Willis Towers Watson senior leaders recognized for their achievements in commercial insurance and risk management

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 04, 2017 -- Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced that Alice Underwood and Mary O’Connor have been named “Women to Watch” by the Business Insurance CLM Women to Watch recognition program. The 12th annual Women to Watch awards honor professionals doing outstanding work in risk management and commercial insurance. Recipients are recognized for their leadership, accomplishments and commitment to the advancement of women and diversity in the insurance industry.  

Based in New York, Underwood is the global leader of the company’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business, where she leads a team of 1,200 colleagues operating in 35 markets worldwide. She is responsible for strategy and business development to position Willis Towers Watson as the leading consultancy and technology solution provider for the insurance industry. In addition, Underwood is a Ph.D. mathematician, a recognized leader in the actuarial profession and sought after speaker across the insurance industry. 

Based in London, O’Connor is the head of Client, Industry and Business Development in Great Britain, where she is responsible for the company’s integrated client business model to ensure clients can access the full breadth of Willis Towers Watson services and solutions. O’Connor also serves as the global leader of the company’s Financial Institutions Industry, which delivers risk and human capital solutions to banks, asset managers, insurers and FinTech companies. She is a dual-qualified U.S. and U.K. attorney and previously served as a senior regulator at the U.K. Financial Services Authority.

“We’re delighted to see Alice and Mary receive this prestigious award. Alice’s background in reinsurance and risk management combined with her analytics and actuarial expertise offers a wealth of benefits to our clients. Additionally, she is a role model across the industry, committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment,” said Carl Hess, head of Investment, Risk and Reinsurance, Willis Towers Watson.

“Mary has great and quite unique experience over governance and business leadership roles and a proven track record in building superior value propositions, such as within financial institutions. She understands her colleagues’ capabilities and her clients’ needs and is a great mentor for others in the industry,” added Nicolas Aubert, head of Great Britain, Willis Towers Watson.

Both Underwood and O’Connor will be profiled in the December issue of Business Insurance, a leading industry news magazine and website reporting on the commercial insurance and risk management industry. CLM Alliance (the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance) is the largest professional association in the insurance industry.

About Willis Towers Watson

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 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. 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. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

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