Willis News

Willis’ Global Markets-International Names Wemyss CEO

Willis Group Holdings announced that Toby Wemyss has been appointed CEO of its Global Markets International (GMI) division, effective immediately. He is based in London, and reports to Dominic Samengo-Turner, CEO of Willis’ London Market Wholesale businesses – Faber & …

Willis UK Broker Networks Add Six New Members

Willis Group Holdings announced that six new members have joined Willis Networks, its alliance with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK. Willis Networks is made up of the Willis Commercial Network (WCN), which represents larger independent brokers and Willis …

Willis North America Names Elliott as Operations Director

Insurance broker Willis North America has appointed Jeff Elliott as director of operations. He will be based in Charlotte, N.C. In this newly created role, Elliott will help refine Willis North America’s target operating model and oversee its major technology …

Willis Reports $89 Million Q4 Net Income; FY $455 Million

Willis Group Holdings reported increases in both fourth quarter and full year net income. For the quarter ended December 31, 2010 net income was $98 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared with $79 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, …

Willis, Atlas Set-up Malta-based Insurer to Underwrite UK Auto Liability

The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), which is based on the Island of Malta, jointly announced the establishment of a new insurance structure to cover the entire UK fleet liability of …

Willis Names Parker to Lead Global Service Centers in Ipswich and Mumbai

Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Mark Parker as leader of the Group’s Global Service Centers in Ipswich and Mumbai, effective April 1, 2011. He will replace Ian Gale who is leaving Willis after 35 years of service. Parker …

Willis Appoints Capurro to Lead UK Utilities Practice

Willis Group Holdings UK branch announced that Robert Capurro has been appointed leader of the Utilities Practice within its Risk Solutions division, effective immediately. He is based in London, and reports to Paul Chetwynd-Talbot, National Practices Leader for Willis UK …

Perryman Appointed Sales and Marketing Director of Willis UK & Ireland

Martyn Perryman has been appointed Sales and Marketing Director for Willis UK & Ireland (WUKI), effective immediately. He is based in London and reports to Brendan McManus, CEO, WUKI. He will be responsible for increasing revenue growth and retention across …