Willis Group Holdings plc News

Willis Opens ‘Operational Center of Excellence’ in Florida

Willis Group Holdings plc, the global risk advisory, re/insurance broking, and human capital and benefits firm, has opened its Operational Center of Excellence in Tampa, Fla. Establishing the Center is part of Willis’s strategy to enhance client service via a …

Willis Appoints Baudouin as Mexico CEO

Willis Group Holdings plc has appointed John Baudouin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its retail business in Mexico, effective immediately. He will “focus on driving the strategic vision for Willis in the region,” Willis said. “His priorities are to …

Willis North America Appoints Collins as Growth Leader in New York

Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc, the global risk advisory, re/insurance broking, and human capital and benefits firm, appointed Paul Collins as growth leader for Willis’s Metro region, where he will be responsible for business development …

Willis Taiwan Acquires Specialist Broker Elite Risk Services in Expansion Move

Willis Group Holdings plc announced its agreement to acquire Elite Risk Services Limited of Taiwan. The bulletin said the “move almost doubles the size of Willis’s existing business in Taiwan and strengthens its client offering to larger accounts, particularly in …

Global Risk Investment May R!SE With U.N., Willis-Backed Initiative

There is opportunity in climate change. That’s the frown-upside down view being taken by at least one large insurance broker under part of a global initiative to heighten the awareness of global risk and investing opportunities. Operating under the umbrella …

Willis Completes Acquisition of IFG Ireland for Human Capital & Benefits

Willis Ireland, part of Willis Group Holdings plc, announced it has received the relevant regulatory approvals and has completed its acquisition of a range of Irish pension and financial advisory businesses from IFG Group plc. “The investment augments and supports …

Willis Launches Disease Response Center Hub for Ebola Preparedness

Willis Group Holdings has launched a Disease Response Center microsite on its web page to help business clients prepare their workplaces against the threat of Ebola. The portal features content from a variety of official resources, including the Centers for …

Willis Launches Medical Plans for Expat Employees

Willis Employee Benefits Limited, part of Willis Group Holdings plc, has partnered with Now Health International and Healix International to offer affordable medical plans for clients with fewer than 99 expatriate employees. A special feature of the medical plan is …

Willis Group Promotes Jones to CEO of North America Unit

Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings plc promoted Todd Jones to chief executive officer of Willis North America, the company’s largest business segment. Jones will report to Willis Group CEO Dominic Casserley and will represent Willis North America on the Willis …

Willis Acquires Employee Benefits Broker T.E. Burke & Associates in Maryland

Willis of Maryland, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc, acquired accounts and certain personnel formerly associated with T.E. Burke & Associates Inc., an employee benefits insurance broker based in Rockville, Md. Willis of Maryland includes more than 100 associates …