Willis Towers Watson completes actuarial acquisition
Willis Towers Watson is looking to expand its service offering after completing its acquisition of Russell Investments’ Australian actuarial practice.
The company said the acquisition had seen the Willis Towers Watson’s Retirement team significantly expanded with the arrival of 22 consultants based in Sydney and Melbourne.
It said that, between them, the consultants brought more than 50 clients across the gamut of sectors – corporate, government, master trust and industry funds.
Commenting on the acquisition completion, Willis Towers Watson Retirement business head, Brad Jeffrey said the new team members would provide a wider and deeper range of expertise and experience.
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