Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd Co shares are off about 1.2%, and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp shares are off about 1.2% on the day.
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Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform for SMEs in Australia, offering streamlined insurance solutions and broker support.
Quiver AI Summary
Willis, a WTW business, has launched Zest Insurance, a digital insurance platform designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia. This new platform aims to modernize the insurance purchasing experience for SMEs, which constitute a significant portion of the Australian market with 97% having 20 or fewer employees. Zest Insurance provides a fully digital journey for businesses to obtain, manage, and renew insurance policies online, while also offering tailored industry-specific solutions. The platform is initially available to the administration and support services sector, with plans for future expansion, and policies will be underwritten by Chubb. The initiative seeks to address outdated processes in SME insurance, focusing on convenience, speed, and user-friendly design, while also providing on-demand expert broker support.
Potential Positives
The launch of Zest Insurance addresses the significant market need for a streamlined digital insurance solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, which comprises 97% of businesses in the region.
Zest Insurance differentiates itself by providing industry-specific insurance solutions, ensuring tailored coverage that better meets the diverse needs of different sectors.
The platform combines a fully digital customer journey with on-demand insurance broker support, enhancing user experience and accessibility for business owners.
Exclusively underwritten by Chubb, a reputable leader in insurance, Zest Insurance adds credibility and trust to the offerings, appealing to SMEs seeking reliable insurance solutions.
Potential Negatives
The press release reveals that the Australian SME market has been slower to adopt digital insurance solutions compared to global counterparts, suggesting potential challenges in market penetration and acceptance of Zest Insurance.
Zest Insurance is currently limited to the administration and support services industry, which may restrict its initial market size and growth potential.
The reliance on a single insurer, Chubb, for underwriting could introduce risks related to product diversity and could limit options for customers seeking different coverage solutions.
FAQ
What is Zest Insurance?
Zest Insurance is a digital insurance platform launched by Willis for small and medium enterprises in Australia, offering seamless online insurance solutions.
Who is Zest Insurance designed for?
Zest Insurance is tailored specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Australian market.
What benefits does Zest Insurance offer SMEs?
Zest Insurance provides a fully digital customer journey, industry-specific solutions, user-friendly design, and on-demand insurance broker support.
Which industries will initially have access to Zest Insurance?
The initial offering is for businesses in the administration and support services industry, including bookkeepers and management consultants.
Who underwrites Zest Insurance policies?
Zest Insurance policies for the initial industry offering are exclusively underwritten by Chubb, a leading global insurer.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
$WTW Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $WTW stock 5 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $WTW stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. has traded it 4 times. They made 4 purchases worth up to $95,000 on 04/07, 02/24, 01/28, 01/13 and 0 sales.
REPRESENTATIVE JULIE JOHNSON sold up to $15,000 on 04/07.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
$WTW Insider Trading Activity
$WTW insiders have traded $WTW stock on the open market 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 8 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $WTW stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
CARL AARON HESS (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 10,000 shares for an estimated $3,091,315.
JULIE JARECKE GEBAUER (Pres.-Health, Wealth & Career) sold 1,616 shares for an estimated $547,404
ANDREW JAY KRASNER (Chief Financial Officer) sold 1,600 shares for an estimated $505,200
ALEXIS FABER (Chief Operating Officer) sold 265 shares for an estimated $81,333
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
$WTW Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 351 institutional investors add shares of $WTW stock to their portfolio, and 373 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC removed 514,178 shares (-26.1%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $173,766,455
CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC added 510,565 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $172,545,441
PROFICIO CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC removed 456,884 shares (-99.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $154,403,947
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ removed 391,618 shares (-6.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $132,347,303
BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MA removed 311,081 shares (-16.9%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $105,129,823
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC added 310,878 shares (+462.9%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $105,061,220
CEREDEX VALUE ADVISORS LLC removed 266,418 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $90,035,963
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$WTW Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $WTW in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
Goldman Sachs issued a "Buy" rating on 05/13/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $WTW, check out Quiver Quantitative's $WTW forecast page.
