Willis Group Holdings News

Willis Appoints Chapman Middle East Regional Construction Industry Leader

Willis Group Holdings, global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Keith Chapman as Regional Construction Industry Leader for the Middle East. He is based in Dubai and his “primary responsibility will be to develop risk management solutions for …

Lester Appointed Faber Global CEO; Howard, Indge Move to Acappella

Faber Global, the facultative and wholesale reinsurance arm of Willis Group Holdings, announced the appointment of Alistair Lester as CEO. He will report to Steve Hearn, Chairman and CEO of Willis Global. The current Faber CEO, Jason Howard, will become …

Willis Names Tech, Media, Telecom Leaders – Srail for No. Am. Motzfeldt for Europe

Willis Group Holdings announced that it has reinforced its position as a risk adviser and insurance broker for the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector with the appointment of new regional leaders for North America and Europe. Willis named Tom …

Willis Launches UK’s 1st Shariah Compliant Commercial Property Insurance

Willis Group Holdings announced that in “response to growing demand from property investors for insurance cover that is compliant with Islamic law it has launched the UK’s first Shariah compliant commercial real estate insurance.” Willis said the coverage “offers real …

Willis Completes Acquisition of Specialist Broker Charles Monat

Willis Group Holdings plc announced that it has received the relevant regulatory approvals from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has completed its acquisition of specialist broker Charles Monat Limited, a life insurance solutions provider to high net worth clients.Willis …

Willis to Acquire Sweden’s Employee Benefits Provider Max Matthiessen

Willis Group Holdings plc announced that it will acquire a controlling stake of approximately 75 percent in Max Matthiessen, an employee benefits adviser in Sweden, for $205 million. Willis said the acquisition “underlines its commitment to grow its global Human …

Willis Names Walkiewicz Managing Director Insurance Investment Banking

Willis Group Holdings has appointed Rafal Walkiewicz as Managing Director of its insurance investment banking division, Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA). He will be based in New York “following the end of his notice period in August, and will …

Willis Names Martens Human Capital Leader in Midwest

Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, named Gregory Martens as executive vice president and human capital practice leader of its Midwest region. Martens is based in Chicago and will oversee the human capital practice across Willis’s Midwest …

Willis Appoints Everling Netherlands CEO

Willis Group Holdings plc has appointed Jeroen Everling as CEO of Willis Netherlands (Willis BV), effective June 1, replacing interim CEO Alistair Lester, who will continue to support Willis BV in a non-executive capacity. Willis said: “Everling has almost 17 …

Willis Group Reports $246 Million Q1 Net Income; CEO Comments

Willis Group Holdings plc reported net income of $246 million or $1.35 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $219 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in Q1, 2013. The report noted, however …