In this podcast, Martha Winslow, Publisher of Towers Watson’s Emphasis, discusses findings from the recent readership survey and describes how articles in the current issue help insurers and financial institutions understand the significant political, cultural and regulatory changes they face.

Global, United States March 29, 2012 Insurance Consulting, Insurance Industry M&A Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Towers Watson Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) expert, Mark Dundee, provides an overview of key QDRO plan sponsor issues today and offers his perspective for what employers can expect in the future.

Global, United States March 15, 2012 Retirement

Towers Watson Investment experts discuss the challenges faced in establishing private equity benchmarks and provide recommendations for best performance.

Global, United States March 05, 2012 Investment

Towers Watson workforce planning consultants share advice about workforce planning strategies and tactics for IT.

Global, United States February 29, 2012 HR and Talent Management Technology, HR Function Effectiveness, Talent Management and Organization Alignment

Towers Watson merger and acquisition experts discuss the people-related implications of joint venture transactions, and the ways JV partners’ HR functions can help boost the chances of deal success.

Global, United States February 02, 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions

In his book intended primarily for plan sponsors, investment advisors and experienced participants, Mark Warshawsky offers practical ideas relevant to the design of retirement plan features, innovative insurance products and better public policy.

United States December 21, 2011 Investment, Retirement

In this podcast, Martha Winslow, Publisher of Towers Watson’s Emphasis, reflects on how the New Year is a time to assess how to manage risks we may face during the coming months.

Global, United States December 07, 2011 Insurance Consulting, Risk Management

Four Towers Watson international consultants discuss the challenges of providing competitive benefits to workers in small overseas operations.

Global, United States December 02, 2011 International Consulting

Two Towers Watson experts look at the challenges associated with spin-offs and the steps organizations can take to minimize the risks and maximize the chances of success for these types of transactions.

Global, United States October 13, 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions

In this podcast, Martha Winslow, Publisher of Towers Watson’s Emphasis, examines how innovation keeps any market fresh and new. She explains how articles in this issue are offering tangible proof of how change is invigorating the insurance and investment businesses.

Global, United States October 05, 2011 Insurance Consulting, Retirement, Risk Management, Talent Management and Organization Alignment

Three Towers Watson consultants discuss how some U.S. employers are helping retirees get cost-effective health care coverage without compromising quality or choice.

Global, United States October 05, 2011 Health and Group Benefits, Retirement

Towers Watson experts look at the advantages of sustainable global health strategies and the steps companies must take to build them.

Global, United States October 05, 2011 Health and Group Benefits

Adam Levine, Towers Watson Investment Services senior consultant discusses asset allocation for nonprofits, the subject of the company's most recent white paper, "Articulating Risk Helps You Achieve Your Mission."

Global, United States September 13, 2011 Investment

In this podcast, Martha Winslow, Publisher of Towers Watson’s Emphasis, examines the theme of growth that threads through the summer 2011 issue. Like the finely weaved silk tapestry on the cover, growth threads through all parts of the insurance market. Its promise is reflected in the reinsurance sector, areas including Asia and Latin America and the use of new tools including predictive modeling.

Global, United States June 29, 2011 Insurance Industry M&A Consulting, Risk Management

With merger and acquisition activity across borders heating up, four Towers Watson experts look at the state of M&A in North America.

Global, United States June 22, 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions

Winning the shareholder vote, without losing the election, featuring Doug Friske, Olivia Wakefield and James Kroll.

Global, United States April 22, 2011 Executive Compensation

Towers Watson's Mark Flavin discusses the attributes of an effective sales compensation model -- what it should accomplish and what to keep in mind during development, including factors unique to the sales force.

Global, United States March 07, 2011 Executive Compensation

This podcast, featuring Matt Lucy of Towers Watson, explores the key rewards issues sales teams are facing coming out of the recession, and how companies are protecting their top talent from going to a competitor.

Global, United States March 07, 2011 Sales Effectiveness and Rewards

Preparing for the Say-on-Pay era in executive compensation, featuring Towers Watson's Doug Friske, Steve Seelig and Gerry McGrath.

Global, United States March 07, 2011 Executive Compensation

Brian Stoll, senior consultant and leader of Towers Watson's property & casualty predictive modeling practice in the Americas, discusses predictive modeling, and the company's predictive modeling software, Pretium.

Global, United States March 07, 2011 Insurance Consulting, Risk Management, Software Solutions