'Active Shooter' Insurance Sees Surge in Demand (WSH)

Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH) shares are on watch following a positive blog mention late Thursday night.

Fortune noted that Willis, among of group of others, has seen increased interest in insurance policies called "active shooter insurance.

Willis began pitching the insurance to schools three months ago. Now, the potential client based has expanded to hotels, hospitals, and other institutions.

Active shooter insurance covers companies if they haven't taken precautions to protect against a "rampage." The policies also cover "on the scene" costs and any post-incident counseling or consulting that might be needed.

Willis shares are flat in early trading as the company is in a merger agreement with Towers Watson (NYSE: TW).

You May Also Be Interested In

• Largo wins $125M U.S. defense contract for vanadium pentoxide supply
• Wolfe Research Upgrades FOX Corp. (FOXA) to Outperform
• Allison Transmission to Join S&P MidCap 400; Goodyear Tire & Rubber to Join S&P SmallCap 600