Willis Towers Watson PLC.
- WTW · Nasdaq
- Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service
- London England, X0
- 47,000 employees
- CIK 0001140536
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2025$9.7B-2.2% vs FY2024Operating margin23.0%Operating income $2.2BEmployees47,000As of February 25, 2026Next earningsJanuary 28, 2027AnnouncedLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled November 3, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedNovember 3, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Carl Hess WTW’s Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-29
- Carl Aaron Hess Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-08-17
- Andrew Jay Krasner Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-08-17
- Andrew J. Krasner Chief Financial Officer 10-K, 2026-02-25
- Alexis Faber Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-08-12
- Lucy Clarke President of Risk & Broking 4, 2026-07-17
What leadership is saying
“WTW delivered another quarter of solid results in the face of a volatile market environment, reflecting the strength and resilience of our business”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 29, 2026
Willis Towers Watson PLC is a U.S. public company in insurance agents, brokers & service (SIC 6411), headquartered in London England, X0. It trades as WTW on Nasdaq. Revenue was $9.7B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -2.2% from the year before. It reported about 47,000 employees. Carl Hess is WTW’s Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.7B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $9.9B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $9.5B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $8.9B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $9.0B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| Operating income | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $627M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.4B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.2B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $2.2B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | -$98.0M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.1B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.0B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $4.2B 10-K, 2024-02-22 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Hess CEO at WTW | WTW’s Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-29 |
| Carl Aaron Hess | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Andrew Jay Krasner | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Andrew Krasner | Board member (per proxy) bio: CFO | DEF 14A, 2026-03-27 |
| Andrew J. Krasner | Chief Financial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Alexis Faber Chief Operating Officer, WTW | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-08-12 |
| Lucy Clarke WTW | Willis, Willis Re | President of Risk & Broking | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Kristy D. Banas Global Chief Human Resources Officer; and Corporate Marketing and Communications | Chief Human Resources Officer | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Julie Gebauer | Board member (per proxy) bio: President, HWC | DEF 14A, 2026-03-27 |
| Julie J. Gebauer | President of Health, Wealth and Career | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Julie Jarecke Gebauer | Pres.-Health, Wealth & Career | 4, 2026-08-17 |
| Matthew Furman General Counsel at Willis Towers Watson | General Counsel | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Joseph Stephen Kurpis | PAO and Controller | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Anne Pullum | Co-Head of Corporate Dev. | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Imran Ahmed Qureshi | Global Head of Geographies | 4, 2026-07-17 |
| Paul Reilly | Board member (per proxy) bio: non-Executive Chair | DEF 14A, 2026-03-27 |
What Willis Towers Watson PLC does
WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Utilizing the global view and local expertise of our approximately 47,000 colleagues serving more than 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen strategies, enhance resilience, motivate workforces and maximize performance. 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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 92.2 million (as of October 26, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $29.9B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 25, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 20, 2026 (filed March 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 27, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Philadelphia, PA) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | Alexis Faber Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 730 | $250K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 | Lucy Clarke President of Risk & Broking | Buy | 1,896 | $499K | Form 4, May 6, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Carl Aaron Hess Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 2,000 | $510K | Form 4, May 5, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | Matthew Furman General Counsel | Sale | 3,000 | $912K | Form 4, March 5, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 | Lucy Clarke President of Risk & Broking | Buy | 3,500 | $997K | Form 4, February 17, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 | Michael P. Hammond Director | Buy | 241 | $67K | Form 4, February 13, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-21
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-27
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-09
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-22
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-12-16
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Willis Towers Watson PLC
- What does Willis Towers Watson PLC do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Utilizing the global view and local expertise of our approximately 47,000 colleagues serving more than 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen strategies, enhance resilience, motivate workforces and maximize performance. 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."
- What is Willis Towers Watson PLC's revenue?
- $9.7B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- Is Willis Towers Watson PLC profitable?
- Willis Towers Watson PLC reported net income of $1.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Willis Towers Watson PLC have?
- About 47,000 as of February 25, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Willis Towers Watson PLC?
- Carl Hess, WTW’s Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 29, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Willis Towers Watson PLC?
- Andrew Jay Krasner, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 17, 2026.
- Where is Willis Towers Watson PLC headquartered?
- London England, X0.
- What is Willis Towers Watson PLC's stock ticker?
- WTW on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Willis Towers Watson PLC in?
- Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service, SIC code 6411.
- What is Willis Towers Watson PLC's website?
- wtwco.com. Investor relations: https://investors.wtwco.com/.
- When does Willis Towers Watson PLC report earnings next?
- January 28, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Willis Towers Watson PLC a public company?
- Yes. Willis Towers Watson PLC files with the SEC under CIK 0001140536 and trades as WTW.
- Who audits Willis Towers Watson PLC?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Philadelphia, PA, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Willis Towers Watson PLC are outstanding?
- 92.2 million shares as of October 26, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- What is Willis Towers Watson PLC's public float?
- $29.9B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- How many business segments does Willis Towers Watson PLC report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- When is Willis Towers Watson PLC's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 20, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 27, 2026.
- Have Willis Towers Watson PLC insiders traded stock recently?
- Since February 12, 2026, officers and directors reported 2 open-market sales worth about $1.2M and 4 purchases worth about $2.1M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Alexis Faber (Chief Operating Officer) sold 730 shares on August 10, 2026.