Willis Towers Watson and Aon reach agreement on Chief Financial Officer dispute

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 04, 2017 -- Willis Towers Watson and Aon have resolved their dispute regarding the hiring of Michael “Mike” J. Burwell as the new Chief Financial Officer of Willis Towers Watson. The lawsuits pending in the federal courts in Michigan and Illinois have both been dismissed.  The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.

Mike’s employment as Chief Financial Officer began on Monday, October 2, 2017.

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