According to a press release from Willis Towers Watson, the objective of the transaction "...is to increase the reach, scale and talent of Willis Towers Watson in the Latin American region, both for the Corporate Risk and Brokerage (CRB) segment, and for Human Capital and Benefits (HCB)."

Eleconomista.com.mx reviews that "... 'Grupo Unity's culture and strong commercial focus perfectly complements Willis Towers Watson and gives us a great benefit to be able to count on its operational infrastructure. Unity has a strong and dedicated management team that is committed and enthusiastic about joining Willis Towers Watson. Additionally, Unity Group has an impressive record of client retention," said Luis Maurette, Latin America leader at Willis Towers Watson."

Grupo Unity was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Panama. It also operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, has more than 500 employees and has extensive experience in managing large risks.

Source: Eleconomista.com.mx

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