Full Release
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today launches Zest Insurance, a cutting-edge digital insurance platform tailored specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia.
Zest Insurance represents a bold step forward in the digital transformation of SME insurance. It offers a seamless, fast and intuitive online experience backed by expert broker support. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern business owners, Zest Insurance empowers SMEs to purchase, manage and renew their insurance policies entirely online.
James Baum, Head of Pacific, WTW says: “The launch of Zest Insurance comes at a pivotal time for the Australian SME market. With 97% of businesses having 20 or fewer employees, the platform is poised to serve a vast and growing segment of the market. Zest Insurance aims to bridge the gap between traditional insurance models and the digital expectations of modern SME owners.”
Brent Lehmann, Head of Commercial & Affinity, Pacific at Willis, adds: “SMEs are the backbone of the Australian economy, yet many still face outdated, complex processes when it comes to insurance. They increasingly demand convenience, speed and tailored insurance solutions. Zest Insurance is our answer to that challenge, bringing together digital convenience and trusted expertise in one powerful platform. It aims to make purchasing business insurance more straightforward for small business owners.”
The Australian SME market, valued at over AUD 9 billion in gross written premium, has been slower to adopt digital insurance solutions compared to global counterparts. Zest Insurance aims to close that gap by offering:
A fully digital customer journey
– from insurance quote to bind, renewal, and policy management, all conducted online.
Industry-specific insurance solutions
– with one dedicated insurer per industry to ensure tailored coverage to protect businesses.
User-friendly design
– intuitive forms and interfaces built to enhance and simplify the customer experience.
Insurance broker support on demand
– expert advice available when needed, ensuring confidence and clarity.
Zest Insurance will be available initially to businesses in the administration and support services industry, including bookkeepers, payroll services, management and marketing consultants, market research firms and more, with plans to expand industry offerings in future phases. Zest Insurance policies for this first industry will be exclusively underwritten by Chubb, a world leader in insurance.
James adds: “We’ve built Zest Insurance to be more than just a platform. It’s a new way of thinking about SME insurance. It’s about simplicity, transparency and putting the customer first. Together, we’re setting a new standard for SME insurance, starting in Australia.”
For more information, visit:
www.zestinsurance.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.
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Willis Launches Zest Insurance: A Digital Platform for Australia's SME Market

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 17, 2025 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Brown and Brown, Inc. BRO, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG and Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Co. WTW.
Industry: Insurance Brokerage
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2502958/4-stocks-to-watch-from-the-prospering-insurance-brokerage-industry
The Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry is expected to benefit from better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products and global expansion, which, in turn, have been driving revenues. The fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Brown and Brown, Inc., Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Co.. Increased digitization should help the industry improve its basis points, scale and efficiencies.
About the Insurance Brokerage Industry
The Zacks Brokerage Insurance industry comprises companies primarily offering insurance and reinsurance products and services. Insurance brokers serve as intermediaries between clients and insurance providers, act on behalf of their clients and offer advice, keeping in mind clients' interests, against brokerage fees. Their business is directly linked to clients' level of business activity.
Some of these companies also provide risk management, third-party administration and managed healthcare services. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the insurance brokerage market size is projected at $331.96 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach $395.41 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 3.56% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Accelerated digitalization should help in the smooth functioning of the industry.
3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Insurance Brokerage Industry
Increased Demand for Products to Drive Revenues: The operational results of the industry players are dependent on clients' level of business activity, which depends on the extent of economic activity in the industries and markets they serve. Thus, the growth of insurance brokers depends on the demand for insurance products, driven by increased awareness.
Keeping this in mind, industry players are expanding globally, cross-selling products, improving pricing, tightening underwriting standards and designing products that are more appealing to customers and match their risk appetite. Better pricing ensures higher commissions for the industry players.
