Willis Group Holdings latest Executive Risks Boardroom Guide warns that, as the online universe expands it has “introduced new financial risks that may not be covered under general and professional liability insurance, including standard directors’ and officers’ (D&O) policies. “As …
Willis Group Holdings plc reported its results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. Selected highlights for the second quarter were listed as follows: — Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $0.61 compared to $0.48 …
Willis Group Holdings announced the imminent opening of new Superyacht insurance brokerage office at the prestigious MB92 shipyard in Barcelona, planned for September. In connection with the new facility Willis said it “is offering all visitors a free analysis of …
Willis North America has appointed Rob Carron as an account executive with Willis North America Yacht Practice in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The North America Yacht team serves clients worldwide in partnership with the Willis Superyacht specialists located in the United …
Willis International, the broker’s’ retail division, announced that in “recognition of the size, growth and strategic importance of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations, it has created three regional business units under new and expanded leadership.” Willis Asia …
A report from Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA), a unit of Willis Group Holdings, concludes that the “catastrophe reinsurance market may be on the cusp of a strategic shift, with third party capital providers set to take on increasing …
Willis Group Holdings announced that it has been issued a full commercial lines license to conduct insurance intermediary services in Guernsey under the Insurance Managers and Insurance Intermediaries Bailiwick of Guernsey Law, 2002. Willis noted that it is the “only …
Faber Global, the facultative and wholesale reinsurance arm of Willis Group Holdings, announced that it has increased its global reach by establishing a presence in Singapore to cover facultative reinsurance for Singapore and Asia. The bulletin noted that “Faber places …
The insurance industry plays a pivotal role in integrating new tools, technology and solutions to protect populations and assets against growing concerns about natural disasters and, in the process, helps ensure a sustainable future, according to Rowan Douglas, CEO of …
Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Luigi Giancristofaro as CEO for its reinsurance operations in Brazil (Willis Corretora de Resseguros Ltda). He is based in Rio de Janeiro, and is primarily responsible for the broker’s Brazilian wholesale business. He …
