Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Willis Towers Watson US LLC · Virginia · Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees holds $3.1B for 10,732 participants — about $289,943 per participant, up 0.0% over the 2023 plan year.

$3.1B
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
10,732
covered participants
$289,943
avg assets per participant
+0.0%
assets growth YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $4M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$3.1B
Participants
10,732
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees

Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Willis Towers Watson US LLC, headquartered in Virginia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $3.1B in total end-of-year assets and covers 10,732 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530181291, and the plan has been effective since 1936-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $3.1B at the beginning of 2023 to $3.1B at year-end — a gain of 0.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $3.1B, with reported net income of $-3,551,543 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$3.1B
Total Assets (End of Year)$3.1B
Net Assets (End of Year)$3.1B
Net Income$-3,551,543
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN530181291
Plan Effective Date1936-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Willis Towers Watson US LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 27,366 $6.7B
2023 2 27,538 $7.2B
2024 3 27,187 $7.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees holds $3.1B in total assets with 10,732 participants. It is sponsored by Willis Towers Watson US LLC.
What type of plan is Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees?
Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1936-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530181291.
Who sponsors the Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees?
Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees is sponsored by Willis Towers Watson US LLC, located in Virginia. The sponsor's EIN is 530181291 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees perform in 2023?
Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees grew by 0.0% during 2023, moving from $3.1B to $3.1B in total assets. Net income was $-3,551,543.
Where can I find official filings for Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees?
Official Form 5500 filings for Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530181291 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Willis Towers Watson Pension Plan for U.S. Employees compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 530181291.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.