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Is WTW a Quiet Contender Among the UK’s Most Reliable Dividend Stocks?

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) is included among the Top 10 Safest Dividend Stocks in the UK.

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Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a London-based insurance company that offers commercial insurance, brokerage services, and strategic risk investment solutions. The company recently said its marine insurance arm, Willis, has introduced a new $200 million facility to protect cargo owners worldwide against geopolitical risks. Willis created ‘Undercover’ in collaboration with the specialist insurer Markel Group. This facility provides a distinctive solution for transferring risks related to cargo, land-based war, terrorism, political unrest, and asset confiscation.

In its first quarter earnings, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company reported revenue of $2.22 billion, which fell by over 5% from the same period last year. The company posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.13 for the quarter, roughly in line with the same period last year. Operating margin reached 19.4%, marking an improvement of 740 basis points compared to the previous year.

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is one of the best FTSE dividend stocks, as the company has raised its payouts for ten consecutive years. Currently, the company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.19%, as of July 25.

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