WTW Buys Newfront To Fuse AI With Global Insurance Muscle

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Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd. (NASDAQ:WTW), branded as WTW, is expanding its presence in tech-enabled insurance and workplace benefits, announcing two acquisitions that aim to enhance its middle-...

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