Willis Research Network (WRN)

Mission

The WRN is a subsidiary of Willis Group, the global insurance and reinsurance broker. Sometimes WRN supports government natural catastrophe schemes that protect national populations: Turkey, Taiwan, Algeria, and Romania are four examples. In fact Willis arranges protection for around US$5 trillion of exposed risk every year. The company employs around 20,000 people worldwide and many of them help evaluate risk and analyse ways of sharing it at local and global levels. The team includes meteorologists, seismologists, hydrologists, engineers, actuaries, statisticians and many other specialists.

By investing in long-term, breakthrough scientific research and advanced technologies, and creating synergies between industry and academia, the WRN is able to tackle these challenges and prepare for future risks.