The Willis defense initiative has launched globally, bringing together risk and advisory services for defense and security organizations. The platform is led by Jennifer Caldarella, global defence lead at Willis, a WTW business.

Key Takeaways

  • The initiative coordinates expertise across Willis specialties and geographies.
  • Services span insurance-related risk transfer, cyber security, operational resilience and capital advisory.

What the Willis defense initiative offers

The initiative gives clients access to expertise in risk transfer, advisory and analytics, as well as cyber and data security, crisis management, claims and risk engineering.

It also covers operational resilience, workforce risk, and capital and transaction advisory. The company described the initiative as a coordinated global platform rather than announcing a single new insurance product.

Why Willis is focusing on the sector

Willis said defense organizations face interconnected risks as investment grows, including technology transformation, cyber threats, regulatory complexity and long delivery timelines. Caldarella said the challenge is not only where to invest, but also how to manage risks that can delay progress or undermine outcomes.

The company cited nearly $2.9 trillion in global military expenditure in 2025 and said major US defense acquisition programs take more than 12 years on average to deliver an initial capability. It also identified constrained insurance capacity and emerging technologies, including drones and autonomous maritime systems, as areas relevant to the sector.

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