NEW YORK, July  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW), together with its embedded insurance infrastructure partner Kayna, today announced a strategic partnership with Kwant to launch

Willis and Kayna partner with Kwant to launch new embedded insurance program for subcontractors

WTW-backed KwantSure embeds insurance in Kwant platform to boost subcontractor coverage

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    <p>NEW YORK, July  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:WTW), together with its embedded insurance infrastructure partner Kayna, today announced a strategic partnership with Kwant to launch</p>
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    <p>Willis Towers Watson (WTW) partners with Kayna and Kwant to launch KwantSure, an embedded insurance program inside Kwant&#039;s workforce platform. Subcontractors can obtain required coverage within the COI workflow, while general contractors gain real-time visibility into insurance status. The collaboration could expand WTW&#039;s embedded-insurance footprint and create cross-sell opportunities over time.</p>
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    <ul><li>Willis, Kayna, Kwant unveil KwantSure embedded insurance in Kwant platform.</li><li>Subcontractors bind coverage in minutes via COI workflow; real-time compliance tracking.</li><li>Embedding insurance streamlines procurement, reduces admin, and cuts project risk.</li><li>Coverages include General Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, BOP, and pay-go WC.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Willis Towers Watson (WTW)</strong>: Strategic embedded-insurance collaboration; potential revenue uplift over time.</li><li><strong>Kwant (N/A)</strong>: Private platform; integration may broaden risk-management offerings.</li><li><strong>Kayna (N/A)</strong>: Embedded insurance distribution partner; expands WTW&#039;s channel.</li><li><strong>KwantSure (N/A)</strong>: New product; embedded within Kwant platform; enhances COI workflow.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. Describes a strategic partnership to expand embedded insurance within a construction tech ecosystem, aligning with growth in digitized risk management.</p>
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    <ul><li>WTW involvement may broaden exposure to embedded-insurance and affinity channels.</li><li>KwantSure reduces admin friction, potentially boosting coverage uptake among subcontractors.</li><li>No immediate revenue figures; potential long-term revenue tailwinds for WTW.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date: July 15, 2026</li><li>Kwant platform supports 160,000 workers across the United States</li><li>Available coverages: General Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Business Owner’s Policy, pay-as-you-go Workers’ Compensation</li></ul>
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    <p>Over 6–12 months, this enhances WTW&#039;s embedded-insurance growth, supporting modest upside.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>NEW YORK, July  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WTW">WTW</a>), together with its embedded insurance infrastructure partner <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=3YTU3DGo_SxrRee7QaB9k97WtiZCZ3WfkTMd2gHxyptLKVAqD6JqMqKlMkD9LRqqb_vBg5A5wwbmKeCABkC0yw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayna</a>, today announced a strategic partnership with <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=w3AzQ3O0x3U5JB0U3TsM0sU7J2slnXnp529c17KFYP5KMmlRSmA1ef-zCwaE6HAPgzri4FQr_sEJelgDKM0bqA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kwant</a> to launch KwantSure, a digital insurance program embedded directly within Kwant’s workforce management platform.</p>  <p>KwantSure enables subcontractors to access the insurance coverage that may be required to remain project compliant, directly within the platform used by general contractors to manage workforce operations and certificate of insurance (COI) tracking.</p>  <p>The program combines:</p>  <ul type="disc"><li><strong>Kwant’s workforce and compliance platform</strong>, which supports 160,000 workers across the United States, providing general contractors with real-time visibility into subcontractor insurance status through integrated COI tracking;</li><li style="margin-top:6pt;"><strong>Kayna’s award-winning embedded insurance technology</strong>, which integrates a seamless insurance procurement experience into the Kwant platform and leverages digital trading capabilities from modern carriers to deliver data-led, streamlined insurance solutions; and</li><li style="margin-top:6pt;"><strong>Willis’ Affinity advice and expertise</strong>, delivering tailored insurance solutions designed specifically for subcontractors. Available coverages include General Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Business Owner’s Policy and pay-as-you-go Workers’ Compensation.<br></br></li></ul>  <p>By embedding insurance procurement within the COI workflow, KwantSure reduces administrative burdens, streamlines the buying process, and enables subcontractors to obtain quotes and bind coverage in minutes. For general contractors, the program enhances compliance visibility and helps mitigate risk across projects.