Willis News

Willis ILS Report: Catastrophe Reinsurance Market Nearing Strategic Shift

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 Obtains Commercial Lines Intermediary License from Guernsey

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 …

Willis’ Faber Global Division Establishes Singapore Office

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 …

Willis Exec: Industry Will Respond w/ ‘New Tools’ to Growing Disaster Risk

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 …

Giancristofaro Appointed CEO for Willis’ Re Brazil Operations

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 …

Mitchell to Head Willis’ FINEX Asia-Pacific Unit in Expanding Market

“As companies continue to expand within the Asia Pacific region and beyond its borders, they are becoming increasingly exposed to risks such as Directors and Officer’s (D&O), Cyber and Professional Liability, in addition to threats stemming from mergers and acquisitions,” …

Willis Calls for Industry Action on ‘Black Swan’ Risks

“The insurance industry should move beyond traditional insurance solutions and start thinking of new ways to protect companies against the consequences of so-called Black Swan events, such as the Gulf oil spill or last year’s Japanese tsunami,” warned Phil Ellis, …

Willis Appoints Tosti Latin American Reinsurance CEO

Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Antonio Tosti to the newly-created role of CEO of Willis’ Latin American Reinsurance business. He will also maintain his current responsibilities as CEO of Willis’ facultative business in Continental Europe, a position he …

Willis Names Fagerli to Head Norway Subsidiary

Willis Group Holdings announced that Nils Arne Fagerli has been appointed CEO of Willis Norway AS, effective immediately. He is based in Oslo and reports to Adam Garrard, CEO of Europe (Willis International). Fagerli joins Willis from GIEK Credit Insurance …

Willis’ DARCstar D&O Program Marks First Year with New Offerings

To mark the anniversary, May 18, 2012, of its DARCstar Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance coverage, Willis Group Holdings has introduced a new improved version of the form, and has launched two new products in the DARCstar stable: “prospectus liability …