Top 10 Safest Dividend Stocks in the UK

2. Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 57

Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) 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 (NASDAQ:WTW) 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 (NASDAQ:WTW) 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.