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Willis expands its international property facility with up to USD 60 million ‘Follow’ capacity per placement

Willis expands international property facility to offer up to $60 million in follow capacity per placement, enhancing competitive insurance solutions globally.

By Priya Menon
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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) announces the expansion of its international property facility, now providing up to $60 million follow capacity per placement supported by the Neuron algorithmic digital platform. The facility covers diverse regions including Europe, Asia, and Canada, and targets multiple sectors such as airports, leisure, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tech, and transportation. This enhancement aims to deliver faster, more competitive insurance coverages with harmonized terms.

Willis expands its international property facility with up to USD 60 million ‘Follow’ capacity per placement
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Key Points

  • Expansion increases follow capacity to $60 million, boosting competitive quoting for clients.
  • Use of Neuron digital platform streamlines placement and enables algorithmic trading capabilities.
  • Coverage spans multiple international territories and various industry sectors including infrastructure and technology.

LONDON, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today announced the expansion of its international property facility, now able to offer up to USD 60 million of follow capacity per placement. The facility’s expanded lead panel of Lloyd’s syndicates is able to quote competitively across a range of primary and excess layers.

The automatic follow capacity, which is supported by Willis’ algorithmic digital platform Neuron, has also expanded with new markets. The territories are specifically focused internationally, covering Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada, with appetite for risks such as airports, leisure and hospitality, industrial sites, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tech and transportation.

Edward Day, head of international property, Willis direct and facultative, said: “Since launching the facility in 2024, we’ve seen strong, positive engagement from the market. Our clients benefit from a streamlined placement approach, powered by our algorithmic digital trading platform Neuron, that’s particularly useful for creating competitive alternative options or completing placements and filling gaps in layered programmes. We’ve now expanded the facility, increasing its capacity, allowing for competitive quotes and ensuring harmonised terms and conditions. This enhanced international property facility allows clients to get the coverage they need more quickly and efficiently, at the most competitive terms available.” 

About WTW 
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. 

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Risks

  • Dependence on continued engagement from lead Lloyd's syndicates to maintain competitive terms.
  • Potential integration challenges with digital platform affecting operational efficiency.
  • Exposure to diversified international markets subject to geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

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