An increase in the aging population is driving the demand for retirement benefit products, while the rising population of baby boomers and millennials and increasing awareness are boosting the demand for medical insurance, life insurance, accidental insurance and other forms of insurance. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the growing demand and awareness for insurance policies among people boost the growth of the insurance brokerage market.
Mergers and Acquisitions: The insurance brokerage industry is witnessing fast-paced consolidation. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the insurance brokerage market is driven by persistently growing mergers and acquisitions. The industry has been traditionally fragmented, with a number of small players.
One of the factors driving mergers and acquisitions is that companies need to specialize in their businesses. Some other factors driving mergers and acquisitions are the interest of private equity firms in this sector, growing competition and slow organic growth. Per a report by Willis Towers Watson's Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor, companies making M&A deals outperformed the wider market by +1.5 percentage points for acquisitions that are valued more than $100 million completed between January and March 2025.
Increased Adoption of Technology: Insurance brokers are adopting digital tools for improved policy management, claims processing, and better customer interactions. Insurance companies are teaming up with insurtechs firms to accelerate the integration of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and IoT. The increased use of data analytics and AI integration enables brokers to offer personalized services, boost operational efficiency, improve risk assessment, and streamline operations.
Accelerated digitization, robotic process automation, cognitive intelligence and blockchain should help insurers curb operational costs and aid margin expansion. This digital shift is expected to drive premium growth and boost efficiency. Per the Deloitte FSI Predictions article, insurers are likely to generate around $4.7 billion in annual global premiums from AI-related insurance by 2032, yielding a CAGR of nearly 80%. However, expenses associated with such investments increase costs and, in turn, the expense ratio.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bleak Prospects
The Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry is housed within the broader Zacks Finance sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #188, which places it in the bottom 23% of more than 245 Zacks industries.
The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, reflects dull near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry's positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a negative earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts have been losing confidence in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry's earnings estimate has declined 0.9% for 2025 in a year.
Before we present a few securities and exchange stocks worth considering for your portfolio, let's take a look at the industry's recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms Sector and Outperforms S&P 500
The Insurance Brokerage industry has underperformed its sector but outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 Composite over the past year. The stocks in this industry have collectively returned 16.3% in a year compared with the Finance sector's growth of 18.4% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's appreciation of 9.2% over the same period.
Current Valuation
On the basis of a trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B), commonly used for valuing insurance stocks, the industry is currently trading at 6.09X compared with the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's 8.05X and the sector's 4.11X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 7.91X, as low as 6.05X and at the median of 7.20X.
4 Insurance Brokerage Stocks to Focus On
We are presenting four stocks the space currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Brown & Brown: BRO, with a market capitalization of $34.74 billion and headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, markets and sells insurance products and services primarily in the United States, as well as in London, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. New businesses, better customer retention, premium rate increases across the majority of business lines, strategic acquisitions and a strong financial position should continue to drive growth for this insurer.
Earnings of Brown & Brown have grown 21.5% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 15.2%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 10%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates an 8.5% and 8.6% year-over-year increase, respectively. BRO has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average being 6.35%. The stock has gained 15.9% over the past year.
Marsh & McLennan Companies: New York-based Marsh & McLennan, with a market capitalization of $107.10 billion, provides advice and solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy and people worldwide. This insurance broker is well-positioned to grow on significant investments and acquisitions made within its operating units, product launches, enhanced digital capabilities and new businesses.
Earnings of Marsh & McLennan have grown 13.4% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 8.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates an 8.8% and 8.3% year-over-year increase, respectively. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 0.1% north in the past 60 days. This insurance broker delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.57%, on average. The stock has gained 2.8% over the past year.
Arthur J. Gallagher: Headquartered in Itasca, IL, Arthur J. Gallagher, with a market capitalization of $81.07 billion, is the world's largest property/casualty third-party claims administrator and the fourth largest among insurance brokers (based on revenues). AJG is poised to benefit from the growing contribution of its Brokerage and Risk Management segments. This, in turn, is driving organic revenues.
