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Cost of new drug development is key concern for life science as focus shifts to repurposing

Cost of new drug development is key concern for life science as focus shifts to repurposing 150 150 Haggie Partners

63% of life science companies believe the high cost of new drug development is among the emerging themes that will have the greatest negative impact on the sector in the…

Business interruption is top risk hindering the success of food and drink companies

Business interruption is top risk hindering the success of food and drink companies 150 150 Haggie Partners

Almost half of food and drink companies (48%) said that business interruption was the biggest internal risk to their success, closely followed by supply chain risk (40%). That’s according to…

Losses from “grey zone” action prompt preparedness, as companies expand political risk management capabilities

Losses from “grey zone” action prompt preparedness, as companies expand political risk management capabilities 150 150 Haggie Partners

After a year in which nearly a fifth of companies reported having to restate earnings due to geopolitical events, , companies saw another difficult year in 2024, with 69 percent…

Continued prudence in M&A activity forecasted in WTW’s Global Transactional Risks Review and Outlook

Continued prudence in M&A activity forecasted in WTW’s Global Transactional Risks Review and Outlook 150 150 Haggie Partners

According to the Global Transactional Risks Review and Outlook from WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, “adaptation” might best describe last year’s global M&A insurance…

WTW boosts global cyber facility with increased capacity and broader coverage options

WTW boosts global cyber facility with increased capacity and broader coverage options 150 150 Haggie Partners

WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company today announces strategic enhancements to its global cyber facility. Following a successful launch in January 2023, WTW’s CyXS facility,…

Energy market conditions creating “story of two halves” with widening desirability gulf, according to latest WTW Energy Market Review

Energy market conditions creating “story of two halves” with widening desirability gulf, according to latest WTW Energy Market Review 150 150 Haggie Partners

The energy insurance market has provided some much-needed stability amidst a period of turbulent geopolitics and economic instability. While power dynamics sway decisively in favour of buyers, a deeper examination…

Optimism despite disruptive forces in retail sector: WTW’s Global Retail Survey

Optimism despite disruptive forces in retail sector: WTW’s Global Retail Survey 150 150 Haggie Partners

Retailers are optimistic about their prospects and the future of physical stores. But they face growing risks in a highly challenging and complex market, driven by disruptive forces such as…

WTW appoints Anthony Borgman as Head of Affinity, GB

WTW appoints Anthony Borgman as Head of Affinity, GB 150 150 Haggie Partners

WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company (NASDAQ: WTW) today announces the appointment of Anthony Borgman, who will assume the newly created role of Head of Affinity Great…

Risky Business: Optimism among investors is growing but the road to recovery is paved with challenges according to WTW’s Global Real Estate survey

Risky Business: Optimism among investors is growing but the road to recovery is paved with challenges according to WTW’s Global Real Estate survey 150 150 Haggie Partners

Investor confidence in the once steady real estate sector has been shaken. A shift in the demand for office and retail space, coupled with inflation and a rise in interest…

The New Normal: $100 Billion in Insured Nat Cat Damages

The New Normal: $100 Billion in Insured Nat Cat Damages 150 150 Haggie Partners

For the fourth consecutive year 2023 saw a global insured loss exceeding US$100 billion, however  with a total economic loss surpassing US$350 billion, it has become clear that the protection…