February 18, 2014
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Sara Benolken as the firm’s Global Industry Leader for Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT). She has “specialized in advising Willis’s TMT clients since joining the firm in 2007,” said the announcement, and “will lead the …
February 3, 2014
Willis Group Holdings recent publication, Mining Risk Review 2014, comments: “With the prospect of rising costs, falling commodity prices and decreased productivity levels, mining companies are embracing cost cutting measures to lay the foundation for long-term business growth. The report …
January 27, 2014
Willis Group Holdings announced that its US facultative arm, Willis Facultative North America, has joined together with its global facultative operation, Faber Global. “The addition of Willis Facultative North America to the Faber Global team will link expertise in the …
January 22, 2014
Willis Group Holdings announced that it is creating a new global Human Capital & Benefits (HCB) Practice to be led by Tim Wright, who will add this new role to his duties as CEO of Willis International. “The practice will …
January 9, 2014
Willis Group Holdings announced that it has agreed to acquire Charles Monat Limited, a life insurance solutions adviser to high net worth clients. Willis said: “Charles Monat Limited has placed over US$13 billion in coverage since it was founded in …
January 6, 2014
Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, appointed Jeffery Beneville as senior vice president and producer, Willis North America’s marine practice, focusing on the yacht business. In this role, Beneville will be responsible for business development in the …
December 23, 2013
According to the Q4 Issue of Airline Insight, from Willis Group Holdings, “unprecedented levels of competition, growth in exposures and low loss levels are driving premium reductions for insurance buyers during the busy airline renewal season.” The report noted that …
December 23, 2013
Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Seth Peller to the newly created role of Global Head of Casualty, effective January 2014. He is based in New York and reports to Dominic Samengo-Turner, Global Head of Broking and Products. Peller …
December 18, 2013
Willis Group Holdings announced that Sarah Turvill will retire as Chairman of Willis International at the end of 2013, and that she has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Willis Limited Board, effective in January 2014 and subject …
December 10, 2013
Willis Group Holdings announced that it has appointed Michelle Bishop as client development manager for international private medical insurance. Michelle will work within the UK Employee Benefits practice to help clients with globally mobile employees navigate the international employee benefits …