Discontinued — last reported Q1 '25
Provision for Credit Losses
Willis Towers Watson Provision for Credit Losses increased by 500.0% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.0%, from $5.00M to $6.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Provision for Credit Losses shows a downward trend with a -17.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests management expects higher default rates or a deteriorating credit environment, while a decrease suggests improved borrower quality.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from loans or credit...
Peer comparison
Common in banking and credit card issuers; peers adjust this based on macroeconomic forecasts and portfolio seasoning.
provision_for_credit_losses_cfHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $5.00M | $6.00M | $5.00M | $7.00M | $1.00M | $0.00 | $7.00M | $3.00M | $8.00M | $2.00M | $3.00M | $0.00 | $5.00M | $2.00M | $1.00M | $6.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | +20.0% | -16.7% | +40.0% | -85.7% | -100.0% | — | -57.1% | +166.7% | -75.0% | +50.0% | -100.0% | — | -60.0% | -50.0% | +500.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | -80.0% | -100.0% | +40.0% | +200.0% | +14.3% | — | +0.0% | — | -37.5% | +0.0% | -66.7% | +20.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willis Towers Watson's provision for credit losses?
- Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported provision for credit losses of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Willis Towers Watson's provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson's provision for credit losses increased by 20.0% year-over-year, from $5.00M to $6.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's provision for credit losses?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Willis Towers Watson's provision for credit losses has grown at a -17.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.00M to $13.00M.
- What does provision for credit losses mean?
- The amount of money a lender sets aside to cover expected losses from unpaid debts.