Willis Group Holdings Ltd.

Overview

Willis Group Holdings Ltd. is an insurance broker providing retail insurance policy placement, risk consulting, risk transfer, and reinsurance brokerage services. The London-based company specializes in mergers and acquisitions, construction, energy, aerospace, health care and sabotage. Willis Group’s clients include multinational firms, midmarket companies, and private individuals.

In 2008, Willis Group acquired Hilb Rogal & Hobbs, which doubled the company’s presence in North America. Willis renamed its North America unit Willis HRH.

Willis consolidated five regional offices into the Chicago Sears Tower and the landmark was renamed the Willis Tower.

Recruiting

The Willis Academy offers training on client relationships and leadership, as well as other programs for which it covers tuition and exam costs, and provides opportunities to earn professional designations.

• Executive Biographies
  
• Benefits
  
• Graduate Program
  
• Willis People
  
• Willis Academy
  

Facts & Resources

Employees:		20,000
Financial Results and Reports:		Financial Reports
Stock Quote		WSH
Company Site:		www.willis.com
Career Site:		Careers

Resources

• History
  
• Press Releases
  
• Events and Presentations
  

Subsidiaries & Divisions

• InsuranceNoodle
  
• Willis HRH
  
• Willis Kft
  
• Willis Risk Services Ireland
  

Competitors

• Aon Corp.
  
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
  
• Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.