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WTW commits $625 million to AI as insurance broker bets on automation
Willis Towers Watson, a global insurance broker, is investing $625 million in AI capabilities. The firm reported Q2 broking margins rising as it accelerates automation of underwriting and risk assessment workflows across its enterprise.
WHY IT MATTERS
Major insurance player betting capital scale on AI signals industry-wide shift from consulting-heavy manual underwriting to automated risk pricing; expect margin pressure on competitors without comparable AI infrastructure.