</p>  <p>Nabeel Tanveer, US Affinity and Programs Leader at Willis, said: "Delivering tech-enabled, embedded insurance solutions is a key strategic priority for us. By integrating Willis-brokered insurance directly into Kwant’s COI tracking platform, we are simplifying access to coverage for subcontractors, strengthening compliance and removing friction from the procurement process."</p>  <p>Niran Shrestha, CEO and Co-Founder of Kwant, said: "By combining Kwant’s project intelligence with Willis’ broking expertise and Kayna’s technology, we’re making insurance faster, simpler and more accessible for contractors. Contractors can secure coverage in minutes while staying compliant through proactive alerts and real-time monitoring. Together, we’re helping reduce risk across complex projects and laying the foundation for a broader suite of digital insurance solutions."</p>  <p>Paul Prendergast, CEO of Kayna, said: "Kwant is helping subcontractors to close the compliance gap and mitigate the risk of underinsurance in real time. This is how a vertical SaaS platform can elevate business practices, solve problems and provide real value for its customers. KwantSure provides a data-led, end-to-end insurance solution, designed specifically to support the needs of Kwant customers as they position their businesses for continuity and sustained growth. I’m delighted that our work together has resulted in such a powerful tool for a trusted platform that is driving change in construction, making it safer, smarter and more efficient."</p>  <p><strong>About WTW</strong></p>  <p>At WTW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WTW">WTW</a>), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.</p>  <p><strong>Media Contact</strong></p>  <p>Lauren Ryan<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fMNy8OhsX_m7HEByIJi3VZXbDsTwYc-WU074-bnjw73X5GWA1jPb-dLlAzFdV6Ip7Wvpb_PNFLhj03oNy3tgBRB_REHv6KmCnlwhQ-TCRg8=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren.Ryan@wtwco.com</a></p>  <p><strong>About Kwant</strong></p>  <p>Kwant is an AI-powered workforce operating system for construction and industrial sites. By combining real-time data from smart wearables with operational insights, Kwant delivers predictive analytics and automated alerts to boost safety, productivity, and compliance.</p>  <p>Deployed on major projects with over 160,000 workers, Kwant has proven to reduce safety incidents by 50% and increase productivity by 11%.</p>  <p><strong>Media Contact</strong></p>  <p>Belen Ramos<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=9oyO_jDCJApoCtP12gqbE71e3vFLXb08XtjeC6UljC6IVcdBj1O_atCnJeoVwHvYd3sjLmR4NUlItITpl5RZtA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belen@kwant.ai</a></p>  <p><strong>About Kayna</strong></p>  <p>Kayna is an award-winning embedded insurance distribution platform serving vertical SaaS providers and their customers. Agentic and MCP-native, Kayna can offer a real-time, stand-alone risk management module that analyses policy detail against platform data, flag coverage gaps and can embed insurance procurement journeys to support insurance compliance requirements. Through one connection, Kayna links SaaS providers with carriers, MGAs, and brokers so that SMBs can access live risk intelligence and tailored, data-driven insurance through the software they already use to run their business operations every day. </p>  <p>For more information, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=J_pTNxwixBaYojASD9WsuYCsexoDtJLKMNs7tyZlLXvPDFDneU4sojyyJZj3btQ0AucGjbmSSe20-jhib6Y0ug==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kayna.io</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Media Contact</strong></p>  <p>Anita Hogan<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1xavLRt0F8FcwYaBbjR2pia-JE1ZmO6J4j6xegD2cY3OaWIlGeCGG_metZUhhfYyaQuS8QUDqowVSivnxL3_Og==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anita@Kayna.io</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc2Mjc3NyM3NzA3ODIxIzIwMTA4MTE="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/OGRiYzQ1ODEtYjBmNy00MDYxLWJiYWUtYmZkN2RhZTkzMGRmLTEwMjIzODQtMjAyNi0wNy0xNS1lbg==/tiny/Willis-Towers-Watson-US-LLC.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d60448c5-44c1-4061-a525-161810e55c26"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/d60448c5-44c1-4061-a525-161810e55c26/small/wtw-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="121" height="48" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) partners with Kayna and Kwant to launch KwantSure, an embedded insurance program inside Kwant's workforce platform. Subcontractors can obtain required coverage within the COI workflow, while general contractors gain real-time visibility into insurance status. The collaboration could expand WTW's embedded-insurance footprint and create cross-sell opportunities over time.

Willis and Kayna partner with Kwant to launch new embedded insurance program for subcontractors

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