Given the number and size of its non-U.S. acquisitions, this insurer expects an increase in international contribution to total revenues. New business production and retention bode well for consistent growth. AJG expects organic growth in the range of 6% to 8% both in the Risk Management and Brokerage segments for 2025.
Earnings of Arthur J. Gallagher have grown 20.4% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 15.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates a 9.4% and 22.5% year-over-year increase, respectively. This insurance broker has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and matched in one, the average being 2.29%. The stock has gained 21.3% over the past year.
Willis Towers Watson: Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers, with a market capitalization of $29.38 billion, is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Growing healthcare premiums, increased consulting work and software sales, strategic buyouts and effective capital deployment bode well for growth. Willis Towers' growth strategy focuses on core opportunities with the highest growth and returns. This insurer innovated and developed its offerings in markets and boosted its abilities in faster-growth markets.
Earnings for this insurance broker have grown 9.4% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 7.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates a year-over-year increase of 14.1%. WTW has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average being 5.12%. The stock has gained 15.6% over the past year.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Brown and Brown, Marsh & McLennan, Arthur J. Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson Public

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The Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry is expected to benefit from better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products and global expansion, which, in turn, have been driving revenues. The fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Brown and Brown, Inc. BRO, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG and Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company WTW. Increased digitization should help the industry improve its basis points, scale and efficiencies.
About the Insurance Brokerage Industry
The Zacks Brokerage Insurance industry comprises companies primarily offering insurance and reinsurance products and services. Insurance brokers serve as intermediaries between clients and insurance providers, act on behalf of their clients and offer advice, keeping in mind clients' interests, against brokerage fees. Their business is directly linked to clients’ level of business activity. Some of these companies also provide risk management, third-party administration and managed healthcare services. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the insurance brokerage market size is projected at $331.96 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach $395.41 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 3.56% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Accelerated digitalization should help in the smooth functioning of the industry.
3 Trends Shaping the Future of the Insurance Brokerage Industry
Increased Demand for Products to Drive Revenues: The operational results of the industry players are dependent on clients’ level of business activity, which depends on the extent of economic activity in the industries and markets they serve. Thus, the growth of insurance brokers depends on the demand for insurance products, driven by increased awareness. Keeping this in mind, industry players are expanding globally, cross-selling products, improving pricing, tightening underwriting standards and designing products that are more appealing to customers and match their risk appetite. Better pricing ensures higher commissions for the industry players.
An increase in the aging population is driving the demand for retirement benefit products, while the rising population of baby boomers and millennials and increasing awareness are boosting the demand for medical insurance, life insurance, accidental insurance and other forms of insurance. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the growing demand and awareness for insurance policies among people boost the growth of the insurance brokerage market.
Mergers and Acquisitions: The insurance brokerage industry is witnessing fast-paced consolidation. Per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the insurance brokerage market is driven by persistently growing mergers and acquisitions. The industry has been traditionally fragmented, with a number of small players. One of the factors driving mergers and acquisitions is that companies need to specialize in their businesses. Some other factors driving mergers and acquisitions are the interest of private equity firms in this sector, growing competition and slow organic growth. Per a report by Willis Towers Watson’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor, companies making M&A deals outperformed the wider market by +1.5 percentage points for acquisitions that are valued more than $100 million completed between January and March 2025.
Increased Adoption of Technology: Insurance brokers are adopting digital tools for improved policy management, claims processing, and better customer interactions. Insurance companies are teaming up with insurtechs firms to accelerate the integration of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and IoT. The increased use of data analytics and AI integration enables brokers to offer personalized services, boost operational efficiency, improve risk assessment, and streamline operations.
