Daniel Bannister

Jan 8, 2025 | mondaq.com | Daniel Bannister

At WTW, we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital that make your organization more resilient, motivate your workforce, and maximize performance. We work shoulder to shoulder with you, bringing diverse points of view and a deep commitment to your success. By challenging one another, we achieve breakthroughs because only the best ideas survive. The result?

Aug 2, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katherine Latham |Daniel Bannister |Elizabeth Doocey |Scott St George

Wildfires cause catastrophic damage and pose a recurring threat in many parts of the world. Recent months have seen towns across Canada evacuated as fires have continued to affect various regions1 . In Europe, the emergency services are preparing for another busy summer after fires cause devastation in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece in 20232. In Asia, this year has already seen serious wildfires in countries including Bangladesh and Nepal3 .

Jul 4, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katie Latham |Aimee Colgate |Daniel Bannister

Fierce windstorms continue to impact organizations globally, highlighting the crucial need for businesses to measure risk meticulously. By doing so, they can implement effective strategies to mitigate their risk exposures. Windstorms are set to cause huge damage once again in 2024. February's Tropical Cyclone Djoungou 1, with windspeeds exceeding 135mph in the Indian Ocean, largely missed major land masses, but other systems have proved more deadly.

Dec 11, 2023 | mondaq.com | Katherine Latham |Aimee Colgate |Daniel Bannister |Elizabeth Doocey

Unprecedented wildfire seasons have devastated properties and ecosystems from Europe to Canada in recent months. As wildfire becomes a global peril of increasing concern, our report explores causes, evolving risks, and solutions for site-specific resilience. Wildfires dominate headlines, wreaking havoc on properties, health, and ecosystems. In recent months, unprecedented wildfire seasons have left a trail of devastation from southern Europe to northern Canada.

Sep 20, 2023 | mondaq.com | Daniel Bannister |James Dalziel

Hailstorms pose a significant risk to exposed assets, necessitating accurate estimates for insurance pricing and risk mitigation. Severe thunderstorms with intense updraft cores create an ideal setting for the formation of large hail. These storms draw moisture from the lower troposphere and carry it to altitudes with sub-freezing temperatures, supporting ice particle formation and hail growth.