Blogger Archives: Guest Blogger

I of the Storm: How to Prepare for Protesters

by Guest Blogger, May 14, 2012 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control, Featured

Big events and recent successes invite protesters--is your business prepared for the violence or damage that might ensue? Guest blogger Kevin C. Wilkes, Willis VP and Risk Control / Security Practice Leader, discusses the risks and how to prepare for them. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Crisis Communications and the “It’ll Never Happen to Me” Strategy

by Guest Blogger, May 4, 2012 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control, Featured

Having a crisis communications plan could be critical to your company's balance sheet. Guest blogger Jeffrey Seibert of Willis' Strategic Outcomes Practice explains how to tell if yours is ready. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Protecting Your Fine Art

by Guest Blogger, May 3, 2012 | Posted in Claim & Risk Control, Featured, Personal Insurance

Helpful pointers for insuring and caring for your fine art, by guest blogger Sharon Kimmel, Quality Assurance & Compliance Officer for Willis Personal Lines. Continue reading → Continue reading →

RIMS Panel: The ABCs of the Asian Insurance Market

by Guest Blogger, April 17, 2012 | Posted in Asia

Soon 39% of the world economy will be in the Asia Pacific region. Roger Wilkinson, Willis International's Chairman & CEO-Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa provides an overview of the insurance marketplace and the trends and issues that are shaping it. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Insuring the Titanic

by Guest Blogger, April 13, 2012 | Posted in Marine

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic. As the broker of the ill-fated ship, Willis has a unique perspective on one of the insurance world’s largest losses--shared by guest blogger Rachel Wilkinson of Willis Marine. Continue reading → Continue reading →

U.S. Personal Lines Insurance Premiums up by 6% in 2012

by Guest Blogger, April 3, 2012 | Posted in Personal Insurance

Why we predict personal insurance premiums will increase 5%-6%, by guest blogger Sharon Kimmel, Quality Assurance & Compliance Officer for Willis Personal Lines. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Employer Survey Shows Worksite Wellness is Alive and Well

by Guest Blogger, April 2, 2012 | Posted in Employee Benefits / Human Resources, Health Care

This year's Health and Productivity Survey found employers continue to work toward achieving high levels of sustained engagement in their worksite wellness programs. Guest blogger Jennifer Price, Health Outcomes Consultant in Willis' Human Capital Practice, discusses the survey results. Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Big Bang for the Insurance Industry?

by Guest Blogger, March 26, 2012 | Posted in Placement

Algorithms might be the only way forward for the insurance industry, writes Jonathan Prinn, COO of Willis Global Placement. That's why we developed WillPLACE. Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Social Media Revolution After Tohoku

by Guest Blogger, March 12, 2012 | Posted in Asia, Reinsurance

Guest blogger Nigel Davis describes how Willis' Global Analytics tool uses social media as an information source during catastrophes like the 2011 Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear threat. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Willis Health Care Reform Survey: What Employers Think

by Guest Blogger, March 8, 2012 | Posted in Employee Benefits / Human Resources, Health Care

We surveyed more than 2,300 employers in a wide range business sizes, industries, and geographic regions about their preparations for Health Care Reform. Guest blogger Jay M. Kirschbaum, practice leader of Willis Human Capital Practice’s National Legal and Research Group, discusses the results. Continue reading → Continue reading →