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Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs

Digital Transformation

Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs

Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk

Physical Security

Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk

Leah Mooney has been appointed Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk at Willis, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

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WTW links Radar with Databricks to speed insurer data

WTW links Radar with Databricks to speed insurer data

WTW links its Radar platform with Databricks to cut insurer data turnaround to minutes and tighten governance on pricing and analytics work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Microsoft expands AI security capabilities amid rising cyber threats

Zero Trust Security

Microsoft expands AI security capabilities amid rising cyber threats

To mitigate escalating cyber threats, Microsoft announces advanced AI security tools, including the transformative Security Copilot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Moneyhub named in 2023 top 100 global fintech startups

Moneyhub named in 2023 top 100 global fintech startups

Bristol's Moneyhub is ranked among the top 100 'most promising' fintech start-ups globally for 2023 by CBInsights.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Willis Towers Watson says the biggest cyber risks right now are your employees

Risk & Compliance

Willis Towers Watson says the biggest cyber risks right now are your employees

Businesses should focus more on employees and company culture as they manage their cyber risks before they get too bogged down in the technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017

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Willis urges data centre buyers to trim excess cover

Disaster Recovery

Willis urges data centre buyers to trim excess cover

Rising AI-driven data centre build-outs are prompting owners to rethink costly insurance towers and focus on actual exposure instead.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses

Ransomware losses and third-party risks are testing policy limits as Willis data show most breach costs are still covered.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability

Risk & Compliance

QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability

QBE appoints Reuben Lee as Asia transactional liability lead, creating its first regional underwriting role to drive M&A insurance growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026