Accelerated digitization, robotic process automation, cognitive intelligence and blockchain should help insurers curb operational costs and aid margin expansion. This digital shift is expected to drive premium growth and boost efficiency. Per the Deloitte FSI Predictions article, insurers are likely to generate around $4.7 billion in annual global premiums from AI-related insurance by 2032, yielding a CAGR of nearly 80%. However, expenses associated with such investments increase costs and, in turn, the expense ratio.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bleak Prospects
The Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry is housed within the broader Zacks Finance sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #188, which places it in the bottom 23% of more than 245 Zacks industries.
The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, reflects dull near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a negative earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts have been losing confidence in this group’s earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimate has declined 0.9% for 2025 in a year.
Before we present a few securities and exchange stocks worth considering for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Underperforms Sector and Outperforms S&P 500
The Insurance Brokerage industry has underperformed its sector but outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 Composite over the past year. The stocks in this industry have collectively returned 16.3% in a year compared with the Finance sector’s growth of 18.4% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s appreciation of 9.2% over the same period.
One-Year Price Performance
Current Valuation
On the basis of a trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B), commonly used for valuing insurance stocks, the industry is currently trading at 6.09X compared with the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s 8.05X and the sector’s 4.11X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 7.91X, as low as 6.05X and at the median of 7.20X.
Trailing 12-Month Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio
Trailing 12-Month Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio
4 Insurance Brokerage Stocks to Focus On
We are presenting four stocks the space currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Brown & Brown: BRO, with a market capitalization of $34.74 billion and headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, markets and sells insurance products and services primarily in the United States, as well as in London, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. New businesses, better customer retention, premium rate increases across the majority of business lines, strategic acquisitions and a strong financial position should continue to drive growth for this insurer.
Earnings of Brown & Brown have grown 21.5% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 15.2%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 10%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates an 8.5% and 8.6% year-over-year increase, respectively. BRO has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average being 6.35%. The stock has gained 15.9% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: BRO
Marsh & McLennan Companies: New York-based Marsh & McLennan, with a market capitalization of $107.10 billion, provides advice and solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy and people worldwide. This insurance broker is well-positioned to grow on significant investments and acquisitions made within its operating units, product launches, enhanced digital capabilities and new businesses.
Earnings of Marsh & McLennan have grown 13.4% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 8.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates an 8.8% and 8.3% year-over-year increase, respectively. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 0.1% north in the past 60 days. This insurance broker delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.57%, on average. The stock has gained 2.8% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: MMC
Arthur J. Gallagher: Headquartered in Itasca, IL, Arthur J. Gallagher, with a market capitalization of $81.07 billion, is the world’s largest property/casualty third-party claims administrator and the fourth largest among insurance brokers (based on revenues). AJG is poised to benefit from the growing contribution of its Brokerage and Risk Management segments. This, in turn, is driving organic revenues. Given the number and size of its non-U.S. acquisitions, this insurer expects an increase in international contribution to total revenues. New business production and retention bode well for consistent growth. AJG expects organic growth in the range of 6% to 8% both in the Risk Management and Brokerage segments for 2025.
Earnings of Arthur J. Gallagher have grown 20.4% in the past five years, better than the industry average of 15.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates a 9.4% and 22.5% year-over-year increase, respectively. This insurance broker has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and matched in one, the average being 2.29%. The stock has gained 21.3% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: AJG
Willis Towers Watson: Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers, with a market capitalization of $29.38 billion, is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Growing healthcare premiums, increased consulting work and software sales, strategic buyouts and effective capital deployment bode well for growth. Willis Towers’ growth strategy focuses on core opportunities with the highest growth and returns. This insurer innovated and developed its offerings in markets and boosted its abilities in faster-growth markets.
Earnings for this insurance broker have grown 9.4% in the past five years. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is 7.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings indicates a year-over-year increase of 14.1%. WTW has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average being 5.12%. The stock has gained 15.6% over the past year.
Price and Consensus: WTW
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